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Long Sword Build Guide

This page collects every verified Long Sword build in one place and orders it by progression stage: HR 10 Starter → HR 20-39 Mid-Game → HR 50+ Standard Endgame. Each entry lists the exact weapon, all five armor slots, the charm, and the skills the set actually activates so you can rebuild it piece by piece.

early

HR 10 Starter

Weapon

Wyvern Blade "Verde" I

Charm

Sheathe Charm II

Armor

  • Head: G. Ebony Helm
  • Chest: G. Arkveld Mail
  • Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces
  • Waist: G. Ebony Coil
  • Legs: Alloy Greaves α

Activated Skills

Quick Sheathe 3Burst 2Flayer 2Critical Status 2
mid

HR 20-39 Mid-Game

HR 20–39

Weapon

Wyvern Blade "Blood" I

Charm

Sheathe Charm II

Decorations

Sheath

Armor

  • Head: G. Ebony Helm α
  • Chest: G. Arkveld Mail
  • Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces
  • Waist: G. Ebony Coil β
  • Legs: Mizutsune Greaves β

Activated Skills

Burst 5Quick Sheathe 3Critical Boost 3Flayer 2

Damage profile from Critical Boost Lv3: approximately 1× raw, or 1× against weak points (approximate model, white sharpness assumed).

endgame

HR 50+ Standard Endgame

HR 50+

Weapon

Blazing Rafel

Charm

Counterattack Charm III

Decorations

Mastery III, Critical II, Critical I

Armor

  • Head: Lagiacrus Helm β
  • Chest: Gore Mail β
  • Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β
  • Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β
  • Legs: Gore Greaves β

Activated Skills

Weakness Exploit 5Critical Boost 3Adrenaline Rush 3Maximum Might 3Counterstrike 3Quick Sheathe 3Antivirus 3

Damage profile from Weakness Exploit Lv5, Critical Boost Lv3: approximately 1× raw, or 1.085× against weak points (approximate model, white sharpness assumed).

Core Skills Across These Sets

SkillAppears inShare of sets
Quick Sheathe 33 / 3100%
Critical Boost 32 / 367%
Flayer 22 / 367%
Adrenaline Rush 31 / 333%
Antivirus 31 / 333%
Burst 21 / 333%
Burst 51 / 333%
Counterstrike 31 / 333%
Critical Status 21 / 333%
Maximum Might 31 / 333%
Weakness Exploit 51 / 333%

Most Reused Armor Pieces

SlotPieceUsed in
ArmsG. Arkveld Vambraces2 / 3
ChestG. Arkveld Mail2 / 3
ArmsG. Arkveld Vambraces β1 / 3
ChestGore Mail β1 / 3
HeadG. Ebony Helm1 / 3
HeadG. Ebony Helm α1 / 3
HeadLagiacrus Helm β1 / 3
LegsAlloy Greaves α1 / 3
LegsMizutsune Greaves β1 / 3
LegsGore Greaves β1 / 3
WaistG. Ebony Coil1 / 3
WaistG. Ebony Coil β1 / 3
WaistLagiacrus Coil β1 / 3

Long Sword All Builds FAQ

What is the best Long Sword build in Monster Hunter Wilds?
There is no single best set. The recorded Long Sword progression runs HR 10 Starter, then HR 20-39 Mid-Game, then HR 50+ Standard Endgame, with the last one on Wyvern Blade "Verde" I.
How many Long Sword builds should I plan for?
Three stages: early → HR 20–39 → HR 50+. Move on as soon as the next stage's armor is craftable.
How do I read the Long Sword build tables?
Each row lists the weapon, all five armor slots, the charm, and the skills the set activates. Rebuild in that order so you never waste materials on a piece you will drop.