With the longsword, you can unleash quick attacks in Monster Hunter Wilds, overwhelming your target with countless slashes. For a faster endgame combat, we will show you the best build with weapons, armors, and decorations that you need.
How is the build structured? We first provide a brief overview of the essential items like weapons and armors for the best longsword build. Following that, we will explain in detail the important information about crafting your equipment, as well as selecting the right decorations for your armor. Finally, we will reveal the strength of the build.
This build will be continuously updated and may be completely changed depending on updates to align with the current meta. So feel free to check back after each update to see what has changed.
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Longsword Build: All About Weapons, Armors & Decorations
What is the best build for the longsword? The longsword is a very agile and devastating weapon. To make it stronger, both attack and affinity need to be increased. Since elements are not as strong with the longsword as with other weapons, we focus on maximizing damage – for this reason, explosion is the fitting element. The goal is to land as many hits as possible to activate the perks and trigger explosion plague.
| Weapon | Dimensius (Artian weapon) or alternatively Wyvernblade “Maple” |
| Armor | Gore Helm B Arkveld Armor B W.-Arkveld Arm Guard B Arkveld Waist Ring B Gore Leg Guards B |
| Amulet | Chaser Amulet |
How to Build the Best Artian Weapon for the Longsword
What do I need to build Dimensius? For Dimensius, you should focus on selecting three attack infusions when building with your materials. The element doesn’t matter and can be chosen based on preference. We recommend focusing on explosion to maximize your damage.
If you don’t have good components yet or are unlucky with the enhancement bonuses for Dimensius, you can also opt for the Wyvernblade “Maple,” which you can build with parts from Rathalos.
As a secondary weapon, either a lightweight bowgun like the Rathling Phoenix or a great sword with the element of your choice is worthwhile.
Which enhancement bonus should I focus on? When enhancing your Artian weapon, the following bonuses are especially important in priority:
- Attack
- Affinity
- Sharpness
- Element
Which decorations are important? With decorations, you are more flexible and can choose from the following options:
- Critical Jwl III 3
- Critical Jwl II 2
- Mastery Jwl 3
Longsword Build: Armors and Decorations
Which armors are important? When choosing armor, the following equipment and effects are prioritized:
Armors
- Gore Helm B
- Arkveld Armor B
- W.-Arkveld Arm Guard B
- Arkveld Waist Ring B
- Gore Leg Guards B
Set Bonuses
- Gore Magalas Tyranny
- Black Darkness I: Triggers frenzy in battles against large monsters
- Arkveld’s Hunger
- Quick Recovery I: Regenerates some health as long as you continuously attack monsters. Recovery depends on the weapon
Which decorations should I use? For the armor, it is mainly about selecting decorations that increase your attack and affinity; additionally, due to frenzy, you need an effect that raises your infection recovery rate while also increasing your critical damage. Therefore, you should equip the following decorations:
- Head
- Challenger Jwl 3
- Protection Jwl 1
- Chest
- Challenger Jwl 3
- Dodge Jwl 2
- Arms
- Steadfast Jwl 1
- Steadfast Jwl 1
- Steadfast Jwl 1
- Waist
- Protection Jwl 1
- Protection Jwl 1
- Legs
- Challenger Jwl 3
- Reason Jwl 1
- Reason Jwl 1
How Does the Strength of the Build Unfold?
Elements like paralysis are secondary here; what is important is mainly to land as many hits as possible to increase attack and affinity. Through frenzy, you also get a boost regarding your affinity and with the explosion plague, one for your damage.
Attacks from the great sword are already fast, but to become even faster, the steadfast Jwl should improve your movements. Ultimately, you are always in the center of the battle because you need to get close to the enemy. Therefore, to make yourself more survivable, the protection Jwl should minimize the damage taken while the dodge Jwl improves your dodging.
With the longsword, you are always close to the enemy. If you need distance or if the battle gets too wild, you should equip the Rathling Phoenix as your secondary weapon.
These were all the important details about the longsword build in Monster Hunter Wilds. Along with the build information, tips for combat are also essential to come out victorious. Therefore, we have summarized everything important in the combat guide for you: The Ultimate Combat Guide to Monster Hunter Wilds: Everything About Elements, Status System, and Important Tips for Hunting
