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The release ofMonster Hunter World Icebornebring a new evolution of builds for all weapons. I’ll be going over my personal builds for the Longsword that I have use/am currently using for Iceborne.
I’ve numbered the 4 builds players should start and evolve as they progress to use the least amount of materials and reduce farming. Each of these builds focus on different parts of the main story, and will let you know the Rank you should be aiming for, for each build.
Early to Middle Story Master Rank MR 1 - 3
Build’s Name
Paralysis DPS LS
Crimson Viperfang II
Armor Pieces
Skills From Armor, Charm, & Decorations
Full Armor & Weapon Decoration Slots
Decorations
Crimson Viperfang IIhas 15% innate affinity, +5% affinity from attack level 5, +40% affinity from critical eye 7, +30% increased affinity, +20% for wounded parts from weakness exploit. Hunters will have a starting affinity of 60%, 90% when hitting a weakspot, and over 100% when hitting a wounded weakspot.
Middle to End of Story Master Rank MR 4 - 6
Crimson Viperfang IIhas 15% innate affinity, +40% affinity from critical eye 7, +30% increased affinity, +20% for wounded parts from weakness exploit. Hunters will have a starting affinity of 55%, 85% when hitting a weakspot, and over 100% when hitting a wounded weakspot.
Early Post Story Master Rank
Raw DPS LS
Radiant Flow
+40% affinity from critical eye 7, +5% affinity from attack level 4, +30% increased affinity, +20% for wounded parts from weakness exploit. Hunters will have a starting affinity of 45%, 75% when hitting a weakspot, and over 95% when hitting a wounded weakspot. If players use a draw attack they will have a starting affinity of 75%, 95% when hitting a weakspot, and over 100% when hitting a wounded weakspot. WhenLatent Poweris active players will receive another 10% affinity and when affinity sliding is active hunters will receive another 30%.
Late Post Story Master Rank
+40% affinity from critical eye 7, +5% affinity from attack level 4, +30% increased affinity, +20% for wounded parts from weakness exploit. Hunters will have a starting affinity of 45%, 75% when hitting a weakspot, and over 95% when hitting a wounded weakspot. If players use a draw attack they will have a starting affinity of 75%, 95% when hitting a weakspot, and over 100% when hitting a wounded weakspot.
Final Post Story Master Rank
Poison DPS LS
Wyvern Blade “Luna”
Wyvern Blade “Luna” has a starting affinity of 10%, +40% affinity from critical eye 7, +5% affinity from attack level 4, +30% increased affinity, +20% for wounded parts from weakness exploit. Hunters will have a starting affinity of 55%, 85% when hitting a weakspot, and over 100% when hitting a wounded weakspot. When Agitator activates another 10% affinity will be gain giving hunters 65%, 95%, and over 100%. Finally when Latent Power procs, players will have a 75% affinity, over 100%, and over 100%.
If you enjoyed this build be sure to check out nextMHW Iceborne: Day 0 Longsword Builds. You can also explore moreMHW guidesinIceborne Hunter Helper GuideandMonster Hunter World Iceborne Hoarfrost Reach Camp Locations Guide.
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