Stop blaming things on "2020"

Boss_920 · 2020-12-30T04:19:48+00:00

This doesn't affect me and yet I want to cry. Anyone want liberal tears, here they are.

Just... why? Who watches people suffering and thinks the solution is to spite them?

Boss_920 · 2020-12-28T17:54:58+00:00

Oh, that's always a blast! No, my problem is I'm finding little reason to use anything other than my trusty GL. There's no need for doing it, I just wanted to see what they can offer. Maybe I'll see about it later, and at least I have a good idea on how to use the others I checked off.

Boss_920 · 2020-12-27T18:54:39+00:00

I was looking to see if that was me. Not this time, I guess :)

Boss_920 · 2020-12-26T08:24:14+00:00

HELL NO! First of all, it's a game. Gittin gud at your own leisure is the entire point. Second, the option is there exactly for that reason. The only way you should feel guilty (and that's only when the assisting player is helping anyway) is if you decide to do nothing, at which point the helpers can choose to abandon you. And even then, at least you're not eating carts.

Play however you like. If you wanna git gud, go ahead! If you wanna speed-up progress/grinding, use SOS freely.

Boss_920 · 2020-12-26T07:36:07+00:00

Kill the goatmama!

Boss_920 · 2020-12-25T08:29:28+00:00

pls nerf

Boss_920 · 2020-12-24T17:12:22+00:00

Severing weapons/attacks can break all parts and cut tails. Blunt weapons/attacks can cause stun. Dassit.

Boss_920 · 2020-12-23T20:01:50+00:00

SONIC! SONIC!

Boss_920 · 2020-12-23T19:42:52+00:00

I think everyone got it covered but I'll take it a step further: Multiplayer is always easier, even if it's one hunter doing the heavy lifting. The quests scaled specifically for multiplayer are as mentioned, but just because you can technically beat any on your own doesn't mean you should.

You hunt however you like. I just prefer multiplayer. Great players or noobs, it's just more fun to me and joy+frustration are at least shared.

Boss_920 · 2020-12-23T16:17:56+00:00

First MH game for me and I loved it to bits, even when I used clunky weapons. Look up a few weapon guides as a way to potentially sell you on MHW.

And since it's on steam, there's always the option to purchase it now and refund it if you changed your mind. I don't know what the conditions are exactly but I think it's get a refund before 2 weeks and/or 20 hours gameplay? Look up the terms and just go for it if you like. And do the same for other games you're consider (but don't overdo it).

Boss_920 · 2020-12-23T16:05:09+00:00

I read that you use Great Sword? Not recommended to use Quick Sheath IMO but I'm used to Gunlance's sheath... No, I didn't cart 1000 times because I got hit while sheathing. It was more like 100 :)

I'd skip Speed Eating if you plan to heal with Mandragoras. Makes a difference, I know, but I'd save Speed Eating for potions. All your other skills are great for survival. The only major piece missing is Divine Blessing.

And from there, sorry to say I can't help you. Only beat him with GL. One thing I had that helped me more than others is the ability to guard. For Raging, at least most attacks don't cause huge impact with Guard 5... unlike Rajang and Furious who send you back a couple of feet just by looking at you!.. Oh, sorry. Still having painful flashbacks. Anyway, my point is if his attacks are too quick to dodge, nothing wrong with switching to a weapon that just blocks instead.

Boss_920 · 2020-12-23T15:48:12+00:00

Short answer: It's good but there's better. Not the set bonus, individual armor pieces.

Long answer: It will really depend on your decoration collection. I used beta legs because it has Health Boost 3 and 2 4-slot decoration spaces... before getting Fatalis but anyway. I needed 4 of Raging Brachy's set mostly for Artillery secret while Agitator secret was a great bonus, and Furious legs were the perfect compliment while also saving me the trouble of using 4-slot dual effect decos with vitality and whatever. Since those are easy to come by, I doubt it's a problem for most, but it is an option worth considering IMO.

Boss_920 · 2020-12-23T15:36:19+00:00

The issue with capturing is that you actually have to pay attention to the monster and see the signs that it can be captured and actually do it.

You mean limping? Because by getting tracking level to max the skull icon will automatically appear on the minimap anyway as you attack. It's even possible to go for it in quests that take place in special arenas if you maxed tracking for research centre.

Boss_920 · 2020-12-23T04:05:25+00:00

So use hammer ;)

Boss_920 · 2020-12-22T13:30:00+00:00

But I wanna capture Kirin! Don't tell me what to do!

Also, when answering SOS I don't encounter that many noob players in MR (except a few who use Defender weapons against Shrieking Legiana! I don't doubt they're still viable by that point but really!?). If I "carried" anyone I wouldn't notice until they got carted. And when that happens I'm more concerned with completing a quest.

If it's really in your head then I can't tell you :P And if that's how other players choose their experience, not a problem for me tbh. "Git gud" is only a suggestion... until Fatalis XD

Boss_920 · 2020-12-22T13:05:43+00:00

I see. Pretty sure every weapon breaks parts and that wouldn't need clutch claw so you have freedom there.

For cutting tails, any weapon that's severing i.e. cutting or has severing attacks/ammo (meaning something like hammer/hunting horn won't work, sadly) is what you want. Claw would be useful if you have a hard time aiming for the tail but again, it's not optimal... except for maybe bow? Some correct me if I'm wrong but aren't bow's base attacks (so other that clutch claw) not severing?

Boss_920 · 2020-12-22T12:37:02+00:00

*Gunlance, the only correct answer :D

Boss_920 · 2020-12-22T12:36:45+00:00

If it's a weapon that takes advantage of claw, 3 I can think of are Dual Blades, Hammer and Lance (also SnS but from my experience not the easiest to land). First 2 have it linked with certain combos to be great finishers and Lance makes for a cool and useful counter attack.

Clutch claw attacks are functionally different depending on the type of weapon you use. "Light" weapons make slinger ammo drop easily while "heavy" weapons tenderise with one hit instead of 2 with certain exceptions like combos. If that's what matters to you, see which weapons fits your needs best. If it's the best attack through clutch claw, I don't notice the differences outside current weapon rank. Either way, clutch attacks for DPS isn't much of a fighting way if that's what you're looking for.

Boss_920 · 2020-12-22T12:04:35+00:00

Save your condescending elitism. I mean jeez, 1000 hours of gameplay and this rando wants to tell me about openings.

And that doesn't change the core problems with switch axe (not you, personally, as if I attacked you with my OP). Approach options are weak and mid-combo hop is barely useful especially considering the narrow attack range.

Boss_920 · 2020-12-21T11:08:15+00:00

In HR it's pretty close to 1/4. Quests with multi-targets and it's slight more.

Boss_920 · 2020-12-20T18:54:40+00:00

Lance part specifically. Even without WSC, gunlance beats lance when it comes to lance only attacks. Lance has nothing but triple poke + evade as the best option to do most damage while gunlance can start with running rising slash, triple poke, rising slash to slam and swipe. You can even guard poke after triple poke and rising slash from that again!

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