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Monster Hunter Outlanders weapon · A tier

Great Sword Build for Monster Hunter Outlanders

The Monster Hunter Outlanders Great Sword build in one page: land full charges; keep the charge through Perfect Evades instead of sheathing. Below is the combo loop, the armor to wear early and mid game, and the skills to chase.

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Official overview

The Great Sword delivers massive power based on charge level. Though slow, you can adapt with evasion, guarding, and hit-and-run tactics. Perfect Evades let you maintain your charge without sheathing. Switch skills while charging to chain follow-up attacks!

From the official Great Sword overview post.

Great Sword combo loop

  1. Charge during openings
  2. Perfect Evade keeps the charge level
  3. Switch skills mid-charge to chain follow-ups
  4. Guard what you cannot dodge

Best Great Sword armor

Early game

  • 2 × Kulu-Ya-Ku: +22.5% attack and element while your health is full
  • 2 × Radiant Great Jagras: a second full-health attack bonus; fill the last slot with anything that helps you keep health up

Mid game

  • Anjanath helm + legs: reported charge-attack set bonus
  • Rathalos arms (and chest): more charge support
  • 1 × Diablos waist: adds a follow-up damage skill; any piece works if you lack it

Set bonuses come from one guide and set names are translated from the Japanese client. We will confirm them against the English client.

Great Sword skills to chase in Monster Hunter Outlanders

Great Sword tips

Adventurers who use the Great Sword

Every Fated Adventurer can switch to the Great Sword. Pick the element from the Monster Hunter Outlanders weakness chart before each hunt.

Monster Hunter Outlanders FAQ

Is the Great Sword good in Monster Hunter Outlanders?

It sits in A tier on our weapon tier list. Difficulty: medium.

What armor should I use for the Great Sword?

Early: 2 × Kulu-Ya-Ku + 2 × Radiant Great Jagras. Mid game: Anjanath helm + legs + Rathalos arms (and chest) + 1 × Diablos waist.

Who uses the Great Sword?

Pyro, Luxheart, plus the Fated Adventurer.

Monster Hunter Outlanders sources we checked

Official pages are used as written. Values that come from community guides are only marked confirmed when two independent guides reading the live game agree. Spotted an error? Email contact@mhodb.com.

Long Sword build

Build the Spirit Gauge, raise its level with counters, then spend it on a big finisher.

Bow build

Charge shots at mid range while staying mobile.

Heavy Bowgun build

Pick the right ammo, guard to reload instantly, then switch to Wyvernheart for burst damage.

All weapons

The 8 builds side by side.

Monster Hunter Outlanders database

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