Introducing: Ultimate Great Sword Build for Monster Hunter Now

Mastering the Monster Hunter Now Great Sword: A Sleep-Based Build Guide

The Great Sword in Monster Hunter Now is a powerful weapon, capable of devastating blows. However, its size can make it unwieldy. This guide details a build maximizing its potential using the sleep element.

This build leverages sleep effects for massive damage, requiring materials from both common and rarer monsters.

Optimal Monster Hunter Now Great Sword Build

Unlike poison-focused Long Sword builds, this Great Sword build prioritizes sleep. While it requires materials from the relatively rare Somnacanth, the majority of equipment comes from more commonly encountered monsters.

Weapon Choice: Frilled Blade

The Frilled Blade is the optimal sleep-based Great Sword. Its Evade Extender skill significantly improves maneuverability, crucial for a weapon of this size. Somnacanth is the source for this weapon.

Helmet & Greaves: Nightshade Paolumu

The Nightmare Paolumu, introduced in an early paid event, provides key components. Its parts offer Rude Awakener (increasing damage to sleeping monsters by 100% on the first hit), a crucial skill for this build. While less frequently encountered now, it remains obtainable through events or as rare spawns.

Mail, Vambraces, & Coil: Tzitzi-Ya-Ku

These pieces focus on maximizing Status Sneak Attack, guaranteeing sleep buildup with rear attacks. They also contribute to Evade Extender and Artful Dodger, enhancing survivability. Tzitzi-Ya-Ku is a more readily available monster.

Driftstone Slot Optimization

This build boasts a good number of Driftstone slots. Prioritize Sleep Attack (Azure) for increased sleep buildup. Alternatively, enhance dodging (Artful Dodger and Evade Extender) or Sneak Attack damage.

• 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.
• Evade Extender (Pale): Increases evasion distance.

This build transforms the Great Sword into a devastating sleep-inducing force in Monster Hunter Now. Remember to adapt your Driftstone choices based on your playstyle and needs.