Summary
Monster Hunter Nowlets players battle gigantic monsters using six iconic weapons from Capcom’s series. Initially limited to Sword and Shield, you’ll eventually unlock options ranging from the swift Long Sword to the hard-hitting Great Sword. With only 75 seconds to defeat monsters that get tougher as you progress, weapon choice matters.
While all weapons have strengths, some clearly out damage others, which is key for quick hunts and events. This tier list ranks Monster Hunter Now’s weapons from the strongest that provide excellent utility to the weakest best avoided. Having the right weapon can mean the difference between failure and success when facing fearsome beasts. Use this as a guide to help you choose the optimal weapons to enhance your playing experience.
6Sword And Shield
Sword and Shield is Monster Hunter Now’s default melee weapon. This versatile starter set balances offense and defense. You’ll be agile, swiftly dodging and maneuvering to strike. Upgrading to Grade 2 unlocks the Special Skill Perfect Rush Combo for chaining hits. Sword and Shield accompanies you through Chapter 1, offering ample time to master its fluid combos.
Though eventually outclassed by fancier gear, this weapon’s damage output and mobility make it ideal for beginners. Its forgiving playstyle enables practice and mastery of core mechanics against early foes. Sword and Shieldgrants new huntersa sturdy, well-rounded foundation to build their monster-slaying skills. Stick with this trusty weapon as your skills sharpen before advancing to flashier ones.
5Great Sword
The Great Sword trades mobility for raw power. Landing-charged attacks with this lumbering melee weapon inflicts heavy damage. But the lengthy wind-up leaves you vulnerable. Monsters can easily strike while you ready devastating blows.
With limited free daily healing and scarce restoratives, the high-risk, high-reward Great Sword is less viable currently. The need to constantly dodge and reposition makes this weapon’s slow strikes and long recovery less useful against more agile monsters. Other options provide better utility in the action RPG’s current meta. Until the devs improve the Great Sword’s speed or expand healing options, more mobile damage-dealers are safer bets for hunters. Consider this weapon only if you can reliably evade and attack during small openings.
4Light Bowgun
The Light Bowgun enables hunters to rain bullets on monsters from afar. Each forged Bowgun fires different ammo types, so choose weapons wisely based on your quarry. While safely distanced, aim for vulnerable body parts to maximize damage. The Special SkillWyvernblast Counteris great for dishing out explosive hits.
But the Light Bowgun’s strength lies in mobility. Proper preparation and knowledge of monster weaknesses make Light Bowguns excellent precision tools. Keep your distance, dodge effectively, and use skillful aim to annihilate your gigantic foes.
3Bow
The Bow offers hunters medium-range offensive capabilities. Strafing circled beasts, you’ll fire different arrow types with different charge levels. Stay relatively near your target to connect accurate hits. You need to master evasion since dodging is crucial to avoid damage at close quarters.
The Bow’s Dragon Piercer Special Skill launches a devastating piercing arrow that penetrates foes for massive damage. Though not as cumbersome as heavy weapons, Bows have more limited ammo and needful repositioning than light-ranged options. Proper elemental arrows and well-timed Dragon Piercers can make Bows highly effective. But expect to be nimble, never stationary. Overall, Bows bring balanced power, mobility, and tactical considerations to Monsters Hunter Now.
2Hammer
The Hammer is excellent for shattering monsters. However, it lacks speed. This heavyweight melee weapon smashes parts to gain bonus materials at the cost of mobility. Up close hammering leaves little room to maneuver. Study monster movements and attacks before hefting this brute, or you’ll be stuck beside beasts. Precise timing replaces agility for Hammer users.
The Spinning Bludgeon Special Skill adds flair after whopping damage. Overall, mastering monster behavior is crucial with the Hammer’s high-risk, high-reward style. Consider skills to increase evasion and offset the reduced mobility. Patience and practice pay off, letting skilled Hammer wielders turn monsters into loot piñatas. But expect a steep learning curve before you’re cracking skulls with this behemoth.
1Long Sword
The Long Sword is currently the best weapon in Monster Hunter Now. It suits fast-paced hunters who love flashy attacks. This melee weapon unleashes rapid, precise combos. Landing hits fills your Spirit Gauge, granting damage buffs until taking damage. Mastering the Long Sword requires aggressively maintaining combos and the Spirit Gauge. But fluid chains of slashes and the aerial Spirit Helm Breaker Special Skill deal tons of damage.
Overall, the stylish Long Sword rewards patient, proficient players with continuous strikes. However, it’s harder to master than starter weapons like Sword & Shield, Light Bowgun, and Bow. Expect a learning curve to maximize combos, control the Spirit Gauge, and time the Spirit Helm Breaker. Once honed, the Long Sword’s graceful slashes make hunting a spectacular art. Just prepare to practice this nuanced, high-risk, high-reward playstyle.
