Monster Hunter Worldfeatures 14 different weapon types, with theSword and Shieldbeing one of them. In thisGuidewe’ll take a look at exactly how to use thisWeaponto its fullest, as well as show you some things you may not know about it. If you’re new to the game or you are a veteran of the franchise and just need a quick refresher, thisGuideis for you.
Sword and Shield Guide
If you are new to the game or are a bit overwhelmed by the weapon types and their movesets then I strongly recommend theSword and Shielduntil you get a bit of practice under your belt. It has a relatively small amount of moves, which don’t take long to learn, and allows for the use of items without sheathing your weapon (which no other weapon does). TheSword and Shieldalso has an extremely fast attack speed, allowing you to roll out of combos orBlockif you made a mistake and got too aggressive, giving new players some leeway while they learn.
Basic Combos for Sword and Shield
To begin we’ll start with the Sword and Shield Moveset.
Cut Damageis good for severing tails of the Monsters, while Blunt Damage is good for reducing the Monster’s Stamina or Stunning them if you hit them on the head
Special Attacks and Things of Interest
If Monster Hunter: World follows the trend of previous games, Sword and Shield users can focus their efforts on efficient Elemental Damage builds that target the hunted monster’s weaknesses. The rapid attack speed of the weapon is excellent for inflicting status ailments.
When using Sword and Shied you may also do anenviroment-based attack, that varies based on the terrain you are on, by pressing
. These attacks do different things ranging from leaping at Monsters, allowing you to Mount them, to sliding underneath them, and is something you will have to play around with to fully master.
Final Sword And Shield Tips
Learning to use yourCharging Slasheffectively is one of the keys to successfully playing this weapon. Learning how to pull off this attack smoothly mid combo and getting used to its timing are paramount. Also, being able to recognize if you should attempt to mount mid-air or go for theFalling Bash, will set you apart from other Sword and Shield users.
Determining when to Block and when toEvadewith his weapon is also important, and will help distinguish you from other players using this setup. Part of it is simply learning the moveset of theMonsteryou are fighting and the other part is knowing the limits of the Shield. Take some time and practice blocking and get a feel for how it works, because you do have to aim it, and test what you can Block and what you can’t vs. various Monsters.
One of the downsides to weapon is thatSharpnessmay decay faster than other weapons because of the high attack speed. Be sure to keep an eye on your Sharpness Gauge and use aWhetstonewhen needed.
Lastly, as mentioned above, you’re able to do both Cut and Blunt damage with this weapon so watch the damage numbers you are seeing on enemies and do the combo and attacks that deal the highest damage. This will maximize effectiveness to verify you are getting the most bang for your buck.
Be sure to check out our otherWeapon and Monster Guidesfor all your needs and if you have specific questions be sure to check out theMonster Hunter World Wiki. Good Luck Hunters! May the furs be with you!
