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The Greatsword has powerful burst damage, but for users who are hesitant due to its slow attack speed and difficult controls, we introduce a step-by-step Greatsword build.

Wilds is easier and monster hunting times are shorter compared to previous Monster Hunter games. The Greatsword's main damage method is Charged Slash, so attribute expectations are low. The reason for recommending Sleep attribute weapons is to reliably land True Charged Slashes. Users with good physical skills can substitute with Just Guard, Power Struggle, etc.

Use Blast attribute weapons for repetitive grinding or 4-player multiplayer. This is because Sleep can be difficult to utilize in multiplayer. Status ailment weapons are more efficient the more hits they land, but since the Greatsword's expectations aren't high, there's no need to raise the attribute value above 300. Think of status ailments as a bonus concept.

Artia-only weapon: Base attack power 4, sharpness is good. If funds are insufficient, use attack power 2~3, recommend Sleep attribute, and craft Blast if you have the resources. General weapon: Use Broad Blader for Sleep, and Artia weapon for Blast. Josiah weapon: The skill "Barrage Stream" is attached, making it better than Artia weapons in terms of damage. Effective for beginners. Alshudoi weapon is a must-craft. Greatsword weapon priority: Artia end-game (attack power 4, sharpness, Sleep), Josiah's Brilliant Lament (effective against tanky monsters), Broad Blader (Sleep), Howling Wall Greatsword (raw damage, low sharpness).

Greatsword core skill: Focus is essential since Charged Slash is the main damage dealer. If you want to increase Affinity, Critical Boost is also essential. For beginners, we recommend Critical Eye level 5 instead of Resentment. Power Struggle with Just Guard is easier to time than counter-attacking. For decorations, Focus is a must-equip, and Critical Boost, Resentment, Attack Jewel, etc. are equipped according to play style. Compound Decorations: For Focus, we recommend Handicraft, and for Resentment, we recommend Handicraft or Guard Up.

Armor: Ingot Helm, Gore Mail, Gore Vambraces, Gore Coil, Gore Greaves, Talisman of Acumen, and Temporal Mantle. Increase damage by utilizing the power of Black Eclipse Wyvern and Frenzy. Full Body Skill: Based on 2 sets, Affinity increases by 25% when Handicraft is at level 3, and Affinity increases by 25% + Attack Power increase at 4 sets. Decorations: Head (Expert Jewel x2), Torso (Tenderizer Jewel, Steadfast Jewel), Arms (Critical Jewel x2), Waist (Tenderizer Jewel, Critical Jewel), Shoes (Tenderizer Jewel, Handicraft Jewel x2). Match Weakness Exploit, Resentment, Critical Eye level 3, and Critical Boost level 5. Since it's a full damage build, Happy performance may be lacking.

This is an alternative build if the Gore 4-set is too painful. Armor: Valiant Bravery B, Shuaraka Mail B, Gore Vambraces B, Gokui A, Valiant Valor B. Match 2 sets of Josiah armor to add Full Body Skill and Super Recovery. The basic armor skills include Recovery Speed level 2 and Elemental Absorption. Decorations: Head (Tenderizer Jewel, Resentment Jewel, Handicraft Jewel), Torso (Challenger Jewel, Resentment Jewel), Arms (Critical Jewel x2), Waist (Challenger Jewel, Handicraft Jewel), Legs (Tenderizer Jewel, Critical Jewel), Talisman of Tenderizer. Add Attack Power and Affinity with Challenger skill level 3. It's good in terms of safety, and the damage doesn't drop drastically.

Armor: Valiant Bravery B, Exolus Melfi, Siyu Han B, Suzan's Belt A, Rathalos Greaves B, Talisman of Challenge. Decorations: Head (Challenger Jewel, Resistor Jewel, Gobbler), Torso (Challenger Jewel, Gobbler x2), Arms (Resentment Jewel x2, Element Jewel), Waist (Resistor Jewel, Quick Sheath Jewel x2), Legs (Resentment Jewel, Earplug Jewel, Friendship Jewel). Discard Affinity and go with a raw damage base. Match Challenger 5, Resentment 3, and Agitator 3. Utility characteristics: Speed Eating 3, Evade Window 2, Element Jewel. Sheathing speed compatibility is good. It is recommended to take at least level 1 of Quick Sheath.

If you don't need Speed Eating or Evade Window, go for an attack-focused build. Match Weakness Exploit, Challenger, Resentment full level, and Critical Eye level 2. Equipment setup: Head (Daedala Helm), Torso (Shuaraka Mail B), Arms (Howling Ambi), Waist (Blango Coil B), Legs (Daedala Greaves), Talisman of Tenderizer. Decorations: Head (Resentment Jewel x2), Torso (Tenderizer Jewel, Resentment Jewel), Arms (Critical Jewel, Element Jewel, Charger Jewel), Waist (Element Jewel x2), Legs (Critical Jewel).

With a stable defense-focused setup, it's hard to die and you won't need to use potions. Match 4 pieces of Josiah armor to utilize Full Body Skill, Super Recovery, Recovery Speed, and Elemental Absorption. Armor: Valiant Bravery B, Valiant Armor A, Valiant Armor B, Suzan's Belt A, Valiant Valor A, Talisman of Defense. Decorations: Head (Challenger Jewel, Critical Jewel, Friendship Jewel), Torso (Recovery Jewel), Arms (Challenger Jewel, Intrepid Jewel), Waist (Critical Jewel, Defense Jewel), Legs (Critical Jewel, Defense Jewel). Add defense-related skills to create an immortal body. Elemental defense is lacking, but can be filled with cooking combinations. Challenger 5, Resentment, Critical Eye full level, so damage is not lacking. This is the most recommended build for beginners.

We introduced three builds (Utility, Gore, Josiah). Depending on the user's Greatsword proficiency and style, try using Attack, Utility, and Defense builds. Since there aren't many armors currently, the big picture doesn't change, but it's organized for easy viewing. If you have the chance, please try using the builds.