When it comes to Monster Hunter Wilds, nothing screams power quite like a greatsword. But wielding a greatsword isn’t just about swinging wildly; it’s about patience, precision, and knowing exactly when to land that devastating True Charged Slash. With so many greatswords to choose from, finding the right one can be overwhelming.
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Some focus purely on raw damage, others pack elemental power, and a few come with unique status effects that can slowly break down even the toughest monsters. Whether you’re looking for a weapon to crush foes with brute force or one that inflicts deadly ailments, we’ve got you covered.
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Esperanza Blade
- Damage: 1008
- Element: None
- Affinity: 0 percent
- Weapon Skill: Critical Eye Lv2, Speed Sharpening Lv2
The Esperanza Blade is a straightforward yet formidable greatsword, ideal for hunters seeking reliability and ease of use. With a damage value of 1,008, it delivers consistent performance without the complexity of elemental management. It also boasts ample white sharpness, ensuring sustained damage without needing to pause for pesky whetstone sharpening.
Speaking of which, one of its standout features is the Speed Sharpening Lv2 skill, which significantly reduces the number of cycles needed to restore the weapon’s sharpness. This works well with the Critical Eye skill, which will give you a bonus to your crit affinity and thus make this sword truly destructive. Crafting the Esperanza Blade is relatively straightforward, requiring materials commonly found in the Expedition tree, making it accessible for hunters aiming to upgrade their arsenal efficiently.
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Sieglinde
- Damage: 1008
- Element: Poison 300
- Affinity: 15 percent
- Weapon Skills: Critical Status Lv3, Poison Duration Up Lv1
The Sieglinde is a lethal choice if you prefer a more methodical approach to combat. Unlike traditional Greatswords that focus solely on whacking monsters as hard as possible, this weapon also inflicts 300 Poison element, gradually whittling away a monster’s health. With a 15 percent affinity, it lands frequent critical hits, and thanks to Critical Status, each of those crits amplifies poison buildup, making it an exceptional tool against highly mobile or heavily armored monsters that might otherwise be difficult to take down in one go.
Adding to its strength, the Poison Duration Up skill ensures that afflicted monsters suffer for a longer period before the poison effect wears off. This extends your damage over time without requiring frequent reapplications. Forging the Sieglinde requires materials from Rathian, fitting for a weapon that embodies both grace and devastation. If you enjoy watching your prey weaken before delivering the final crushing blow, Sieglinde will quickly become your greatsword of choice.
- Damage: 1008
- Element: Ice 600
- Affinity: 0 percent
- Weapon Skill: Focus Lv. 3
The Precipice Metallam is a formidable greatsword that combines substantial raw damage with a potent Ice element, making it particularly effective against monsters vulnerable to ice-based attacks. Its base attack of 1,008 ensures that each swing delivers significant impact, while the 600 Ice element adds a freezing sheet of damage.
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A standout feature of the Precipice Metallam is its Focus Lv. 3 skill, which reduces charge times for charged attacks. This enhancement allows you to unleash powerful strikes more rapidly, significantly increasing your overall damage potential during hunts. To forge this weapon, you will need materials from the Jin Dahaad line, including Jin Dahaad Horns and the elusive Jin Dahaad Icegem.
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Immolator Blade
- Damage: 960
- Element: Sleep 400
- Affinity: 15 percent
- Weapon Skills: Offensive Guard Lv. 2 Guard Lv. 1
Not all greatswords are about brute force alone. Some focus instead on directing the flow of battle, and the deceptively named Immolator Blade does exactly that. With 400 Sleep element, this weapon lets you lull monsters into an unexpected slumber, setting up devastating wake-up hits that can turn the tide of a hunt. Its 960 damage ensures that even when a monster isn’t dozing off, it’s still feeling every swing. Add in a 15 percent affinity, and you have a greatsword that has a good chance of making each swing hit harder than you might expect.
Where the Immolator Blade really stands out is its Offensive Guard Lv. 2, which rewards perfect timing. Pair that with Guard Lv. 1, and you’ll find it easier to soak up blows without staggering, keeping you in the middle of the fight. Forging this weapon requires materials from the elusive Nerscylla, a fitting origin for a blade that punishes overconfident monsters. If you enjoy setting up big damage windows and taking advantage of openings, this greatsword will make every hunt a well-planned execution.
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Dusterstolz
- Damage: 1008
- Element: Dragon 400
- Affinity: 20% percent
- Weapon Skill: Critical Element Lv. 3
The Dusterstolz is a formidable greatsword with a glowing purple eye that is as intimidating as it looks. With a base attack of 1,008 and a substantial 400 Dragon element, it will make quick work of any monsters vulnerable to dragon element attacks.
More importantly, its 20 percent affinity is a huge boost to landing critical hits, and when combined with the Critical Element Lv. 3 skill, these critical hits will make your elemental damage absolutely rip through everything. Forging the Dusterstolz requires materials from the Gore Magala line, including Gore Magala Feeler+ and a rare Nyctgem.
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Poison King
- Damage: 1104
- Element: Poison 500
- Affinity: 0% percent
- Weapon Skills: Critical Draw Lv2, Punishing Draw Lv2
If patience is your hunting philosophy, the Poison King is the perfect weapon to make monsters suffer over time. This greatsword doesn’t just hit hard; it slowly drains the life out of your target, forcing them to fight while their health ticks down. While it may seem similar to the Sieglinde, the weapon skills are what set them apart.
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The Critical Draw skill gives your first hit an extra punch, boosting your affinity to increase the chance of a devastating opening strike. Pair that with Punishing Draw, and you’ve got a weapon that can stagger a monster the moment the blade leaves its sheath. If you like to frequently reposition by sheathing your blade, Poison Grudge will feel right at home in your hands.
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Fulgurcleaver Guardiana
- Raw Damage: 1008
- Element: Thunder 500
- Affinity: 15 percent
- Weapon Skill: Critical Element Lv. 3
If you want to literally bring the thunder to your hunts, the Fulgurcleaver Guardiana is the perfect weapon for the job. This Greatsword is a powerhouse, blending 1,008 raw damage with a staggering 500 Thunder element, making it devastating against water-aligned monsters or anything particularly weak to electrical attacks.
The 15 percent affinity gives it a respectable chance of landing critical hits, but what really sets it apart is its Critical Element Lv. 3 skill. This ability makes every critical strike even deadlier, amplifying the impact of the already-powerful Thunder damage. To build the Fulgurcleaver Guardiana, you’ll have to gather Guardian Fulgur Nosebone+, Guardian Fulgur Pelt+, and the rare Guardian Fulgur Gem, all earned through intense battles with the menacing Guardian Fulgur Anjanath.
- Released
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February 28, 2025
- Multiplayer
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Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Engine
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RE Engine
- ESRB
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T For Teen // Violence, Blood, Crude Humor
- PC Release Date
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February 28, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
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February 28, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
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February 28, 2025
- X|S Optimized
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Yes
- Number of Players
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1
- Steam Deck Compatibility
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Unknown
- OpenCritic Rating
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Mighty
- Cross Save
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No
- Cross-Platform Play
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Yes, all platforms