New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. As ever these Tier Lists are a personal opinion. Because of your slow movement speed while using the Great Sword, youll want to keep the blade sheathed the majority of the time. Mizutsune intro cutscene in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch in 1080p. Having someone teach you will ease the bordom of single player. Thats everything we have on Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Weapons. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. At least 90% of what I see, aside from DB and SnS, are made of Hellblade or Silverwind but. Charge Blade is for sure one of the coolest, but it's got a steeper learning curve. r/MHGU. Your email address will not be published. Lol its horrible and unfun no 1 cares about dps the numbers are invisable unless you use your mod time is how i determine dps. The blade is quick, though does not have much range, but you can make up ground fast even with your weapon drawn. Once youve filled it, you can activate Archdemon Mode which seriously amps up the damage. Its an awesome sp weapon same with hammer. Just build up attacks, hit R to play a song, and then hit R again to activate a second buff. It is precisely this gameplay loop that makes it all so much fun. Now that we've all had a chance to try out all the different weapons and styles in the Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate demo, which amounts to a whopping 6*14=84 combinations, I think it'd be nice share the Time Attack data and the fairly recent update to that from u/jeck95. Weapon Popularity Poll for MHGU http://www.strawpoll.me/16472464 I've seen a lot of these types of posts for MHW and they're always interesting, even though poll results tend to differ from the actual usage statistics. Id like to point out that this isnt really considering 4 person parties either. We were never entirely enamoured with the Prowler in Monster Hunter Generations, and this mostly came down to one thing: The damned camera angle has never felt natural to us. :-). Here you can spend Armor Spheres to upgrade a weapon of your choosing, or you can use resources youve gathered while out hunting at lower levels. Last time I talked to him he said that Longsword was the most popular and the Hunting Horn was the least. The most powerful Heavy Bowgun in Monster Hunter World is currently the Vor Buster, a Master Rank weapon with incredibly high stats and huge clips of the all-important Pierce and Spread Ammo-types . All rights reserved. The central hub for all news, updates, rumors, and topics relating to the Nintendo Switch. I get headaches playing it. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. The Round Force art will deal damage whilst providing invincibility, akin to an Absolute art but with damage, and having access to this alongside both Chaos Oil and Absolute Evasion or Readiness is truly fantastic. Lance. I love Great Sword to play solo, but for online, if i play with noobs i prefer Light Bowgun and ranged effect to support, so, the TRUE ttier is up to you, your weapons and how you build your skills around that. S TIER Great Sword Light Bowgun Switch Axe Long Sword Weapons Summary Our S Tier choices represent our absolute favourite weapons to use in MHGU. These steps can be rinsed and repeated, for a remarkably streamlined approach to the Charge Blade, and it even provides an excess of sorely missing mobility to the Axe mode. Sword and Shield often gets written off as a beginner weapon which is such a shame considering how versatile, effective and just straight up fun of a weapon it is. Take your time, wait for an opening, and attempt a full charge attack. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. An overall rank is assigned to each weapon, indicating its viability against the different monsters. online, it's been SwAxe, Bow and SnS. It may be a stereotype, but almost all of the Lance main hunters that we have met are pragmatic sorts. Google, plus any relevant and additional third parties will have access to this data. The Bow allows for some of the quickest movement and evade speeds in the game, so is great for easing newcomers into the slower pace that Monster Hunter offers. The whole heat meter thing just doesnt agree with us at all. (Palico support move). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Its a good job too, some of the challenges in the MHGU late game need all of our brain power to complete, never mind also struggling to remember the move set of a lesser used weapon. You should learn each weapon's core abilities, like Charge Blade's phials and shield awakening thing (I'm blanking on proper names) and the Sword n Shield's ability to use items without sheathing your weapon, and use those core abilities you most enjoy. MhhhThe most versatile weapon there is. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. As such yours is likely to differ to ours, but thats kind of the whole point really isnt it? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. It seems like a really cool game and very skill-based, but I don't get playing it yet. These cookies do not store any personal information. If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. but I thought it'd be fun to have one for MHGU as well. It takes some time and but once you find a weapon you like and understand how the monster moves, you'll be good to go. Those that have tried out Adept style will be aware that it functions similarly for every weapon in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate; timed correctly, the dodge roll will turn into an Adept dodge, and your actions following the dodge are expanded, often with new skills. Practise simple combos followed by a sidestep, you can repeat this with most monsters multiple times until you are victorious. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Be aware that arrows do have an effective range depending on which shot you fire, and youll be able to do damage at close and long range. Well be bringing you more info shortly, as we spend more time with the game.In the meantime, you can see how Monster Hunter Generations Ultimates weapons compare to that of Monster Hunter Worlds in our Monster Hunter World Weapons Guide. I am just so disappointed how the CB in Rise feels like you have to play either counter peak performance OR SAED focused. What youre looking to do is get that Heat Gauge up to red, without going all the way to the right. In either yellow or red states, hit R + A to charge the Phials located on the meter. Shame. Yes, that sounds much better Well work on it alright. Eventually, when all is said and done and many a monster has been slain, youll settle on a good selection of weapons that become your favourites. It has a ton of moves to learn. Hi there, about this, what's in your opinion the top weapon/style for a good ratio damage/survivability? We can already see some people being surprised by one particular entry into the A Tier section a popular and incredibly powerful ranged weapon perhaps? Outside of its lack of vault ability, the Insect Glaive is very similar to that of a regular style. Nonetheless, I hope you dont feel deterred by this demo, they have a history of releasing demoes that are light on content and paint a false representation of the difficulty curve. The biggest culprit is the moveset, because the Hammer relies upon key pieces of its kit to adapt to situations, and having things like the full swing or charge levels removed can really take the wind out of its sails. Cookie Notice It's the same thing when I tried to play Dark Souls on a buddy's PC. Figuring out which one is for you takes time and patience, though its definitely worth reading up on some of the core weapons beforehand. If youre looking to upgrade a weapon in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate head to the Armorer located by the Quest Exit Gate in the first village. The Dual Blades are very good for beginners as they offer a hell of a lot of movement options and speed. Using a Bowgun doesnt involve flashy combos. Although Valor drastically changes many weapons, Hammer is the only one where it feels like Valor completely changes its archetype. Compared to the persistent rankings through World/IB's run, it's actually moved up a bit and overtaken IG. I think he really did us a favor of creating the most definitive weapon type tier list we have for MHGU at the moment, giving us a rough idea of which weapons can clear certain high-level runs the fastest, as well as which weapons styles are more preferable to achieve those clear times. Surprised me too. You can also do this at the Item Box before you leave to go on a quest. I started using the lance in Stories 2 though. Weve really struggled with the Hammer in MHGU, specifically when trying to adapt to new hunting styles, and judging by the feedback we are not alone in this regard. Jumping into a multiplayer hunt, at least in any modern Monster Hunter title, is an easy proposition. How about SnS, whose absurd move values of perfect rush let them even been HBG in some monster speedruns? The Hunting Horn and Hammer have wonderful KO/Exhaust opportunities, we just dont really tend to find them that much fun. I tested Valor GS now in a new GU playthrough and god damn, I am pretty good with sns/hammer etc. I'm surprised SnS isn't higher up, considering how often it's recommended as a beginner weapon, how insanely good it is in iceborne w/ perfect rush, and its excellent quality of life (using items w/o sheathing, many low commitment moves, emergency shield). The real boons arrive with Valor mode of course, and the main benefit here is that the Kinsect will join you whilst attacking a target, which makes gathering extracts very easy, assuming aggression can be kept up. It's like if a kitten suplexed you, you wouldn't even consider your self defense options because you'd still be processing how insane it is ~manmouse. EDIT: I agree with what Levo added also, Boomerang cats do have more uses for melee than how I explained it. Head over to the Hub, pick your quest and either join others or wait for those to join you. Its such a shame they didnt opt to keep this in subsequent titles, because it makes playing with the Glaive an absolute joy. i sometimes use it solo though, against bird wyvern. To players familiar with the series, theyll understand when we describe them as comfort weapons well often strike out into relatively unfamiliar territory, a Gunlance or Glaive run here or there, only to return to the cosy embrace of our favourite four. This is going to feel alien at first, especially to the seasoned Gunlance vet, however given enough time this is the style that tends to feel just right. I really like the charge blade it's so fun! Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate can be tricky to get to grips with early on, especially if youre coming fresh from Monster Hunter World. Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts. At higher Spirit levels, damage is higher. Your hunting team and indeed you are likely to be different, so consider the following choices as guidance for coming to your own conclusion rather than a definitive ranking. Having full Phials means you can now attack in Axe Mode. Weapons are defined a little differently in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate. Ultimately, if youre well-versed and confident with dodging, go for the Heavy Bowgun, if youd rather a bit more speed, the Light Bowgun is for you. Next to that are Striker Switch Axe, Striker Dual Blades and Striker Charge Blade for B tier and Guild Hammer, Striker [Sword and Shield] and Guild Insect Glaive for C tier. Will try my other fav weapon, the . By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. For them, and indeed us, Striker Style is by far the best option for the Lance. Being able to use Energy Charge and Demon Riot, whilst still retaining Absolute Evasion or Readiness, makes this particular style a fantastic option for maintaining uptime on a target whilst in Sword mode. Its possible to upgrade Bowguns with shields, attachments and power barrels, so there is a bit of customization involved as well. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Just wanted to add something besides play what you want and these weapons are a good starting point to pick up and learn. The Prowler mode didnt receive meaningful enough scaling to ramp up into G Rank here, which is sad. The Fade Slash is a great evasive/attacking move that is triggered using X and A at the same time. Definitely think more people should be trying it, though. Because they never gave it more mobility in the face of hyper spazzy monsters and never fixed that horrible moveset. Its a pretty tame weapon and might seem underwhelming at first but theres a reason they rank so high and are so well-regarded by speedrunners. In MHGU this initial problem is amplified by the way the upgrade was handled. I'm relatively early in the game and mhgu is the first mh game I've gotten into. Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Guides Hub. The Longsword is a light weapon with a massive reach. In this Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Weapons Guide, well provide you with details on every weapon in the game, and take a look at which one is best for those just starting out. If a hunter ever left a game and was replaced by another, I counted both of them. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Your success with the Strike version of Sword and Shield will likely come down to one thing: How much of your own playstyle was defined by the charging back leap attack? When in this stance, if you get hit by a monster, you take a very small amount of damage, and put your weapon away. What am I doing wrong? With the Great Sword, its all about the Charge Attack. Also, it's helpful to understand how long your own animations take so you can judge when you should stop attacking/roll away. If you haven't tried it yet, don't sleep on it. Because many lack the sophistication to appreciate the nuance of the boomstick. any charge blade weapon recommendations for early mhgu. Note that. Realistically, the kit doesnt change a great deal when compared to Guild, but for the lack of any step dodges and a singular Art allowance. Just go to Manage Equipment and you can equip a new weapon. The Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Weapons Tier List is a survey conducted by the community to determine the best weapons in the game. The best way to learn each of the weapons in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is to play through the tutorials. Charging the sword (but not TOO charged), storing phials, then transferring them to shield can be a lot to manage in the middle of a fight. Overall, ranking in at S+ tier, Heavy Bowgun, usually coupled with Valor style, is largely heralded as the strongest combination for the game, usually achieving 1-2 minutes faster clear speeds than the following S tier, which comprises of Longsword and Lance (preferably with Valor and Striker style, respectively). I haven't seen anything like that for Rise, so I recorded my own! The hammer is really heavy, but can be seriously effective if used correctly. Charge Blade and Dual Blades after them. I think youll have an easier, more enjoyable time in the final product than in the demo. I haven't seen anything like that for Rise, so I recorded my own! The result of this is a hunter that quickly springs out of siege, repositions in a flash, then gets that fire rate ramping back up again in super quick time. While doing Sword damage, a meter will fill up below the Health Bar, from yellow to red. Head over to the Hub, pick your quest and either join others or wait for those to join you. A larger portion of IG's kit is more committal than SnS and DBs, and it is moreso a raw-leaning weapon that is able to utilize element well. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Well, it was one of the most limited, that is until Valor Style and the mode contained within made an appearance. and our To be completely honest, we didnt really get on board with the Hunting Horn in MHGU, but this is not for the want of trying. There are charged attacks mapped to R, which at full tilt cannot be deflected by any armor in the game. At least 90% of what I see, aside from DB and SnS, are made of Hellblade or Silverwind but that's for good reason. I don't really know where else to add it but I felt it was worth categorizing it separately anyway. My main since 4u. For example, if you know the monster will slam his front claws down at you, you could either dodge around him or back off and attack him when he is in between animations. The main aspect is the ability to block, especially useful for monsters using ranged attacks. It's just that especially in a team environment, it doesn't make a huge difference. Whilst the fourteen models that youre used to exist, theyre accompanied by a variety of hunting styles and arts, through which a hunter might modify and adjust things to suit their preferred way of playing. Ive been a happy IG main for almost all of Rise, and I dont mind being the only one in a hunt, honestly. Its possible then, to time this so that you knock back into an area of red, meaning your damage will be locked for a short time. Taking down a monster through a combination of newly acquired skills and equipment is incredibly satisfying. The Lance is a great defensive weapon, tied with the best guard of any weapon in the game and the ability to block while moving. Privacy Policy. Weapons are defined a little differently in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate. Perhaps its just our own failure, which is entirely possible, however when taking on difficult Deviant or G-Rank targets, styles other than Guild seem to suffer. Its fair to say that this combination is by far the most powerful in the game, slightly beating out Valor Long Sword and Adept Dual Blades. Once you kinda get a feel for how they attack thats when you really start playing monster hunter. We love the Great Sword for its huge charged hits of course, but this is amplified all the more by the arts and styles available in MHGU. This leads to a game that has a huge amount of customisation, which is excellent for seasoned hunters, however this does land the newer player in an even tougher position than usual. Espaol - Latinoamrica (Spanish - Latin America). Not only are they unceremoniously dumped into a world with even less story than usual, but theyre expected to understand these styles and arts at the same time, all the while hoping that the Glavenus theyve just met gives them an easy time of it. The Light Bowgun allows for more movement, but doesnt hit as hard. Weve seen people that place a great deal of emphasis on this attack, so those may struggle with this particular style combo, however the availability of its incredible hunting arts more than makes up for this. Our S Tier choices represent our absolute favourite weapons to use in MHGU. 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