It's awfully true that the Cutter line is not really that much compared to other swords that have a better time on tier 3. The dread venom striker, as well, is often preferred over the WHB. This is pretty much what you see in most threads, but the Wild Hunting Blade isn't a completely useless trophy weapon. Like in the link thread, it's all a matter of preference.

Plus: sometimes instead of bark the ghost wolver will whine when you swing, that's totally worth it.

I've used the blade on actual battles, even on bosses (Except Vanaduke). The blade is great on tier 1 and 2 and it holds up pretty well as being stronger than the vile striker and with a broader charge. On tier 3 it's berserk nature could end up intimidating you a bit, since the usual thing is to be careful not to get hit, but I've mananaged to beat a whole tier 3 with it.

I currently use it with 2 sword speed trinkets, as the last hit of the blade is key if you wanna keep foes at bay to do the flinch. While the vog cub can do the same thing, I went with skolver to stack the damage beast bonus, combine it with other UVs (even if the UV is "low" it'll reach maximum if you have skolver set plus barbarous thorn shield) and the best you can get is 4 max damages against 4 types of monsters (if you're lucky to get such a thing XD).

1. UVs, or unique variants which increase damage against a certain monster will stack with the skolver set and the barbarous thorn shield's bonuses, so even if you get a low UV, it'll become very high, ultra or maximum UV.

2. Depends on what you're talking about it's completely possible. The blade will mostly benefit from either more speed, or more damage bonus on it. I personally suggested Skolver as it affects the unique variants of damage bonus directly, but you can perfectly use anything else on it, like for example, vog cub with sword damage bonus trinkets.

Look for what you feel is more comfortable, specially since many people prefer the vog cub or magic sets due to its elemental defense.

3. I use 2 Elite Quick Strike Modules (sword speed increase) since I got the skolver set. However, again, you can get the same bonus if you use 2 Elite Slash Modules (sword damage bonus) without the need of getting the skolver set.

4. I merely suggested the shield because it provides bonus damage with swords. However if elemental defense is on your priority list, pick the owlite and go for the slash modules.

I call it WHB to make things easier (typing on a 3DS and all. :/)

The way I use the WHB is different than many people say. First off, I love the look of it and its fun to show off. that is the reason i got it as my 3rd 5* sword.

UVs on it (UV meansUnique Variant)
Charge Time Reduction: Medium
Damage vs. Construct: High (could be VH i forgot :P)

With this on it, the WHB has a total higher DPS than my Levviathan. Both level10. and i wear Full Skolver with a Crest of Almire shield.

How i use it:
My Damage per second (DPS) Trumps my Leviathan if i get in 4 normal hits with the ghost wolver. Its already faster so even with a 2 swing then cancel, then repeat,I get higher dps on most enemies.
Wolvers: for them i just plain swing like crazy, even in T3. usually i hit them and if they teleport...well... they will either glitch and atrack in the wrong direction, even alphas, or ill hit them too.
Chromalisks: can kill with Proto Sword in t3. Too easy. WHB is overkill
Gun puppies and Lumbers: 2 slash, shield, spam the WHB until dead while dancing around them. On the Gun puppies, you can use the charge for a near 1-shot kill. (charge, shield cancel, slash like crazy.)

Zombies: 2 slash, shield, 2 slash shield, run back to shoot them a bit, repeat. The reason you run back is because it is likely that they will hit you if you try to repeatedly 2 slash-cancel them.
Retrodes: same as Zombies

Spookats: Wait for them to charge, then rush in slashing, shield as they charge, repeat. Nothing hard here.

Jellies: 2 slash-cancel, repeat and shield bump if needed.
Tons of jelly: slash your way out

Ive taken my WHB to Vanaduke and won before. My equips?
Skolver full
Blackened Crest or Dark Thorn shield (done with both)
WHB
Leviathan
Gigawatt pulsar

The WHB is good for any boss.
Snarbolax: He is a beast so great DPS within the short time frame hes stunned.
Roarmulus Twins: Takes advantage of DPS in the short time span yet again, but slightly less effective (RT is Construct)
Jelly King: Slash him to death. Charge attacking is fun too but less efficient (cant shield)
Vanaduke: DPS is great during stage 1, 2, and 4. Arguably better than a CIV or Leviathan.

All of that is assuming everything has no added bonus (UV or armor boosts etc.).

Thus you can safely say, if used well, the Cutter series is quite worthwile.

However in most cases Dread Venom beats it because poison is overall better than a Beast bonus. I used to say this:
WHB for show, Venom striker for pro.
That is a lie. Its preference based.
Now think. Would you want a chance of poison on every hit, or look epic while attacking.

I chose WHB and it is partnered with my Leviathan, FoV, and BTB.
I will never part with it, nor get a DVS (Dread Venom Striker).

~Xylka

PS: The UVs on my WHB were upon crafting it. I was so happy! ^^

Of course it's not! Dread Venom Striker is a lot more more useful in many situations!

... but Wild Hunting Blade is really sexy. This is the exact reason I have Divine gear looooooooooooooooool~

Im Baaaack!
To answer...

I use my Leviathan because sometimes i still need that good damage output, but am in a tight situation where an accidental half second could mean a team ragequit. no one likes that. (kinda funny though XD)

Also I chose Skolver because...uhh...I thought it looked WAY cooler than cliche Vog (at the time i saw few Skolver. Obviously different now)
Plus I have quite some skill in this game, enough to now solo FSC in Skolver. To me, if i ever need a resist, trikets and UV :)

Now I have Fang of Vog and a Soaking Wetstone Trinket 5*
FoV somewhat replaced my Leviathan, and now that I have the trinket, that 8 seconds of fire became 6 and i resist half a bar of health more :)

Yes I LOVE my WHB. in fact...I just noticed its in every loadout i have!
Its a really nice sword. You get to look cool with it, dance around with wolvers attacking for you, and its much more stylish than that rotten looking, poisonous Dread Venom (No offence Myrtle if you see this!)

Wild hunting blade is always better than Dread venom striker in my opinion. Poison is helpful, but not really the best in ALL situations. Dmg vs Beast applies to beasts universally so status resist isnt an issue. Also its great against T3 Wolvers.

50% of my gear I use was chosen for its looks. my weapons not chosen were Polaris (it is cool though :))
Blitz Needle and Crest of Almire
Even those were partially for looks (Cept Blitz which was solely for FSC use and ended up as my main)

Get WHB first. Then craft other necessities. Then when you're rich get Dread Venom.

Im sure you'll favor the Wolvers though ;)

Goodnight and ill see ya later. You can friend me in game and i can demonstrate how i use my Wild Hunting Blade. send me a request with a messege like: Teach me WHB master! or something and ill reply.

Cya in Haven!
~Xylka

PS FoV is slow as molasses but is quite paired nicely with WHB, like the Leviathan...

Also swap the Leviathan for a Barbarous Thorn Blade and instantly you have 2 dmg types covered. Now buy a Firo/Shock Alchemer and you're set!

Ok goodnight for real this time!

I'm making the hunting blade right now, simply because I think the WHB looks boss. But I'm a wee bit confused about how to make best use of it with trinkets and armor. The set I thought of was the Divine Veil with the Skolver Coat, since that would give me elemental, shadow, normal and piercing resistance, as well as resistance to four statuses. I'd also be using the Barborous Thorn Shield to get a bit more damage output. As for trinkets, I'm open to suggestions. Does this seem like a good way to use the WHB to the best of it's ability?

(I also have a UV that gives damage bonus vs gremlin high, if that makes a difference)

(Also, sorry for the necrobump, but there seems to be alot of good advice floating around in this thread, and I wanted to see if anyone would be willing to help me out.)

Well I've sort of already bought the recipe and learned it ^^'
So I AM going to be using it, I just want to know what you think would be the best way to improve upon it/use it properly.
Also, this is probably wrong, but since the wolver heads also do damage as well as the sword slash itself, doesn't mean that it does more damage then the DVS?

I hoped the WHB had at least that over the DVS.

@Kickthebucket Deadly Virulisk matches with the WHB ok, since it has pierce resist and damage vs slime. In fact, Deadly Virulisk plus BTS plus WHB will give you max damage vs slime and ultra vs beast. Not a bad option if for some reason you really don't like the Acheron/GF and Final Flourish/BTB.

It's a bit of an uncommon and somewhat specialized loadout, but would be quite effective none the less.

does anybody notice that this sword can give you fire effect? if so, join me!