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Mastering the Monster Hunter Now Great Sword: A Sleep-Focused Build Guide
The Great Sword in Monster Hunter Now is a powerful weapon, capable of delivering devastating blows. However, its size can make it unwieldy. This guide details a build maximizing its potential using the sleep element.
This build prioritizes sleep effects, unlike the poison-focused Long Sword builds. While requiring materials from a somewhat rare monster, the majority of equipment comes from more common hunts.
Optimal 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: Frilled Blade
The Frilled Blade is the ideal sleep-based Great Sword. Its Evade Extender skill enhances defensive maneuvers, crucial for the Great Sword's slower attacks. Somnacanth is the source for this weapon.
Helmet & Greaves: Nightmare Paolumu
The Nightmare Paolumu, introduced in a paid event, provides key components. Its parts offer Rude Awakener (significantly boosting damage against sleeping monsters), making it a crucial element of this build.
Mail, Vambraces, & Coil: Tzitzi-Ya-Ku
These pieces primarily contribute to Status Sneak Attack, guaranteeing sleep buildup with rear attacks. Additional skills like Evade Extender and Artful Dodger further enhance survivability. Tzitzi-Ya-Ku is a readily available monster.
Driftstone Slot Optimization
This build features numerous Driftstone slots. Prioritize Sleep Attack for increased sleep buildup (Azure only). Alternatively, enhance dodging (Artful Dodger and Evade Extender, Azure only) or boost rear attack damage (Sneak Attack, Pale only).
Driftstone Slot Effects:
- Sleep Attack (Azure): Increases sleep buildup (50 at rank 1, 150 at rank 5).
- Sneak Attack (Pale): Increases damage from rear attacks (10% at rank 1, 30% at rank 5).
- Artful Dodger (Azure): Improves evasion ease.
- Evade Extender (Pale): Extends evasion distance.
This build transforms the Great Sword into a potent sleep-inducing powerhouse in Monster Hunter Now. Remember to adapt Driftstone slots based on your playstyle and needs.
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