Learn the ins and outs of the Sword and Shield in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate! Discover its moves, usage tips, and recommended skills to become a master hunter.
Alright, let's talk about the Sword and Shield in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. This weapon is all about staying mobile and keeping the pressure on. You can even use items without sheathing your weapon, which is super handy! The trade-off is that individual hits don't pack a huge punch, and you're pretty short-ranged, so you'll need to get up close and personal, chaining combos to deal good damage.
Here's a breakdown of the moves you've got:
| Button | Attack | Notes |
| Forward + X | Draw Slash | - |
| X | Chop | Can follow-up three times. |
| A | Side Slash | Can follow-up three times. |
| Forward + A | Shield Attack | Ignores Armor |
| A after Shield Attack | Back Knuckle | - |
| A + X | Jumping Slash | - |
| Roll → X | Upward Slash | - |
| Special | Round Slash | - |
| R + A | Blocking Slash | - |
| Button | Attack | Notes |
| R | Block | - |
| R + Y | Use Item | - |
Usage Tips:
- Frequent Offense: Since each hit isn't super powerful, you really need to focus on hitting the monster constantly. This means staying right on them and dodging their attacks. Honestly, you should rarely be sheathing your weapon because you can use items while it's drawn – it's a huge advantage!
- Dodge over Block: Your shield is good, but blocking attacks will chew through your stamina like crazy. It's usually better to dodge. Blocking should be your backup plan, especially if you haven't boosted your stamina with a well-cooked meat.
Recommended Skills:
- The Sword and Shield often relies on status effects, so a Status Atk+ skill is a solid recommendation to make those poison or paralysis procs hit harder or more often.
- The Wide Range+ Skill can actually help extend the effective range of your attacks, which is great for a weapon that normally needs to be right in the monster's face.
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