Topic: Monster Hunter Rise

@JaxonH I tried saying that I had to go. xD

@Joeynator3000
I got kicked from a lobby in MH3U once for not having a Kelbi Bow.

I was a Long Sword user (and could definitely hold my own). Joined and saw 3 dudes with Kelbi Bows, I accepted the quest, and they just sat there. 20 minutes, they wouldn't start the quest. Finally they kicked me. Buncha elitist bums.

Ugh, 3rd generation was weird with online, I kept running into hackers and trolls/leeches...my first fight with Alatreon on Tri was done with in under 2 minutes. -.-

@Joeynator3000
Strangely enough, I had a fabulous experience with MH3U. Aside from that one rude lobby, I can't recall a single bad experience.

@JaxonH I still encountered problem people in 3U, but yeah it was a bit better. But since online wasn't required that time I spent most of my time offline. >.<

@Joeynator3000
You play on Wii U and 3DS or just Wii U?

I bounced my save back and forth but largely played on Wii U. That game hooked me so hard. I'd just barely gotten into gaming as a hobby back then. Had played Metroid Prime, DKC Returns, Zelda Twilight Princess, Resident Evil Revelations and NSMBU, but that's about it. MH3U was an experience like no other. I had never felt a game grip me that hard. Never felt such exhilaration from combat before.

@JaxonH
I had both, but most stuck with the Wii U version.
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Actually, I still have the 3DS version. xD

I've had bad experiences with all of the ranged weapons in Monster Hunter games so far, unfortunately. I always feel like my damage output is subpar, and end up running out of good ammo quickly.

@JaxonH I'll try to pop on Sunday if I have the time. It has been probably a month or so since I last played, so no promises on my performance, though.

@Ralizah
I've heard gunners will bring materials to craft more ammo mid hunt, which would not only solve the issue of running out of ammo, but also the issue of damage output.

And perhaps just getting skilled with the weapons would help, too. That said, the damage output isn't as good as Great Sword or Switch Axe per times runs, but the difference shouldn't be that big.

@EaglyTheKawaiiShika ...I never played those games, but this isn't unfair-levels of difficulty or anything. It's just an action-rpg type game really. Grab a weapon, fight a giant monster or two with it...make new weapons/armor and fight stronger monsters, etc.

Don't think those are remasters...

It's basically the same as the Steam version, really. lol

@EaglyTheKawaiiShika
No, not really.

You'd have to watch gameplay

My youtube has tons of videos of various MH games if you wanna look at them.

Ok so, I'm also intrigued by Bow. I like it also.

But getting back to HBG, I'm starting to think about what skills best synergize. For example, sheath time is longer, so Quick Sheath is beneficial. But even then, if you get a status effect, it seems like Wild Breath is the deco to run, so you can easily eliminate the status without sheathing. Maybe even Blight Res 3 to accompany it.

At least with Bow, stamina management is key. So Constitution and Stamina Surge are appropriate.

What about mods? What are the pros and cons of using a shield or long barrel on a bowgun? Are there also mods for bow?

Started messing with the Glaive again in World/IB...might start using it again in Sunbreak, dunno yet. Only reason I'm doing it in World/IB is because the Gunlance is terrible in that game for whatever reason. At least in Sunbreak the Gunlance is fun, and guarding actually works most of the time there. >_>

Thanks to help from Joey, was able to get the afflicted parts needed to final upgrade my Kamura Bow and HBG, and craft the Mighty Bow Jewel 4.

I modified my GS armor set to accommodate Ballistics 3, Weakness Exploit 3, Reload 2, Constitution 5, Stamina Surge 3, etc. But I wasted some 4 slots using 2 slot gems, because I can't yet craft 4 slot Constitution gems.

That comes from A3 afflicted monsters. I think I need to craft a Bow set ground up from scratch to get the most out of it. Building this set and learning Bow has reinvigorated my enthusiasm. I suddenly have all this stuff I want and monsters I need to fight.

Switching weapons and making a new build is a magnificent way to make the game feel new again.

Good hunts with Joey. Seems we both got double mantles back to back.

I completed my Bow Build, and it's fire

We took down a Gold Rathian and Lunagaron Advanced Quest in 15 minutes.

• Defense Boost 7
• Earplugs 5
• Constitution 5
• Stamina Surge 3
• Stun Resistance 3
• Ballistics 3
• Quick Sheath 3
• Good Luck 3
• Partbreaker 2
• Mind's Eye 2
• Reload Speed 2
• Evade Extender 2
• Bow Charge Plus
• Divine Blessing 1
• Free Meal 1
• Flinch Free 1
• Hunger Resistance 1
• Foray 1

Pre-Meal Defense: 919
Pre-Meal Attack: 365
Pre-Meal Fire Resistance: 9
Pre-Meal Water Resistance: 7
Pre-Meal Thunder Resistance: 1
Pre-Meal Ice Resistance: 0
Pre-Meal Dragon Resistance: 3

Had a ton of single slots with nothing to use on them except defense, but good thing since you get hit hard when using a Bow. That Boltdash though with Evade Extender? Whew! I was dodging Espinas, Gold Rathian, Flaming Espinas, Lunagaron... it's so good.

I LOVE the bow!!!

Working on Insect Glaive armor and stuff now, so we'll see if those hunts go any faster after that. lol Seems like Kinsects are handled slightly different in this game when it comes to buying them...was hoping there were more customization and stuff, ah well.

Anyways, finally decided to take on Risen Teo and Kushala by myself instead of brining followers with me.

Risen Teo: Feels like he starts out pretty easy, everything goes downhill once he enters Risen mode. lol
Risen Kushala: A pain in the ass in general, no idea if it's harder than Chameleos....might have to fight him again. I didn't fail against any of them, but Kushala and Teo both made me faint once...my first fight with Chammy fainted me twice and almost took me out for the last time towards the end. >.<

@JaxonH get rid of defense boost and slot in defiance (depending on how you went about adding Def)
Trust me, it's THE best comfy skill to have in the game. It's nuts that something as good is a lvl 1 deco. Also look into getting the skill for whatever shot type is used by your bow's highest charge tier, if you don't use that set as base for different builds for a couple bows/elements.

I think my set looks similar otherwise, without all the silly skills that try to kill you, too. Fun weapon if you're not trying to get by while actively fighting your own armor set lol

Hey @JaxonH - nice build! And great to hear that you're ploughing through some of the game's later (and 'grind-ier'!) challenges.

I actually back 100% the comment that @Dom_31 has made...

Considering your already-epic level of Defense, I'd make a case that DEF-Boost lv7 is probably quite a diminishing return.... and you should definitely check out Defiance as an alternative.

Defiance is incredibly cheap, and 1-slot Deco for each level, with just attaining Lv3 (out of 5) being pretty decent:
Level 3: While active, nullifles weak and strong roars, wind pressure, and tremors, def +10

It basically helps you get through most/all monster roars, and grants def+10.

I'm not sure how you have defense slotted in, perhaps you're using a 3-slot space somewhere or even you've attained Def-Boost lv7 via crafting? If by some chance you have Def-Boost in 3 x 1-slots, I'd definitely recommend changing those 3 x 1-slots - - - > Lv3 defiance.

Also, and I'm conscious this might sh*t on your overall build(!), IMO the best defensive skill in the game is 'Intrepid Heart' which comes nicely on the Flaming Espinas Leg armor. This armor piece also has Attack-Boost lv1 and Burst lv2 as standard, which might work with your build.

But for sure check out defiance!