Great Sword High Rank and Endgame Builds for Monster Hunter Wilds

This next set lasts from as soon as you hit High Rank all the way until around Hunter Rank 32 and requires you to defeat Guardian Rathalos, Guardian Doshaguma and Ajarakan a few times to gain all the materials.

In addition to this you will also want to hunt the Rathian and Chatacabra to be able to craft the Exploiter Charm I giving you that extra Weakness Exploit Skill granting you more affinity.

At this point in the game, decorations are not worth specifically farming so simply use what you have to either improve your current skills, add new ones or increase your defensiveness if you feel you are struggling with some of the earlier High Rank fights. That being said, if you are struggling that should go away over time, progressing through this part of High Rank unlocks passive resource farms allowing you to more regularly use consumables without having to actively farm them.

This set mainly uses the Guardian Rathlos set as it uses Weakness Exploit enabling a high amount of critical damage to be dealt to weak points and wounds which is a great skill for the Great Sword as it focuses on dealing high amounts of damage in single blows. In addition to this the Partbreaker skill works harmoniously with Weakness Exploit due to both creating high amounts of damage to weak points making it quicker and easier to break parts. The beta set is specifically used because the additional skills provided by the alpha set do not bring much of value so using additional decoration slots can give you more opportunities to boost skills and give extra defense.

• Weakness Exploit - Level 4
• Punishing Draw - Level 2
• Iron Skin - Level 2
• Part Breaker - Level 2
• Intimidator - Level 1
• Heroics - Level 1
• Blast Resistance - Level 1
• Windproof - Level 1
• Rathalos's Flare - Level 2
• Guardians Protection - Level 3

The armor set below includes decorations to enhance the equipment and group skills overall improving the wearers stats:

This set mainly uses the Guardian Fulgur set due to it's Agitator skill which enhances the amount of attack and affinity to the hunter when a large monster enters the enraged state. In addition to this the Constitution skill works well with Agitator as it ensures that the hunter's stamina remains higher for a longer period of time so that increased DMG can be dealt throughout the fight. The Group Skill Fulgur Anjanath's Will additionally gives the hunter a further stamina guage.

• Agitator - Level 4
• Constitution - Level 4
• Punishing Draw - Level 2
• Focus - Level 2
• Foray - Level 2
• Maximum Might - Level 2
• Windproof - Level 2
• Critical Boost - Level 1
• Partbreaker - Level 1
• Stamina Surge - Level 1
• Weakness Exploit - Level 1
• Fulgur Anjanath's Will - Level 21
• Guardians Pulse - Level 3

This endgame armor set focuses on the skill Maximum Might which increases the amount of affinity when the stamina bar is kept full allowing a higher amount of critical damage. This works by the Fulgur skill granting additional stamina by adding an extension to the stamina bar. This then allows Maximum Might to stay activated due to the additional stamina not counting towards stamina usage.

• Critical Boost - Level 5
• Agitator - Level 5
• Focus - Level 3
• Counterstrike - Level 3
• Maximum Might - Level 3
• Antivirus - Level 3
• Weakness Exploit - Level 2
• Constitution - Level 2
• Flinch Free - Level 1
• Burst - Level 1
• Fulgur Anjanath's Will - Level 2
• Gore Magala's Tyranny - Level 2

This endgame armor set centers around the 4-piece Gore Magala bonus while incorporating the powerful Burst skill. With the addition of the Zoh Shia chest piece in Title Update 1, it's now possible to include Burst 1 without losing out on key abilities. The build combines high impact offensive skills like Agitator, Critical Boost, and Maximum Might, alongside defensive and mobility support from Evade Window and Counterstrike. Altogether, it delivers a strong and well rounded setup for the Great Sword.

• Critical Boost - Level 5
• Agitator - Level 5
• Constitution - Level 4
• Focus - Level 3
• Maximum Might - Level 3
• Antivirus - Level 3
• Counterstrike - Level 3
• Evade Window - Level 2
• Coalescence - Level 1
• Flinch Free - Level 1
• Burst - Level 1
• Gore Magala's Tyranny - Level 4
• Scale Layering - Level 3

This endgame armor set centers around the 4-piece Rey Dau's Voltage Set skill. This Great Sword build is tailored for a high impact, crit focused playstyle that emphasises quick charge times, strong burst damage, and efficient stamina management. With maxed Critical Boost, Agitator, and Latent Power, the build ensures high critical hit frequency and damage, particularly when the monster is enraged or the player is under pressure.

Focus significantly reduces charge times, allowing for faster execution of powerful moves like the True Charged Slash, while Maximum Might complements the Great Sword's stamina friendly nature by increasing affinity when stamina is full. Stamina Surge and Evade Extender enhance mobility and recovery, helping the hunter reposition quickly and maintain offensive pressure. Stun Resistance adds reliability by preventing interruptions during long charge windups, and Weakness Exploit, though only at level one, still contributes to overall affinity on weak points.

The set also includes Rey Dau's Voltage and Lord's Soul at level four and three, likely providing additional offensive bonuses that further enhance damage potential. Altogether, this build supports a deliberate, aggressive Great Sword playstyle that balances raw power with survivability and control.

• Critical Boost - Level 5
• Agitator - Level 5
• Latent Power - Level 5
• Focus - Level 3
• Maximum Might - Level 3
• Stamina Surge - Level 3
• Evade Extender - Level 3
• Stun Resistance - Level 3
• Slugger - Level 1
• Weakness Exploit - Level 1
• Rey Dau's Voltage - Level 4
• Lord's Soul - Level 3