It’s hard not to love the Dual Blades. They’ve been the go-to for speedy, slice-and-dice gameplay since the beginning, and have only gotten better with time. Monster Hunter Rise brings back some of the aerial acrobatics introduced in Generations Ultimate, adding a...

If you’ve ever dreamed of being a fantasy archer who takes down dragons with naught but a well-placed arrow, you’re in luck. The Bow has long been a staple of the Monster Hunter franchise, and has only gotten better since Rise. Creating the best bow build in Monster...

The Hammer just might be the most satisfying weapon in Monster Hunter Rise. When you glue a rock to the end of a big stick, you’re not looking for meters or shelling types or ammo trackers — you want to smash. You want to crush until all has been crushed, and then...

When you see a massive weapon like a Great Sword, you’ll be expecting some massive damage to match. Fortunately, these behemoths don’t disappoint — using a Great Sword will allow you to deal some of the highest-damage single attacks in Monster Hunter Rise. You’ll also...

What’s the only thing cooler than holding your own against the terrifying monster threatening your home? Fighting off a whole horde of them and saving your village from the raging stampede! The Rampage quests are a new addition to Monster Hunter Rise. This mode...

There are few who are as prepared for anything as a Sword & Shield user. Sure, the other weapons are pretty cool, but can a Hammer cut a tail? Can a Long Sword K.O. the monster? Can a Switch Axe block an incoming fireball? While it’s a very beginner-friendly...

It’s hard not to love the Dual Blades. When I was first starting my Monster Hunter career, I was immediately pulled in by the speedy, slice-and-dice gameplay the weapons offered. As the series has continued and introduced interesting new skills and moves, they’ve only...

Let’s be honest — hunts don’t always go exactly according to plan. Sometimes you just don’t see that fiery Rathalos coming and find yourself halfway to becoming a well-done steak, or you miscalculate your position and get gooped up in the Rakna-Kadaki’s sticky...

Do you like having a pantry full of healing items in Monster Hunter Rise, but find it tedious to pick up every herb and honey you stumble across during your hunts? When gathering becomes a chore, you can always fall back on Buddy Bargaining. Buddy Bargaining is...

Farming and trading has been an important part of Monster Hunter since the early days. The exact mechanics have varied slightly throughout the series, but there’s usually some sort of special trading station you can visit for unique supplies and other perks. Looking...

If you started your Monster Hunter journey with World or Iceborne, you may be a little confused by the new melding system. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!  Essentially, Capcom has somewhat swapped the crafting processes for charms (now called talismans) and...

Wyvern riding is a new addition to Monster Hunter Rise. It takes over the mounting attacks present in earlier titles like World, giving you greater control over the monster and a few opportunities to pick up handy rewards. Looking for more Monster Hunter tips and...

When Monster Hunter Rise’s Switch Skills were first announced, I knew I had to try out all the new moves for the Lance. The hunting styles from Generations Ultimate had piqued my interest, and I was excited for new ways to capitalize on my favorite weapon’s built-in...

Sub-camps are an important part of Monster Hunter. Just like the main camps, they offer you a place to rest and restock items during a hunt, act as a closer respawn point when you faint, and serve as an easy fast-travel point if you’re trying to get to a specific area...

Capturing monsters has been a staple of the Monster Hunter series since the very beginning. Trapping and capping your target is a great way to pick up rare rewards and end a hunt a little early. There’s nothing quite like the breath of relief that comes from...

New mechanics are, without a doubt, the most difficult thing about Monster Hunter games. Capcom tries to help players out with little tutorials, but they’re not always helpful when it comes to explaining the nuances of new systems. It’s what makes Monster Hunter so...

Perhaps the greatest and simultaneously worst thing Capcom could ever have done was add an army of cute little kitties to their game. I’ve been playing Monster Hunter long enough to be well-acquainted with Palicoes,...

Hello, fellow hunters! Monster Hunter Rise has been out for a little over a month, and I’ve been having a whale of a time with it. There’s so much beauty and charm to this game — it’s got the grind appeal of earlier Monster Hunter titles, the...

Well, friends, we’ve done it. Over the past few months, we’ve covered almost all of the fourteen weapon types in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, discussing the basic building blocks of strong builds and showing how these fundamentals are used in the meta. We want...

I can (and will) get poetic about the various Monster Hunter weapon types while writing these guides. The allure of a fantasy RPG makes it nigh on impossible — who among us doesn’t want to imagine ourselves as heroes wielding a graceful Long...

Welcome back, hunters! I hope you’ve been enjoying the Monster Hunter: Rise demo — it’s only available until February 1st, so be sure to download it while you can. It’s a great time to test the waters of the new game before it comes out in March. For now,...