Have you got that rare drop yet, /v/?
>>336319213
got 2 rathalos rubys in the past two hours
>>336319213
Haha
Can I save this image, Anon?
>>336319213
>you will never get a Zinogre Jasper
>let alone a Zinogre Skymerald
MAN
yeah, I just join other people looking for rare mats and get them myself since the game won't give it to them
Got 2 Hallowed Keys in Terraria in one session of play
Got Pure Bladestone in Demon's Souls after 2 hours
My luck has run out forever
Tetsu always dropped shit for
MHG WHEN, GIVE ME A DATE.
>>336319213
nice image
>>336319213
If it weren't for farming and crafting bullshit monster hunter would actually be fun.
>>336320085
Start picking the right hunts. Guild10 Advanced: Fury on the Mount is great for Skymeralds. 2% for each of the eight slots of the first line of rewards, and 2% for each of the subquest slots.
Carving is best.
Like, if you carve tail, smash head, carve body, and complete subquest, that's well over 20% for a skymerald per quest.
>Tfw there will never be a console MH again.
I can't play the series on 3DS, the screen size gives me a headache.
>>336320685
Hopefully there'll be an NX version, I'm sick of it too. I liked the wii U version
>>336319865
It's all yours friend
>>336320770
>NX ends up being handheld/home console hybrid
>You can play MH on the go or at home on the big screen with better graphics
I'm hoping this is the case and not some other dumb gimmick
>>336320547
The crafting system in MHX is a bit more relaxed and allows for more use of common materials
>>336321048
>>You can play MH on the go or at home on the big screen with better graphics
That's literally the same thing I want, to be able to just take the portable bit out for monster hunter night.
>http://kiranico.com/en/mh4u/item/lrg-elder-dragon-gem
>You need 156 Lrg Elder Dragon Gems to craft everything on this page
>>336321652
I wonder if it tops MHFU
MHFU was silly as well, specifically, the White Fatalis LBG took 5 Lrg Elder Dragon Gems to craft
>http://minyoung.ch/calculatingpalico/?m=83&s=["9.1619.6.0.1.shp,pc,pt,chal2","9.1610.6.0.1.shp,pc,pt,chal2","9.1599.6.0.1.pc,pt,chal2"]
Why is it hard to justify going for elemental damage as a Blademaster?
>>336320085
In the case of 4U, try helping people who are trying to beat USJ: A Colorful Feast several times for Star Knight armor.
>>336321805
Six weapons in 4U require two of these gems to craft, so it's definitely more reasonable about it. Five gems for a single weapon? That's when you really better hope it's worth it.
The trick is to not want it. Then you'll get it. That's how I got my Gravios Pallium.
Why is GS the worst weapon?
>>336323316
For some reason I had to kill way too many LR Brachy to get their hammers, even after breaks
Fuck the desire sensor
Newbie hunter here
I recently got Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, it's pretty good most of the time. Thing is, I just got to the volcano for the first time through the elder's quests (which pretty much means Lv4), and I was wondering where could I get Lightcrystals. I've been trying farming them from Lv3 Gypceros, but it's just not very efficient. Is there a better way?
>>336319213
>>336323958
Has the desire sensor ever been proven or debunked?
What exactly is High Rank?
>>336324834
Tier 2 quests with updated drops and monster stats. Basically first monsters can hit you like a truck again even with the best Low Rank armor.
>>336324834
When monsters actually start putting up a fight.
>>336324968
>>336324974
Alright, and where does it start, exactly? Is it the last tier of village quests?
>>336321652
I have 8 in storage and used 2 or 3 so far, holy shit.
>>336319213
Need a Shagaru Magala Mantle for that achievement
>>336325165
7 stars at village is MH4U's High Rank but it starts at 4 stars on Gathering Hall
>>336324554
Devs claim there isn't
>http://www.siliconera.com/2014/10/09/theres-thing-desire-sensor-says-monster-hunter-producer/
I don't know if any dataminers have found anything about one.
>>336324834
>Low Rank
Everybody starts out on this first. Rarity 1-4 equipment and some shitty charms.
>High Rank
Everything does more damage and has higher defense. Gathering points and monster carves yield in a new tier of items. Rarity 5-7 equipment and some much less shitty charms. Not to be confused with HR or Hunter Rank.
Non-G games like MHX/Generations end here, though High Rank.
>G-Rank
Even more monster damage and defense, again there are new items obtained from gathering points and carves. Rarity 8-10 equipment and some better charms.
Pretty much a multiplayer exclusive extension to the re-releases with 'G' in Japan or 'U' elsewhere pasted on them, but can definitely be done solo.
>>336325165
So which game are you playing? Are you the FU guy from >>336324363 ?
>>336325528
I see, thanks
>>336325603
>No desire sensor
Somebody post the image with that poor guy and his seventy something dry hunt
>>336325603
Yup, I'm the one looking for Lightcrystals
I tried to bump the thread in hopes of getting an answer and thouht that I might as well clear up some doubts. I see everyone mentioning HR on the Internet but I never found out a straight answer of where it actually began
I can't help but feel that I started pretty late, what with so many releases between the one I'm playing and 4U, but I find it pretty charming and fun if somewhat slow, and also a bit heavy on the grinding, but pretty good overall
>>336326019
HR as an acronym will be Hunter Rank. If you follow the dialogue, do more quests and especially the urgents you should be notified when you're eligible for High Rank quests.
>>336325939
I posted the guy who hunted 61 Quropeco here >>336323958
>>336326276
Oh right it was there
>>336326276
Understood. Should I stick with village quests or try filling out the ones at the Guild Hall?
>tfw no mh4u on vita
>>336326439
Guild Hall quests are harder because they're multiplayer but it's the way to access G-Rank
Depends on the game though, in 4U and X/Gen there's a lot of incentive to play Caravan/Village. Look up the internet and see for yourself
>>336326439
Follow Village then Hall, many updates for facilities are waiting at village
>>336319213
I don't need much beyond the obvious LEDGs and a couple of 'jho crooks.
>>336327009
>>336327046
Got it, unfortunately, I'm mostly going to play on my own, but I should be able to do it. I guess.
I really appreciate the help
It's a long shot, but, do you know anything about the lightcrystals in F2/FU?
Is it also better to go switching weapons or stick with upgrading a couple within each type which is what I'm doing?
>Desire sensor an actual mechanic
It was always a joke you ninnies.
>>336326831
love this meme
>>336327358
Depends, what are you using now?
FU movesets for some are a lot more simpler than their counterparts in later games
>>336327358
Lightcrystals in FU are at a crawl until you get the +2 and +3 mining points at your farm, since the only easy way to get them at low rank at that point is swamp mining and smashing Gyp's face.
I remember a friend needed Seregios lens, so we farmed that shit, we ended up killing like 16-18 seregios. He was just not getting anything until the last one, At this point I already had like seven.
We had mad cash tho, Seregios parts sell for crazy money. And I got supper efficient at killing seregios and breaking everything.
>>336328171
I'm mostly using Lances, and Hammers. Dual Swords (Estoc, Gunhammer Prototype and Order Rapier respectively. I'm afraid I'm guiding myself a little too much by the looks of the weapons) mainly for minor quests like "slay x number of monsters" where more mobility and speed is useful. Tried to like Gunlances but the lack of mobility compared to Lances kills it for me, that chain hopping is just something else
Right now I need the Lightcrystals for the Lance and Dual Swords, specially the DS, since their low sharpness makes them useless for any "big" monster
>>336328175
I heard that you can mine them at the swap, at the caves, but so far I've had no luck. Do they even drop at low rank?
>>336329375
You should be fine
GS is also a nice option
>>336322871
The Absolute Bowgun was pretty fucking good since it rapid fired every element except dragon
The problem was that in FU, HBG shat all over LBG and by the time you can make white fatalis gear there's probably not a lot left to use it on anyway
GS, Hammer, and HBG really were FU's holy trinity, there were very few monsters that couldn't be easily handled by at least one of them
>>336329884
They do, but at a frustratingly rare %.
Which is why the tend to be in quite short supply until you get those farm upgrades and reach high rank, since high rank swamp and snowy mountain mining drops them as well.
What is /v/ trying to craft now?
Really wanna get BFB out of the way but nobody wants to fight Chocolate Fatty
>>336319213
I didnt play for some time, but still didnt get silverpeak corona from rusted kuja for my last pice for edgemaster/sharpness/evasion dist/evasion switchaxe set. Almost always randoms cart to it in first 10 minutes. I m not good with him myslef but fuck, he seems like a real dealbreaker for everyone, even at that point in grank.
>>336330335
Ah, I see. At least there is a chance, I suppose. It's better than nothing
When do I unlock the Mining upgrades, BTW? I got the +1 and Bomb one, but what about +2 and +3?
I really appreciate the help, really
>>336330061
I find the Great Sword to be too slow for my taste, I'd rather have something faster. But I still appreciate the suggestion. Oh, and, is it me or are ranged weapons a little awkward to use? At least the bowguns
>>336320296
July 31 according to amazon
>>336330940
Farm and various other upgrades like having more cats to cook for you are unlocked per rank in the village.
Mining spot +2 is unlocked with the Hypnoc urgent that opens into Village HR and +3 is after the Double Monoblos one.
So both are HR exclusive.
As for weapons, a good elemental SnS can do work, but if you want to balance out heavy hits and speed LS might be more your speed.
There's also Lance/GL but you'll have to decide on if you want to prioritize evasion or guarding and if you're not too sure on how both work right now you might want to hold off on them.
As for bowguns, they take a bit to learn with the various ammo types and ranges, but they do work.
I'd easily recommend a HBG for when you have to do the large monster urgents like Lao and Shen.
>>336319213
Yes and i suffered enough with the shit drop rate in MHF2 to be affected desire sensor now.
>Loa shan plate/Ruby/Horn
>Gravios brain
>White/Crismon Fatalis eyes
>>336330940
GS largely uses the draw attack (charged or not), rolling, and then sheathing. Because you have the weapon on your back most of the time it's actually quite mobile. Armor skills that benefit charging speed and unsheathe attacks really help bring more out of it.
Bowgunning is a bit tougher to get into but HBG along with GS are consistently good weapons in the franchise
>>336331362
>>336332038
I see. There's still quite a few ways to go for those upgrades, then
Funnily enough, the first weapon I stuck with when I got the game was the Long Sword, AR comparable with the GS and pretty good speed to boost. It seems like a really good weapon type, but I find Lances and Hammers to be more fulfilling for some reason.
The GS could work with that tactic, I should give it a shot and see how it goes
The Lance is a weapon I really like, it's pretty mobile with the evades, has a strong defense and rather fast and precise attacks. The low speed when drawn can be made up with hopping or the charge attack, so that's not that big of a drawback. The disadvantage I see for the Lance, more than anything, is that it doesn't really have an attack to capitalize on when a monster is asleep or immobilized. And Gunlances are cool, but I find them hard to use without the hops the Lance has
And I'll see about learning bowgunning, if it's that good it'll surely pay off to learn how to do it. How are bows, now that we're at it?
Sorry for taking so long to answer, I was getting beat up by an enraged Red Khezu. Shame on me. They're easy enough, normally, but they take really long to die, and the rage phase always ends up badly for me
>>336333504
Also, what would be an acceptable Defense rating for Low Rank? I'm currently sitting at 95 points
>>336334234
More than that, might want to make a new set and play around with it.
Though I can't really remember the average defense per rank anymore.
>>336326831
post the cat you fag.
>>336334406
It's understanablo, the game has some age after all. But still, yup, it's about time I got something better
I always thought it would be helpful to have descriptions of what the Felyne skills do, I tended to end up with things like Felyne Negotiator or Felyne Charisma and not knowing what I had gained. Then again, I suppose half the fun is finding out on your own
>>336334739
understanable*, damn
>>336334406
BTW, does it run well on an emulator? It seems like it would be hell to play MH on a keyboard
>>336334808
Yeah, you can use a gamepad
It also runs on Android surprisingly well, again a gamepad is practically needed
>>336334964
Oh, that's a surprise, with it being such a big game and all. But it's nice to know
Does it work with a DualShock 3? It would actually be pretty handy, my PSP is pretty old and runs out of battery rather fast, I should get a replacement battery or something
>>336334808
PPSSPP works like black magic.
Even has online functions if you pair it up with programs like hamachi.
Only thing it didn't really do well was kill shots for some reason, but it easily supports controllers of all types.
>>336335346
>https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dancingpixelstudios.sixaxiscontroller&hl=en
I have no idea if anything supersedes it these days.
>>336335557
I still don't get why it can run the HD version
Was the port just that lazy or what
>>336335557
Oh, online too? That's awesome, maybe even better than the real thing at this point
I'm sorry for asking so much stuff, I don't want to be a bother. But I really thank your help, you guys are awesome
>Pic
This is the cause of my poor armor rating. I was kind of into "Fashion Souls" back in DaS1/DeS and it kind of carried over.
>>336335826
Obviously. P3rd HD runs on an internal PSP emulator on PS3. That's why it still needs Ad Hoc Party to play multiplayer, the reason why it can't be localized.
>>336335826
I'm pretty sure there was an HD version for both handheld and console, or they just are the same thing in essence.
Never really saw a big difference between the two versions anyway.
>>336335907
No bother at all.
Lots of people who play MH like to play the mentor role for newer players, especially since most people fondly remember their beginnings and getting slapped silly by Kut-Ku.
>>336335907
You should learn how skill points work to get the most out of your armor
Until you do it's generally better to wear a full set, since that'll activate any skills it has while an uncoordinated mix activates nothing
>>336335603
Never thought I'd see a DS3 being used on a phone.
Sorry to ask, but, what should be used for PC? I've seen talk about MotionJoy, is that good?
I'm running Windows10, BTW, it's a new computer, in case that could lead to compatibility issues
>>336336318
>MotionJoy
Don't touch it.
That shit blue screens your computer.
It's harder to install but use SCP.
http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/SCP_Driver_Package
Because it doesn't have adware, and horrible shit that comes with it.
>>336336250
Yes, that's also true. I'm using the Protection Piercing and the Hide Belt for Auto-Guard and Hi-Speed Gathering, so atleast I have something, but other than that, I haven't even crafted a single decoration
Yeah, I should focus on getting a good full set. Thanks for the advice
>>336336429
Ah, really? Thank god I didn't touch it, then. I owe you one.
I'll try and follow the instructions there, then.
But it mentions an XBox controller and its drivers there, do I need something else to make the DualShock work?
Thanks a lot for the help
>>336335907
For the most part you should use full armor sets, because if the sum of a skill is 10 or more you get an effect from it, and a full set will generally have enough points to activate a few. Some skills can stretch beyond 10 and work in 5 point increments from there, like Guard +2 which is great for Lances.
In some games clownsuiting is what some do to get very specific armor skills they want at the endgame, like pic related in 4U
>>336336318
SCP Driver Package, Motioninjoy is malware
It's worth pointing out that you can use your PSP saves on PPSSPP
>>336336970
>BaiBaiFaggot
>>336337163
Well, it just works. What else would you suggest then?
Honestly, after playing with a fair share of random shitters I'd take some faggot using a cookie-cutter set of armor that's not too hard to make over another faggot who has no idea what armor skills are. Because holy shit, there's so many more of the latter in G-Rank.
>>336337635
I suppose armor skills are pretty important, then. Do they really make that much of a difference?
>>336336429
Okay, so I installed the SCP Toolkit, got the setup done and installed the drivers for the controller and some sort of "dongle" thing that's apparently related to it. Now what?
>>336337635
I personally just have a stick up my ass about Crit Draw, especially when all the new movements with GS can lead you to more damage than just draw charges and sheathing constantly.
And then that's just compounded when people go in and start saying how you're "worthless" without it and they promptly triple cart trying to emulate their idols.
If it works for you and you like it, there's no harm there. But I don't run into a lot of people with that exact set that are of the type to choose it on their own.A GS without Focus however, that's just bad.
>>336338114
It "should" just mean you plug in your controller, start up the SCP monitor and see if it works.
A lot of set up with things like this can be pretty individual since how it interacts with your computer is different than how it does with mine.
>>336338265
Ah, of course. Sorry. The SCP Monitor seems to detect the controller, but it also says that the Host Adress is disconnected.
And the SCP Server thing says that the root hub is already running. I think I have to solve that somehow
>>336337749
In regards to the armor set I'm arguing about with anon:
>Sharpness +1 increases the weapon's sharpness level
>Focus speeds up GS charging
>Critical Draw gives the most used GS attack +100% affinity (so 25% extra damage) on unsheathe
>Sheathe Control is a compound skill of Punish Draw and Quick Sheath
>First one contributes towards KO/stun damage on the draw attack and increases its damage a little
>Second one is obvious
These are all some nice benefits that compliment the weapon and it doesn't really require a charm to work, which if good enough can be used to get in an extra skill.
Of course, these cannot substitute actual skill. But depending on the weapon and style of play used, they can really compliment the weapon well. Like, HBG and Swaxe users love Evade Extend, and it's obvious you don't go Evade Lancing without Evasion +3.
>>336338140
Focus is fantastic. If I was to have only one armor skill for GS that'll be it.
CritDraw is just a bit more damage, and I take it that some abuse it since they're not as confident sticking to the monster. Sheath Control just compliments hitting the head.
>>336338550
Oh, wow. I actually made it to work!
Thanks a lot. Anon. Keep being awesome!
>>336338809
Ah, that sure does seem pretty neat. Guess I gotta make the switch to full sets then
>>336339663
Seriously, this is perfect. Thanks a lot, guys. Got my PSP save set up and everything, so all that's left is to play.
Thanks for the help, everyone!
>>336339663
Keep in mind that the results to achieve those required a clusterfuck of armor pieces, which is strongly the case at the end of 4U.
Since we're talking about FU, Nargacuga armor is a pretty good basic choice for Evade Lance users because of the evasion skills it has on it, though Evade Distance might fuck up finer positioning.
http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Armor_Skill_List_(MHFU)
>Median XL Ultimative
>Endless sewers farming to get enough elemental stones and unknown skulls to make Natasha's Legacy.
>>336340159
Ah, sure, everything comes at a price. For now I'll try to take a look at the Armorcrafting list and see if I can find something good. Gotta to go step by step
Ah, Monster Hunter endgame. The horror. Those stories of farming Rathalos rubies. Glad there's still some time before I reach that point
>>336319213
Isn't that the All↑ from Kirby air ride?
>>336340632
I fought many a Kushala Daora solo to merely get enough Daora Hardhorns, you break the damn thing and yet you still have a 40% chance of not getting one in the rewards box.
As long as you stay strong you should get what you want, though. Hammer, HH, and Bowgunners do kinda rely on those in the party with cutting weapons to get tails, mind you.
>>336341000
That's the icon used for a Rathalos Plate.Nice trips.
>>336320583
That's not how statistics work, anon. You get an F in maths.
Breaking and cutting everything and using a carving god set gives you 3 tail chances at 3-7% for rare drop depending on difficulty. 1 2-4% chance per break and 5 1-2% chances on body carves.
They do NOT add together. You can get a shit load of carve chances but the drop rate is still stupidly low.
Even the ability that x3 your quest rewards only gives you extra rolls on the loot table. Nothing actually increases the drop rate.
>>336341220
So that's how Ultra Lucky Cat works? You learn something every day
>trying to solo until g3 in 4U
>mfw fucking berserk tetsu kicking my ass
>>336342043
What armor/wep you using?You could always do the Metroid event quest to fight Yian Garuga at G1 for an armor of it if you can handle that too
>>336342186
>event yian garuga
>any G-rank garuga at all
Fuck that noise
And Silver Rath set with CB, gemmed for +2guard
>>336343102
>CB
Guardpoint that shit nigga, it's as easy as putting Kick on Start.
Would you still be able to gem in Guard +2 with an early G-Rank set that could be of any use? Otherwise if you're going for a fuckton of armor spheres on your Silver Rath armor you'll be waiting until G2 for something like Regios X or Garuga X.
>grind for a rath ruby of the tail for days
>finally get one
>lose all desire to keep playing
>>336336970
I rarely see anyone use that set in G-rank besides myself.
All the kids are using IG and Memeblades
>>336344926
Most rooms I enter are usually just dominated with at least one or two IG users. CB isn't that common of a sight for me, there's surprisingly plenty of Swaxe in the mix as well.
Though Star Knight is fairly common, I've seen at least three or so people with Excello Z armor (Molten Tigrex) which is kind of interesting because it's not particularly much good.
Bump
Bump for the asshole of a Gypceros that stole the first Lightcrystal that I managed to mine in the swamp
>>336348212
Nobody likes Gypceros
Also new to MH. Been progressing reasonably well on 4u, currently at caravan 10 and wondering if relying on evade 3 is going to eventually fuck me over? 99% switch axe user if it matters. Would definitely believe not using more weapon types will fuck me over.
On that note, any suggestions for branching out my armory? All I know from other threads is "avoid hammers"
>>336328586
I once had to hunt over 70 Naruga for two divine plates.
>>336350281
>Swaxe
Mah nigga, too bad it's going to be the weapon shitters will default to in Generations
Anyway you want Evade Extender because it can take advantage of the Swaxe's large sidestep windows after attacks, but Evasion +1 on top after that is alright if there's room after the typical Blademaster stuff like S+1 or Razor Sharp, or both (via compound skills).
In terms of expanding your armory, are you looking for some better swaxes or simply other weapons to look into? Hammer isn't overly bad by itself, it's just made obsolete. After all, Gunlance is considered one of the weaker weapons in 4U and that doesn't stop people using and enjoying.
>>336350281
>Avoid hammers
Why's that? Are they overpowered or something?
>>336351271
>Mah nigga, too bad it's going to be the weapon shitters will default to in Generations
Along with LS, and DB. I am excite for MH:Tripping Ultimate
Dropped ranged weaponry after 3U. How are they in 4U and X?
>>336320787
I really really really like this image
i've already given up on kaioken x20
>>336345640
>image
With all my rage.
>>336351931
Hammers in 4U are kind of underpowered. Charge Blade, despite a more technical weapon with two upkeeps (phials and shield charge) has a low skill floor and has insane KO power that puts the Hammer and HH to shame, provided it's using impact phials (which are buffed by 30% with Artillery Novice A FIVE SLOT SKILL).
With proper usage, it is excellent at scoring the first two KOs during a hunt (which is major considering hunts don't last THAT long in multi), especially due to its ability to punish monsters for fucking attacking. Tigrex charging at you? Evade? No fuck that, guardpoint that shit for free damage and even combo it into the super burst if it staggers.
It got some nerfs in X, though its KO power is still strong. Hammers and HH are indirectly buffed because monster exhaustion overrides its enraged state in that game.
>>336352218
LBG in 4U's G-Rank is more known for hame, so you lock down the monster a shitload with statu for everyone else to wail on. The Seregios LBG line though is kind of neat; it rapid fires Normal S Lv2 and Slicing S, and reloads one shot per dodge. Elemental gunning is still a thing.
Pierce gunning for HBG is where it's at in 4U. Pellet shot is kill yourself tier. Regardless, it's still good.
Bowguns in X get built-in shot types depending on guns. The styles have different takes on mobility.
Bow gets the power shot type in 4U, and the Seregios bow is the one everybody uses because of it. In X/Generations, they all now have both power and arc type shots by default and the different styles gut out one of them. Adept/Bushido is actually super popular because you can dodge into an instant Lv3 charge and it keeps the power shot. And dodging with that style by default is like free evasion skills.
>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T6stg2wlCnHdwUUVZxN4Yc0E9wcAaCJHHNA-qOQSMJs/edit
>>336353361
Rapid Slicing S, is this a joke? Does it load Stones and Boomerangs too?
>Pierce gunning for HBG is where it's at in 4U
Good ol' pierce, I'm having trouble finding good pierce guns in LR though. I'm used to just sticking two Jaggi bits together and rocking it.
Hey guys, I'm back.
I had a few run ins on a Damyo and made myself this. How is it for an upgrade?
>>336353361
It's a shame to hear that, I like hammers here in FU. They do their job well and are pretty strong on their own. But then again there's also a lot of weapons I can't get to try like the Charge Blade and Switch Axe which seem really cool. It's a shame
>>336319213
Yes, 30 of them, I have every G-rank armor set in the game now and have no reason to play the game even though I want to so badly.
>>336353741
Lancing Daimyo must've been a bitch. Thankfully LR is forgiving, the recolors will wear YOUR ass for a hat.
>>336353649
Slicing S is pretty great when rapid fired. It doesn't get a damage reduction for rapid fire and absolutely shreds Frenzy/Apex.
Not as reliable as pierce, sure, but take Vayu Sedition on a G Expedition with Slicing S and combines and see for yourself.
god i haven't played 4ultimate in fucking months. are they still doing those event quests? the last one i remember doing was white fatalis. have they or are they ever going to release that yian garuga mask i used to see people running around with?
>>336354237
Yup, it's kind of a pain, I've been mostly charging through him from front to back and vice versa so he would spend more time turning around than actually hitting me. Still takes some time, though
It's funny, though, since I always hear people talking about how Damyo is the perfect practice for Lance users but it looks more like a pretty poor matchup
>>336354550
>tfw tried to get back into mh4u
>got to spider boss
>stopped
why is this one so hard to get into
im able to get into 3u and 3 tri so easy(3 tri was my first)
anyone got tips for getting back into the game?
anytime I get stuck at bosses i take a break but never for this long
>don't want ruby, mantle, skymerald, all that rare shit, still got it
>want that 45%, 95% drop items, none are dropping
Fuck you too.
>>336353649
It's no joke. In G-Rank it's shooting volleys of four for one shot and is actually pretty good at knocking monsters out of Frenzy or Apex quicker.
Also, you could try these recommendations.
http://pastebin.com/w2M7usnX
GameFAGs also has its own bowgun guide with armor recommendations
>>336353741
On the bright side, 3rd gen and up have a more tolerable Hunting Horn. Everyone likes a HH player, provided they're also hitting the monster.
Switch Axe is kinda fun, though it seems to be two different weapons they share some similar traits. Charge Blade is silly, but it's fun. Insect Glaive in 4U is absurdly powerful for what it is.
Don't forget that movesets have gotten fleshed out overtime, from FU to 4U the SnS got plenty more attacks to use.
>>336354550
The Yian Garuga mask is released, anon.
>>336355028
Nerscylla is kinda fun. A bit mobile for some weapons though.
>>336354765
It's the worst matchup in the game after Rajang and especially Shogun Kagemusha Hosokawa crab.
At G-rank terra can chip like a tenth of your lifebar.
>>336355283
Yeah I tried to start using the dual swords at the start of the game to try something new(huge mistake because i main longsword in 3u+tri)
I may just go back and grind to get a better longsword but i just want to use more then one weapon
>already planned my endgame set during HR
>doing G rank keys with online friends
>the one with the brachy and stiggy ziggy
>get both a Stigyian skymerald and a Brach Pallium
>mfw
>>336320085
Usj colorful feast mission will help you with that. I believe the sky emerald drop rate gets increased
>>336320583
>Choose the right hunts.
>This one is great!
>1 in 50 chance
Lol now I remember why I gave up at G rank. 20 minute hunt for nothing, rinse, repeat, ad nauseum
>>336355819
>>the one with the brachy and stiggy ziggy
I feel cheated, I soloed that thing on my first attempt. Meanwhile any quest with Brachydios in 3U was a hellish nightmare.
>>336354237
>Do Daimyo quest in 4U that advances me into high rank for the first time
>It's in a high rank environment
>Use Swaxe
>Too late to notice the absurd amounts of damage taken while he snips me during the super armor frames
A bit of a nasty surprise after coming from beating Shagaru's ass with no carts
>>336355767
Yeah, people tend to use DB or LS when they start the game and they move onto other weapons once they clear up small mob quests and get a hang of thingsor get rekt by Gore Magala. Try out some other weapons in the tutorials that have good walk speeds.
When I started out 4U I was using a Lance against it, beat it but it was a bit of a slog since Nerscylla likes moving around a lot.
>>336356010
People wanting Star Knight have to beat it at least five times or so for five tickets, at least.
>>336356590
Ok thanks, Ill keep that in mind
>>336354550
>havent played in months
>boot up game
>guild quest pool empty
>guild card list empty
>registered equipment sets all fucking gone
what the actual FUCK!!?
>>336356987
Quit messing around with the SD card. Boot up in the wrong state and it will instantly delete all your saves.
>mfw MHX doesn't need rare drops for ANYTHING
You can build all weapons/armors without ever having to touch plates/gems even once. They're only needed for the final upgrades, which are minimal at best since the game only goes to HR.
Having to farm "variant" monsters for the tickets is a pain, but at least it's a guaranteed drop.
>Collecting elemental weapons
>Come across Calculating Palico
Well, this is interesting and also unfortunate. It proves raw is great but it does kind of hurt seeing some neat-looking elemental weapons being outdone entirely. Ceadeus weapons are practically the kings of the morphing weapons.
>>336357983
I like how deviant monsters have their own exclusive compound skills. Encourages more full suit wearing and less clownsuits, though a lack of gem slots on most armors overall kinda sucks.
>>336356987
Ah well I def got my moneys worth of the game. Lucky enough all my important shit is still here, gear, rank etc. Got to rank 967 before I stopped playing, was just a bit of a surprise to see missing things. Was getting sick of grinding GQ so I probably wont even pick up where I left off.
>>336358309
You don't even need gems with the variant armors due to how stupidly OP they are.
Narga variant:
>Evasion 2
>Evade distance
>Critical Eye 3 (+30%)
>Critical Up (crits do 45% instead of 25%)
Hermitaur variant:
>bubbles (evasion 1 + constitution 1)
>+20 attack (attack up L) when you have a debuff (bubbles counts as a debuff 24/7)
>speed sharpening or recoil down
Rathian variant:
>Status up +2
>Status crit
>Critical eye +3
>Wide range +2
And so on. Basically, each one is built to be absolutely perfect for a specific style. Narga is amazing for any crit weapons, Hermitaur is all around great, and Rathian is outstanding for a status SnS or DB.
>>336319213
>Doing plate runs
>idiot kills the monster
>he says you have better chances to drop plates on kills
>>336358836
I wanted the one-eyed garuga thing but fuck killing the same monsters 25 times to upgrade that bastard to unlock the compound skill.
>>336358836
>You don't even need gems with the variant armors due to how stupidly OP they are.
I can understand variant armors, but I mean the rest of catalog. Game appears to be a little anal about them.Where is the variant armor with Focus
>>336359057
One-eyed is garbage, and is arguably the worst of all variant armors:
>guts
>challenger 2
>negate stun
>unceasing (increases crit rate up to 30% if you never stop hitting the monster, pointless if you have critical eye +3)
>>336359174
Crimson Arzuros:
>focus
>hostility (attack up L whenever you are injured and not at full HP)
>defense up L
>constitution +2
>>336359368
As far as GS goes Hostility sounds alright but Constitution and Defense L not so much, don't think I need those hilarious superman dives. Seems to be made for something that could use Focus in the background.
I think I'll look into that Black armor set or a clownsuit to get a sharpness related skill.
>>336358953
Everyone agrees to cap or several texts notifying that you can cap it now, yet they still kill it.
>>336360181
Drop the trap if you want to cap it, I'm not waiting 3 minutes for the monster to go to sleep.
Is Obtuse Blade a fun skill in MHX?
>logged 82 hours in the 2 weeks MH4 came out
>haven't played since
>to afraid to start it up because ive forgotten everything and will be bad
Probably going to need a 3 hour de-rusting session and its not going to be fun.
I power save rares because I really dont give a shit and am done dealing with rng drops.
Solod to G-rank in FU and grinding monsters is and will always be an unfun chore.
>>336361110
Agreed, I never grinded in MH unless it was a particularly fun monster and I did perfectly fine.
Anyone up to S rank the arena quests on 4U? That's one of the last obstacles before I'm 100% with awards.
11-5536-0003-6363 Pass: 9001
Cheaters welcome. My internet might be kinda laggy
>>336319213
man, I remember in 3 ultimate where I had to hunt like 91 golden rathians to get the materials for the armor. got pretty good at hunting those fuckers
>>336362764
Silver Rathalos is even worse
Fuck him and his homing lunges and fireballs with vaccum effects
Windproof is the worst skill ever that's like useful for two monsters and it doesn't even fully negate wind on one of them, the metal faggot with tornadoes that have a life of their own
>tfw a shiny drop is a Zinogre Jasper
>Carve Chameleos
>It's FUCKING MELDSPAR
>>336363689
the fuck is that bird under kutku
>Get a rare drop
>You don't need it
What the fuck am I supposed to do with all of these Rathian Mantles? Seriously, it's fucking nothing.
>http://kiranico.com/en/mh4u/item/rathian-mantle
>>336364294
Hyponcatrice.
>>336364294
Hypnocatrice. OC donut steel from Frontier, moved to MHFU. Excellent SnS.
>>336364448
>>336364452
I'm pretty sure I completed FU bar Fatalis, but I don't remember a dumb looking bird
>>336364448
>>336364647
It's alright I had a friend who reached G-Rank in 4U without fighting a single Kirin
>>336364727
Gross
>that one guy who chooses random armor pieces on his character
Nah I kinda stopped playing MH until X comes out.
>>336365578
I wanna pet that dragon
>>336366470
>Set up G-Rank room for G-Special permit quests
>Check armor skills of those who come in
>G2 guy with Fire Res +20 and two full pages worth of incomplete skill trees
>G-Bronze Star Knight with random gems placed everywhere with no extra skills
>>336366892
I can't stick for too long so have this
There's some I posted in /trash/ as well
So we've had underwater combat.
What other gimmick would be interesting to see in the series?
>>336368947
huge dalamadur tier monsters you fight on top of
>>336369687
But we already have those, since FU even
>>336370047
I mean the entire fight is on top of them
>>336368947
armored kut-ku as faithful mount for the hardest hunts
>>336368947
An escort quest idea where the hunters have to defend a cart with a captured monster tied to it from other scavenging monsters. The cart would have health similar to the town/fortress idea but it moves.
>>336370476
'no'
>grinding for proof of a concord kept
Does maxing out luck really help? This is fucking grueling, worse than wolf grass by far. I only have one pale tongue, I could get a second easily but i dont wanna
What abiut having an unpredictable monster on your side like godzilla. You have to use special items to get your monster to hone in on the enemy
>>336358836
Wait, which version do you have this narga variant?
It sounds too good to be true.
Keeping the thread alive with gravios
Guys, i'm playing 4U and I still have the Tigrex X, I want to change a bit.
Do you think about the Yamato armor for the high rank ? I play CB.
I finished all the caravan, I'm just doing the guild quests now.
