Monster Hunter Wilds Long Sword Showcase Analysis

[@ratatoskr6324]

Noticed something important. Once you get to spirit level 3 you gauge gets full and then slowly fades away. Attacks don't fill up or take away gauge. I think it is unlimited but drains away unless refreshed. 4:27.

[@Medplanker]

I have a feeling it wont get refreshed and this is the time for big damage moves untill it goes back to spirit gauge 2. Wondering how this will affect helmbreaker and iai slash

[@AWanderingSwordsman]

Yeah it seems to be red drains quickly but gives infinite spirit. I speculate that the helmbreaker follow up is a way to dump extra levels of spirit gauge for more damage so you could helmbreaker back to yellow, or you could full combo all the way back down to white. As for the "counter" stance, I wonder if it might only be possible after spirit 3 and that follow up was just a normal spirit slash. We never see it, but I wonder if you can also fade back with spirit slashes. Needless to say, i'm very hyped. I personally think rise LS is the most fun weapon in the series because landing ISS is just more fun than anything else, but I'm definitely excited to have a lot of new moves. I hope they keep the timing from iceborne but the no gauge cost from rise for ISS and I also really hope you can resheathe after a successful one.

[@cheemslord9917]

i like this playstyle it make me think about old gen play style

[@Zulban48]

@@AWanderingSwordsman "We never see it, but I wonder if you can also fade back with spirit slashes." See: 3:07 of this video or 0:23 of the original. What I don't think we see are any spirit slashes while the gauge is red.

[@TheBlindWeasel]

You know how helm splitter was a chuuni move cause the slashes come after the actual strike? Well now those are gone and the hunter does the actual quick slashing, so it's a change in animation at most

[@GodessHel]

Longsword? Best weapon?! It doesn't even have an axe mode!

[@riggidynail7228]

Based

[@Saint-La-Z-boy0]

switch axe: looks cool longsword: looks cool and does damage

[@riggidynail7228]

@@Saint-La-Z-boy0 lol

[@KaioKevin93]

@@Saint-La-Z-boy0youre sleeping if you think SA doesnt do dmg 😴

[@dave9515]

@@KaioKevin93 Compared to longsword it really doesn't unless they buff it in wilds. Longsword is such a boring weapon because of how overly dominant its been since its rework in world.

[@DanteVerde-pt9zc]

We're not beating the flinch allegations with this one

[@randomguy9350]

No we not! In fact i fear the opposite.😂

[@Zulban48]

Lance main here. I used to play with someone who used longsword. If I'm really that worried about flinching then I'll put on a single flinch free gem. If I get flinched I can immediately do a side hop to get out of the way, or if I'm facing the longsword's direction I can actually use counters to trigger counter attacks off of their slashes. Playing with other hunters is its own sort of skill that you learn with experience, and I think removing flinches or other friendly fire attacks out of the game would make the game worse. I get it though, it's a meme with a nugget of truth in it (or entire tendies of truth depending on who you're playing with).

[@OmegaMetroid93]

Don't worry, they'll probably turn off friendly fire completely, or at least mostly. :(

[@Zulban48]

@@OmegaMetroid93 The game just isn't the same if switchaxe/greatsword can't launch people into the air.

[@LaserTractor]

"I refuse to slot a Flinch free! I want maximum damage out of my build!" "Dang it!! Stahp flinching me!!!" Clowns

[@Zanode02]

I will not let the creator of attorney among us to dictate my weapon choices hammer #1

[@rottentea2980]

A true drake warrior

[@abdouliejallow768]

Hammer all day everyday.

[@meathir4921]

Remember soldiers, this is the man who apparently hates Rise where his weapon grossly overperforms

[@magicmungis8822]

can't believe this is how I had to find out you only use longsword lmaoo

[@plus-delta4477]

After 2 years in Iai City , Spirit Slash Combo is back on the menu, boys 💪

[@dralakba-dusk31]

hell yeah!

[@Well_Meaning]

I wish monster hunter still had the gaudy explosions of blood when you hit the monsters-- it's hard to tell if you're even connecting with the little clouds of dust/sand

[@CodinskiSchwartzando]

You know you’re connecting when big numbers pop up, though I imagine you’re the type who turns those off.

[@Reseng]

Also you can hear hits. Just a reminder to everyone that sounds are important. ​@@CodinskiSchwartzando

[@bekaersno5169]

I'm pretty sure in this showcase it's just turned off as an option, I think we had switching option to remove blood in World too

[@ushionation5127]

​@@Reseng and the sounds are immaculate in these weapon showcases, gunlance in particular 😤

[@Zulban48]

I miss these from 3u. It made things feel more visceral. I'm not asking for this game to be NioH with its level of gore but it's much more satisfying hitting a weak, meaty part of a monster and getting a visually appropriate hit effect instead of a bunch of dust like I'm cleaning the monster instead of hunting it.

[@thefraser5131]

Im sorry, but you have have been diagnosed with "being a Longsword main" im afraid there's no cure.

[@zack_feldman]

I think hunting horn might have a new melody to cure that…

[@atomicbanana55]

​@@zack_feldmanGunlance can also help drill it out

[@tako_ro]

I love how each weapon has its own youtuber shill. It's so funny seeing this the past few days.

[@samuraibeluga3749]

i mean thats kinda the interesting and fun aspect of these games. thats why theres so many different weapon types, you are meant to find your groove. personally im a multiple weapon guy, but its cool when various people, especially content creators gravitate towards their individual favorites. thats why i hate this aspect of the community among certain individuals, of shaming and ridiculing others for their choices. and this doesnt apply just to weapons but also armor sets etc.

[@TornaitSuperBird]

Except for Lance. It's not popular enough for that.

[@samuraibeluga3749]

@@TornaitSuperBird tbf it hasnt come out yet...but lance is one of those weapons that once people pick up they generalyl enjoy it. there something inherently interesting in its simplicity. old gen lance though is kinda boring for the average player but any pro player, will tell you theres a lot to mastering it.

[@TornaitSuperBird]

@@samuraibeluga3749 There simply isn't any KZbinr that really advocates for Lance.

[@samuraibeluga3749]

@@TornaitSuperBird maybe not soloing it, but i have seen plenty youtubers recognizing it as a cool weapon. people say the same shit about hh, how theres only 5 players out there that play it, yet look how that trailer was recieved. theres a weapon for everybody and thats the ultimate point.

[@tatu9805]

This weapon is literally a hot dog with a sword attached to it. Hot dogs give me diarrhea so perhaps I’ll give it a go.

[@MasutaMJ]

No wonder Ratatoskr haven't reviewed any weapon on MHWi before this one. He has bias like us all 😂

[@sakuranohana1014]

the weeb stick is his main weapon which is reasonable.

[@LaserTractor]

@@sakuranohana1014 Weapon: have flashier moveset than simple slashes and thrusts People on the internet: omg!! Anime!!! Anime!! Weeb!! Loook! A weeb stick!!

[@sakuranohana1014]

@@LaserTractor nothing wrong about it.

[@LaserTractor]

@@sakuranohana1014 I mean it somehow became so wide known meme to name any weapon which moveset is cool, an ANIME weapon it's insane, really. Long Swords? Dual blades? - such a weeb weps tho, right😄 Messmer's spear from elden ring - Oh hell it has anime moveset Like watch even one anime or something. How does it even relate?

[@sakuranohana1014]

@@LaserTractor they are games made by japanese so i think that's how they relate, flashy weapons=anime weapons

[@joereed8872]

Lance main seeing all this cool mobility added to to moves. "Maybe this time, evade lancing will be back"

[@FloorEyes0_0]

“The only weapon that matters” Hunting horn: 🥺

[@shabeus1394]

Don't listen to him, our doots will travel far and wide!

[@trollconfiavel]

I like bards

[@gahongabazoon2862]

Im glad the kids got their time in the pool today. Hammer bros waiting patiently

[@jaykelley103]

This.

[@houseofthehuntinghorn1433]

Holy crap he's not complaining 😳. He must not have taken his meds.

[@BadEnd98]

I really love how they step up another level with their monster models and physics - look at how those skin/bodyparts bounce with each strikes like in souls games (and probably the higher hzv they will be more visible - like when hunter hitting the head vs the legs), look how those fur and cloths move with each hunter's movement...

[@dud5606]

The only thing that bothers me a little is that there seems to be no impact effect like blood splashes, sparks or particles flying off the monster as you strike. It might not be as noticable in during gameplay with all the sound effects and numbers popping up but I think it would look way more impactful if those were there.

[@teero121]

Do you really think the monsters react to each hit like you described? I am having a hard time spotting that detail. I've been playing the Monster Hunter phone game which has that effect with the twitching body parts and I really really wanted to see that for the main games but I just can't see it here in Wilds. It's the one thing I'm constantly looking out for but it just looks like any other MH game to me. Do you have a time stamp where it's the most obvious to you perhaps?

[@randolemando]

00:41

[@teero121]

@@randolemando OK, I see it now, thx. It's more subtle compared to other games.

[@afungai1649]

I just wish the effect of your weapon swishing around was more obvious and “cartoony” like how it was in GU and other older MH games. It’s not a big deal but it makes combat feel a lot more satisfying.

[@Dangitbobby-KFP_Shaman]

Hey Ratatoskr! I love your vids! Just wanted to give you a heads up for clarification: Switch Axe is actually the best weapon in Monster Hunter! Don’t worry it’s a common mistake people make so don’t feel too bad.

[@skelint]

I think what has me the most hopeful for Longsword in Wilds is actually how the other weapons are being treated. We have clash attacks as a new defensive tool, Hunting Horn has a new counter move and Gunlance has guard-counters now. Longsword isn't the sole i-frame counter-focused weapon anymore, which to me says it will be allowed to shine more in it's niche. In Rise, it felt feather-light and impactless, counters were incredibly easy to perform and it's damage was very good. It was too easy to have identity. I say this never having played Longsword longer than a dozen hunts or so in each game, but I have kept up with changes across all 14 weapons and Longsword has one of the most interesting recent histories. Excited to see where else the most popular weapon in the game goes.

[@dave9515]

Hoping its greatsword again. Greatsword fits being the best weapon in the series more than any other and is fairly easy to learn and is much more committal than say the mindless longsword. Greatsword gives you a good set of tools to become accustomed to monster hunter combat.

[@skelint]

@@dave9515 I'm opposed to the idea of a "best weapon" but I do agree with the sentiment that skill should be rewarded. Greatsword is so amazing because it's a simple weapon with a relatively low skill floor but a very very high ceiling. The changes we've seen to Longsword make me think they're doing much the same thing, keeping it the easy-entrypoint weapon it's been recently but raising it's ceiling by making peak performance less easily achievable. ...And I just realised you were talking about it being the most popular weapon. Man. Not gonna delete all that cause I believe it and I think it's a good point to make but sorry for the misunderstanding lol

[@shira_yone]

@@dave9515 every single newcomer I know that tries Greatsword always say "it's so slow". At the end of the day players will play what they find fun and mindless fun will always be more popular than "maybe it'll be fun after I learn it, but also maybe not" kind of weapon, due to sheer first impression alone. I agree GS will give good fundamentals, but if you can't even get the ones needing said fundamentals to use it then there is no way GS would be the most popular weapon.

[@_Rerr_]

4:26 these might not be spirit slashes as you cannot hear the spirit slash sound effect for them. They could be regular attacks changed by the red gauge.

[@chewbacachunks8644]

Yes, those are just regular attacks. Spirit slashes drain the spirit gauge, and these attacks don't. Which would suggest that your regular triangle and circle attacks change into these attacks.

[@ratatoskr6324]

@@chewbacachunks8644 If those were regular attacks they would fill up the spirit gauge and those do not. I think this is because when he got to Spirit level 3 the gauge filled up and gives unlimited gauge as it slowly drains away unless refreshed.

[@devranyilmaz9806]

I’m not so sure, the Spirit Gauge wasn’t full when they didn’t reach red yet, but then maxed out and started slowly depleting the very moment they did. It seems being in red is timed and can’t be extended until you drop from red. I wonder if it’s like from classic MH and you lose all your Spirit levels and you have to build it all up again. Probably would balance the weapon out, though, since gaining Spirit levels is easy as hell if you can counter a decent amount of the time.

[@gammothguy4866]

@@devranyilmaz9806it was only 4U where it got rid of all your spirit levels

[@Zulban48]

@@ratatoskr6324 Didn't realize someone already posted this. So normally, regular attacks fill up the spirit gauge, which isn't the case here, and spirit attacks are supposed to deplete the gauge, but that isn't the case here either. So what is it? If the gauge is unlimited and slowly drains away, it's reasonable to assume that a regular attack would not refill the gauge, just as it would probably be alright to assume that spirit attacks would not deplete the gauge either. The main issue here is that these do not look or, more notably, *_sound_* like any of the other spirit attacks showcased in the video. I still believe this is a new standard triangle combo you get when the gauge is red, allowing you to do more rapid, fluid attacks for a period of time.

[@SwipedUp]

0:04 CB lives matter too bro😞

[@czesciek8775]

best designed weapon in video games ever

[@calebnelson58]

Like the only weapon showcase everyone is waiting for.

[@kobold_sushi_executive_chef]

If this is the flexibility they're giving LS, I can't wait to see what theu do for my son Dual Blades

[@Zulban48]

I think it was already revealed that there is going to be something akin to demon mode that's more focuses on dodges/maneuverability so that'll be interesting to see. I don't play dual blades but something where you have to time inputs to do really strong attacks similar to Sword n Shield's 'perfect rush' would be really cool, but I'm the kind of person that likes deliberate timed inputs like that over button mashing so maybe it's not a good fit for Dual Blades.... ... Maybe an attack like Switch Axe's elemental discharge where you rapidly tap the attack button to attack faster and faster would be more fitting for dual blades.

[@TeraSlayer]

Cant believe rata released a vid on the only wep showcase that didn't matter

[@8minato]

@ratatoskr I’m not too sure at the end those were spirit slashes they did no indicator that they are when his bar is red. There is not sound chime when he starts them and the spirit gauge bar does not decrease when using them these might be normal attack animations.

[@LimeNoKi]

it plays kinda like earth style Ls from frontier where you can do side swipes in between your spirit combo to continue the chain while repositioning, and the focus mode attack is like the finisher of extreme style Ls where it hits the monster with a quick attack and a multi hitting explosion happens that does huge dps. also, the counter stance looking animation kinda looks like crit juncture hunter art from xx/gu, but it also looks like the parry/guard point animation of frontiers extreme style long sword

[@Roei18]

this is more than I ever wanted, looks absolutly perfect

[@2bornot2bdarling58]

I don’t care if LS is considered the weakest or strongest, I just love using that weapon because its move sets are just fun, which is why I play MH games in the first place.

[@DeadJack1999]

Changing spirit slash depending on color is Cool

[@thefinalday5858]

Some people were saying that the jump attack after spirit round slash is a MH online thing

[@kanaria-cu3uv]

I didn't think longsword could get any more anime until now

[@Zulban48]

And yet it still feels relatively grounded compared to what you'd likely get from the MH team that does the handheld games. The two most 'anime' things I see here are the focus strike where there's a dramatic delay between when the attack connects and when the monster actually gets hit by it, and the attack where the hunter swings twice and there's about 12 slashing effects on the screen like they're moving so fast their attacks can't even be seen by the human eye.

[@ninjack11]

@@kanaria-cu3uv by MH7 we are going full Virgil

[@RougeMephilesClone]

This man's is really gonna' take two Long Swords on hunts.

[@nickperri6571]

I’m not a monster hunter player, but I didn’t see a single long sword in this video. Plenty of great katana footage that looked great though

[@WarriorCicada]

In MH: Sunbreak you get Long Sword that is basically a Zweihanderdle which is a type of great sword, and Great Sword is a weapon type in Monster Hunter. Also the LS in Monster Hunter would not be called a Katana it would be a Nodachi.

[@korokseed1619]

One of the hammers you can craft is an axe but it’s still a hammer

[@jaredrenkiewicz8941]

What happened to “Longsword users, bereft of all intelligence and grace?” Personally love both LS and IG and nearly every weapon in the game save it Lance. But it is funny how your last 3 mhr weapon focus videos were exclusively IG. Anyway, good video

[@Thermalfusi0n]

in this frame we can see the long sword which indeed confirms that the longsword will be in MH Wilds !

[@fredleoplayer]

This is quite literally an expansion on 4U's LS design philosophy and I'M SO HAPPY FOR THAT! I'm genuinely hyped for it!

[@rvg3250]

No way Mr. de la Toska is a filthy longsword user

[@BIANOX]

4:26 those are probably new basic attacks for the red gauge, since on top on not having spirit slash sounds, the hunter doesn't glow when doing the attacks

[@ratatoskr6324]

No those are definitely spirit slashes. I think when you get to level 3 the spirit gauge is unlimited, you can see that those attacks are neither adding nor taking away Spirit Gauge explaining why it doesn't have the glow.

[@BIANOX]

​ @ratatoskr6324 Hmm, the gauge thing is 1000% true, but I still think that the player should glow if he did spirit slashes. For the spirit combo, instead of getting different attack strings, I think we will get a combo shortcut into a spirit roundslash (the attack at the end), but in the end we can only speculate about it until the demo drops :(

[@BIANOX]

Actually after further inspection I now think you might be correct about the spirit slashes, but still, we will see

[@marcheharvey2301]

-The new Spirit combo I bet is done just by simply tilting the joystick in the direction you want at the same time of the Spirit button. -There's a flash at the end on one of the Focus attack. My theory is that it could be similar to Special Sheath in Sunbreak where you can charge it and consume your Spirit Gauge for a stronger attack. -The last move's wind up animation is the Sakura Slash animation then it could have another function and not the multi hit damage.

[@ettu357]

Looks like a lot of the weapons have gained tools for adjusting positioning while attacking. GS can move and aim while charging, SnS got sidestep and slide attacks, GL got blast dashes and now LS can inpuit directions during spirit slashes... wonder how that will be reflected in the new monsters' movesets.

[@epsilon1372]

honestly i think its better than the counters and crazy mobility options you have in rise. slight positioning tools sound like they add depth to the combat and make it more fluid without feeling completely different like rise sometimes felt imo

[@shabootiqui5136]

Im pretty sure the focus slash is a Tsubame Gaeshi which is pretty cool if so

[@marcofromtropoje3169]

If the red gauge really changes the moveset, that will be an awesome change to incentivize a combo style gameplay instead of helm breaker spam which is very appealing to me

[@Coooouri]

it seems that the entire moveset layout has been updated, with new ways to end strings, new moves depending on the gauge, smaller blade but quicker and more precise movements, the red gauge not being a maintainable state, more directional control, moves from 4U/W:IB/R:SB/Online... it seems like they brought the speed in rise to the intent-oriented playstyle of previous games (as opposed to simply counter spamming), and took power away from the range and mobility of the weapon, which were secondary strengths that didn't really reward mastery of the weapon I don't know how I'll be able to wait another year or so

[@ernestogonzalez2841]

It seems the focus this time is on the whole spirit combo, which is great.

[@SabuesoAndaluz]

Legends says that Ratatoskr never finished his MHW playthrough so he wouldn't lose Serious Handler.

[@2402Stevo]

The problem with World Iai slash was that the damage you did was not as optimal as helmbreaker and just doing your regular routes, meaning that on top of the penalties of missing it, it just isnt worth using most of the time. Rise quickdraw was probably a little too good, but i'd rather have that than just useless.

[@shannonconnor3697]

I'm excited for the Lance. I've done charge blade, insect glaive, fell in love with the hunting horn, and then I found the Lance. It's just a beast. The turtle version of the longsword, if you will. Being able to mount a monster at will is great too

[@MasterOogway1894]

"Set Your Heart Ablaze" 5:54

[@rDuskHuntress]

The counter is probably a counter, it has the white glow effect the shield for the gl has

[@JeanKP14]

Nearly every weapon has some kind of movement it did not before while you're attacking. A very nice change I think that will feel really rewarding as you master precision in placement.

[@JoCoHo]

I'm glad we got this weapon reveal on my birthday

[@theadmiral4157]

Now we just need them to add stance changes every time it goes from white, yellow, and red. Kinda like how samurais have stance changes depending on the situation. Imagine if they actually added stance changes that makes your longsword deal slash, blunt, or pierce damage

[@Gazooke]

Lets go! Didnt know you were a fellow LS user

[@fulltimeslackerii8229]

2:22 how did this attack not interrupt the Hunter? No way the hit boxes are that tight

[@abysswalker7712]

Damn, the bots got here first.....

[@Zulban48]

The solution is simple: become a bot.

[@jace5848]

What is flying in the background between 0:52 - 0:57? As a newbie to MH I'm already curios to identify every monster!

[@nargo9734]

Were going full Sekiro with this one🔥

[@Zulban48]

4:25 Are you positive these are spirit slashes? Each time you use a spirit slash there's a distinct sound unique to initiating a spirit slash attack that almost sounds like the typical 'audibly shiny unsheathing a sword' sound. Go re-watch the other instances of spirit slash attacks and you'll see what I mean. The attacks here do not feature that sound effect. I think what we're seeing in this section is just an entirely new 'standard moveset' that you get once you have red spirit gauge. So, instead of getting an 'overhead, overhead, poke, uppercut' as your triangle combo you get something much more fluid with more attacks per input. 3:07 You mentioned that he does spirit slashes here but interestingly spirit slash 2 is a retreating double slash, so not only are there standard, forwards, and sideways spirit slashes but also ones where you're taking steps backwards.

[@Boamere]

The final roundslash hit of the spirit combo looks like it has hyperarmour

[@megongaga69]

Best weapon? It doesn't even play notes!

[@baconx6476]

You seem confuse, the Charge Blade has not been shown off yet.

[@Grimbonez]

Humanity restored!

[@EmraHemingway]

THE XENOSAGA MUSIC 🌌🖤

[@KnightCrown]

Doesn't seem like any rise mechanics will ported over. I wouldn't mind a nerfed version

[@Beltorchika12]

The only weapon showcase that actually matters hasn't been released yet. It's the lance one.

[@Hekk.]

It is, indeed, long.

[@ninjack11]

0:28 dont need to watch any longer, it got all that i need right there

[@Zulban48]

And yet it got even more of what you need further in the video. Wilds is looking more and more incredible with each showcase.

[@ninjack11]

@@Zulban48 dont get me wrong the rest is amazing too. Fade slash i just sooo good

[@Zulban48]

@@ninjack11 When I first saw the showcase I thought they were new animations for the old fade slash, but no, they're actually spirit combo fade slashes which is incredible. I was surprised to see gunlance essentially getting fade shots and fade slashes. I suspect most weapons are getting some kind of attack that accounts for repositioning or changing your angle of attack drastically.

[@distion]

and the greatsword couldn't even get a second new move. Jeez

[@King_of_the_sac]

The last move is the MHGU Sakura slash

[@Rkilla7]

If they added mhgu valor style counter at the end there.. this weapon will be a monster

[@ReleeSquirrel]

I'm curious about that almost exclusively piece. Since you get to bring two weapons with you, what is your second pick you'll hardly ever use?

[@Lord-of-something]

On the focus strike part its a tad hard to see to be sure but doesnt it look like the weapon isnt in red gauge prior to the attack finishing? Idk i might be just seeing things and confusing weapon effects tbh.

[@moonrabbit2334]

Truest intro of all intros😂

[@geraldthegoose1685]

Igon is gonna make me become a bow main

[@Tidz13]

Ratatoskr trying to make an enemy of Rurikhan & a best friend with Dear Gamer in the first 10 seconds 😂

[@nimbusws2566]

I wonder if it'll be the case where elemental longsword is more viable than from world/iceborne (didn't play enough rise/sunbreak to be familiar with LS meta for that entry), but will just prefer the enhanced spirit slashes over the helmbreaker which I imagine would still be best dps route for raw.

[@NautilusXO]

Ratatoskr, what makes Long Sword the most appealing weapon in Monster Hunter in your opinion?

[@ShikiRyougi05]

Man...that 28% pick rate is really showing. Long sword got JUICED!

[@shybandit521]

honestly, so far great sword has had the only good looking Focus Attack, long swords kinda has the whole "delayed impact" gimmick that most iai slashes have, but just in a really unsatisfying way

[@itsyaboiguzma]

Honestly making the change where hunters failing the Iai spirit slash results in auto 3 carts is a bold choice. Truly a One with LS choice.

[@pp26026]

Hey Ratatoskr, how you doing? Have you ever played Disco Elysium? If so what are your thoughts in the game?

[@samuraibeluga3749]

i do hope you can change some setting in the impact effects. more than any other weapon so far it became evident with ls how lacking in impact the effects seem to have, it feels like you are barely even touching the monster.

[@timothyblinn9734]

The only weapon showcase that matters you say? Sword and Shield? No? Shame...

[@TheDalisama]

There's no way you're a SnS main that isn't interested in most of the other weapons. SnS is usually a jack-of-all trades. With the exception of the busted Wide Range of Iceborne and the KO king it was in base MHR, it usually is very good at everything outclassed on each specific thing by other weapons. That mentality usually lends SnS fans of being the hunters that use like 5-8 weapons instead of 1-2 like everyone else.

[@Wralis]

music reminds me i gotta finish xenosaga

[@Bug_Berry]

Same actually

[@clydenavs8498]

Hopefully Sacred Sheath Combo will be in the game also most of the videos they released are mainly grounded attacks think about flying elder dragons how can we defeat them this time

[@starzariaguy5151]

Now we wait for charge blade.

[@AskaedGrivelame]

I'm so, SO happy man... I cannot wait. Wilds LS looks like it's finally going to have weight like it did in World. I really did miss that in Rise

[@spiralunity]

OP as always

[@Sephiroth69]

Im a gs main I see ls players as smaller versions of me My might is unmatched

[@Veslelia_cw]

Really wanted to see sacred sheathe return 😢

[@jeronym894]

I was worried that LS will be change for new players to be new ez weapon cose they saw how popular it was but Im happy that they double down on complexity and skill .

[@noahduncan5998]

Apologies if this is a bubble burster, but LS has been the "ez" weapon that new players gravitate toward for a very long time now. It is the most popular weapon by a genuinely hilarious margin. This isn't a problem with the weapon, as its accessible yet deep moveset makes it an excellent choice for a developing player.

[@jeronym894]

@@noahduncan5998 Hmmm maybe your right. Yes. I remeber when I tried the weapon first .I uderstant the weapon quick but to master it it takes some time of mine . But weans like GS and Dual blades I master mutch more quickly.

[@iMightBeCrazy]

It's like a hot dog, but it's on a stick!

[@simo-wz8kh]

what if now the red gauge returns to 0 like in mh4 and not to yellow like in worlds?

[@dizzyhungry]

YEEEAHHHHHH LONG SWORD BABYYYYY

[@devastatheseeker9967]

I really hope that they're making a new weapon for wilds

[@j3nki541]

I think its already confirmed they're not :/

[@devastatheseeker9967]

@@j3nki541 lame. Only so long they can not add a new weapon

[@cheemslord9917]

@@devastatheseeker9967 because balance issue it have 14 weapon how can you balance for new weapon

[@devastatheseeker9967]

@@cheemslord9917 pve game who cares?

[@BBBerti]

​​@@devastatheseeker9967 a lot of people care and rightfully so EDIT: Besides we have 14 weapons that all have plenty of depth, most people haven't even come close to mastering all of them, especially with wilds expanding all the movesets a fair bit

[@howarddewing6617]

I love you so much!! My close personal friend, Ratatoskr. ❤😍🥰

[@yellowcard8100]

If I see a Long Sword user do a focus attack on the monster's head, I'm kicking them from the lobby

[@JudgeNicodemus]

Best weapon? I don't see charge phials or saw mode.

[@clydenavs8498]

I hope they Add ‘Sacred Spirit Combo’ that is better and beautiful

[@sakamotoshinonome]

Whete is my bow ?

[@LimakPan]

I know longsword is controversial, but a strong, easy weapon for newbies is a really good way to help people get into monster hunter.

[@dave9515]

The issue is Longsword is usually the strongest weapon in the game outside crossbows which leads to every other weapon feeling pointless not to mention flinching others while on a hunt being common and the mains being entitled pricks telling everyone to sacrifice a slot so they can mindlessly swing their broken sword.

[@BBBerti]

​@@dave9515 crossbows?? Alright now we know you're not playing the game. Longsword is good, but there's plenty of other melee weapons that are stronger. Maybe try playing the game for yourself instead of spouting nonsense in the comment section

[@dave9515]

@@BBBerti I was talking about crossbows and guns for speedruns. IDK about how much things changed with sunbreak for Rise but the ranged weapons tend to be busted for speedrunners. I aint spouting nonsense. I am well aware of the series. Or are you a buttthurt longsword main who hates seeing all the hate your main weapon gets? In that case sorry but your weapon is mindless often and the rework in world has led many of you to feel entitled to forcing teammates to have flinch free to avoid being flinched by you when you could be more aware of your active hitboxes and play by your role.

[@BBBerti]

@@dave9515 "play your role" jesus christ you're a cringe mf

[@damianwozniak3946]

"The only weapon that matters" and "The KING of wepons" ... I believe you confused LS with Hammer. Jokes aside LS hopefully isn't nearly as good as it was in World and then Rise. I always felt that the regular counter was way to generous when it came to i-frames and the damage was way too good for the comparitively few downsides the weapon had. From what I gathered the LS in Sunvreak was actually balanced properly or rather other melee weapons got buffed masively to be on par if not better. So hopefully it's more like that again or generally better balanced.

[@dave9515]

Oh? Sunbreak made others better? Longsword probably was still king. Can't imagine the changes were enough to dethrone it. Longsword since World has just been and overpowered and boring weapon since its rework.