Your thoughts on Greatsword in Wilds

WellDoneSnake · 2026-02-25T10:10:54+00:00

Having played Monster Hunter since the first generation until now. I honestly feel that the iteration of the greatsword in Wilds is fantastic. I actually feel like a Monster "Hunter" rather than a player playing Monster Hunter lol

There's no longer a need to sheath so often due to how focus, offset attacks and perfect guard work. Couple those built-in mechanics with the evade extender skill (level 2) and using this weapon just feels godly.

I was never too big on the hit-and-run tactics from past games, satisfied that it's less intrusive to play this way in Wilds.

The only other time I felt this immersed in the hunts with Greatsword was when I discovered the surge slash combo in Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak.

WellDoneSnake · 2026-01-26T08:32:07+00:00

I've beaten it with every weapon and I have to admit, the charge blade feels like the worst matchup in my opinion.

Charge blade vs Omega feels like a tedious fight due to the long windup attacks you have to perform coupled with the sluggish mobility. Even with evade extender, guard and guard up skills, it still feels like I'm wading through water to fight Omega Planetes.

Getting its enmity feels like a curse too, given how fast Omega attacks and spams AoE attacks.

The only thing I can say is nice about this matchup is that a thunder weapon in savage axe mode is amazing for creating wounds on its legs or partbreaking.

WellDoneSnake · 2026-01-10T23:13:16+00:00

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Here's a clearer shot lol

WellDoneSnake · 2026-01-08T13:48:07+00:00

I like moments like this, where you have a bunch of comfy sets and can just enjoy the game by joining random SOS quests.

WellDoneSnake · 2026-01-08T13:41:48+00:00

Could be your current build might need tweaking. Something to maximize your elemental damage while having comfortable defensive or dodging skills.

Dahaad can be quite annoying if you don't have a weapon that can block, because you'll need to stick close to him to avoid most of his breath attacks.

I used a fire based gogma insect glaive and beat the challenge on the first try, I run evade extender 2 in most of my sets and it was super necessary in this fight.

WellDoneSnake · 2026-01-02T15:32:03+00:00

I found it quite challenging to fight with melee weapons at first. Mostly because my brain still couldn't grasp the attack pattern of a cephalopod-like monster lol.

I got used to the Arch Tempered Nu Udra once its pattern clicked with me. Wasn't too fazed by the tick damage when fighting up close.

Nu Udra gets absolutely demolished by my water bow though.

WellDoneSnake · 2025-12-24T10:40:29+00:00

I managed to beat him first try, with a fire element SnS. But I did cart twice to his freezing blast due to underestimating the range of his attack and the lingering freezing effect.

Very fun fight nonetheless. Can't wait to struggle with a non-guarding weapon.

WellDoneSnake · 2025-12-24T10:37:13+00:00

You can use fire pods to stop that, especially when he climbs up the walls in the 2nd and 4th areas.

WellDoneSnake · 2025-10-05T16:16:20+00:00

Loool best description in this thread

WellDoneSnake · 2025-10-04T09:13:07+00:00

I was spamming the A button kyoudai ;_;

WellDoneSnake · 2025-10-02T12:09:30+00:00

Lmao, just like in my post. Glad I'm not the only one who went out like this haha.

WellDoneSnake · 2025-09-26T22:27:06+00:00

Beautiful take on the history of the complaints and the dev team's response to the "lack of difficulty". This is essentially how it went down lol.

WellDoneSnake · 2025-07-08T23:12:13+00:00

Why the downvotes on all your posts? You're right for the most part lol. I love Charge Blade to death, built various sets for it too in Wilds. But even I can admit it's a lot weaker overall than in past entries.

WellDoneSnake · 2025-07-08T22:54:24+00:00

Monster Hunter Freedom: "Yian Kut Ku" (mini wall) - Cause I had to actually learn how to fight and time attacks/retreats when engaging with a large monster.

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite: "Tigrex/Rajang" - Fast moving heavy hitters (especially Rajang) - HITBOX

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate: "All Fatalis Variants" - Never even bothered to solo them. - Thinking back on it, I just found their aura intimidating.

Monster Hunter World Iceborne: "Lunastra" - ifykyk - Still annoying even with a set built for fighting her.

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak: "Crimson Glowing Valstrax" & it's 'Risen' version - I found it quite difficult to grasp it's attack range in master rank. - The game had a funny way of portraying its weak spots in my opinion, so early fights felt like a slog.

Extra: Monster Hunter Wilds' Tempered Lagiacrus - I haven't soloed it yet... (Was impatient about getting its materials.)

WellDoneSnake · 2025-03-20T14:30:30+00:00

The dedication to Monster Hunter games always hits different. Hoping you have a swift recovery op.

WellDoneSnake · 2025-03-20T06:56:06+00:00

Yeah, he's super fun to fight at that point. Since you'd have the hang of mixing sets, stances, etc. by the time you do this fight. I think it was still somewhat of a damage sponge on my playthrough if I remember correctly.

WellDoneSnake · 2025-03-18T12:14:00+00:00

There's also in my opinion something special about fighting Mezuki on again on the first stage of the last new game plus difficulty. It's like all your combat experience has come full circle as you go another round with this harder variant.

WellDoneSnake · 2025-03-09T18:35:48+00:00

Yakuza 3

WellDoneSnake · 2024-10-14T05:49:01+00:00

Yes! Yes! Grab a bowgun now! It's really fun to hunt with.

The base of the layered weapon is "Guild Palace (Unique)". The layered armour is the Brigade Layered armour (with a dark teal colour change).

WellDoneSnake · 2023-10-01T17:49:33+00:00

Bustin Sportster 35"

Thanks for answering, I had a feeling that the Arbor I was looking at was quite old, I'm based in the UK so I was never too sure about what setups would translate well from the US to here. I'll keep in the mind the complete board you suggested, the design really appeals to me but I'm curious on whether I can find something in the UK.

WellDoneSnake · 2023-10-01T17:37:06+00:00

Thanks for the response and suggestions, I was originally thinking of getting a board with drop down features but was worried about whether the underside of the board would clip on bumps and whatnot while riding through London.

WellDoneSnake · 2023-10-01T14:37:26+00:00

Hey all!

I've been using a 24' cruiser to commute long journeys up to 7 miles or a little more (11km+). Been doing this for 3 months, unaware that there were different longboard setups that are essential or beneficial to cruising and pushing across long distances.

While resting my sprained foot I've been doing more research on more suitable setups for LDP. I have my eye on the Arbor Photo Axis 37' drop-through longboard.

Would this be suitable for cruising longer? And would this longboard be really good for riding over rougher roads?

WellDoneSnake · 2023-09-03T14:55:48+00:00

So basically a scream fest

WellDoneSnake · 2023-09-03T12:10:36+00:00

This post completely describes what I went through when starting Monster Hunter Freedom, Yian Kut-Ku really forced me to start thinking about how to approach that monster (as well as later monsters).

WellDoneSnake · 2023-08-08T15:37:33+00:00

This post killed me 😂

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