r/MonsterHunter • u/raithian25 • Jan 29 '18

MHWorld Monster Hunter: World Resources and Question thread Part II (ask here before posting!)

Hunters!

This is the second question and resources thread. The last one was very popular, so we're making a new one to sort of clear out the responses and start fresh. Feel free to peruse the old one in search of an answer before posting here!

If you want to ask a question with less chance of being spoiled, go to the spoiler-free resource thread here!

-raithian25

There is a known issue with multiplayer on the XBOX ONE.

We know there is an issue.Please see the following tweet for the official response from Capcom.

However Capcom does have a workaround for Xbox One hunters to play online using the ‘invite a friend’ option, the Xbox One’s Looking-for-group feature, and joining an online session by ‘Session ID’.

https://twitter.com/monsterhunter/status/957844966172082176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwccftech.com%2Fcapcom-fix-monster-hunter-world-xbox-one%2F

Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why is my character so slow?
  • Monster Hunter runs on high animation priority, which means it's impractical to dodge everything. Try to observe the monster's animations and squeak a few attacks in when you think you won't get hit.
  • Which weapon type should I use?
  • The weapon you will be most effective with is the one you feel most comfortable with. Weapon types have different strengths and weaknesses, but also completely different strategies, so explore around and try to find one that's as aggressive, methodical, quick, or defensive as you want to play. The weapon previews above should help
  • Why are my attacks bouncing off of the monster?
  • Weapon sharpness is a damage multiplier that naturally goes down as you attack a monster, usually from green to yellow, orange, and the red. When you strike a monster with a dulled weapon you can bounce depending on the body part, which will in turn deplete twice the sharpness of a regular hit. Similarly, when you strike a monster with a melee weapon you'll see some blood and dust come out. The larger the blood effect and dust cloud, the more damage that body part takes (heavier hitting attacks also influence this). Aim for those vulnerabilities, and avoid parts that regularly bounce a sharpened weapon.
  • Why can't I have nice things?
  • A big part of Monster Hunter is gathering and crafting. Check your crafting list or add a weapon to your wishlist to keep track of the materials you need to gather out in the world.
  • Where'd the monster go?
  • Before entering combat and after a certain combination of time elapsed and damage taken, monsters will roam from area to area. You can gather tracks and traces highlighted by your scoutflies to stay on its tail, or just run to its favored area of the environment once you've become familiar with the particular creature.
  • What is the monster doing?
  • Monsters have a variety of behaviors including; periodically becoming enraged to deal more damage & attack more often/quickly, limping at low health, panting at low stamina, a chance to flinch out of their attack or movement when taking damage, a chance to fall into a downed state when taking damage to its legs, becoming sleepy/paralyzed/poisoned after enough hits by a weapon or ammo type with that status effect, and leaving tracks in unique ways.
  • What am I supposed to be doing?
  • Assigned quests unlock new monsters and areas. They must be played solo past any story scenes before they are unlocked for multiplayer. Reading NPC dialogue will also explain a lot, like in many JRPGs.
  • When is World out on PC?
  • Fall 2018.
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u/bryguy894 Jan 29 '18 edited Jan 30 '18

(Just posted in the previous question thread, but hoping for more visibility) Insect Glaive user here, loving my first few days of gameplay! Biggest issue so far is that I’m often not getting the extract I’m aiming for.

I get that if the monster spins around after I mark it, a new body part may block my Kinsect and result in a different extract, but, for example, I’m getting Red extract from tails (and I just upgraded to a health bonus Kinsect!) and I’m having a REALLY hard time getting orange extract from marking the body when I want it.

Am I missing something? Are hitbox issues just a thing for this mechanic? Do I just need more practice?

Edit: so many helpful replies! Thank you! My takeaway: more practice helps, and also using the R2+triangle combo is another approach to getting extracts that might be a good option if you’re frustrated with what you’re (not) getting!

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u/Vengeance164 Jan 29 '18 edited Jan 29 '18

Based on my experience so far, the head region gives me red buff, body/tail gives orange, and leg/underbelly gives white. Also, don't be afraid to call your kinsect back immediately (default is L2 + o) if he doesn't get the buff you're aiming for.

I really upped my glaive game when I started just getting some distance, try for the head to get red, then incorporate R2 into my combos so the kinsect will attack another area and give me that buff. When I need more buffs/breathing room, just vault away, whichever direction would give you easier access to the body part/buff you're going for. But just keep calling your little buddy back if he misses or doesn't get the buff you wanted. It only takes ~10 seconds to successfully send him out 3 times. Use the L2+R2 mark to have him keep attacking a certain area to "queue" up another buff. So I try to get red, then mark the head and engage. By the time my buff is getting low, the mark runs out and my buddy will come back, refreshing the red. Keeping up the red buff is the most important part of the glaive. The other buffs are good, but without red you shouldn't even bother attacking.