Master the mighty Long Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds.

As such, this build will also be subject to change with future updates for an optimal setup.

The skill increases Affinity when hitting the weak parts of a monster, which makes it a must-have.

Hunter with Alma and Gemma in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Due to the restrictions, you have a choice between Attack Jewel and Critical Boost Jewel.

As it happens, Critical Boost wins out massively, and Attack Jewels are no longer worth farming.

For instance, the Flayer buff is extremely powerful.

A Hunter with their back to use has a giant sword in a sheathe strapped to their back in Monster Hunter Wilds.

However, it’s hard to incorporate Flayer alongside Agitator, Weakness Exploit, Antivirus, and Maximum Might.

This will give you the Critical Boost skill, which will be key to your build.

When crafting Artian Gear,ensure you go for Affinity Infusionfor all three pieces.

Long Sword in training mode in Monster Hunter Wilds

Attack isn’t worth it, and you better ensure your weapon has as much Crit value as possible.

In the Level Two slot, you could put in any kind of defensive Jewel based on your requirement.

In theChest piece, the Arkveld Gear comes in handy once again sinceit gives Weakness Exploit Level One.

Long Sword Build overview in Monster Hunter Wilds.

you should probably slot intwo Sane Jewels in the Level One slotsfor theAntivirus buff.

you could insert a Recovery Jewel in the final Level 1 slot.

Thisgear piece also provides the Constitution Buff, which synergizes well with the Maximum Might skill.

Gore Magala’s Tyranny buff display in Monster Hunter Wilds.

This also triggers theAntivirusbuff you have, and that gives you an additional 15 percent.

TheLegs slotwill need another Gore Magala Gear, and it comes with theAntivirus Skill Level One.

Finally, you’re free to use the final slot for a Defense Jewel Level One.

Long Sword Affinity showcase against Gore Magala in Monster Hunter Wilds.

For the Charm slot, you have two options, namely aChallenger Charm or an Exploiter Charm.

Once theAgitator buff is active, you will receive a damage bonus and Affinity boostas well.

A Hunter fighting Nu Udra in a firey region from Monster Hunter Wilds.

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