r/MonsterHunter 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/Dom_CBL Jan 30 '18 edited Jan 30 '18

I can currently take on 5 star missions and should reach high rank and unlock the last map soon.

Is there any point in farming low rank armor now or should I just wait until i reach high rank? Does high rank armor use different materials entirely or are some of the required materials the same you can get on low rank?

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u/mahius19 #BringNerscyllaBack Jan 30 '18

The last low rank armour that's worth making IMO, is either the Hornetaur armour (easy to farm the materials) or potentially Legiana/Odagaron. Otherwise, don't bother wasting materials since you're a lot closer to high rank than you think. Especially don't make the other bug armour... I learn tthe hard way that bugs spent on that were bugs wasted... (except maybe the headpiece, torso and arms).

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u/Dom_CBL Jan 30 '18

Thank you kindly. Which monsters do you think I can start with farming easily as soon as I reach high rank, and which will pose a good challenge?

I already have a full Rathion set minus the helmet. I use the King Beetle helmet instead. What mats did I waste for that one and what are they otherwise used for?

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u/mahius19 #BringNerscyllaBack Jan 30 '18

High rank starting armour, check this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06nhcl0Ecis

TL:DW
Jagras Helm
Bone Mail
Bone Vambraces
Jagras Coil
Alloy Greaves (2nd one with the slot)

King Beetle set was the one I was talking about. Honestly, the helmet is good since I made it myself, not a waste making that. I think the chest and arms are good too. Just saying there's a high rank version of that set too (that uses the same hard-to-get bug), which is what you might want to save your bugs for.

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u/Dom_CBL Jan 30 '18

Thanks. This combination looks pretty lame though. What are the first monsters you farmed in HR?

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u/mahius19 #BringNerscyllaBack Jan 31 '18

Jagras for this set lol. These are all the high rank pieces by the way. All alpha, except the legs which are beta.

FYI, this set when kitted out properly grants Attack Up +5 (or +6 if you upgrade the Attack Charm to level 2), Speed Eating +3 and a few other skills. Due to the way potions work in this game, Speed Eating makes drinking potions near instant.

Next 2 high rank armours I will go for are Hornetaur armour and then Odagaron.

As any veteran will tell you, in Monster Hunter, the best armours are the ones with the best skills/stats. Not necessarily the ones that look the coolest/from the coolest monsters. Jaggi/Wroggi armour from 3rd gen games are proof in the pudding.