
Bow – Another ranged weapon that gives hunters evasive movements as they charge their shot to deal more damage.Light Bowgun – A ranged weapon that is suitable for players who prefer to keep a distance from their enemy.
Hammer – Similar to the Great Sword but grants the hunter the ability to move around while charging before unleashing a powerful slam that can stun a monster. Long Sword – Hunters can build up the Spirit Gauge to further enhance its damage and the weapon has multiple counter-attack moves.
Great Sword – Slow but extremely hard-hitting weapon that forces its wielder to stand and charges for more devastating damage. Sword and Shield – Extremely versatile weapon that can hit fast and dodge at a moment’s notice while still having a shield to block incoming attacks. If you are new to the Monster Hunter series, the weapons’ playstyle can be described as follows: This means that everyone would have their own preferred weapon type to match their usual play style. Chapter 3 – Long Sword, Hammer, Light Bowgun, BowĪs I previously mentioned, each of the weapon types has its own intricate mechanic and genuinely feels different to play. To summarize, you will have to clear up to Chapter 3 and be at HR 15 to unlock all the available weapons at release and they are as follows: However, you might also have to progress to HR 15 as there were reports of players not unlocking any weapon types before the rank. Once you complete Chapter 2, the rest of the weapons will then be unlocked for you to craft and upgrade. However, once you progress to Chapter 2: Shimmering Swamp of the main story, the Great Sword category will be unlocked and available to be crafted. Follow us on Twitter Follow and Tweet us Tweet to mentioned, you will only be able to use the Sword and Shield at the start of the game for the first few levels.