It’s time again to dive into yet another semi-secret stat ofMonster Hunter World. Today we will be talking about the elemental limits of theLong Swordweapons, how they work, and how to perfect your build accordingly.

Monster Hunter World Guide: Longsword’s Max Element & Status Limits

Each weapon class have various starting element value and they will increase as hunters upgrade the weapon or use gems. However, even though the element decorations can hit level 5, most weapons are limited before they can reach the full benefits of a level 5 element. Below are the examples of the limits decorations can reach:

Long Sword Limits in MHW

This post presents a list of the max element and status available for Long Swords in MHW, divided by element and sorted by theLong Sword Weapon Tree.

Fire ElementLong Swords

Brazen Ridge I

Brazen Ridge II

Wyvern Blade “Fall”

Wyvern Blade “Blood”

Wyvern Blade “Indigo”

Blazing Shotel I

Blazing Shotel II 528

Anja Scimitar I

Anja Scimitar II

Anja Scimitar III

Water ElementLong Swords

Iron Grace III

(Needs to beunsealed)

Iron Gospel I

Iron Gospel II

Jyura Shotel I

Jyura Shotel II

Jyura Shotel III

Dipterus I

Dipterus II

Dipterus III

Azure Star (Japan Only)

Thunder ElementLong Swords

Dazzling Flash I

Dazzling Flash II

(300) (Needs to beunsealed)

Dazzling Flash III

Pulsar Shotel I

Pulsar Shotel II

Pulsar Shotel III

Kadachi Fang I

Kadachi Fang II

Kadachi Fang III

Ice ElementLong Swords

Glacial Shotel I

Glacial Shotel II

Legia Stealer

Dragon ElementLong Swords

Nergal Reaver

Extermination’s Edge

Wyvern Blade “Azure”

Hazak Grosser I

Hazak Grosser II

Dragonbone Stabber I

Dragonbone Stabber II

Dragonbone Stabber III

Xeno Cypher

Supremacy Blade

Reaver “Cruelty”

Reaver “Calamity”

Blacksteel Long Sword I

Blacksteel Long Sword II

Poison Long Swords

Wyvern Blade “Leaf”

Wyvern Blade “Verde” -

Wyvern Blade “Holly”

Sleep Long Swords

Last Dance I

20% (Needs to beunsealed)

Last Dance II

Last Dance III

Hard Bone Shotel III

Bone Reaper I

Bone Reaper II

Paralysis Long Swords

Dark Scimitar I

Dark Scimitar II

Dark Scimitar III

Blast Long Swords

Rookslayer Long Sword

Bazel Varga Rookslayer

Magda Facultas I

Magda Facultas II

Imperial Saber

Imperial Shimmer

If you are looking for moreMonster Hunter Worldinfo, read what is inside the newSpring Blossom Festivalcoming out on April 6th and the contents of theSpring Updatereleased on March 22nd for all. Alternatively, you can go in-depth with our featured guides:Attack Values & You,Crown Sizes & You,Monster Hunter World: The Canteen Explained With Ingredient GuideorMonster Hunter World: End Game Guide.

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