MHGU: Great Sword Tutorial

Please watch all if you want a refresher, I go into detail in guild mode, then summarize more for the other styles.
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13:03 Changes, Alchemy, Valor, New Art

[@abrammill9365]

5 years old and I still come back to these tutorials.

[@zacharyhutter9085]

0:37 Weapon Concept 1:01 Guild Style 7:21 Striker Style 7:52 Aerial Style 9:14 Adept Style 10:16 Hunter Arts 12:12 Final Thoughts 13:03 Changes 13:42 Alchemy Style 14:17 Valor Style 16:18 New Art 16:43 Final Thoughts

[@marxmanw3877]

Thank you

[@zacharyhutter9085]

@@marxmanw3877 No problem

[@justuspickle]

12:18 Guild Sytle Striker Sytle Ariel Sytle Adept Sytle

[@EnormousKingCrab]

You are my prince

[@alexanderthelegend7988]

Herp Snerp you have earned yourself a subscriber

[@nesfan8]

"You'll never use this but its good to know" that's school in nutshell

[@christoskoukougiannis8764]

This comment need the likes it has x10

[@miguelcortes7166]

SONIC NURSE!!!!!

[@Chetooooooo]

I don't think parabolas are good to know

[@ignorantflow7110]

as soon as i hard it on video i read it in the comments lmfao

[@gothxm]

Depends on what you end up doing in life

[@VerfluchtKrieger]

So let me get this straight....Valor style just essentially gets rid of GS's biggest weakness which was mobility...I have no shame in saying that I am sailing with a full mast.

[@nargycu8214]

VerfluchtKrieger Yeah kinda

[@josiahferrell5022]

That kinda seems euphemistic to me....

[@zacarymartinez6649]

VerfluchtKrieger I feel ya. For some reason the gs feels so much less mobile in this game than any other in my opinion but valor style changed that and now it’s my favorite weapon again. Needless to say a tent has been pitched

[@mochiwave9179]

E

[@lyt664]

*_I love this comment so much_*

[@SkyblueStarmoon]

Personally, the Adept Great Sword buff is one thing I’m going to be looking towards. Having your adept attack be chargeable allows for less risk since you don’t have to commit to the second swing for full damage and can instead use the first attack. This makes fast attacking monsters, or monsters with smaller openings less troubling.

[@Jeck9593]

For brave great sword while you are running with the weapon sheathed in brave mode, if you let go of R then press X+A, you can do standing draw charge out of a run. Important when you don't want to do the draw charge that carries your run momentum.

[@solosnek]

He is probably saving it for last since it's his favorite

[@groudongamer3178]

Holy crap thank you.

[@FlyingPeng]

Do you know if that works with crit draw?

[@Jeck9593]

@@FlyingPeng for sure it does

[@YankeeYankeeYankeeYa]

do you know how much damage does the running charge adds? im debating between going crit draw brave or just normal crit build

[@RedLegend1988]

So happy you are doing videos for MHXX/GenU again. I will be honest, I got tired of World pretty quickly and am very happy to be seeing a pro hunter doing MHXX/GenU content again!

[@fenrir266]

Red Legend same here, nothing against the game, it’s beautiful, but it just doesn’t give the same feeling as the good old traditional formula. Also quadruple the content helps.

[@anab0lic]

Agreed, MH world is like 'babys first MH' good introduction for newbs though I guess.

[@0121zero]

MH is the perfect handheld game too.

[@RedLegend1988]

@Syuna ERRR! Wrong. I actually still like Monster Hunter World. I own a PS4, Xbox one and both Switch and 3DS. So that is simply not true in the slightest when it comes to me anyways. I suppose I should have made myself a bit more clear. I still like World. It is a solid game. It is not even it's lacking content that is my gripe though, it is the fact the game is so unbelievably easy aside from a few hunts. I would only play online literally for the social aspect, otherwise it is playing tons of HP mode when others just don't pull weight. (Which is fine, we all start somewhere) but my point stands regardless. Game looks beautiful, voice acting isn't even half bad and it introduces some awesome new monster designs, but it just lacks that traditional monhunt feel that Gen U has.

[@gabrielcabral6142]

Syuna Funny enough, you seem to be the salty one here. I mean, it's not like people don't quite like MHW because it isn't on the switch. Every one aspect of the game is toned down (except the graphics and the user friendly system). I mean, it's lacking in content right now and most important: it's the EASIEST mh game to date, and the difficult is what really makes someone keep playing MH, especially old players. So yeah, I must assume you are not into difficult games or isn't skilled enough, because you said this game is more balanced, when the truth is that this game is simply more easy all around. Don't get me wrong doe, I can see the advantages of it, that being it's a great way to introduce MH to new players and casual players.

[@immanuelaj]

It's pretty cool to see how different it is from MH World. That tackle move really changed everything.

[@arcterus1399]

I just tried out mhgu demo, and my impresions (on the great sword at least) is that valor really changes how you use it. So now the great sword isn’t so linear and is really mobile. I noticed something that was really needed, they increased the speed of the lions maw art, which is very useful, now I don’t leave myself so exposed and open with it. I’ve adept is now good and can be used in speed runs, so I may try it out.

[@Tardonis]

MHGU is my first ever MH. Got the demo yesterday and had a blast with friends. Learning alot from your vids, thanks

[@Zanzuki93]

man that valor overhead swing by pressing the A button looks dope as heck makes me want to try it when the game releases :O

[@emilhappy5696]

Thanks for all these videos, MHW was my firsr MH game, but I have allways wanted to play it, but didn't own a Nintendo DS/3DS. With almost 700hrs clocked into World (still counting). So I thought I wanted to give the Original MH a Try since I do have the Switch, and MHGU "just" came out. I tell ya, it Takes some Getting used to when you are used to World and hos fluid everything is. But it has this feel, I cant really discribe it, but I Love it, so much monster Variety, so much armor and weapons! Its fantastic. Also the Hunter Styles and arts, those make the game extremely fun, love Adept, Aerial and Valor.. You can feel like a crazy Anime character with stuff like Arial switchaxe or Adept Greatsword. Can't wait for G-Rank, currently I'm in High Rank :) Sorry for the long comment, just wanted to Thank you for all your work, your videos really helps me. P.s. What GS are you Using in the video, With Purple Sharpness O.o

[@dagmardaggi72]

you will probably already now but its athal ka gs lol

[@brianurata4634]

Dont play mh on nintendo lol. Mhw is the best

[@fenrir266]

If I didn’t have a reason to go back to my weapon from OG on ps2 to freedom 2, these changes look amazing, had no idea it’s changed this much. Definitely swapping back

[@onerandomguy4832]

Thanks for this videos. After playing MHW for 8 months I'm super lost with the demo of MHGU.

[@rakatika]

I've been watching your vids since MH4U and I freaking LOVE the goat screams everytime. Never stop xD

[@jonasan77]

Well done mate, your videos are bloody marvelous, thank you!!!

[@susanosasuke755]

I love your videos man you are preparing me for mhg ultimate

[@rats_3]

just make sure you don't kick with lion's maw... i learned that the hard way

[@cheeseburger3210]

Must be one powerful kick :p

[@micsnyman2832]

At least you didn't miss, did you?

[@The_Mewster69]

@@backfisch321 It automatically carts you as the power of Lions maw was too much for your little leg.

[@kevinchen5167]

​@@The_Mewster69 For some reason I imagined the hunter instantly flopping to the ground with a g-mod ragdoll.

[@kylekent4464]

Thank you so much for cranking these out so quickly!!!

[@shinu92]

Holy crap, great sword becomes even greater!

[@EllaFayre]

Yooo G-hunter putting out these tutorials like its nothing! (I know it isnt nothing tho, thank you!)

[@TheQueensAce719]

Valor style is the absolute best style for the great sword. Easy to wield, super strong, and because of the valor sheath you don't have to worry so much about putting away your weapon. Not to mention that because of the great sword's power, the valor gauge fills up super fast especially if you can pull off two valor sheath charge attacks.

[@funhow123]

So after a 9 hour and a half go to my last day of work then Gaijin uploads one of my fav weapons... what a way to start off a good day

[@TheBuffon074]

Another great video!!! The new Adapt charge look interesting, I'm gonna try it in the Demo. I must admit I'am looking forward to tomorrow right now because it's gonna be LS's turn.

[@cowdog6680]

Are you doing a Palico tutorial? I know it will be a long one but it would be nice to have one

[@spicyhummusbowl7519]

Hey I think he might’ve made one. Not sure but possible

[@LinkVsShadowNeo]

My favorite weapon next to bow I just love the raw damage of the GS.

[@melvindoovevo5848]

Truly the GOAT of mhgu Thanks heaps for all the help

[@wheelskelton2761]

Watched the old vids when I started gen, now genU is coming I can watch the updated ones. Gonna watch em all.

[@courtlandrobinson]

Brave/Valor style is one of my most used styles in MHXX and I'm looking forward to using it and others in MHGU.

[@ChoppaChunna]

Never been a big fan of the GS but the Valor style is crazy good.Definetly going to use it more often.

[@KenY2KenTV]

I wasn't huge on GS in World but seeing that Adept style dash in GU has gotten me excited!

[@M0mentum11]

Looks really sick... I'm gonna have trouble playing a lot because of my classes but I'm very excited.

[@Max2ds]

Who’s ready for parkour greatsword when mh rise comes out?

[@Drewtendo]

I'm definitely using valor mode for the great sword!

[@DJMJ4]

i came back to this video to show it to a group member and it made me appreciate the weapon just a whole lot more. thank you gaijin hunter . you are legit the very best.

[@GoldenXShark22]

Ending the video with a blast huh? That was stylish and satisfying as hell

Been an insect glaive user since 4...but thanks to this tutorial I got into the greatsword. It's a fun weapon when used properly

[@TheNxtGmer]

Just like clockwork. Thanks gaijin, you are my generations ultimate lifesaver.

[@adamjsher04]

Looking forward to Hammer. Seen all the other vids but I love these anyway

[@98Greener]

my hair just hit the fuggin' floor when I saw that new art, holy FUG

[@tinynewtman]

Valor style may be what finally breaks me from using GS crit draw sets... I'm looking forward to updating my sets again!

[@TT-mx1mp]

Newt wouldn't you want to use crit draw with valor?

[@IamIK3]

T C they're really not too compatible since Valor mode has you leave your GS drawn more often than not. Better off with a Weakness Exploit + Critical Eye set.

[@TT-mx1mp]

Eze The Igwe as he said the new draw attack is really usefull and you have the brave seath which will not only dodge attacks but quickly seath your weapon. While I've only played the XX demo I found it very easy to constantly use the draw attack.

[@IamIK3]

T C the draw attack isn't hard to use, but you can't do the lunging A attack out of it, and you can also achieve 100% city chance with the maxed out Nargacuga GS+Weakness Exploit+Crit Eye lv. 1. 100% crit chance on just your draw attack doesn't compare to 100% crit chance with all attacks on the monster's weak point. It was hard for me to accept when I was playing Double Cross, but statistically it's just better than a Crit Draw build.

[@TT-mx1mp]

Eze The Igwe the draw attack is incredibly sped up you don't need a lunge for it. Imo crit draw can be could depending on the armor with it. In Cross/generations there were a few crit draw speesruns with striker and the tigrex great sword dispite striker just forcing you to play with crit draw with no real buffs/benefits. Also if you can spam draw attack easily which you can crit draw is way better then weakness plus crtical eye.

[@TheQueensAce719]

Valor style is definitely the best for me. It's easy to fill up the gauge, the quick charge is op, and the valor sheathe dodges literally everything.

[@JelloCustodio]

Been playing Aerial for a while since I got MHGU from the eshop sale and I didn’t know about the aerial charge lmao thx for this

[@PrinceRevolver]

Loving GS with valor style. Got me in my feelings 🙃

[@ozzie4863]

Man, Valor is more challenging than I thought when I played the demo, however, once you figure it out, it truly is a rewarding experience, especially with LS.

[@dayhawkify]

aerial greatsword is so mindless and fun, i love it

[@IeFrenchGuy]

GS valor looks so amazing !

[@yetravellingsonc8372]

One small tip i can give: Valor GS works best with Crit-draw, Quick sheath, and focus. With these it becomes the best in the game. That being said, if you can't get that, Guild GS with double absolutes can work surprisingly well with the basic Weakness exploit crit boost sets, especially if you use the 3U infinite combo (lv3 charge, side swipe, back slam). It's not as easy to use as Valor style, but it's far easier to build for thanks to the absolutes giving extra mobility.

[@akaimizu1]

One of the weapons I’m actually best at in the game (in the series) without even intending to be good at it. I guess it’s an example of a weapon you naturally do well with over just a weapon you say “I’m going to be great with XX”. Though practice always helps. Oddly enough, I’m not even as minutely familiar with the GS abilities like the video does so I’m learning things with this video. Alas, in Generations, I seem to click with Aerial style, outside the classic Guild style. I will definitely want to try out Valor style as I got to mess with it in the demo. As much as the weapon is about sheathing, it just seems like Valor offers power for free (though at the seemingly new cost of how long it takes to sheathe)

[@thecherrycheesecake3107]

Valor Style. The "Shoulder Tackle" in MHXX/MHGenU.

[@jeremiahperdue5518]

Does anybody know what the motion values are for the charged versions of the adept evade upward strike?

[@micsnyman2832]

I think it's Lvl 1 is 50 Lvl 2 is 70 And 3 is 100

[@groudongamer3178]

10 days......10 days......I just played the demo and now I wanna main GS because of Valor style. Thanks as always gaijin. (Edit): I've been playing for a while, and I can safely say I been having a LOT of fun with valor GS

[@NatalieRath]

Just what I need. Monster hunter world felt dry way too fast for me :( I missed hunter arts and styles alot more than I realized

[@francescofavro8890]

Here is the level 1 This is the level 2 And THIS... IS TO GO EVEN FURTHER BEYOOOOND

[@sleepyshinx174]

this video got me into using great sword, I used to be a dual blades main but it got boring after using it for 2 games.

[@croaksplosion5076]

Brave GS looks so fun!

[@Handlewithcart]

The motion value says like there's multiplier like 120*1.3 does that mean there'a 1.3 partbreaker? Or the motion value multiplies as well, or something?

[@mcvmartin9177]

Gaijin Hunter: you will never use the level zero strike. Me: uses level zero strike even now for my infinite combo on big monsters when they are confused and hiting others not under it.

[@mohdazizul2676]

Thx sir. U r really guiding me this gs things. Now im wearing mog+regios armor that give critDraw+fastChgr. Didnt critDraw include when i draw an charge atk?

[@maybeidontexist]

Nice update for GenU! Question; does the step in valor mode have i-frames? If so is it worth to run evasion+ gear?

[@henriquemarques4903]

Ah... Everyone's favorite slow and powerful style. Also a favorite between Berserk fanboys: the GREATSWORD! (remember to always capitalize it)

[@josiahferrell5022]

Henrique Marques. Bleach

[@brutaljk4251]

@@josiahferrell5022 Aaa no

[@srthks]

Greatsword doesn't have the same feeling if you don't scream GRIIIIFFFFFFIIIIIIIITTTTTHHHH everytime you swing it

[@xarmanhskafragos2516]

Bro thank you i could not decide for the life of me but that berserk comment brought me to my senses.

[@FemboyJoe]

If you dont scream while using G R E A T S W O R D are you even using it right

[@zXDaishiXz]

What baseline has a higher motion value? The draw attack, or the blue charge? Also does pressing A during the blue charge for the dash/leap change the charge’s damage?

[@reggie9010]

One thing my boy forgot. With adept style you can charge the sword instead of just doing an upward swing. You can charge that swing.

[@duobizarrobizarro]

Hey gaijin did you quit doing the mhWorld weapon tutorials? I mean, Arekkz has his own playlist of those, but you always made them showing everything, not only mechanics and combos.

[@Repparansho]

Dúo Bizarro Bizarro ah it's cause world is modern day tri, not enough content to make content.

[@KenY2KenTV]

He said on Twitter that life stuff has been really keeping him busy, but also that while he loves World he took a bit of a break from it due to burning out on playing so much. Also from what he mentioned in other videos I think some of the weapons he didn't cover are ones he never really got around to using much in World, like the bowguns.

[@tylerberry7306]

Comfort watching this whole series again

[@housequay]

Just playing the Generations Switch Demo, and I was wondering, is it possible to evade barufaruku/valfalk's attack by aerial vaulting when it rockets across the ground? So far I'm using Valor LS as it works best against him in my experience, but I'm thinking of trying Aerial IG.

[@revifebrianto401]

Hey bro... Guild style has an infinite strong combo...press 0 and directional button repeatedly....you'll do spinning slash - strong downward slash - strong blast slash - spinning slash - strong downward slash - strong blast slash - spinning slash - repeat.....you can even charge the strong downward slash in the middle of the combo... You can keep the combo by pressing 0 and directional button after the huge blash slash to keep the combo continue.... (Sorry for my bad english 🙏)

[@nyghtgt]

What is the timing on the follow-up attack input after a valor style evade? Do you press X while you're running? Right after you evade?

[@aiexmonsterhunter]

I'd love to know the motion values for the valor strong charges. Are they the same as normal strong charges?

[@NotFound404b]

Will you do a hammer tutorial? I'm enjoying these videos!

[@Haxzilog]

the effects are much cooler looking than world, its like charging super saiyan

[@FGCTekken]

In Valour I can't get the fast charge lunging attack when I press A after an X hold. What's up with that?

[@jack76thegamer30]

Why why is poke village theme so great, i havent even completed the game, whole sereies is wating for me but still pokke village feels like home, mhfu is just something else

[@WilsonKingOfPrussia6]

Thanks for this. I am trying to transition from MHW to MHGU and it is soooo different.

[@melispokecenter8242]

Nice guide 👍

[@tsuna1972]

+gaijin hunter in the video did you notice that it says "sytle" instead of "style"? in the final thoughts section at about 12:19

[@hoganshairline4175]

Is there any chance for a quick armor skill recommendation part?

[@nicolaswarren3453]

There was a little blurb at 7:05 that suggested Focus, CritDraw, and Fast Sheath.

[@rtiq270]

Apparently, if you're using Valor/Brave style, it's better to go for the Nargacuga GS, Weakness Exploit, and Crit +1 build for 100% affinity build. Lets you use the Valor charges more effectively.

[@luandyelam6097]

How to run longer on Adept Style? I always ended up with wasteful hit because I run so in a very short amount of time!

[@Stormboli-]

Man, this stuff makes me wanna get a Switch.

[@FemboyJoe]

I got a switch JUST for mhgu. Worth it.

[@NoshuHyena]

Why do the charge atk motion values have a multiplier?

[@michaelsnyman2800]

I know I'm late, but thats the partbreak modifier

[@acepadilla5498]

4:59 i dont know what im seeing but i can see the crying cat meme on his character

[@juracan8591]

Do you know what things get transferred from Generations to GU? Do palicoes and talismans get transferred?

[@Nyanshock]

anyone know how to get the moon break? I cant find much related information.

[@metarico3075]

What does the "motion" numbers mean in relation to the attack?

[@marcusverissimo5228]

I don't really use the charge attacks as my bread and butter moves. I tend to use normal combos and 0 charge attack as opener. I only use charge on sleeping, ko'd or paralyzed monsters

[@cristobalpinto9086]

Which GS should I use in singleplayer low rank missions? I'm playing MHXX.

[@HydraDominus]

Will you be doing a tutorial on how to transfer saves from MHGen to gen U?

[@AngelAito]

I just started playing Monster Hunter World (I know this isn't world obviously but a lot of the new, to me, moves are similar) and though I've been playing since the first game came out, I haven't played any of the newer games since Freedom Unite 1 and 2 for the PSP came out, I'm so used to the method of GS use being to get that critical draw strike hit and charges being used still but a lot less. I love using the GS but I'm having a hard time breaking these habits and learning the new moves.

[@limandy7102]

how do we run that long using adept/bushido style? Mine was just a short step and really really short

[@spartandud3]

In case anyone is still answering questions. I'm new to GU. So with Aerial I'm not sure how to do the charging attack in the air. I use B to jump/evade but I just fall to the ground and don't get a chance to attack. And with Adept style am I right in thinking I have to evade into the enemy's attack? And how generous is this window? Do I need to time it perfectly?

[@off-beatdrummer]

Immediately hold X as soon as you are in the air, and don't release, it will auto release when u are on the ground again. And for Adept, you don't need to necessarily evade into the monster's attack, all u need to do is just evade, or guard in the case of Lance, Gunlance and Charge Blade sword form RIGHT BEFORE THE ATTACK HITS U. Adept is the most difficult style but if u pull it off, it can be savage. U need to know the monster's attack pattern to pull it off.

[@arizonaranger921]

As a core SoulsBorne player Aerial style GS and SnS for me is the best. Not really that efficient but its hella fun and legit feels like quickroll

[@KrunoslavSaho]

I am buying a Switch just for this game. MHW feels a little alien to me, so I can't wait to get into MHGU. Thanks for the guides GH.

[@Avghistorian77]

i can understand your feelings but I do recommend getting used to world just a little more

[@KrunoslavSaho]

@@Avghistorian77 I really don't like world much. There are too many things that get in my way. Will be buying mhgu after work with a switch.

[@Avghistorian77]

alright, that's understandable, but you won't be able to avoid it forever, world is the future for monster hunter, whether you like it or not

[@KrunoslavSaho]

They will refine it by then. My complaints aren't that difficult to solve.

[@Avghistorian77]

yeah, but what are your complaints? what gets in your way like you mentioned previously?

[@Iceqbe]

Could you please release Longsword next/soon?:) I would really appreciate it, because I have no idea what I do in the Demo :D

[@yurieshicatay6309]

Aerial greatsword is so fun Now i get to moon break everything as well

[@housequay]

Forget that comment. Just attempted it. It works!

[@MCDexpo]

Aerial style may be Spammy, but by golly is it Over Powered. I actually love it

[@jaybeemind]

Question, does valor remove overcharged penalty? Thanks

[@SureyD]

As a long time GS user, although as secondary since 4U, I learned a lot! When did kick into strong charge become a thing?? xD Also Valor style is insane, but Y is a terrible button to combine with the others. Is there any way to remap it? 🤔

[@bert7651]

If it helps, just tap y before pressing the other buttons. You dont need to hold y while pressing x or a.

[@PsychoticLuke]

What exactly are motion values anyway? Thanks in advance!

[@reshi606]

Could you do the insect glaive next?