The ULTIMATE Weapon? UPDATED Sword & Shield Guide | Monster Hunter World 2024

[@LightItUpDan]

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[@walternunez4118]

A few higher skill tips: - Spiral slash (done by doing any direction + X) can cancel the endlag of the roundslash (X + Y) which is your strongest standing attack, so you can easily loop X -> X + Y -> L + X infinitely for quick high damage, but in most large openings always do perfect rush ofc - Both perfect rush and the claw uppercut can be done from a sheathed state by unsheathing with RT to block and then instantly mashing dodge + LT for the claw or Back + Y for the rush (try this with frostcraft for huge damage) - Perfect rush can be cancelled at any point by dodging to the side, which lets you do back + Y to start another pr letting you loop the first three strikes for higher damage - When you mount a monster instead of doing the whole finisher, land the first shield strike, hit RT to hold on or wait a second and repeat, this lets you loop the shield strike until the monster runs out of stamina and deal HUGE damage while keeping it still for others if you're on multiplayer hunts

[@CRandyGamble]

SnS was the first weapon that I really vibed with. It can do everything and it's fun. Also like running a supportive build with it, healing my friends and kicking monster tail. I haven't used it in a while now, focusing on my second love, the hammer. Currently slapping monsters around with Dawning Tranquility. Looking forward to your hammer video, I know it's gonna be a banger. Is that enough puns yet? Probably. Thanks, Dan!

[@LightItUpDan]

So much versatility with it while still packing such a ferocious punch! Ahh yes of course, the calling from the bonk is much too stronk 💥 it’s already out mate, was the first one I did of these! 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXrdaIWvntigiK8

[@CRandyGamble]

@@LightItUpDan I wrote that before I had my morning coffee, my brain clearly hadn't clocked in for the day yet. Checked my history and I've already watched your hammer video. So now I'm going to watch it again!

[@LightItUpDan]

Can never have too much bonk 😩

[@dif4797]

You can also do the Perfect rush after rolling and pressing b

[@LightItUpDan]

nice, nice!

[@jacobmalmborg8816]

you can also Backhop to Perfect rush from Guard

[@chewbacachunks8644]

I agree that yes Sns can be used in elemental builds, and it can be very effective. HOWEVER. Raw Sns is just stronger, and in 99% of cases is going to be the better choice. This is because of how element damage is calculated on the perfect rush combo. The damage of perfect rush scales much more from raw instead of element. It's basically always better to just use a status Sns(usually blast) pre Fatalis. If you do have access to the Fatalis Sns then that is the best Sns in the game hands down, no contest. Elemental simply cannot compete with the sheer raw damage output that it has. It is straight up broken how much damage you can get out of the Fatalis Sns especially if you run Frost craft. On Alatreon for example it is possible for a single perfect rush combo to deal almost or around 5,000 damage in an optimized speedrun setup. The only weapon in the game that can kill Alatreon faster than Sns is the Hbg. Because of course it's the Hbg.

[@LightItUpDan]

Yeah for sure, raw really is king for everything. I'm definitely gonna be making a Fatalis SnS, I'm so curious to see how crazy it can get haha

[@fugopychotka7560]

Dual Blades are better for elemental stuff

[@snoozing7725]

Thx

[@yannickmorin6227]

What raw weapon do you recommend ? I was thinking something like tigrex or diablos but im not sure what would be best.

[@chewbacachunks8644]

@@yannickmorin6227 early game I think upgrading the great jagras one is pretty good. I don't really remember the upgrade path after that but, once you get access to Safi'jiva siege the Safi weapons are great for raw, also the best option pre Fatalis weapon is definitely the raging brachydios SnS. To fight Alatreon I recommend the frostfang barioth SnS.

[@HumbleHomunculus]

You can actually initiate the perfect rush way earlier on the backhop if you press it sooner. You dont need to wait for your weapon to charge. Anyone who wants to put out serious dps consider using frostcraft on sns(velk y set). With perfect rush spam you deal 500+ damage per swing. Block into backhop from sheath, perfect rush, sheath and repeat, or roll then backhop again for more perfect rushes. Ignore elemental damage and go for high raw damage. Fatalis sns is obviously best. You're mostly spamming advancing slash ans perfect rush but you put out some of the highest dps in the game. About as much as perfect play gs.

[@LightItUpDan]

I’m definitely trying out frostcraft with it, that sounds WILD! Time to take on AT Velk 😩

[@Quest-b2o]

Just bought the game. Never played monster hunter before. I was looking what weapon should i start with . I think i will go Sword and shield.

[@LightItUpDan]

Welcome to Monster Hunter! Great choice, I made this guide to help with that too, hopefully it’ll give you an idea of what you’re gonna dig kzbin.info/www/bejne/lavOm3hqpbR-rZY

[@lucifer-ygo9793]

SnS is that you have a great sword in one hand and a hammer in the other

[@LightItUpDan]

It's so strong haha

[@SapphireHoliday]

I'm trying to solo Fatalis with every weapon type. I'm onto Sword and Shield now! Thank you for the guide.

[@LightItUpDan]

you’re very welcome! this is a fantastic weapon, think you’re gonna love it!

[@chieftainmk11]

I'm a die-hard IG main, but I've been looking to expand my skillset to other weapons. I originally started with great sword and long sword, and eventually moved to the insect glaive. I had big hopes for the charge blade, but I found it rather lacking and slow for my preferred playstyle. However, after watching this video, I think I have found my next weapon.

[@LightItUpDan]

SnS is very mobile and fast paced, I think you'll really dig it! give it a spin in the training area and let me know what you think

[@taros789]

SnS, my 1st love in this game before I learned Gs. Gotta get back to using it more eventually.

[@LightItUpDan]

It’s a lot of players’ first weapon, and what a great choice for it too!

[@taros789]

@@LightItUpDan True, my beginner ass didnt even need to learn anything, just attack over and over.

[@_-_.7]

Can’t believe I actually like the weapon for the longest time it’s been switch and HBG as the top dogs but SnS joins the party, I’ve killed fatalis 5 times today 😂

[@LightItUpDan]

I’m a big SnS fan now myself!

[@_-_.7]

@@LightItUpDan amazing weapon, still feel the switch axe is the don dadda with tool specialist 5 and consistently hitting the discharge is the no.1 as the damage output is ridiculous but I love the SnS

[@firework1929]

Its curious how people underrated sunbreak, especially charge blade users, you can do more than 1000 damage per phiel in elemental damage, but sword and shield is the strongest weapon in iceborne

[@Shorkshire]

Yep this seems like more my jam as a new player

[@LightItUpDan]

Fantastic choice

[@morbid1.]

yeah... and you will miss 90% of your combo because range of this weapon is shorter that attention span of a gen A

[@iambloop7021]

What layered armor are you using?

[@adrielmendoza4117]

SnS helped me defeating Velkhana after trying everything

[@LightItUpDan]

nice!! I like hammer and lance for Velkhana

[@adrielmendoza4117]

@@LightItUpDan I tried lance... I failed xd

[@TheWrongNote]

Could you do an SnS progression guide or tier list?

[@LightItUpDan]

I'll make a note of it!

[@TheWrongNote]

​@@LightItUpDanThank you ❤

[@M88G]

Probably gonna switch later after watching this vid. Any suggestions what to forge after Defender SnS?

[@LightItUpDan]

Yep! Watch my simple weapon progression video, provides a framework for you to build off

[@LaserTractor]

Man stated his opinion in the most demonic language available in first seconds of the video😂 Gotta appreciate that

[@LightItUpDan]

it had to be said 😤

[@LaserTractor]

@@LightItUpDansay this more often in new vids😂😂

[@PhamNhatPhat]

I am trying SnS yester day, and i think it ez and better than CB. But i cant see any good tip or weapon of it in YT. So Thanks so much of this. Only one question leave is what the best SnS for Early Iceborn to Final boss DLC

[@LightItUpDan]

You're very welcome! I go over a bunch of good choices to pick throughout Iceborne in the video 😄

[@jjnmr]

cheap build still do the work for me chrome knight -> lightbreak -> fatalis

[@7F0X7]

So if you have free reign to hit the monster should you spam the charged perfect rush?

[@LightItUpDan]

Definitely! Some people like skipping the final hit to try and get two rounds of PR out, but I don't agree with that. The final hit packs a punch and deals tremendous part break damage too

[@7F0X7]

@@LightItUpDan Thanks for the advice, I think I wasn't properly charging it before as I thought you could only charge the leaping attack that shoots you up in the air. I'm more than a minute over the S-rank time in the first arena fight with SnS and I didn't know what I was doing wrong until now. Thanks for the advice.

[@LightItUpDan]

@@7F0X7 yeah you can charge all three inputs for PR, you time it when you flash pinky-red!

[@jimmymokhneche3260]

What's the sns you're using on the video?

[@LightItUpDan]

Furious Rajang!

[@Bababooey4207]

I can’t do that perfect rush, do I have to get to iceborne to do this ?

[@LightItUpDan]

yes

[@Bababooey4207]

@ thanks for replying so quickly man appreciate it

[@Bababooey4207]

@@LightItUpDan hey bro sorry to keep bugging you, I obviously took an interest in the sns but I’ve switched to the hammer for the insane damage it does early, the point I’m getting at is do you think the sns is fine to use early or should I wait until late game or something

[@LightItUpDan]

everything's viable, just have fun

[@StirlingCookie]

This video wins best intro

[@LightItUpDan]

🤝

[@vonriven9240]

my MHW can't do Perfect Rush, is it because i didn't buy the iceborn ?

[@LightItUpDan]

yep!

[@douglasbzittrer]

@@LightItUpDan Hey LightItUpDan! Quick question. I purchased both MHW AND Iceborne together. Whenever I do the backstep and charge followed by triangle, I end up doing a Rising Slash instead of Perfect Rush. Does this not count as me having/buying Iceborne? The only way I can pull off the regular attack is to execute a backstep and then go immediately into slash with triangle and Perfect Rush. When I do the charge, it won't allow me to pull it off. Most of the time I just end up doing the charge followed by the shield bash. Thanks again for all the videos and all the great job you do!

[@LightItUpDan]

@@douglasbzittrer hey bud! you gotta hit the triangle attack while holding down charge, that’s how you start up the leaping slash into perfect rush!

[@douglasbzittrer]

@@LightItUpDan I feel like such a dumb dumb! Thank you so much! You are the MAN! 😎 I was wondering what I was missing and doing wrong 😜😝 Much appreciated 👍 Thank you again!

[@LightItUpDan]

@@douglasbzittrer All good mate! Have you ever tried practicing in the training area? I HIGHLY recommend it!

[@elektromeister9134]

You missed safi weapon which, when augmented/upgraded, is defenatly better than lightbreak sword for the QOL(Velkhana essence) and slightly worse dmg wise

[@LightItUpDan]

I purposely don't go into the siege weapons because there's so much variation and setup involved, but you're absolutely right that they're excellent!

[@chriscastillo9637]

Do I need iceborn for perfect rush combo ?? I can’t seem to do it after holding B

[@LightItUpDan]

Yeah, I mention that in the video too that pre-Iceborne the jumping dive attack is the big damage dealing attack

[@Jo-zq8vt]

waiting for CB

[@LightItUpDan]

soon™

[@ghazad1660]

tf did you say in the intro i'm still shocked

[@LightItUpDan]

you heard