Monster Hunter Wilds: Guide to Mastering Great Sword Combos
May 2, 2025
Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom’s open-world epic launched in February 2025, makes the Great Sword a powerhouse for high-damage hunters. This guide details mastering Great Sword combos for Wyrmstalker difficulty hunts, like the Rathalos Apex, ensuring you carve monsters efficiently on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. With precise timing and positioning, you’ll dominate the Wilds’ vibrant ecosystems.
Equip the ‘Draconic Greatsword’ for raw damage, paired with ‘Rath Soul’ armor for Critical Boost. Slot in ‘Focus 3′ and ‘Critical Eye 3′ jewels to speed up charge attacks and boost crit chance. The core combo is Tackle > True Charged Slash (TCS). Start with a shoulder Tackle to absorb hits, then hold for a level-3 TCS, dealing 500+ damage on weak points. Follow with a Wide Slash if the monster staggers, then roll to reset.
Positioning is critical. Target tails or heads—Rathalos’ head is ideal post-stun. Use the new Seikret mount to close gaps, dismounting near weak zones. In multiplayer, coordinate with Long Sword users to avoid tripping; Discord suggests assigning tail duty to Great Sword. Practice the ‘Surge Slash’ combo, introduced in Wilds, for faster hits against mobile monsters like Tobi-Kadachi. Avoid overcommitting TCS against aggressive wyverns, as it locks you in place.
X posts with #MonsterHunterWilds and #GreatSword share clips of TCS one-shots, with players praising its raw power. Reddit guides recommend clutch claw softens to boost TCS damage, especially on enraged monsters. Capcom’s May 2025 patch buffed Surge Slash’s stamina cost, making it meta. Stock Adamant Seeds to counter roars, letting you charge uninterrupted. Practice combos in the training area to nail timing.
Environmental synergy enhances hunts. Lure monsters to vine traps in the Verdant Expanse for free TCS windows. Use flashbugs to ground fliers like Rathalos, extending combo opportunities. Some X users report struggles with slow sheathing, suggesting ‘Quick Sheath 2′ for mobility. Join Monster Hunter’s Discord for hunt LFGs and combo videos to refine your flow.
This Great Sword build turns you into a heavy-hitting juggernaut, perfect for Wilds’ sprawling battles. With practice, you’ll top DPS charts, carving trophies with ease. #GamingGuides #MonsterHunter
