Monster Hunter 3 (Tri-)

[Weeaboolits]

Weapons don't change class through upgrades in Tri. If you're talking single player, long swords are unlocked through progressing the story, online it just takes a bit to get the materials for one, since the early monsters aren't used in making any.

Also, twin swords are amazing in portable 3rd, can't wait till the game comes out.

[Drathi]

Ah, geez... Looks like I'm better off stickin with the Lance until then... xD Or maybe the hammer, since the premise is similar: No guard, all out attacks... The only relief when I change would be the Longsword's ability to dodge much more easily. XD

I know that in some games the Longsword could be obtained by upgrading a Great Sword at one point. XP

[Weeaboolits]

S&S has good survivability to offset its lack of firepower, speaking of that, get one with good elemental and you can hit pretty hard due to the fast attack rate of the weapon. the Rath S&S, Djinn, I think, that one's pretty solid.

[Drathi]

Thing is that I am still REALLY early in the game.

xD I will admit the sword and shield has beautiful flare, when in use.

[Weeaboolits]

S&S is nice when you get armor with wide range, since you can use items with it out by blocking and pressing the use button, wide range shares the healing benefits with the rest of the party, so you can see how that goes.

[ZetaBladeX13]

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