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Monster Hunter Wilds Long Sword overview - moveset and how to use

How do you use the Monster Hunter Wilds Long Sword? This popular weapon is effectively a giant katana, so it should be no surprise that it's been a popular choice throughout the series for monster-slaying beginners and experts alike.

The Long Sword is an ideal Monster Hunter Wilds weapon for players who pride themselves on pulling off lengthy combos and counters in the RPG game. It's received some fantastic changes in Monster Hunter Wilds, including a revamped Spirit Gauge mechanic that fosters a more aggressive approach. Its lengthy moveset and enormous skill ceiling can be pretty intimidating, so let us walk you through how to wield the Long Sword.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Dual Blades overview - moveset and how to use

How do you use the Monster Hunter Wilds Dual Blades? You know what they say: two blades are better than one. Okay, so people don't usually say that, but when it comes to slaying monsters, the dual blades can be a deadly option for agile hunters.

You're going to need to be an adept fighter to handle the potential damage output from this Monster Hunter Wilds weapon. The Dual Blades are inherently an aggressive weapon set, forgoing all defensive options to deal as much damage as possible in the multiplayer game. Once the ball starts rolling, you can take things up a notch in Monster Hunter Wilds by utilizing Demon and Archdemon Mode to tear into the hearts of your enemies. Here's everything you need to know about the Monster Hunter Wilds Dual Blades, including its moveset and a breakdown on how these weapons are best used.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Light Bowgun - moveset and how to use

How do you use the Monster Hunter Wilds Light Bowgun? The Light Bowgun is one of the best beginner friendly weapons in the game, and though it comes with a few tweaks and changes from previous iterations of the weapon, it largely plays the same.

The Monster Hunter Wilds Light Bowgun is, as you guessed it, a lighter version of the Heavy Bowgun, and unlike the normal MHW Bow, you'll need to craft elemental ammo to use it, though normal, piercing, and spread ammo are unlimited. It's a much nimbler alternative to the Heavy Bowgun and has a few moves that allow you to move around while shooting and quickly dodge out of the way, but keep the pressure on enemies. Here's why it's one of the best Monster Hunter Wilds weapons.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Lance overview - moveset and how to use

How do you use the Monster Hunter Wilds Lance? You might not think of the Lance as being a defensive weapon, but it's actually one of the most protective options out there. Paired with a large shield, most monsters have a tough time breaking through the defenses of a capable Lance user.

If you're the type of person who hates taking unnecessary risks, the Lance could be the perfect Monster Hunter Wilds weapon for you. The Lance behaves differently in Monster Hunter Wilds compared to previous RPG games in the series, so it's important to know what has changed before you go jumping in head first. Here's our Monster Hunter Wilds Lance overview, including how to use the weapon and the moveset we know about so far.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Charge Blade - moveset and how to use

How do you use the Monster Hunter Wilds Charge Blade? A returning weapon, the Charge Blade has gone through a few changes, making it one of the most technical weapons in the MHW weapon lineup.

The Monster Hunter Wilds Charge Blade is a tricky MHW weapon, and not hugely beginner-friendly, though it does have good mobility and modes that lean into either sword, axe, or shield attacks, with plenty of elemental damage boosts. Though it's versatile, it is technical and requires perfectly timed strikes and blocks to get the most from it.

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