User blog comment:Lord Loss/Discussion of the Week: Greatswords/@comment-5033245-20120419092359

Was never sure about GS in MH1 but since the charge attack rathalos went from major pain to easy slay, actually still not sure if that's a good thing or not. It's always a pleasure to see a well used greatsword though, it shows when someone really understands a monsters moves. It's well worth the practice to master this weapon.

Other monsters that are easy with GS include Teostra and Lunastra. Curiously the first time a succeeded in the dual Rajang quest in MHFU I used a GS too, though I've not used one on them since. Don't know what I was thinking there! My favourite GS is the Blushing Dame - it was great for farming Elder Dragons at a time when they were new to me. I still prefer lances but GS makes a nice change in strategy from time to time.