Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak: BEST Greatsword Build

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak (MHR Sunbreak), the latest expansion pack, includes multiple new foes and quests, ultimately resulting in new weapons and armor to perfect your builds. Today we will discuss about the best MHR Sunbreak Greatsword build for all Early, mid and late game to help you with your playthrough of this fantastic game expansion.

MHR Sunbreak Greatsword build

Starting of the builds, we must talk about the Greatsword itself. Being one of the most beloved weapon types, it’s also considered to have some of the highest Damage Per Second(DPS) in the game along with an insane amount of stagger Damage as well. With an extensive weapon reach and the ability to cut off monster parts, it is also very beneficial in obtaining certain materials for upgrading your equipment.

However, it also comes with some drawbacks. Being a Greatsword which is ultimately just a big chunky sword, it comes with a slow moveset, and against fast and nimble monsters, it’s a bit hard to work with. Moreover, with a bit of practice and our guide, you will be slaying these monsters with the Greatsword in little to no time.

With many Greatswords to choose from, we will help you find the best Greatswords builds for all early, mid, and late game.

Early Game

For an early game, the stated Greatsword build will help you breeze through master rank 1-2 missions.

Weapon:

1. The Kamura Warrior Cleaver Raw Affinity

This Greatsword would be ideal with a base attack damage of 250 per hit.

Armor:

1. Hunter’s Helm X
2. Ingot Mail X
3. Alloy Vambraces X
4. Anjanath Coil X
5. Ingot Greaves X

1. The Hunter’s helm X has a base defense of 82 with 2 skills, including the Item Prolonger x1 and Attack Boost x2. You can craft this with Prized Pelt x1, Eltalite Ore x2, and 6000 Zenny.
2. The Ingot Mail X has a base defense of 94 with 2 skills, including Windproof x2 and Critical Eye x2. You can craft this with Purecrystal x1, Meldspar Ore x1, Awegite x1, Kestodon Husk x2 and 8000 Zenny.
3. The Alloy Vambraces X have a base defense of 82 with 2 skills, including Water Attack x1 and Critical Eye x2. You can craft this with Dragonite Ore x2, Carbalite Ore x3, Frocium x1, and 6000 Zenny.
4. The Anjanath Coil X has a base defense of 98 with 1 skill: the Attack Boost x2. You can craft this with Anjanath Mantle x1, Monster Toughbone x2, Anjanath Shard x2, Anjanath Fur x4 and 8000 Zenny.
5. The Ingot Greaves X have a base defense of 94 with 2 skills, including the Attack Boost x2 and Critical Eye x2. You can craft this with Monster Toughbone x2, Sapphiron Ore x1, Meldspar Ore x1, Purecrystal x1, and 8000 Zenny.

This entire armor set would result in a total of 450 Armor.

The recommended decorations and skills for this build are as follows:

Decorations:

1. Charger Jewel+ 4 x1
2. Charger Jewel 2 x 1
3. Critical Jewel 2 x 3
4. Tenderizer Jewel 2 x 1
5. Steadfast Jewel 1 x 3
6. Defense Jewel 1 x 3
7. Brace Jewel x 1

Skills:

1. Attack Boost
2. Critical Eye
3. Item Prolonger
4. Defense Boost

Mid Game

For a Mid game, the stated Greatsword Build will aid you in your Master Rank 3-6 Missions.

Weapon:

1. The Royal Order Strongarm

This Greatsword is optimal for a mid-game with a massive 310 base attack damage along with 50 defense stats and 10% affinity.

Armor:

1. Lunagaron Helm
2. Squire’s Cuirass
3. Barioth Vambraces X
4. Squire’s Belt
5. Grand God’s Peer Feet

1. The Lunagaron Helm has a base defense of 114 with 2 skills, including Critical Eye x2 and Wirebug Whisperer x1. You can craft this with Lunagaron Frost Jewel x1, Lunagaron Cortex x1, Luna Vermillion Hardclaw x1, Lunagaron Shard x3, and 16000 Zenny.
2. The Squire’s Cuirass has a base defense of 100 with 3 skills, including Razor Sharp x1, Flinch Free x1, and Offensive Guard x1. You can craft this with Awegite x1, Monster Toughbone x1, Bishaten Heavyhorn x2, Royal Order Certificate I x1, and 8000 Zenny.
3. The Barioth Vambraces X have a base defense of 108 with 3 skills, including Quick Sheathe x1, Maximum Might x1, and Critical Eye x2. You can craft this with Supple Piel x3, Cryo Sac x2, Barioth Thickfur x1, Barioth Cortex x4 and 12000 Zenny.
4. The Squire’s Belt has a base **** defense of 100 with 3 skills, including Weakness Exploit x1, Critical Boost x1, and Offensive Guard x1. You can craft this with Ultimas Crystal x1, Monster Toughbone x1, Tobi-Kadachi Cathode x2, Royal Order Certificate I x1, and 8000 Zenny.
5. The Grand God’s Peer Feet has a base defense of 116 with 3 skills, including Critical Boost x2, Latent Power x1, and Flinch Free x2. You can craft this with Pure Dragon Blood x5, Rajang Hardclaw x2, Gold Rajang Pelt + x1, Rajang Wildpelt x3, and 20000 Zenny.

This entire armor set would result in a total of 538 Armor.

The recommended decorations and skills for this build are as follows:

Decorations:

1. Charger Jewel 2 x 3
2. Tenderizer Jewel 2 x 2
3. Attack Jewel 2 x 1
4. Steadfast Jewel 1 x 3
5. Grinder Jewel 1 x 3

Skills:

1. Attack Boost
2. Critical Eye
3. Critical Boost
4. Weakness Exploit

End Game

 For the end game, This following build will be the most optimal for Master Rank 6 and above missions

Weapon:

1. Royal Order+ Dereliction Strongarm

This upgraded Greatsword is a beast with 320 base attack damage, 50 defense stats, and 10% affinity.

Armor:

1. Kaiser Crown X
2. Malzeno Mail
3. Malzeno Braces
4. Anjanath Coil X
5. Archfiend Armor Sceros

1. The Kaiser Crown X has a base defense of 120 with 2 skills: Critical Eye x3 and Critical Boost x1. You can craft this with Large Elder Dragon Gem x1, Fire Dragon Hardclaw x1, Teostra Cortex x5, Teostra Hardhorn x3, and 20000 Zenny.
2. The Malzeno Mail has a base defense of 120 with 3 skills: Blood Rite x1, Weakness Exploit x1, and Partbreaker x1. You can craft this with Malzeno Tail x1, Malzeno Fellwing x1, Malzeno Shard x3, Malzeno Cortex x3 and 20000 Zenny.
3. The Malzeno Braces has a base defense of 120 with 3 skills, including Wirebug Whisperer x1, Attack Boost x2, and Blight Resistance x1. You can craft this with Pure Dragon Blood x3, Malzeno Hardfang x2, Malzeno Shard x4, Malzeno Cortex x3 and 20000 Zenny.
4. The Anjanath Coil X has a base defense of 98 with 1 skill: the Attack Boost x2. You can craft this with Anjanath Mantle x1, Monster Toughbone x2, Anjanath Shard x2, Anjanath Fur x4 and 8000 Zenny.
5. The Archfiend Armor Sceros has a base defense of 126 with 2 skills, including Dereliction x1, Resentment x1. You can craft this with Consumption Parasite x3, Archdemon Piercetalon x2, Archdemon Backshell x4, Abyssal Dragonscale x2, and 24000 Zenny.

This entire armor set would result in a total of 584 Armor.

The recommended decorations and skills for this build are as follows:

Decorations:

1. Guardian Jewel 3 x 3
2. Tenderizer Jewel 2 x 2
3. Critical Jewel 2 x 2
4. Expert Jewel 2 x 1
5. Grinder Jewel 1 x 3
6. Steadfast Jewel 1 x 3
7. Brace Jewel 1 x 1

Skills:

1. Critical Eye
2. Attack Boost
3. Critical Boost
4. Weakness Exploit

This covers the entirety of the MHR Sunbreak Greatsword build; hopefully, with the help of this article you will be on your journey to perfect your own build and slay monsters with ease. Also if Greatswords aren’t your cup of tea, you can also check out our Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Longsword guide for a different weapon type. Good luck Hunters!