All Weapons in Monster Hunter Now – Weapon Unlock Guide

Since Pokemon Go put walking back on the map for gamers, decent alternatives have been thin until now. Monster Hunter Now takes the GPS idea and fills the map full of monsters, but now we’re battling with taps and swipes in a full-on fantasy action game. This of course means plenty of cool gear, so read on to find out more about all the weapons in MH Now.

How to unlock all weapons in Monster Hunter Now

Rather than finding weapons as loot, all weapons in Monster Hunter Now can be crafted. Once discovered through the main questline, several versions of each weapon type will become available for you to craft. Once you’ve made a weapon, it can be leveled up and increased in grade. For example, a Grade 1 level 5 sword could be upgraded to a Grade 2 level 1. Each item and level will have different component requirements.

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For the first few levels, you’ll have a trusty Sword and Shield (upgraded as a single item) as your only option. But more options soon become available as long as you follow the main storyline quest:

• Chapter 1 (from the beginning): Sword and Shield
• Chapter 2 (around level 12): Great Sword
• Chapter 3 (around level 15): Hammer, Bow, Light Bowgun, Long Sword

These are all the weapons available at release but more are sure to follow. All of the last four weapon types become available at the same time as soon as you start Chapter 3. 

Monster Hunter Now weapon-type play styles

One of the nice things about MH Now is that each weapon type genuinely feels different to play, so you can pick a type to match your play style. I enjoy the slower weapons as the combat feels less frenetic and more measured but there really is something for everyone. 

• Sword and Shield: Your hits are lightning-fast but each hit is quite weak. However, you can also long-hold to block so you can stay in close with good timing.
• Great Sword, Hammer: These weapons do the equivalent of three to four sword and shield hits in a single blow, but the swing and hit takes an eternity in comparison. You need to be sure you’re in a safe spot when you swing. Both have specials that do an even slower but devastating attack.
• Bow, Light Bowgun: Perfect if you want to keep your distance from the enemy, but lighter on damage than the heavier melee weapons. The long hold does a powerful attack for each weapon. 
• Long Sword: Attacks are average strength but build up a spirit gauge. If you take damage you lose it but if it fills you do a huge special attack.

Within each weapon type, you’ll have different versions that have damage affinities, making them stronger against particular enemies. However, you can build one of each weapon so don’t worry about missing out. Also, as you increase a weapon’s grade, it can open up extra special abilities such as DOTs, accuracy, or strong single blows, so you’ll have plenty to choose from. But I’ll save those for another guide.

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