Great Swords

Unleash devastating charged attacks with the Great Sword in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. Learn about weapon trees, crafting, and key upgrades to dominate your hunts.

Alright, let's talk about the absolute behemoth of the weapon class: the Great Sword. This weapon is all about landing massive, charged hits that can stagger monsters and deal incredible damage. It's a bit slower, sure, but when you connect with a fully charged attack, you'll feel like a true hunter.

The Great Sword class is known for its ability to charge up its attacks. The longer you hold the charge, the more powerful the hit. This means you'll need to learn monster attack patterns to find those openings and unleash your fury. A key benefit of wielding a Great Sword is that you take less physical damage while it's out, which is a nice little buffer when you're learning the ropes.

Like all weapons in Monster Hunter World, Great Swords can be upgraded through different weapon trees. We'll cover some of the early-game options here to get you started.

Buster Blade

This is your starting point for any Great Sword journey in Monster Hunter World. It's a solid, no-frills weapon that lets you get a feel for the charged attack mechanics. As you progress, you'll be able to level it up, and we'll have detailed stats for each tier right here on GameFAQs.com. Stick with it, and keep checking back daily as I'm updating the guide solo!

Jagras Blade

This blade is a step up from the Buster Blade and is part of the Ore tree, eventually leading into the Great Jagras Tree. To get it, you'll first need to forge a Buster Blade. Then, you'll be hunting Great Jagras materials. To push it to Tier II, you'll need a couple of Tzitzi Ya-Ku Claws. For Tier III, you'll need more Great Jagras parts and about 4000 Z. At Tier III, it boasts around 678 damage and generally has up to green sharpness.

Bone Blade

Another early-game option, the Bone Blade comes from the _Bone Tree_. You can level it up to three times. To craft the initial Bone Blade, you'll need 200 Z and 2 Monster Bone S. Crafting Bone Blade II requires similar materials. For Bone Blade III, you'll need 2 Monster Bone M, one Ancient Bone, and 1000 z.

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