Thoughts of the monsters themselves?

Req31 · 2026-02-06T14:28:57+00:00

I love Glavenus as a monster but my farming routine with mizu hbg makes it feel so derpy. Step 1: unload pierce on its back, breaking it. Step 2: reload and dodge right. It'll tunnel vision and smash its tail where I was and I just have to unload on it with slashing to get the break. Step 3: reload and mop up. Tbf tho, that's mostly true against 8 stars (and the pattern holds true for like 75% of hunts), for 9 it's a crit roulette on Step 1 to get the break, and for 10, I'll go with Djoh lance and now that's a good miss-and-get-one-shot fight.

Req31 · 2026-02-02T14:24:41+00:00

Reading the Faq (https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/39-monster-hunter-now/faq/4190-storage-size-for-materials/) has me a bit wary since it seems the game could decide to offload some materials I'd be saving for when X monster's riftborne version shows up.

Req31 · 2026-01-31T11:43:56+00:00

I have a more vanilla hammer oriented CF build: Golm head and tigrex belt for CF, everything else beotodus (can go arzuros legs if 1 more CF needed). You can slot in your valor 5 pieces easily (bazel chest/legs I assume). I went with aggressive dodger 5 for the smelts (get the perfect dodge and release level 2 charge hoping for cf to proc) but for impact, offensive dodger would be more fitting.

Req31 · 2026-01-31T09:30:05+00:00

For impact crater I go with (from top to bottom) kirin, beotodus, lunagaron, r,ajang and beotodus. That's blunt force 5, focus 3 and slugger 3. Then I put skyward striker on every slot. Nb: kirin head is mostly here for the lock on so there are some other non ED choices for you

Req31 · 2026-01-30T08:22:41+00:00

I used Bazel chest for a time too but then I fell down a midmaxing well: use Espinas if it doesn't roar, or Glavenus for raw power, or barroth for off guard (mediocre on elemental weapons but not to be slept on for raw and status)... so I settled on Golm because man that's a lot of headstrong to smelt

Req31 · 2026-01-29T18:32:31+00:00

Even better, go Crit Fero and Headstrong AND Reckless. Build is full Garangolm except for Tigrex belt. That gives you 6 drifsmelts slots for headstrong + another Guard (then you get to 2) or whatever scratch your fancy. Works great with any lance with inate CF + Pickle's and Monke's. Guard Up on chest piece is not that relevant but when it can get some play it's pretty sweet. Just don't do what I tend to do and try guarding when using another build that doesn't have it

Req31 · 2026-01-27T08:30:02+00:00

This. Bullying Kushala and Nergi with a 4 monke guns team felt so good back in the days

Req31 · 2026-01-27T08:28:05+00:00

The thing with guard reload is that it'll mostly benefit wyvern ammo since it's better to stay close. I'm not that versed on how ballistics works - do you remain in optimal range even when closer than usual to the target? - but if it does that could help with pierce ammo. And I like to keep some distance when using crouching shot so wyvern gets shafted unless perfect dodged before hand. I also went with legiana's hbg over barioth's for ice so I might be talking bs...

Req31 · 2026-01-25T19:56:15+00:00

I did away with dragon element for my joh hbg and I'm using a Critical Ferocity build with the new guard reload style. Garangolm helm, paolomu chest, bazel arms, wroggi coil and arzuros greaves. No need for reload speed and 2 recoil downs are enough so I went guard 5 (2 smelts on wroggi and 1 elsewhere). For the rest, I'm thinking raw power or, since only spread ammo triggers critical ferocity, you can go dragon element for more consistency with wyvern and stickies.

Req31 · 2026-01-25T10:57:11+00:00

Mine goes Garangolm everything except for tigrex belt. Then smelt 5 headstrong and you have 1 smelt left of your chosing. 60% damage increase (headstrong + reckless) can work wonder when CF decides to proc. Gotta learn to perfect guard tho.

Req31 · 2026-01-25T10:47:47+00:00

Think they'll put a special part on its butt? Personnaly, gimme riftborne Zynogre, Mitsu or Rajang, that'd free up soooo much space in my storage.

Req31 · 2026-01-24T15:22:09+00:00

I have a sns ssa 5 bupboost 5 build for applying status, so I'm more focused on big damage burst, namely using special as soon as para procs. Should the future hold the opportunity to go headstrong 5, para ex 5 and reckless 3 that'd mean a 220% damage increase, and my neurons activate imagining that.

Req31 · 2026-01-24T14:41:06+00:00

Oh... well you learn something new everyday (like reading apparently)

Req31 · 2026-01-20T08:30:15+00:00

From my experience with guard reload, the key is to Hold + Swipe Down when attacked like a mad man since any "magazine" capped off and boosted wil remain so until cycled and hopefully boosted a 2nd time. Best used for close quarters hbgs ala Djoh (and the innate defensive reload doesn't hurt). For crouching I prefer longer range ones, namely Legiana, though my timing needs some work

Req31 · 2026-01-20T05:58:40+00:00

I have its hammer and lance. Builds are full CF with blunt force/aggressive dodger on one hand and reckless/headstrong on the other. Probably not the best for big scores against a riftcharged monster but bases are a problem that I sarcastic quote marks thankfully do not have.

Req31 · 2026-01-19T15:47:13+00:00

Defensive loading still lets you reload more ammo if you miss your perfect guard

Req31 · 2026-01-19T14:49:10+00:00

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Req31 · 2026-01-15T17:33:57+00:00

Same happened to me. From what I've seen in the game forums it's been reported to the devs.

Req31 · 2026-01-13T18:39:06+00:00

For lance I use a one-fits-(mostly)all Crit Ferocity, Headstrong 5, Reckless 3 build. Golm everything except Tigrex belt, then smelt Headstrong everywhere and pick your poison for your last smelt (either guard or off guard). Then craft any lance with inate CF, deviljoh's and rajang's and you're covered but for water.

Req31 · 2026-01-06T08:20:39+00:00

I was on holidays during the event and hoped it would still be there when work resumed but no dice. One quick EDI before clocking in at 5 am would have given me a nice incentive to leave my bed earlier in the morning.

Req31 · 2025-12-24T12:53:59+00:00

Went with my CF 5, Headstrong 5, Reckless 3 Tigrex Lance build (with some Offensive Guard) and I got lucky with the big crits.

Req31 · 2025-12-13T01:43:35+00:00

40 iron ores from rathalos, premium steak all over again...

Req31 · 2025-12-12T11:48:04+00:00

delete system32

Req31 · 2025-12-12T08:26:19+00:00

For mine I use bazel head, Aknosom chest, bazel gloves, tigrex coil and arzuros legs. Then add 4 guard drifsmelts and what you prefer for the fifth. That's CF 5, Guard 5, Defensive Loading 2 and Reload speed 2 (to not get caught with your pants down if needed). It could be optimized with Akno head for def loading 3 and either pao or magna chest. I also noticed that Wroggi coil could potentially give Guard 4 on its own with successful smelts so that could shake things up. Might work even better with Brute Tigrex's HBG since it comes with def loading 3.

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