Surge Slash

[klaud]

What do you guys think about surge slash? Do you guys get annoyed when you meets GS surge slash online?
I wanna try surge slash but if most ppl dont like it and its annoying in online hunts then i would only try it on solo hunts.
And if you dont mind, any suggestion on surge slash build?

[Komarimaru]

Curiously, what exactly is wrong with surge slash combo?

[klaud]

The damage? Idk maybe ppl expect a big damage from GS users? Im curious what ppl think thats why i asked but if ppl think its okay then good for me so i can use it in online hunts.

[Komarimaru]

Oh, damage looked fine to me, 3 rapid hits in the time it takes for almost the same time to charge first hit, plus ya get a super fast second charge or tackle straight into final charge.

It's a mobility skill to get damage in quickly.

[klaud]

Ah i see, do you have build suggestions? Do you still need focus?

[Ashe]

i have surge on my second scroll for mp/monsters that i find hard the counter with strongarm reliably its really solid but it requires some understanding of when to use it also focus is still helpful since the TCS that comes last is gonna still be charged normally and you still want to have access to the normal charged slash combo how much depends on preference

[klaud]

Oh okay thank you! What about draw skills like crit draw and punishing draw? Do you need it for surge slash?

[Max]

It just perfect for coop hunt when monster not target you always.

[Ashe]

depends on your build for crit draw but punishing draw is good on GS in general i run my set with it but its really just extra getting wex 3 and crit boost 3 are much more important damage increases surge combo actually spends less time sheathed compared to charge combo imo and the spins that come off of the tackle input do inherent ko

[klaud]

Originally posted by Max:

It just perfect for coop hunt when monster not target you always.

Ah okay then ill try it in online hunt later, thank you!

Originally posted by Ashe:

depends on your build for crit draw but punishing draw is good on GS in general i run my set with it but its really just extra getting wex 3 and crit boost 3 are much more important damage increases surge combo actually spends less time sheathed compared to charge combo imo and the spins that come off of the tackle input do inherent ko

Okay thank you so much! Im gonna try it later.

[Chomp Dude]

I use Surge Slash with my status builds (poison and blast). Personally, unless I'm specifically spamming True Charged Slashes I don't focus on Focus. I use Plunging Thrust (while in midair use the guard key), Hunting Edge and SSC in conjunction with one another to apply status. If you build around it you can poison MR Kushala the entire fight.

Even without status SSC is just fun to use. You can combo it into TCS or just use it stand-alone. Makes fighting more agile monsters alot easier too.

[michaelroelant]

Love it since i can actually hit without much effort in multi now
And since we can switch scrolls i can still have the normal tcs as well when monster is down/tired/trapped.

[klaud]

Is hunting edge hard to use? I remember watching a vid on youtube (before sunbreak) explaining how bad hunting edge is. Is it good now?

[Areiy]

Originally posted by klaud:

Is hunting edge hard to use? I remember watching a vid on youtube (before sunbreak) explaining how bad hunting edge is. Is it good now?

Definitely better with the 1 wirebug cost now, I found the normal charge attack after landing the jump to be quite bad but Charged Plunging Thrust deals good damage when you land all three hits. After landing from a Charged Plunging Thrust you can then combo into Wide Slash to Rage Slash which I found to be useful.

[klaud]

Oh i see i'll check it out later, thank you!

[Emerald Lance]

I've heard of people getting mad at the weapon you bring, but getting mad at your choice of switch skills? That's just absurd.

Bring whatever you want. For what it's worth, I'd rather you keep up and stay alive than to try to out-damage everybody but barely actually land your hits (or worse cart over and over again). Bring whatever you're comfortable fighting a giant monster with.