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00:00:00 – 00:18:58
In this Monster Hunter World weapon workshop tutorial, Eric Sayer delves into the effective use of the Great Sword, emphasizing its significant power and the need for strategic positioning due to its slow mobility. Key points include mastering the hit-and-run playstyle, understanding the mechanics of various attacks such as the overhead chop, wide slash, and the high-damage True Charge Slash, and employing the tackle move to bypass stages and maintain offensive pressure. Advanced techniques like using tackles to cancel charges and maximizing damage through strategic positioning are highlighted. The video also suggests useful armor skills like earplugs, focus, and Quick Sheath to complement the Great Sword's gameplay. Overall, the tutorial aims to teach players how to maximize damage output while staying agile and creating openings during combat.
00:00:00
In this segment of the video, Eric Sayer introduces the next episode in his Monster Hunter World weapon workshop tutorial series, focusing on the Great Sword. He explains that the Great Sword offers significant power at the expense of mobility and that good use of this weapon requires understanding the monsters being fought to position correctly for maximum damage. Eric notes that the Great Sword now has new additions in Monster Hunter World that allow for more aggressive combat. He delves into the basic principles of using this slow weapon, emphasizing a hit-and-run playstyle and the importance of the part of the blade used for hitting, which affects the damage output.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker explains the various moves and mechanics for a particular weapon, focusing on the basic and advanced techniques. The primary action involves pressing triangle twice to perform an overhead chop followed by a sword slap. The overhead chop can be charged up to three levels, with higher charges dealing more damage, but overcharging results in a weaker hit. Visual indicators help to perfect the timing for maximum damage. The importance of rolling out of animations to stay agile is highlighted.
Additionally, pressing circle initiates a wide slash that can chain into a tackle and a jumping slash, useful for closing gaps and continuing combos. The tackle move is particularly notable because it grants immunity to flinching and knockbacks while dealing impact damage.
Combining triangle and circle performs a rising slash, which is effective for hitting high targets like tails or horns. The tactics discussed emphasize creating openings and efficient positioning to maximize damage output during combat.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker explains various combat mechanics and combos in a hunting game. They discuss how to execute a basic combo using triangle and circle buttons and mention that this combo can be looped indefinitely. They highlight the importance of being mindful of teammates during these moves to avoid friendly fire. The segment also covers advanced techniques, such as using the tackle move, and provides multiple ways to integrate tackles into combat, including canceling charges and following a roll with a tackle to maintain offensive pressure. Additionally, the video mentions guarding techniques and the impact on weapon sharpness, suggesting that guarding should be used sparingly. The segment concludes by introducing powerful charging moves, like the strong charge and true charge, and explaining how to combine them effectively for maximum damage.
00:09:00
In this segment, the video explains various techniques and strategies for using the tackle and charge moves efficiently. The key actions include:
1. Rolling and pressing triangle to go into a tackle, then holding triangle to skip directly to a strong charge.
2. Executing a god kick tackle, then holding triangle to initiate a strong charge.
3. Following a strong charge, you have multiple options:
– Pressing triangle for a side slap.
– Pressing triangle + circle for an upswing.
– Pressing circle for a strong wired slash.
4. The emphasis, however, is on the true charge slash move, which is described as the main focus for maximizing damage.
5. Techniques to quickly reach the true charge slash include:
– Executing the full combo (triangle back + triangle back + triangle).
– Canceling the first two charge hits with circle to transition directly into the true charge slash.
– Using the tackle move effectively to bypass stages and directly reach the true charge slash.
The video notes that uncharged true charge slashes can still deal significant damage, making them valuable in tight windows during combat. Finally, it recaps the importance of integrating these moves smoothly for optimal damage output.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the focus is on the mechanics and strategies for optimizing the use of the True Charge Slash with the Great Sword. Cancelling the charge and using tackles (via circle) can help delay the attack, allowing for strategic positioning. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the True Charge Slash due to its high damage potential, despite its lengthy execution and required commitment. Aerial and sliding moves are highlighted, with sliding attacks providing good mounting options and airborne charges on ledges for powerful attacks. The overall recommendation is to prioritize the True Charge Slash over other moves, as it maximizes damage output. Techniques such as canceling early hits or using tackles to reduce time and maintain safety are advised to get to the True Charge Slash more effectively.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the focus is on strategies and tips for using the greatsword effectively in Monster Hunter. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining pressure on the monster by utilizing the tackle to create openings and deal damage. By being aggressive and using tackle, players can often cause the monster to flinch or trip, allowing for further attacks. It also discusses the importance of choosing the right moves based on the openings available, mentioning that using the strong charge to greatsword requires a hit-and-run style to avoid losing openings or getting hit. Additionally, there’s an explanation on how to maximize damage when a monster is asleep, recommending the use of the true charge slash for its high damage potential. Lastly, the segment touches on recommended armor skills for greatsword users, such as focus to speed up charge times and earplugs to help manage monster roars.
00:18:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses strategies for effectively using the Great Sword in gameplay. Key actions include using earplugs to take advantage of raw attack windows and potentially causing an enemy flinch. Quick Sheath is recommended due to the hit-and-run play style of the weapon. The Critical Draw skill is deemed less valuable than before because it doesn’t impact the True Charge Slash, though it can still be utilized with an old-school play style. The segment concludes with the speaker wrapping up the tutorial, offering to answer any questions, and expressing gratitude to the viewers.