Monster Hunter World | Long Sword Tutorial

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  • The complete Long Sword tutorial for Monster Hunter World. Everything you want to know, in one place!
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  • @clusterjim519
    @clusterjim519 Před 6 lety +4193

    Quick tip for those starting out with the longsword. If you kill a small monster then you can charge your sword by continuing to hit it. You can literally fully charge all the way to red by hitting things already dead.

    • @sungminkim1922
      @sungminkim1922 Před 6 lety +279

      Idk why but that sounds sad xD

    • @ALLVARLiGT
      @ALLVARLiGT Před 5 lety +230

      I just started out yesterday, and people will probably end up calling me a psychopath.. but this is great intel! Will abuse!

    • @XJen586
      @XJen586 Před 5 lety +90

      You know people ask me alot of times how did i manage to be able to pull off the full spirit combo without even swinging an over head on the monster atleast once because of this tactic, when I've literally just charged it up on a dead kestodon xD

    • @romanboi8834
      @romanboi8834 Před 5 lety +12

      I'm a noob, I don't see long sword in my gear

    • @owenburt1606
      @owenburt1606 Před 5 lety +42

      You can also do this to charge your phials in your charge blade

  • @ScottBot726
    @ScottBot726 Před 7 měsíci +96

    Shoutout to all the new AND returning players in 2024!

    • @itsrobbylol
      @itsrobbylol Před měsícem +4

      New player here. I'm loving Monster Hunter. It's surprisingly more technical than I imagined but I like the learning curve. I've also made my friends join me to play lol

    • @CarbonFiberSwan
      @CarbonFiberSwan Před 8 dny +1

      Got back into it yesterday. I tried Rise on PS4 and thought the mechanics were pretty bad, so I figured I’d give MHW another go.

  • @iamniss1155
    @iamniss1155 Před 5 lety +2453

    Step 1. Trip your teammate, Step 2. Trip your other teammate, Step 3(optional). Trip your first teammate again, Step 4. Trip your other other teammate. Rinse and repeat.

    • @erinmoody9892
      @erinmoody9892 Před 5 lety +211

      Only target the one complaining about trippings :D

    • @gwagner1380
      @gwagner1380 Před 5 lety +86

      As someone who started to use HH and Hammer due to getting the "Kjaar" weapons from ATKT I now realise why mains of those weapons hate this weapon if players choose to go for the head. In one hunt during one of my KO's I couldn't do literally no damage at all due to being interrupted by a longsword each and every time I tried to start a combo. I main IG and thanks to KT I have some of her weapons, it seems quite interesting as it reminds me a little bit of the "adept" style from MHGenerations the gameplay of this weapon.

    • @damario4684
      @damario4684 Před 5 lety +11

      I am Niss You should comment that on the switchaxe and hammer weapon workshop

    • @iamdalibor
      @iamdalibor Před 5 lety +17

      Main HAM user here just use the HAM power charge, prevents tripping it's basically flinch free lvl1. HAM also has minds eye built in as well if you use Big Bang or the 360 super charge spinning move. Forgot the name but either move cannot be deflected.

    • @infernalshogun2064
      @infernalshogun2064 Před 5 lety +18

      As a LS veteran this is offensive :P

  • @cesaralfaro6536
    @cesaralfaro6536 Před 4 lety +623

    Ive never had so much appreciation for a channel that does gaming tutorials. I stuck to one weapon for more than 100 hours but this guy makes me want to try out every weapon in the game. Great job man. Keep doing what your doing.

    • @linked7892
      @linked7892 Před 2 lety +1

      True

    • @loganross1861
      @loganross1861 Před rokem +1

      What weapon did you use?

    • @th3fr3nchon33
      @th3fr3nchon33 Před rokem

      You should even the machine gun mode of the heavy gunbow is fun to use

    • @MillerTheOriginal
      @MillerTheOriginal Před 6 měsíci

      Any reason why my spirit meter isn't upgrading? I've landed the last hit, all hits. Am I too low a HR or something?

  • @PorcelainShrine
    @PorcelainShrine Před 6 lety +2618

    1:06 - Weapon Introduction
    1:58 - Weapon Functions and Mechanics (Spirit Meter and Charging)
    3:00 - Basic Combos
    6:11 - Spirit Attack Innate Ability
    8:04 - Helm Breaker (Super Move)
    8:30 - Helm Breaker Damage Tiers
    9:20 - Foresight Slash (Counter Attack)
    11:20 - Aerial, Jump and Sliding Attacks
    12:23 - Advance and Best Combos
    15:53 - Conclusion
    Knowledge is power! Thank you for the tutorial!

    • @bangyino
      @bangyino Před 6 lety +11

      You da real mvp!

    • @Slacker28
      @Slacker28 Před 6 lety +5

      I am an xbox user can someone translate the controller moves please.

    • @joeblack363
      @joeblack363 Před 6 lety +7

      Slacker 28 bro it's really simple sigh, use Google in the future. Triangle is Y, O is B trigger is the same

    • @pebblez_
      @pebblez_ Před 6 lety

      Lol

    • @vansolaris1043
      @vansolaris1043 Před 6 lety

      This should be pinned lmao

  • @kenobi2077
    @kenobi2077 Před 4 lety +3040

    Shout out to all the PC players coming back to watch because you forgot how to play while waiting for Iceborne.

  • @redjar4069
    @redjar4069 Před 4 lety +291

    All of you complaining about your team, I dont even have a team...

    • @l00tgoblin37
      @l00tgoblin37 Před 4 lety +19

      JDylan1017 exactly, I have no friends that play

    • @InTheZone85
      @InTheZone85 Před 4 lety +8

      @@l00tgoblin37it's called fire sos flares or join sos flares...

    • @InTheZone85
      @InTheZone85 Před 4 lety +1

      Firing or joining sos flares solves the issue...

    • @l00tgoblin37
      @l00tgoblin37 Před 4 lety +29

      I meant friends to play with not a random that joins in

    • @redjar4069
      @redjar4069 Před 4 lety +20

      @@l00tgoblin37 yep its more fun playing with people you know.

  • @JWayne-vb1yg
    @JWayne-vb1yg Před 6 lety +256

    I really gotta start practicing with foresight slash, I just get so scared when I see a monster coming at me and muscle memory tells me to dodge xD

    • @yaboynel5024
      @yaboynel5024 Před 3 lety +20

      It be like that as a great sword user😂

    • @buttermcbutters8730
      @buttermcbutters8730 Před 3 lety +1

      3 years late, but I can't make it click to use the foresight slash instead of rolling either

    • @TwilightWolf032
      @TwilightWolf032 Před 3 lety +5

      @@buttermcbutters8730 Guilty as charged!

    • @DariusLamar23
      @DariusLamar23 Před 3 lety

      @@yaboynel5024 freakin same 🤣

  • @nateee2970
    @nateee2970 Před 4 lety +233

    In Iceborne they added a new move, special sheath, which leads into triangle "Iai slash" which makes your gauge build up quickly like after a spirit helmbreaker, and "Fade Slash" which is a very fast, hyperarmor, grounded alternative to spirit helmbreaker. Also, you can now seamlessly shoot your slinger to stun mid spirit combo.

    • @carteranthony8924
      @carteranthony8924 Před 6 měsíci +1

      So the unshealth move is only of you have iceborn?

    • @codybroadfoot7386
      @codybroadfoot7386 Před 6 měsíci +4

      @@carteranthony8924Correct, you cannot use the new moves or the clutch claw if you do not have Iceborne.

    • @heitorlopes1274
      @heitorlopes1274 Před 6 měsíci

      @@codybroadfoot7386no you can use the helm breaker and the sheathe without iceborne only the clutch you don’t have

    • @codybroadfoot7386
      @codybroadfoot7386 Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@heitorlopes1274 The spirit helm breaker is not a new move, it’s in base game. You cannot use the sheath moves, slinger burst, or clutch claw without Iceborne. You cannot use any of the new weapon moves without Iceborne. Look it up.

    • @heitorlopes1274
      @heitorlopes1274 Před 5 měsíci

      @@codybroadfoot7386 sorry I had base game and I could use sheath and everything… I didn’t have iceborne nor the claw or burst

  • @4zerking
    @4zerking Před 4 lety +120

    "As always in MH, you can't default to one standard move" GS would like to argue otherwise.

    • @jasonbasant5624
      @jasonbasant5624 Před 4 lety +12

      Laughs in brutal upswing

    • @linked7892
      @linked7892 Před 2 lety +2

      Laughs in true charge attack

    • @samtheman4609
      @samtheman4609 Před 2 lety +2

      laughs as they true charge slash haha

    • @brokenbiscuit3609
      @brokenbiscuit3609 Před 2 lety +2

      Bruh, once I learned how to get the timing right on the true charged slash, that was basically what I used for hours.

    • @jaye-asmr2223
      @jaye-asmr2223 Před 2 měsíci +1

      the hammer would like to side with the GS

  • @timwright9050
    @timwright9050 Před rokem +15

    You have the most organized and cohesive style of explaining mechanics. I’ve watched all of these videos. I love them. Charge blade is by far my favorite because of your basic and simple explanation of such a complex weapon. Thank you for being great! Happy Holidays sir!!

  • @TR4G
    @TR4G Před 6 lety +12

    this tutorial is amazing. I hope you complete the series on all 14 weapons! the slow motion editing is on point. Keep it up!

  • @BM03
    @BM03 Před 6 lety +76

    Goddamn that editing is professional level.
    Also I always dodged after the Helm Breaker. Thank you for amping my samurai level.

  • @SHARDK2
    @SHARDK2 Před 5 lety +488

    The Long Sword also gets something called a Weeaboo Bonus which increases defense against Pocky-based attacks.

    • @jonathankusin9509
      @jonathankusin9509 Před 5 lety +74

      It also does cringe damage.

    • @jine7123
      @jine7123 Před 4 lety +3

      @@jonathankusin9509 xD

    • @TARINunit9
      @TARINunit9 Před 4 lety +31

      Despite the game labeling it as a "katana", it has just as much in common with the Chinese nodachi (anti-cavalry sword). Meaning yes, it's great for fucking up weaboo-based monsters

    • @MrRice-cg4yi
      @MrRice-cg4yi Před 4 lety +13

      You get the power of god and anime on your side

    • @bromaster4136
      @bromaster4136 Před 4 lety +15

      The real web weapon is the dual blades

  • @clownshoes4206
    @clownshoes4206 Před 6 lety +88

    As a new player, this tutorial was extremely helpful in showing me how to use the long swords! Thank you

  • @almostontimehero5415
    @almostontimehero5415 Před 4 lety +3

    I am 150 hours into the game and I still come back to your videos. Learning new things, trying the same things in different ways or changing up your weapon choice. They are great and you are great. Thank You.

  • @georgiomutti4994
    @georgiomutti4994 Před 5 lety +3

    I have seen this video like 8 times since u originally posted it, wanna put a like every time, your guides are one of the best around, very informative and useful, thx!

  • @cabnis
    @cabnis Před 5 lety +11

    Yoooo I'm so happy overall about this video. I was expecting a "here is how to do the combos" and thats it. Loved the detail u put in and advice as well. Wish some of those random people i help with long sword see this since I'm always get tripped up. Been a dual wield demon user

  • @speedyfreak6883
    @speedyfreak6883 Před 6 lety +2

    This is the first of your videos I have watched and it was incredible. You've taken the time to cover all aspects and explained everything perfectly. Thank you :)

  • @waxwinged_hound
    @waxwinged_hound Před 8 měsíci +32

    Thank you for this. Even years later it's still useful. I just picked up World and I'm having a great time, and this tutorial has helped me use LS more efficiently. I didn't know Fade Slash could let you skip the first slash in the spirit combo, and I didn't know Foresight Slash could lead you directly into a roundslash, so I'll definitely keep that in mind now.
    What I've done when playing with others is to just take note of the weapons everyone has so I can figure out what part of the monster I should be targeting. If there's a blunt weapon in the party I try and stay away from the head as much as possible so that they can get their KOs in. The same applies to GS because of its damage output. Basically if you're the heaviest melee hitter then you can target the head, but if you're not, stick to the tail. LS is one of the best weapons for getting tails.

  • @grymgungus3933
    @grymgungus3933 Před 6 lety +551

    that anja leg at 1:10

    • @RohitKumar-xl3hk
      @RohitKumar-xl3hk Před 5 lety +30

      lmfao! more people need to see this lol

    • @dle511
      @dle511 Před 5 lety +53

      lol anja gotta make pee pee

    • @clebmedia
      @clebmedia Před 5 lety +8

      I’m petty sure he does that while he’s powering up his special move 😂

    • @cosmic5186
      @cosmic5186 Před 4 lety +10

      He’s saying hi

    • @eversosubtly
      @eversosubtly Před 4 lety +5

      sassy anja

  • @ZeoZakkeruga44
    @ZeoZakkeruga44 Před 6 lety +6

    I'm really glad you did the long sword, I love these weapon workshops. You should totally do Hammer next

  • @ashtrey1571
    @ashtrey1571 Před 3 lety +1

    My boi this is the best longsword guide I could find on youtube today
    This is a really good job you did here
    Its short compact and informative unlike the other 30 mins guides where you learn actually less

  • @lordfarquaad2594
    @lordfarquaad2594 Před 2 lety +1

    You are a legend man. I have watched this video probably ten times while playing through monster hunter and it is always teaching me new things to get better at the long sword. Keep up the great work!

  • @Vipernoxx
    @Vipernoxx Před 4 lety +9

    I just starter using the longsword after using the dual swords for the first several hours. The added range is much appreciated and the damage output coupled with the agility is great! Thanks for the info! It was much needed for combos in the field

  • @venom0237
    @venom0237 Před 6 lety +352

    Excellent tutorial! Only thing I'd add is that you can link the weak attacks in your endless combo, skipping the overhead and giving you more evade times as well foresight openings.
    And also, let the people know they can foresight anything! Including non damaging moves like roars, wind pressure, and tremor shakes.
    Lastly, foresight slash can be cancelled mid animation into spirit thrust, it's a great repositioning tool to make sure you land spirit helmbreaker

    • @BlazingAceNelson
      @BlazingAceNelson Před 6 lety +8

      Really? That's some good stuff to keep in mind! Gives me more reason to get back into longsword, though I'm having a lot of fun playing my makeshift "Baby Bazelgeuse" build. :)

    • @BigHalfSteps
      @BigHalfSteps Před 6 lety +6

      I don't understand your statement about "link the weak attacks in your endless combo, skipping the overhead and giving you more evade times...". I think Arekkz showed it.
      About foresight anything - Arekkz didn't say it, but he showed it against Legiana when he foresight slashes at the moment when Legiana roars. (At 10:45)
      And true, I knew that one, although this is only for special use cases since I like to start Helmbreaker with 100% gauge, so that I can use a second Helmbreaker in quick succession and afterwards using Spirit Slash to get from White to Yellow, while getting the gauge slowly filled for another Spirit Slash to get to Red. Most DPS in my eyes.

    • @Golden910
      @Golden910 Před 6 lety

      Wait foresight slash can be canceled I don't think I've ever seen that I'm still pretty new to the loan store but I want to try that out

    • @Golden910
      @Golden910 Před 6 lety

      Thanks

    • @LeetTron5000
      @LeetTron5000 Před 6 lety +9

      BigHalfSteps you can combo circle triangle circle triangle circle triangle endlessly. Never using overhead.

  • @randysyugiohchannel3719
    @randysyugiohchannel3719 Před 4 lety +13

    As always that was super informative and thoughtfully explained! Been following you since mh3!!! Thank you for all the help!!! Seriously love what you do for the community ^_^
    Randy

  • @mackenziehunt7616
    @mackenziehunt7616 Před 4 lety

    Dude i've become so much better with this one video alone.
    Thank you for being so clear in how you attack, when teaching detail is key

  • @ReignofStorms
    @ReignofStorms Před 5 lety +8

    I have to say coming into MHW later on. This guide has been extremely helpful! I watched this a bunch of times when i first started and now am coming back to make sure i caught all the nuances like the step slash into spirit slash. Thank you for your content. Looking forward to Iceborn in January since i play on pc :'(.

  • @davidbeveridge2013
    @davidbeveridge2013 Před 6 lety +146

    Additionally, you can cancel the foresight slash mid way through to perform the spirit thrust. This can be useful if you are already at red gauge.

    • @MultiRv90
      @MultiRv90 Před 6 lety +3

      David Beveridge Why cancel? Its free great damage. Plus it fills up the gauge fully so you can do another combo.

    • @MultiRv90
      @MultiRv90 Před 6 lety

      ryosuke kitamura Yeah I know. You don't have to do a final round house and keep the full gauge for your next red bard.

    • @charchan3634
      @charchan3634 Před 6 lety

      MultiRv90 it’s situational but as Arekkz said if their is an opening, Spirit Helm Breaker will deal more damage than the whole Spirit Combo so it’s better to spend the gauge than use several attacks.

    • @ALLVARLiGT
      @ALLVARLiGT Před 5 lety +1

      This combo really helps with positioning the helm breaker

  • @meltd0wn087
    @meltd0wn087 Před 3 lety +2

    This helped me a lot. I never really "googled" anything with regards to Long Sword combos but after looking at a few LS users I've come to party with led me to this video. Up until HR 28 I was doing the basic spirit building combo. I didn't know anything about the Foresight Slash or Helmbreaker ones. So thanks heaps! :) Checking out your bow guide now.

  • @nicolas.p1750
    @nicolas.p1750 Před 6 měsíci +4

    2024 and i’m back again watching every MHW Arekkz tutorial videos 😂

    • @Burningeordie
      @Burningeordie Před 6 měsíci

      same dude. Tried charge blade and loving it but LS looks so sick

    • @nicolas.p1750
      @nicolas.p1750 Před 6 měsíci

      @@Burningeordie Yeah LS looks sick, is sick, has good mobility and damage AND a counter i-frame like wtf x) i understand why it's the most popular weapon

  • @weebthatlifts5750
    @weebthatlifts5750 Před 6 lety +793

    according to the old wyvern sage, long swords are the most used weapon in the game. hunting horn is last. guess where charge blade is?
    5th.
    wow

    • @Dramatic_Gaming
      @Dramatic_Gaming Před 6 lety +469

      NGOtaku Not terribly surprising. LS is relatively easy to pick up, offers a good balance of damage & mobility, and it's a giant fucking katana.

    • @Ra-hu3sg
      @Ra-hu3sg Před 6 lety +7

      How do you know that? The few times I met him he only told me the most and the least used, not the full list.

    • @weebthatlifts5750
      @weebthatlifts5750 Před 6 lety +44

      he told me just the top, least and my current which was charge blade

    • @electricboxers9043
      @electricboxers9043 Před 6 lety +67

      I was suprised at how fun the charge blade is. Combining the mobility of SnS and power of GS, plus offering both solid defense and explosive offense (both of which can be increased via phial charges), it is incredibly manueverable and heavily damaging to monsters. At first I was an SnS user, but ever since Arrekz's tutorial I wanted to try using one. Despite its seemingly complicated moveset, once you master it it becomes incredibly satisfying to land devastating charged attacks and chain combos together. I honestly thought more people would be using it, but I guess reality would state otherwise.

    • @HoboKing0
      @HoboKing0 Před 6 lety +13

      No one likes my main weapon... FeelsBadMan

  • @n3rdstrength
    @n3rdstrength Před 6 lety +1

    Wow, amazing tutorial as always. I had no idea about the blue sparkle thing, bravo. I love the simplicity of this weapon and complicated it can be to master.

  • @StuffdPup
    @StuffdPup Před 6 lety

    Whoa! This was SO helpful! Thank you! I've been trying to learn the Long Sword, and this was just what I needed!

  • @Crescent716
    @Crescent716 Před 3 lety +116

    Shout-out to anyone coming back to these tutorials if you don't know what you're doing in Rise.

    • @zacharyfreeman8579
      @zacharyfreeman8579 Před 3 lety +1

      Came back because I'm bouncing between world and GU until Rise drops because when it does I'm not putting it down till I'm burnt out. Then I'll just bounce between the 3

    • @twilight3037
      @twilight3037 Před 2 lety

      Im still actively playing world because i am up to date on rise and dont feel like its worth grinding till master rank comes out

  • @spaceonisorceress4406
    @spaceonisorceress4406 Před 5 lety +303

    "The longsword is an elegant weapon..."
    Expected this to end with "for a more civilized age" :(

    • @edward113288
      @edward113288 Před 5 lety +33

      Hmm. Medallion's humming, a man of culture it's got to be.

    • @bigmonke2899
      @bigmonke2899 Před 4 lety +3

      Me too

    • @spaceonisorceress4406
      @spaceonisorceress4406 Před 4 lety +9

      @@bigmonke2899 tsk tsk, General, YOU should have said,
      "THESE LONGSWORDS WILL MAKE A FINE ADDITION TO MY COLLECTION"

    • @bigmonke2899
      @bigmonke2899 Před 4 lety

      @@spaceonisorceress4406 no

  • @cyanihilist
    @cyanihilist Před 6 lety

    This is a seriously fantastic video Arrekz. I've been using the longsword a lot lately, but had no clue how to use it effectively.

  • @hexmark2085
    @hexmark2085 Před 6 lety

    Great video, sir. I've been referring to your weapon series in my new playthroughs to help me learn new weapons, and this one in particular got me interested in using the long sword, which has become on of my favorites in the game.

  • @athroughzdude
    @athroughzdude Před 6 lety +7

    A little elaboration on the jumping attack, it changes depending on the level of your meter. No meter is a single attack that changes into Spirit Attack 2, white meter does two hits into Spirit Attack 3, Yellow does the same, Red does three hits into Spirit Attack 3.
    Also, if the monster is vulnerable and you just got red gauge, opening with a draw Spirit 1 attack will do a bit more damage (and I think it might be a bit faster) than a draw overhead slash.

  • @igneelwhitegear
    @igneelwhitegear Před 5 lety +45

    Wow i though i was good with longsword turns out im absolutely shit

  • @AoElena
    @AoElena Před 3 měsíci

    This video was very helpful. You articulated the combos, the movement, and timing in such an easy-to-digest manner. Thank you so much.

  • @kaldarian
    @kaldarian Před 6 lety

    Subbing for the tutorials, recently started getting into the game and the Insect Glaive video was really helpful and I decided to try another weapon now! Love these videos!

  • @abdullahrafi2761
    @abdullahrafi2761 Před 4 lety +5

    Thanks for the toturial, I finally remember how to use it again

  • @rahno955
    @rahno955 Před 4 lety +52

    Just bought the game, never played a MH game but going to go with this first, looks easy enough to get used too. Thanks for the video!

  • @lilnyxx2873
    @lilnyxx2873 Před 6 lety

    Mate you’re a Monster Hunter Legend you’re videos are professional and easy to follow/learn from, keep up the fantastic work! I’m an Insect Glaive lover but I’m definitely going to try the Long Sword 😃

  • @witlessrogue58
    @witlessrogue58 Před 6 lety

    Learned some new tricks. Thanks mate. You're very thorough and clear with the thoughts. Much appreciated.

  • @MrMuskelsmurfe
    @MrMuskelsmurfe Před 5 lety +5

    Damn good video, it helped me understand the Longsword better 👏😊

  • @rxlyaT
    @rxlyaT Před 6 lety +649

    Yessss, this is my choice of weapon!

    • @trustypatches669
      @trustypatches669 Před 6 lety +26

      rxlyaT And 25% of MH players

    • @Zondac
      @Zondac Před 6 lety +6

      I used it since MH3U, but in World I realized how annoying it is for other players to co-op with, how low the dps is, and how basic the moveset is.
      Switched over to gunlance this time, having a (quite literal) blast with it too. Not as "smooth" and easy to chain the inputs as with the LS but fuck is it satisfying when you land those full-shellings, Wyvernblasts and exploding knives

    • @offsetvector7192
      @offsetvector7192 Před 6 lety +2

      Alireza M lets say 40%

    • @timlieu7623
      @timlieu7623 Před 6 lety +7

      Atilla Capar Initally it was 40%, but nowadays its around 20 to 25%

    • @eknowles402
      @eknowles402 Před 6 lety +3

      Like Zondac I picked it up in 3u and used it ever since and won't be putting it down anytime shortly

  • @iBobSaget
    @iBobSaget Před 6 lety +1

    That foresight slash into roundhouse slash is awesome. Didnt know you could do that, and I didnt know about the crazy i-frames it had. Great video

  • @PezZkp
    @PezZkp Před 6 lety +1

    As a longsword user who has played the game around 250 hours I found your video quite helpful and informative. Thanks for the great tips!

  • @baileytrevarrow1255
    @baileytrevarrow1255 Před 6 lety +4

    Thank you so much. I've been trying to figure out the helm breaker. Huge help. Liked and subscribed

  • @solosnek
    @solosnek Před 6 lety +261

    36 people were tripped watching this video

    • @indoraptorking9143
      @indoraptorking9143 Před 4 lety +8

      Cough *dual blades* cough

    • @lordhuskyoffoodempire3318
      @lordhuskyoffoodempire3318 Před 4 lety +19

      @@indoraptorking9143 Dual blades has limited range combo. Longsword is another level.
      quote to some random guy on internet, 'if you're tripped by dual blades, you're in the wrong place. if you're tripped by longsword, you're in the wrong quest'

    • @indoraptorking9143
      @indoraptorking9143 Před 4 lety

      @@lordhuskyoffoodempire3318 what if the dual blades are the wrong place because sometimes I attack a monster and a dual blade user comes up behind me and it's especially annoying when their in demon mode

    • @lordhuskyoffoodempire3318
      @lordhuskyoffoodempire3318 Před 4 lety

      ​@@indoraptorking9143 then that one's being an ass. longsword doesn't need to be an ass to hit you with their reach

  • @jordanmellor5903
    @jordanmellor5903 Před 6 lety

    I’m completely new to monster hunter but I’m glad I found this and I’m glad you made this, cheers dude you’ve really helped me understand the combo system better

  • @Trehek
    @Trehek Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you for these videos. They remain an invaluable hunter's resource!

  • @spartan53096
    @spartan53096 Před 6 lety +85

    This is my first Monster Hunter game and I chose the long sword. I'm happy to see that I was able to figure all this out just from playing and haven't been failing this whole time haha

    • @alzzz1-14
      @alzzz1-14 Před 6 lety +12

      Ive been playing since the mhfu demo and on this game up until high rank I never even knew about the new moves so I beat most of the game the old way.

    • @No__Vanity
      @No__Vanity Před 6 lety +4

      a masked man haha as well as i

    • @xCJEx360x
      @xCJEx360x Před 6 lety +4

      I feel you I had to watch the vid just to see if I missed something, self teaching is more memorable and fun. Still I love arekks vids he does great with the in depth info

    • @Walamonga1313
      @Walamonga1313 Před 5 lety +1

      I taught myself too but didn't really know how to consistently trigger a helm breaker, that's why I'm here.

  • @wackywoohoopizzaman316
    @wackywoohoopizzaman316 Před 6 lety +71

    Here's a quick lesson from a LS main. When entering a game your first objective is to always go for the tail.
    Once you complete that objective, try keeping your meter full with red gauge. I recommend filling it up on any part of the monster, except the head.
    Once you have red gauge, feel free to use helm breaker on the monsters head or neck, just be sure not to poke anyone in the process before you stab it.
    Once you've used your gauge, you can choose to use it all or fill up back to red.

    • @vanitasv2298
      @vanitasv2298 Před 5 lety +11

      This is important (im a Hammer main). I absolutely hate Dual Blade users/Longsword users that dont respect this rule.

    • @vanitasv2298
      @vanitasv2298 Před 5 lety

      Always remember as well if ya still think you deserve to attack the head more than a HuntingHorn or Hammer that the hammer can launch you and placing bombs in front of a Longsword/dualblade user while they attack the head can get you 1 damaged and 2 knocked out of their proper place

    • @infernalshogun2064
      @infernalshogun2064 Před 5 lety +4

      How i play as a LS veteran: 1. Fill the gauge to red as i attack the tail or anywhere else 2. When i cut off the tail i’ll know my job is done and i’ll attack the weakpoints and use helmbreaker when my gauge is red

    • @coldwind6556
      @coldwind6556 Před 5 lety +3

      Feel like you're trying too dictate the actions of everyone in your hunt and not having fun and taking it too seriously

    • @igotdropped3timesbyzykzs
      @igotdropped3timesbyzykzs Před 5 lety

      @@vanitasv2298 some people also need monster head parts🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @hmn4466
    @hmn4466 Před 6 lety

    This is by far the best video guide I have seen. Subscribed.

  • @Neat636
    @Neat636 Před 3 lety

    well made and thorough been hard to find quality related to this xD thanks man

  • @mottmann2898
    @mottmann2898 Před 5 lety +25

    The long sword. The destroyer of hammer mains, leader of the weebs.

  • @brenlouissurio2404
    @brenlouissurio2404 Před 6 lety +9

    Though I know everything that would be in the video, it's a really well-made tutorial. I love the side-by-side comparison of the helm breaker with different charge level.

  • @JYeungTV
    @JYeungTV Před 4 lety +2

    Great video for any new players checking this out. There’s another way to build the spirit gauge if things get difficult which is to use the special sheath and press triangle or Y on your controller and it can also help utilizing the red meter regen to perform your spirit combos

  • @melvindoo6558
    @melvindoo6558 Před 5 lety

    Man before these videos I don’t think I was doing a single combo correctly. Just picked this up on PC, super fun so far. Well done!!

  • @vanarzyksianardeamnis3078
    @vanarzyksianardeamnis3078 Před 6 lety +57

    Great tutorial! However I would like to say some things that you missed that are interesting :
    - Now you can combo just the thrust with the last slash of the triangle combo : that means you can just do circle triangle circle triangle and you get the fastest LS combo, although not powerful but useful to build up your Spirit Gauge more quickly
    - You can now return to the Main triangle circle combo after any of the Spirit attacks, except of course the Roundslash, and that makes this weapon even more fluid in combos than ever before!
    - The R2 basic jump attack is a single slash without Lv1 Gauge and you'll have to press R2 two more times before the Roundslash, but it becomes two hits when Lv1/2 as you said and finally it will be *3* hits at Lv3 Gauge, but you'll still have to do a R2 before Roundslash though
    - Like in the weapons trailer, you can do the spirit thrust during the Foresight slash animation, before you land the counter hit
    - the Foresight actually consumes stamina
    Anyway, as I said great video, I did not know you could do the Foresight after the Helm breaker, I hope you find these tips useful as much as it was yours for me :)

  • @angeld.vazquez3893
    @angeld.vazquez3893 Před 5 lety +26

    Hello Arekkz:
    Any Skills/Decorations recommendations you can add?

  • @SiiCkkMonkey
    @SiiCkkMonkey Před 6 lety

    After watching this I understood the spirit gauge more and learned how to to the "rising slash" that I've seen others use that I did not know how to do, thank you

  • @huntergodx2
    @huntergodx2 Před 6 lety

    thanks for the vid bro, subbed and i learned some new things from this, greatly appreciate it man!

  • @samsonfgc3472
    @samsonfgc3472 Před 6 lety +4

    just something to note that wasn't in the video, I believe if you do the first three hits of the triangle combo into fade slash, you have enough gauge to finish the shortened spirit combo. I also think its faster than the normal way, but it still might not be enough to hit a moving target. But for example if you knock over a monster with a roundslash to either white or yellow, you can do this combo to ensure that you get a second level up before the monster gets up.

  • @limmel3588
    @limmel3588 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Dude.. I played for 45 hours and had no idea that most of these combos exist. I only did triangle to charge and spirit blade to discharge LOL this is like unlocking forbidden techniques

  • @djkalid2345
    @djkalid2345 Před 6 lety

    Just trying out the long sword and this was very helpful appreciate the great content !

  • @IRrebel3
    @IRrebel3 Před 3 lety +1

    So I started playing about a month ago and while the game is very fun I have been having problem with choosing which weapon to main. Watched these videos back in 2018 and thought I would be an bow main given that it basically have everything in a weapon that I love in other games. Long story short I tried the bow, switch axe and the sword and shield (used to like them in MH3 that I played when I was little) but it was the long sword that got me hooked in world. Thank you Arekkz Gaming for making these videos it has been a huge help :D have a good day.

  • @KidiusShrediusMaximus
    @KidiusShrediusMaximus Před 5 lety +8

    There is one thing to add to this, the aerial spirit blade attack depends on your spirit tier, ex. If you are at red tier then the aerial spirit blade attack will be the third one, which also enables you to finish off with the last hit. Same thing goes for tier 2, you start off from the second spirit blade attack

  • @Nefthali13
    @Nefthali13 Před 6 lety +3

    If you press triangle while airborne during a spirit helm breaker, you also descend quicker than if you don't press anything.

  • @lobster5782
    @lobster5782 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the great video, just got back to playing it (now on PC instead of PS4) and this helped alot to try out different weapons.

  • @benconnor3206
    @benconnor3206 Před 6 lety

    outstanding info, thank you! just got the game and have already subscribed, thanks! and keep the hunt going my friend!

  • @jaggy-snake
    @jaggy-snake Před 6 lety +4

    I needed this Arekkz..I'm still noobing about

    • @garrykambimbi
      @garrykambimbi Před 6 lety +1

      J Hunter *placing traps underneath elder dragons*

  • @infinitesinxyou1821
    @infinitesinxyou1821 Před 6 lety +167

    like first then watch, nice. get this before leaving.

    • @imathias423
      @imathias423 Před 5 lety

      Me: Like, watch disklike one day later like. Arekkz: Nani?!

  • @MojoOriginal
    @MojoOriginal Před 5 měsíci

    This video helped me immensely. Especially the foresight slash tip. I’m countering like a maniac now 🤩 Great video 👌

  • @maybe8396
    @maybe8396 Před 6 lety

    Amazing guide. I’ve been using the long sword for a few days now and I thought I understood it. This seriously helped

  • @memeboii9837
    @memeboii9837 Před 4 lety +40

    Me: *reaches white bar*
    Me: Don't do the Helm breaker yet!
    My brain: *D O I T*

    • @Meatp0pp0t
      @Meatp0pp0t Před 3 lety +2

      Maybe it helps if you remember white does 1/3'd of the red bar damage (not exactly but a good indicator)

  • @qwertimus
    @qwertimus Před 6 lety +17

    Really glad I learnt both Swaxe and LS in MH4U. LS is absurdly enjoyable and viable in World…

    • @TheNightAngel1017
      @TheNightAngel1017 Před 6 lety

      qwertimus I would say its borderline OP but I'd be worried about a nerf then (also, every weapon is borderline OP if used right)

    • @Zondac
      @Zondac Před 6 lety +1

      The overall DPS is fairly low though. Same tier weapons against static targets tend to do more DPS, except the GS. It does benefit from having huge range and an easy moveset though, which means more of the hits will land compared to most other weapons, which is where the low DPS kicks in to balance it, but a user who's able to land most hits on almost any other weapon will still be doing more damage. Longer, but easier fights is essentially what you end up with.

    • @bradykay4232
      @bradykay4232 Před 6 lety +1

      I was a IG main in mh4u and I meant to try and main gs and hh but I picked up ls and haven't been able to put it down and play with the others yet...

    • @mckookie2967
      @mckookie2967 Před 6 lety +2

      Austin Holt I used LS for the first 16 hours and have spent the last 10 on CB. The charge blade feels quite a bit stronger tbh and its easier and faster charging phials than it is getting Lvl 3 soul gauge for LS, especially versus flying enemies

  • @user-ds2uj1kq9u
    @user-ds2uj1kq9u Před 4 lety

    I was a stuck on hammer for a while. Since watching your videos ive made near all the melee weapons and the bow amd the heavy bow gun. I play with all different weapons now and the game has gotten alot more fun. Thank you for investing so much of your time. You made mhw great again. Lol

  • @vdwolf1980
    @vdwolf1980 Před 6 lety +2

    As a newbie to MH i really like these video’s! Gonna try the sword asap.

  • @S34Mii
    @S34Mii Před 6 lety +631

    Longsword gang! Are we in here!? Let's go!!!

  • @ukulos
    @ukulos Před 4 lety +12

    I'm playing Long sword since MH tri and an easy way to fill the whole bar is by triangle, circle, triangle or triangle, triangle, circle and then backwards slash from where you can go into our spirit combo.

    • @Mr.Socks_9
      @Mr.Socks_9 Před 3 lety

      Not everyone has ps4

    • @711_skiddlz
      @711_skiddlz Před 2 lety +1

      @@Mr.Socks_9 PS4 inputs are what's used in the video lmao

  • @mikkogarcia4597
    @mikkogarcia4597 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for helping me expand the knowledge of weapons!

  • @DeadPool-gp2sj
    @DeadPool-gp2sj Před 6 lety

    Thanks Arekkz amazing as always

  • @jefreybalaoro3487
    @jefreybalaoro3487 Před 6 lety +17

    Very informative thanks.... can you make switch axe?

  • @victorfinnigan3965
    @victorfinnigan3965 Před 5 lety +16

    Well, going full anime then. Thanks for the tutorial!

  • @stuartbagley2586
    @stuartbagley2586 Před 6 lety

    This video helped quite a bit. Longsword fits my play style but I had no idea there was so much nuance. I’ve been using it all wrong.
    Thanks!

  • @ye-ym5jo
    @ye-ym5jo Před 6 lety

    you are the best explainer ive ever known, thank you so much so clear so good

  • @zachjohnson3370
    @zachjohnson3370 Před 6 lety +62

    Hey Arekkz, just wondering if you were already working on the next tutorial. If not, would it be possible for you to do a Greatsword or Hammer tutorial? Love your vids even if the guides aren’t on my weapons though, keep up the great work!

    • @Soundaholic92
      @Soundaholic92 Před 6 lety +1

      No worries, he'll make a tutorial for every weapon, just give it time

    • @daSAUCYj1
      @daSAUCYj1 Před 6 lety +1

      Justin Doan yeah it just sux that it’s taken so long. I’m at the final 3 and have been using the long sword the whole time. I really enjoyed his one on the charge blade, but don’t use it. Wish he would pump these out a bit quicker.

    • @Soundaholic92
      @Soundaholic92 Před 6 lety

      Actually his weapon videos from the demos already cover everything you need tbh, and in the first place you can explore and learn the weapons on your own with the in game tutorial haha

    • @trevorwilliams682
      @trevorwilliams682 Před 6 lety

      Zach Johnson yes now I am

  • @danielallen6344
    @danielallen6344 Před 2 lety +5

    I don’t know if this was added later, and i didn’t see him mention it, but there is also a move where you push R2 and X at the same time and you’ll do a cool sheathe and slash and that’ll also charge up your spirit meter. I use it to stop my guy from completely sheathing his weapon after the full spirit combo

    • @apolloeggo3677
      @apolloeggo3677 Před 2 lety +3

      This is years old, that move wasn’t added until the DLC Iceborne got added

    • @Fire-bj5vc
      @Fire-bj5vc Před 7 měsíci

      I was looking for this comment when I was refreshing my longsword knowledge (MH rise player). I didn’t know the iai slash wasn’t added until iceborne lol

  • @jalenbrown7239
    @jalenbrown7239 Před 6 lety

    My all time favorite weapon! Thanks for the video bro! The GOAT!

  • @TykoF
    @TykoF Před 2 lety

    Thank you for your guide, I have learned a lot. Your videos are pretty good and useful.

  • @glenheim8278
    @glenheim8278 Před 6 lety +4

    when helm breaker connects, i shout "SORYE GE TON!!"

  • @jackmoorman6195
    @jackmoorman6195 Před 3 lety +4

    For those watching in 2021 there’s an update guide he made as they introduced some new moves to it so after go watch that

  • @lupawolf152
    @lupawolf152 Před 6 lety

    Excellent video. Overlay of combo buttons are very helpful.

  • @bonesjapan
    @bonesjapan Před 6 lety +1

    THE BEST EXPLANATION OF "THE BAR" I'VE SEEN THUS FAR!!

  • @ShteebVS
    @ShteebVS Před 6 lety +47

    As a LS main with almost 10k hours in the series, positioning is great and needed from LS users, but holy shit if you see your LS is in a good position don't fucking run up next to them and cry when you get tripped. Everyone has to mind their own positioning

    • @grimulfr0
      @grimulfr0 Před 5 lety +1

      This

    • @elijahd.1340
      @elijahd.1340 Před 4 lety +9

      "10k hours" holy shit, is this game your job?

    • @GameyGamer75
      @GameyGamer75 Před 4 lety +6

      @@elijahd.1340 i think he is combining all the previous games playtime together.... but still 10k ? wtf XD

    • @InTheZone85
      @InTheZone85 Před 4 lety +7

      @@GameyGamer75 if I had to guess he's one of those "main only one game" type of players

    • @dinowithacookie8187
      @dinowithacookie8187 Před 4 lety

      That’d be playing 625 hours each year.... I sense some bs