Sword & Shield
[!NOTE]
Please refer to the MHWI Damage Formula and MHWI General Data Sheet by MoonBunnie & Deathcream for up to date information.
The Sword & Shield (SnS) is lightweight and fast weapon, and the only only weapon that lets a player use items and the [[Slinger|slinger]] without sheathing the weapon, which gives the SnS great utility.
Strength & Weakness
| Strength | Weakness |
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Using items and the Slinger
With the weapon drawn, items can be used by holding R2 and pressing <<S>>. Alternatively the Slinger can be used by holding L2 to aim and pressing R2 to fire.
Combat Tips
- The SnS attacks are fast, making them capable of dealing [[Elemental or Status damage|damage#elemental]] quickly.
- The SnS's [[Guarding ability|evade-defense#guarding]] is weak and using the Shield to Guard should be reserved as a final resort. Instead, utilize the SnS's high mobility to avoid attacks.
- Shield-oriented attacks can be used to deal [[Blunt damage|damage#blunt]]. Blunt damage can [[Stun|understanding-monster#stun]] and [[Exhaust|understanding-monster#exhaust]] monsters, but be careful because these bash attacks may send other teammates flying.
- By leveraging the SnS's unique ability to use items and the Slinger with the weapon out, players can set traps quicker or toss well-timed Flash Pods to interrupt monsters. Using well-timed items increases the SnS's effectiveness.
Movelist
Mid-air attacks are done in the air, such as after hopping off a ledge, jumping off a vine, or climbing up a wall and jumping off.
| Move | Button (+Condition) | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| -- | Standing with weapon out | Combos into:
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| Chop | Standing/Walking > <<T>> |
Combos into:
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| Side Slash | Chop > <<T>> |
Combos into:
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| Sword/Shield Combo | Side Slash > <<T>> |
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| Spiral Slash | Mid-combo > any direction+<<T>>Mid-combo > any direction except Forward+ <<T>> |
Aim at a direction selected by the player. If the previous attack could combo into a neutral+ <<T>> move, then the player must use Any Direction except Forward+<<T>> to perform a Spiral Slash. Any moves with the shield cannot combo into other neutral+ <<T>> moves. Instead, they are limited to Any Direction except Forward+<<T>> as well.For moves that are not limited to these 2 conditions, any direction+ <<T>> will work. Combos into:
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| Thrust | Spiral Slash > <<T>> |
Combos into:
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| Lateral Slash | Mid-combo > <<C>> |
Combos into:
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| Return Stroke | Lateral Slash > <<C>> |
Combos into:
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| Advancing Slash | Standing/Walking > <<T>>+<<C>> Draw Attack > Forward+ <<T>> |
Combos into:
<<C>> |
| Short Shield Bash | Advancing Slash > <<T>> |
Combos into:
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| Round Slash | Mid-combo > <<T>>+<<C>> |
Combos into a Backstep <<C>> |
| Shield Attack | Mid-combo > Forward+<<C>> |
Deals Blunt damage. Combos into:
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| Shield Bash | Shield Attack > <<C>> |
Deals Blunt damage. Combos into:
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| Hard Bash | Shield Bash > <<C>> |
Deals Blunt damage. Combos into:
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| Sliding Slash | Sliding > <<T>>+<<C>> |
Combos into:
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| Guard | Standing/walking > R2 Draw Attack > R2 |
Combos into:
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| Guard Slash | While Guard > <<C>> |
Holding R2 returns the player to Guard |
| Rising Slash | Guard > <<T>> |
Combos into:
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| BackStep | Mid-combo > Back+<<C>> Round Slash > <<C>> |
Combos into:
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| Charged Slash | Hold <<C>> during Backstep |
If whiffed, this attack combos into:
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| Scaling Slash | Connecting Charged Slash | Combos into:
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| Jumping Slash | Scaling Slash > <<T>> Mid-air > <<T>>Mid-air Draw Attack > <<T>>Jumping Rising Slash > <<T>>/<<C>>Jumping Advancing Slash > <<T>>/<<C>> |
Combos into:
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| Falling Bash | Scaling Slash > <<C>> |
Deals Blunt damage. Combos into:
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| Jumping Rising Slash | Advancing Slash up a ledge | Combo into a Jumping Slash <<T>>/<<C>> |
| Jumping Advancing Slash | Advancing Slash off a ledge | Combo into a Jumping Slash <<T>>/<<C>> |
| Helm Breaker | Advancing Slash toward a Wall |
Motion Values
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