r/greatsword • • 9h ago

Wilds build "hit and run" vs build "meta" which is more recommended?

2 Upvotes

now I'm creating a build with the AT udra/Omega set to use shadowbringer, but I feel like it's quite unsafe and taking both monster and self-inflicted damage feels like it's not worth the cost-benefit. On the other hand, I just found out about the "hit and run" build and despite not having the same dps it seems to work fine.

I want to know your opinion so I know what I should invest more in, since I am a casual player and I hardly have time for farming

Thanks


r/greatsword • • 1d ago

Best build for higher hit damage possible?

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18 Upvotes

What do you guys think of this build?

Affinity reaches 100% with an Affinity Focus: 30% Maximum Might + 30% Weakness Exploit + 15% Agitator + 15% base affinity + 10% Latent Power = 100%.

With a god-roll talisman, you can reach 95% affinity without even having Latent Power active. Even with an Attack Focus GS, the build is still viable for the same reason.

On top of that, the build can activate Revenge (25 raw) + the Jihn Dahaad set bonus (25 raw) + Agitator (20 raw) + Burst (10 raw).

It uses several Gamma pieces, so there's no need to roll Lord Soul on the weapon. I haven't seen another build that can reach such high damage per hit. Just wanted to hear what you guys think.

Additionally, the only significant difference with a god-roll talisman would be reaching 95% affinity without Latent Power active and having 1 extra point in Critical Boost.

You can also get stun resistance 3.


r/greatsword • • 1d ago

Wilds Life Changing greatsword tips?

14 Upvotes

Hi I am kinda new to monster hunter wilds and have been struggling to do consistent damage with greatsword. Most of the time I try to do an offset but I just keep missing and ending into dying. What are some greatsword advices that would end up how I approach the weapon? I think it is imbedded into my brain that I consistently need to do an off set to produce good damage. Also any follow ups after the TCS? Thank you so much


r/greatsword • • 2d ago

Theoretical True Charged Slash Destruction lv4 Motion Values

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r/greatsword • • 2d ago

Build para enfrentar Gogmazios pela primeira vez

1 Upvotes

Tudo bem? Acabei de pegar HR100 e quero me preparar para o Gogmazios, alguma build interessante pra eu correr atrás?


r/greatsword • • 5d ago

Alternative Jin-Dahaad greatsword sketch

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101 Upvotes

r/greatsword • • 4d ago

Wilds Build gs shatterseal

3 Upvotes

Hi any suggestion gear to build for shatterseal and bale gs ? Want to switch between these 2 im kinda new to gs so maybe a build that is not to focused on dmg only ? Thanks


r/greatsword • • 5d ago

Wilds gs

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13 Upvotes

que debo mejorar ?


r/greatsword • • 6d ago

Wilds Focus Mode Toggle

4 Upvotes

Hi, new-ish to wilds and greatsword and I've been using focus mode toggle because it feels more comfortable to me. However, I just watched a video about advanced tech like draw focus strike, midair focus strike and apparently this is way harder to do when using toggle. The video is a year old already though, so I'm asking if anything has changed since and whether I should switch to hold instead of toggle.


r/greatsword • • 7d ago

daño raw o elemental

1 Upvotes

es visto demasiados videos sobre builds pero no termino de entender que es mejor


r/greatsword • • 7d ago

Wilds What would happen if GS's focus strike was made faster

6 Upvotes

My friend complained about wanting to buff the speed of GS's focus strike and it made me think about what potential balance issues that may or may not crop up because of that change. Would it be a good change overall or no?


r/greatsword • • 8d ago

Wilds GS build

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46 Upvotes

Hi, Wilds is my first game, and I have no prior knowledge of using the greatsword (DB main). I am looking for a new weapon to learn before the expansion releases, and this is the build that I made. any improvements on it besides rolling better on gog tyia


r/greatsword • • 8d ago

Wilds Consensus on Best-in-slot Set bonus for Gogma Artian GS

7 Upvotes

I've been running Soul of the Dark Knight/Lord Soul for the most part, but in a lot of the endgame hunts, it's either 1) you don't do a lot of charged slashes so SoDK doesn't even proc, and 2) low affinity leads to piddly damage for TCS when you do have the chance to do it.

Been theorizing then if more flexible set bonuses would be better suited to GS at this point in endgame. Doshaguma's might is the easiest to think of, but I was also considering Gore Magala's Tyranny to make affinity approach 100% in matchups where you can't rely on Latent Power/want better Lvl 3 skills like Agitator. With set bonuses like these, you can slot out SotDK if it's not useful in the matchup but can slot it in otherwise for optimal damage.

Thoughts on the matter would be greatly appreciated, thanks


r/greatsword • • 10d ago

Wilds After 5yrs of playing gunlance i made the switch to GreatSword , never felt more alive in hitting something. finally finish my set ready for the DLC

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153 Upvotes

r/greatsword • • 10d ago

I’m just wondering what is good damage for a gs, is this good?

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20 Upvotes

i do not have coefficients on by the way


r/greatsword • • 11d ago

I’m proud of myself

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91 Upvotes

I think for lackluster build I think this pretty impressive right? (Ik it’s not savage omega but that’s a different ball park)


r/greatsword • • 12d ago

Wilds Am I the only one that binds offset buttons to L3

2 Upvotes

Having to press two buttons is too risky especially for such a high stakes manouver

I like my dodges too so just holding the left stick button just feels right. Blocks are more consistent as well for me since the same hand doesn't have the responsibility of offsets

The best part is, it works for all weapons too! No more stupid Dual input that I've dreaded ever since world


r/greatsword • • 15d ago

Wilds Greatsword is Bestsword

131 Upvotes

r/greatsword • • 15d ago

Wilds Is soul of the dark knight and fortifying pelt good or should i stick with leviathan’s fury and lord’s soul? and for my goal, should it be soul of the dark knight & lord’s soul or zoh shia’s pulse & lord’s soul? (for greatsword btw)

3 Upvotes

r/greatsword • • 15d ago

Weapons build for dummies recommendations pls

5 Upvotes

Hey so I mainly use great swords but I also love DB and I wanted to know what build is the easiest build but pretty good to use weapons. I read some recommendations here but ybh I don't understand most of it lol


r/greatsword • • 16d ago

Do yall also clench your cheeks when charging TCS

40 Upvotes

Istg its like a built in mannerism


r/greatsword • • 17d ago

Wilds My boredom is immeasurable

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530 Upvotes

49 minutes wasted for a screenshot


r/greatsword • • 16d ago

Wilds How do I cope with my GS addiction?

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135 Upvotes

Wilds is the first Monster Hunter game I’ve played and I’m running into an issue I can’t seem to solve. I started the game with bow for a majority of my playtime then charge blade, long sword and finally great sword. I haven’t been able to put down GS despite having the urge to try other weapons and master them. Nothing spikes my dopamine like a juicy 1k+ TCS. HELP??


r/greatsword • • 17d ago

After 2 weeks, I am finally satisfied with my Guardian Greatsword build!

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26 Upvotes

Rate my setup.


r/greatsword • • 17d ago

Worldborne Am I being a coward when I use a greatsword?

21 Upvotes

As the title says, I want to ask if I'm being a coward when it comes to my gameplay with greatsword, even though I have a 100 hours on it

My playstyle consists of running around until an opening and trying to get 1-2 hits in, it feels inefficient and overall feels like I'm being a p*ssy with it

And when I try to commit like using shoulder bash, it rarely works because of my lack of confidence and commitment to it

And another question is, if I whiff should I sheath? Because most of the time I do by the time the GS is on my back the monster is already doing a follow attack after dodging