The ultimate Iai spirit slash guide | Iceborne

►Useful links:

►Notes:
1) Buttons are displayed for the PS4 controller because that's what I use to play. If you want to know what are the buttons for Xbox: R2=RT, X=A, O=B, △=Y.
3) As written in the LS attack table, ISS's second hit doesn't get the Spirit gauge's multiplier, no matter if you time it correctly or not.
8) Since you get damaged when you use ISS, you can't play in Felyne Heroics using it, however, it is possible to perform 1 or maybe 2 ISS in Heroics (may depend on the attack of the monster you want to counter).

0:00 Beginning
0:41 Chapter 1 Special Sheath
2:17 Chapter 2 Iai Spirit Slash and Iai Slash
5:23 Chapter 3 iFrames and counter-frames
10:29 Chapter 4 Hyper armor
13:10 Chapter 5 issues
23:24 Conclusion

[PeppoLS]

Welcome to the comment section! Before asking questions, please check the description: I posted all the useful links and added extra notes!
I hope you enjoyed the Guide ᕕ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)ᕗ See ya in the next video!!
► 0:41 Chapter 1 Special Sheath
► 2:17 Chapter 2 Iai Spirit Slash and Iai Slash
► 5:23 Chapter 3 iFrames and counter-frames
► 10:29 Chapter 4 Hyper armor
► 13:10 Chapter 5 issues
► 23:24 Conclusion

[amatista]

I didn't expect a master class, but this is way better than i expected

[Straynart]

First when I saw the 25 minutes video, i was like: "wait, that long for a move?!" and then "so far, the best master class on LS". I learned a lot! Thanks Master Peppo Chief!

[EasonWu]

Thanks for the lecture with so many details and illustration. As a LS player I really appreciate that.

[Winzzy]

this feels like i'm being lectured in the field by Master Peppo himself.. i like this.

[KEinVET]

This was super interesting. I noticed recently that I wasn't using the the Iai spirit slash just because it feels so inconsistent, both the hits and my timing. I'm mostly using it when the monster attacks me while I happened to be in Iai stance. I am never really planning on using it. But thanks that was quite informative! I do hope they fix these delayed hits in future titles.

[tinofsalsa]

8:50 The reason you can time a thing is because you're not reacting blindly. You have context of your situation and are able to anticipate the monster attacking you. That said timing a 5 frame window is easier said than done in a game like monster hunter. But that's why 1 frame windows aren't impossible in other games such as fighting games or rhythm games.

Beautiful guide! Really appreciate the effort that went into the video, all the information presented was easily digestible!

[ShinyKelp]

The first hit of ISS has 0 part value so that a flinch or tail cut or something like that won't make you miss the second hit...
SO WHY ISN'T THAT THE CASE FOR HELMBREAKER

[elendil]

This was one of those gems you occasionally find on YouTube. I a absolutely loved it, thank you so much, Peppo!

[xenolegend]

Me after watching this guide on every monster: *HAHA foresight go brrr*

[taesaes]

"The video ends here" is so much better than saying "The end" haha. Thanks for all the tips. I feel like I can become an LS speedrunner but I switch out my weapons too much which makes me a worse player I think overall (each weapon requires different timings for each monster).

[chengxiong]

I love this video cuz peppo put the old music from older monster hunter in it😂 feels like home

[Mobius]

I got MHW on december, didn't really play it up until last month. Did over 350 hunts as a DB then wanted to switch it up. This video helped me out a LOT. I went LS for the dlc and been enjoying myself.

[robertgray]

I rarely land it, but the feeling you get from cutting off a tail with the move perfectly timed is 👌😩👌

[Kappus]

I wish more weapons had master-class level videos of this quality. Superb video.

[riddarhyttan]

Thanks for the detailed breakdown and (unfortunately) detailed explanation of the inherent flaws in this mechanic. Your demonstration both of animation commitment as it relates to the AI and the issues with lingering hitboxes cleared up some things that have really confused me. Hope against hope they fix these things for future instalments...
Great job in any event.

[uniquehandlegoeshere]

Absolute most informative all-around video ever. Been playing for 4 years and learned more in this one vid than in 50 other vids I've watched. Thanks Peppo!!

[accelerat]

I can feel you poured so much MH love into making this video <3 great work as always~

[gearsisgood]

This is actually amazing, such a detailed guide. Thank you very much for your help!

[naruse_r]

If you are a volunteer, please add Japanese subtitles to this video. Please.🙇‍♂️