Sword and Shield

Introduction
The Sword and Shield, also known as SnS to most hunters, is the most basic weapon in the Monster Hunter Universe. It is also the most recommended weapon for beginners. Some people think that the Sword and Shield is "weak" but they are wrong. It may lack strong Raw Power but it has more Elemental Attribute than some weapons. In short, the Sword and Shield is a simple weapon to use that is useful for both beginners and master hunters.

Unique Attributes
The Sword and Shield might be the weakest of all weapons in the Monster Hunter Universe, but it is one of the most diverse weapons.
 * Swords has or gains a bonus Sharpness above than what it was displayed in its weapon info screen.
 * The Sword and Shield is also one of the useful weapons, giving a fair and equal amount of Raw and Elemental Attack. It enables the Hunter to run in normal speed while unsheated.
 * Most Sword and Shield has at least an Elemental Attribute
 * Hunters can use items even when the weapon is drawn. Just hit the block (R trigger) and then Item use (square button).
 * Hunters can also enter defensive stance buy pressing attack (triangle buttone) while pressing the block button (R trigger)
 * The SnS also has a lot of deadly and fast combos that can be linked by a dodge, a hit-and-run tactic to help hunt monsters and keep the Hunter safe at the same time.