Monster Hunter World: Meet all types of weapons

New to the game? Find in this guide the weapon that is right for you.

We know. There are many Monster Hunter experts in 3D Games. It is normal: the saga has been a success in Europe and America for a long time, although it does not have as much traction as it has in Japan. All in all, Monster Hunter: World is the starting point for many beginners. At the time of writing this article, we are almost on the verge of its launch, and although 3DJuegos has already provided a guide with tips for newbies and veterans , we want to help you find a weapon with which you are comfortable, or at least , that you know what options you have at your disposal.

We already discussed this in the last guide, but it is important to emphasize the fact that Capcom has confirmed a third open beta for the game, and if you have a PlayStation 4 (regardless of whether you are subscribed to PS Plus or not) you should not leave it aside. If you have not played the previous ones, and it is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with the arsenal and the controls – and with monsters like the Nergigante, all is said.

Weapon typesMonster Hunter: World has 14 weapon types in its arsenal. All of them will be familiar to fans of the franchise, although not all have exactly the same controls. Although obviously the main difference from one to the other is the handling, keep in mind also that each weapon you have in your inventory has a completely different potential. For example, the true potential of a stun or sleep weapon is to combine it with bombs to do much more damage than usual; while a fire one could come in handy for a very specific monster. We’ll talk about this later.

For now, stick with the idea for each weapon and check out the official videos to briefly see them in action.

Sword and shieldA versatile blade and shield weapon popular with novice hunters. It compensates for the low damage from the handgun with respectable agility and the ability to briefly shield yourself with the shield, which won’t absorb heavy damage but can save your skin on more than one occasion. It is possible to drink potions while protecting yourself, as well as going on the attack with a jump slash. However, the blade quickly loses its sharpness. Don’t forget to bring spare whetstones, especially on long missions.

BowA long-range weapon with a charged shot that increases the power of the imbued element . It offers great mobility and the ability to cut monster tails, as well as an additional item menu to choose from – power, short range, elemental states … However, the basic damage of arrows is slight, and arrows are not very strong when wielding them like a handgun. If you play with friends or online, it is an excellent complementary weapon.

Loading axA relatively difficult changeable weapon to master, but with great potential. It consists of two modes: Basic mode consists of a moderately effective sword and shield. Attacking monsters in this state refills elemental containers that can be released in ax mode, a slow and powerful elemental weapon that can finish off devastating combos. If you dare to use it, learn to switch from one mode to another on the fly and take the opportunity to fire elemental discharges when monsters are stunned.

Double swordsDouble swords, or simply “dual” swords, are the answer to those players who prefer to dodge and attack rather than protect themselves behind a shield. As its name suggests, it consists of two blades that do not serve to repel offensives, but can be combined in long combos of damaging slashes. They have a demonic mode that increases your offensive capabilities and further enhances your feint, but at the cost of draining your stamina. Use it with power juices or mega juices to avoid this side effect.

Great swordSimple, slow and powerful . A huge blade capable of delivering powerful horizontal and vertical slices. It will leave you exposed most of the time, although it is also possible to use it as a shield if you have enough sharpening stones. Unequip the sword to move, and draw it to attack. Charge the descending vertical slash on any stunned enemy to deal massive damage to them.

Gun throwAs you can guess from its name, it is a spear variant that can also shoot . Don’t be fooled: the firing range is extremely limited and is practically reduced to point-blank shots to finish combos. Each shot consumes the weapon’s sharpening, and Wyverian fire has an additional reload time. However, if you learn to handle it you will get a medium range weapon with a shield and a fairly respectable damage.

HammerUnlike the weapons described above, the hammer is a blunt weapon. That means it is useless for cutting monster tails, but if you unleash its tremendous blows at the monsters’ skulls repeatedly, you will end up confusing and fatigued them. Mastering the hammer requires learning how to carry it. Since you must try to drop it on the monster’s head, the ideal is to study its attack patterns and release the charge button at the right time so that the final blow lands on its head.

Heavy crossbowWhat would you rather take to a confrontation with a huge lizard: a sniper, a grenade launcher or a machine gun? With the heavy crossbow, you won’t have to choose. The best alternative to dealing damage from a distance comes without a shield, but it will delight fans of ballistics with several configuration modes … at the cost of reduced mobility that will make you break a sweat when monsters are visibly angry. When playing cooperatively, it becomes a very welcome piece among hunters.

Monster Hunter World: Preparation for New and Veteran Hunters

Hunting hornThe hunting horn is a blunt weapon, like the hammer, whose main role is that of support . After delivering blows with a respectable range, the weapon makes a sound. Study the melodies available in the weapon’s profile, and take advantage of them to provide bonuses (damage, resistance or even health) to your own statistics and those of your allies. You won’t do as much damage as the hammer, but they can really turn the team into very tough hunters to crack.

Glaive insectThe insect glaive is a curious type of weapon that combines a hand cane with a creature called a kinsect, a type of domestic neopteron that can be improved and evolved completely independently of the main weapon, customizing its own statistics. In combat, the staff gives you incredible mobility that allows you to jump high and change your trajectory on the fly, to mount monsters or move around the scene. The kinsect, for its part, combines with the weapon by extracting essences from monsters, which offer you bonuses when you collect the creature.

SpearThe spear and shield combine attack and defense on an equal footing , allowing the user to protect, attack or counterattack and stand firm in hand-to-hand combat. Mobility is the cost to pay for these characteristics, limiting your feint to a simple backward step that will be essential to master to avoid some of the toughest movements in the game.

Light crossbowTrading raw power for mobility, the lightweight crossbow packs a wide range of ammunition and rapid fire, making it an excellent long-range piece. Of course, learning to respond to offenses quickly is crucial because it will leave you exposed.

Long swordThe long sword or katana is a medium-range blade (similar to that of a spear) whose main advantage is the possibility of extending the attack combos with feints and slashes in various directions. It has a special mode, the spirit blade , which increases the user’s attack if the combo is completed and can be repeated several times. It is imperative to learn how to finish this combo to master this weapon.

Sword axAs you can tell from its name, the sword ax is a changeable weapon that alternates between two modes. Ax Edge is basic mode, boasting very respectable reach and strength in exchange for leaving you exposed in its long slashes. The blade of the sword, on the other hand, is capable of generating explosions of elemental damage with a ridiculously high power, although it is necessary to exchange it periodically with the ax mode to respect the recharge time of this ability.