Mastering the Monster Hunter Now Great Sword: A Sleep-Based Build Guide
Few weapons in Monster Hunter Now pack the punch of the Great Sword. Its devastating power comes at the cost of maneuverability, but with the right build, you can overcome this limitation. This guide details a sleep-focused build maximizing damage against sleeping monsters.
The optimal Great Sword build leverages the sleep element, requiring materials from both common and rarer monsters.
Optimal Monster Hunter Now Great Sword Build
| Item | Effect |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Frilled Blade (Sleep element, Evade Extender I) |
| Helmet | Nightshade Paolumu Helmet (Rude Awakener I/II, Driftstone Slot) |
| Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Mail (Status Sneak Attack, Artful Dodger, Driftstone Slot) | |
| Vambraces | Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Vambraces (Status Sneak Attack I/II, Driftstone Slot) |
| Coil | Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Coil (Evade Extender, Status Sneak Attack, Driftstone Slot) |
| Greaves | Nightshade Paolumu Greaves (Rude Awakener, Status Sneak Attack, Driftstone Slot) |
Weapon Choice: The Frilled Blade
The Frilled Blade is the ideal sleep-based Great Sword. Its inherent Evade Extender skill improves defensive capabilities, crucial for the Great Sword's slower attack speed. Somnacanth is the source for this weapon.
Helmet and Greaves: Leveraging Nightmare Paolumu
The Nightmare Paolumu, introduced in an early event, provides crucial components for this build. Its parts grant access to all three levels of Rude Awakener, boosting damage against sleeping monsters by 100% on the first hit. While rarer, its availability has increased since its initial release.
Mail, Vambraces, and Coil: Maximizing Status Sneak Attack
Tzitzi-Ya-Ku, a more common monster, provides the remaining pieces. These parts focus on Status Sneak Attack, guaranteeing sleep buildup with rear attacks when maxed. Additional skills like Artful Dodger and Evade Extender further enhance survivability.
Optimizing Driftstone Slots
This build boasts numerous Driftstone slots. Prioritize Sleep Attack (Azure) for increased sleep buildup. Other options include Sneak Attack (Pale) for amplified rear damage, Artful Dodger (Azure) for improved evasion, and Evade Extender (Pale) for increased evasion distance.
By combining these elements, you'll create a powerful Great Sword build capable of consistently putting monsters to sleep and dealing massive damage. Remember to utilize the environment and your skills to maximize your effectiveness.
