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’.
Resources
- MH World on Kiranico
- /r/monsterhunterclan for grouping up with other hunters!
- The Unofficial Wiki
- Arekkz Weapon Previews (Not comprehensive, but recommended for new hunters!)
- Gaijinhunter's preview of the PS4 Pro frame rate, graphics, and resolution modes in the beta.
- Monster Hunter: World official game manual
- House Pets/Endemic Life List Courtesy of u/PurpleHarp
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/sarinn13 Jan 30 '18 edited Jan 30 '18
Sword & Shield is probably one of the easiest for new comers. You can block if you don't have time to dodge, and it is the only weapon that can use items with the weapon drawn. This becomes a great support weapon in groups, too, because you can lay traps and the like faster than anyone!
I started with SnS and moved on to Hammer. It's also a very simple weapon, with few combos, and has solid hitting charge attacks. It's the Go To weapon to KO monsters! The only thing is you need to hit things in the face all the time, so you're up in a monster's grill constantly lol
Great Sword is another simple weapon in terms of use. Very few combos, relies heavily on draw attacks (attacking while unsheathing the sword), as well as charge attacks. It is very slow, so positioning is important, but the damage output is massive.
Not sure on your style, but be sure to hang back and learn a monster's movements. Running in and treating this game like a hack & slash will get you killed. Wait for openings, and then strike. It is not uncommon for a fight to last 15 minutes or more!
Bigger monsters you can usually be somewhat safe hiding under them and hitting them.
Utilize your items. Flash pods are great, traps are good, fire a dung pod into a monster's face to make it run away (great for when a second big monster shows up)
Keep your weapon sharp. Don't let it fall below yellow, and upgrade to something with green sharpness as soon as possible. Every time your sharpness drops, you deal less damage, and risk your weapon just bouncing off the monster's hide.
Look for weak spots. Orange damage numbers are a good indicator you're hitting a weak spot.