5 Best Long Swords in Monster Hunter Wilds Ranked
The Long Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds is the pinnacle counterattack weapon, capable of dealing constant, massive damage to a monster. However, some Long Swords are simply better than others. In this guide, we will list the five best Long Swords in Monster Hunter Wilds, based on their raw damage, elemental power, sharpness, and overall usability.
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1. Dimensius
The best Long Sword in the game is the Artian variant, called Dimensius. This long sword is an incredibly versatile weapon, allowing you to modify its status effects based on infusion or reinforcements. The best Dimensius variant for the Long Sword isPara or Blast, paired with allAttack infusionsandfour Attackplusone Sharpnessreinforcement.
What makes Dimensius the top choice for a Long Sword is its three-level jewel slots, which is a huge advantage for any build. For jewels, the best options are:
you may craft Dimensius by combining a Broken Blade with two Crushed Tubes. To obtain these materials, you need to hunt tempered monsters, preferably Apex monsters such asRey Dau,Arkveld, orUth Duna, as they drop Rarity 8 Ancient Materials, the only rarity required.
2. Stahlrecht
Stahlrecht, the Gore Magala variant, is the second-best Long Sword in the game. It boasts high damage, decentwhite sharpness, and, most importantly, 20% affinity. The 300 Dragon element is also a solid addition, making it the best alternative if you haven’t obtained Dimensius yet. This Long Sword provides theCritical Element bonus skill,which is excellent when hunting monsters with elemental weaknesses. For the jewels, you can insertCritical Boost III, Enhancer II, andDragon Ifor optimal results.
To craft Stahlrecht, you need some Hunter Symbols, Gore Magala items, and Frenzy Crystals. Hunter Symbol III can be obtained by hunting tempered Apex monsters, while Frenzy Crystals drop from frenzied monsters.
3. Lala Ornithocton
Paralysisis currently the meta status in Monster Hunter Wilds, and Lala Barina’s weapon variants are the best for this play style. Lala Ornithocton stands as one of the best Long Swords in the game in the current state (before any potential paralysis nerfs, hopefully not).
Lala Ornithocton features 660 raw damage, 15% affinity, and 250 paralysis, making it the bread and butter of this weapon. Itsreally long white sharpnessalso makes it adurableandreliablechoice. For optimal performance, you can insertCritical Boost IIIandEnhancer.
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4. Rompo Mytoxin
Next on the list is another status weapon, this time focusing on poison—the Rompo Mytoxin. This Rompopolo weapon variant boasts decent stats and is easy to craft, making it one of the best choices for players looking to utilize poison effectively.
Rompo Mytoxin features726 raw damage, which is solid, and250 poison, enough toleave Apex monsters struggling against its effects. However, its 0% affinity requires a build that significantly enhances affinity. The best skills to pair with it includeBlack Eclipse, Max Might, Weakness Exploit, andAgitator.
5. Wyvern Blade “Maple”
The last weapon on this list is the iconic Rathalos variant, Wyvern Blade “Maple”. A staple since the early Monster Hunter titles, the Wyvern Blade remains a strong choice even though there are various new weapons introduced in the game. Wyvern Blade “Maple” offers 660 raw damage, 10% affinity, and350 fire damage, making it a powerful option, especially against fire-weak monsters.
The best part of this weapon is its bonus skill: 3 levels of Critical Boost, which is essential for Long Sword users. Since Critical Boost III is already included as a free skill, you may use the jewel slots for other valuable upgrades, such asMaster’s TouchorEnhancer III.
Those are the five best Long Swords in Monster Hunter Wilds. Whether you’re aiming for the strongest option, Dimensius, or seeking solid alternatives, these weapons are your best choices to truly excel as a Long Sword user.
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