Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Tips - Hunting Monsters 101

[@nothingbynobody]

"you will often find after the hunt, you have the materials you need" tell that to the 80+ Uragaans I've had to kill for scutes and gems.

[@trashpanda5827]

You have no idea how much nostalgia I’m feeling right now. 4 ultimate was the first monster Hunter game that I played religiously.

[@LilPGKing]

I still play it to this day. That’s how good the game is. One of the best 3ds games in my opinion.

[@DarkOminigiri]

@@LilPGKing it's not a opinion, it's a fact.

[@razzvania]

I nice trick I usually use to see the weakness of a monster I've already hunted once, is checking at the Armorsmith any piece of it's set and use the resistances as a reference. For example, low rank rathalos helmet has -3 to dragon and -2 to thunder, as well as +2 to fire. Which means that you will deal more dmg with dragon and thunder and less with fire.

[@TheDragonQueen-uh4lm]

i love using kiranico and the mh wiki. makes things so easy when i need to farm or just want to kill/capture stuff faster.

[@AriyanK0091]

I would absolutely love a part 2 for this. Monster hunter 4 ultimate is my first monster hunter that I've ever played, and this helped me a ton. great video as usual, and keep up the good work!

[@Mercman1010]

I'm a vet at monster hunter playing every NA release. I love watching MH vids on KZbin just to see if there is something that i don't yet know (this will never stop happening) and to see how well other people understand the game and you Sir Arekkz know your stuff and made a real good vid here. Might just have to show it too my 3 friends that I got into this game in the past couple days. My friend abandoned his first seltas quest after 43 mins yesterday so I think he could use the help!

[@Kedishen]

I'm started playing Monster Hunter since the PSP times.. really got into it when Monster Hunter 3 came out on the Wii.. but man, just by watching some of your vids I learned so much more about specific aspects of this series, it's amazing! Keep up the great work!

[@nonochunachinach6101]

im standing in front of his head, i greet him and he trying to burn me, this game so mean :(

[@evandundys2287]

yep

[@juswabear5575]

Can you do tutorials for hunting specific monsters? Like Rathian hunting 101 or Zinogre hunting 101 or something like that. How to break their parts, their weaknesses and strengths. How to avoid a specific technique, etc. I know it's kinda handfull but that could really help a lot. It's way different just by reading the wiki. Just a suggestion though. Great videos btw. I'm a fan! :)

[@jaymatthewfenneyjf]

That's a pretty good idea, but I think it would be better if he were to to do it on specific monster type, for example, flying wyverns 101 would include rathian, rathalos and any other monster that fights like them, with a brief over view of each monster instead of a whole video dedicated to one. Then maybe he could have a general fighting technique for all of the monsters in that category. :D

[@gagewileman9434]

That would take up a lot of his time.

[@ep1633]

I know this is late, but brickwallsgames does guides to specific monster, plus full hunts if you are interested.

[@NavajoNinja]

Played it somewhat in2017. Now in 2022, i'm hooked again. Also i superglued it into my 3ds

[@DRP3146]

Great channel man! An instant fan after having watched the first video!

[@ArekkzGaming]

Thanks very much! :D

[@andresr.perez-aybar7513]

+Arekkz Gaming Could you explain to me why some monsters like Zamtrios have 2 damage charts with different values on Kiranico? It's confusing 'cause one says that Thunder hurts it more and the other says it's fire.

[@BloodShutEyes1]

PLEASE make more of these I really enjoy your monster hunter videos, they're my favorite

[@shawns.3376]

Weakness chart, you are so getting printed off and tacked to the wall! Thanks for the links and the greats vids, Arekkz, please keep them coming! :D

[@krazytaxicabbie]

omg that s***is golden!

[@MagusDouken]

Another note is that if you already hunted the monster, you can check the armor it makes. The same elemental weaknesses apply to the armor as it does the monster you are hunting.

[@zetsubou1v1]

already knew most of the basic concepts because of crafting, but its nice to get some helpful sites mentioned. that should help with specifics.

[@GodsPoetryProductions]

I started playing it 4/30/22 and it's fantastic. I think is better than rise.

[@D00M3R-SK8]

I played a little bit of world in 2018, but had not played any other of the games (played toukiden 2 though, which is what got me into these games) I was worried I couldn't remember how to play, but after doing a practice hunt it more or less all came back to me. I'm glad I learned a bit about "world" though, as it's cut back a ton I need to learn for this game. More or less just needed a refresher on how it works.

[@Naterkix]

I'm glad you did this one and it was great my suggestion of it was apparently already planned when I had suggested it on whatever video that was. I've got another suggestion this time too. I'd be interested in seeing a tutorial on upgrading the insect glaive, specifically the "give nectar to kinsect" portion. I get that you feed it nectar to increas it's stats but the number next to the stat, the growth points and required points are kinda confusing me. Anyway, I've watched all your MH4U tutorials and they've helped my learn a lot and, of the tutorials Ive found, yours have been the easiest to understand. Also, thanks for pointing out the ability to use potions while climbing; it's been quite helpful!

[@ArekkzGaming]

You're welcome! I'm glad you've found them helpful :) And sure thing, I've been holding off on the Kinsect video for a bit just while I gather G Rank materials, but as soon as I have what I need I'll put a video together (hopefully soon).

[@Naterkix]

Cool, sounds great! I'm not very far in and some materials have been hard to get so I imagine there's some G rank ones that have insanely low drop rates.

[@FlyingGoombaGaming]

I have been really enjoying your videos! Your monster hunter tips have helped a lot even though I thought I knew everything about the game.

[@Arczii1337]

Is it true or rumor that more blood animated means more damage output (simple figured out weaker mob parts)?

[@shinysip9328]

*ahem* 'Zenny' thanks for the link to that weakness guide! Usually I just look in the wiki and is not usually that full of info.

[@kopopo23]

lol funny thing is i learned about the mechanic for collecting parts by breaking them from a completely different game; snake is one hell of a monster hunter.

[@bobby4389]

You kept your word and put up a new vid GREAT CHANNEL

[@ArekkzGaming]

I always keep my word :) And thank you!

[@tattedtimmyb]

I love hunting rathalos, when they're frenzied is when the real fun starts

[@asthmeresivolisk3129]

unfortunately for me, that's when I start getting carted. I'm absolute trash at dodging both the raths, they're just too fast for me XD.

[@Catumbo]

you can cut tails with impact, just hit the tail a lot and the use a boomerang and wait for your felyne to attack that part.

[@benjaminguezen833]

At some point in the vid he mentions a wiki, for some of you internet is lacking or non existent, there is also a phone app with every drop chance, monster weaknesses, wishlist management, combining, key quests, list of quests and materials, so I encourage you to get it.

[@pinguRL]

+GuezMan Gaming what is the app called may i ask? sounds very helpful

[@tristanshutter7560]

+Kyle Barron Mh4u database is a good one for android

[@benjaminguezen833]

+Tristan Shutter That's it

[@lukeedwardschofield8642]

Freaking nostalgic man.

[@richardcuello5]

there are also ability that help you to get items from Monster. Like luck or expert in capture. Also, you can take drink plus milk to eat and it will give you the ability to good luck.

[@Infernalicon]

@ newbs 6:40 is an important lesson,dont frikkin do that if you dont have an armor that can take the hit, still seeing too many guys cart because they carved a tail when the Monster went after them

[@MarioFanGamer659]

I've got another tip: To see the monsters weakness you can look at the armour stats of a specific monster instead.

[@jonathancasanas4695]

guys, you can cut tails with the bowguns or bows, just use the cutting ammo and then boomerangs and it will be down in no time

[@lucidlullaby894]

This will help me get that kings frill I need. I was grinding G. Jaggis all day

[@kirinchecker]

I just happened to fight my first high rank rathalos and I got 3 rubies in one run! That is so insane. And because I know how Monster Hunter likes to treat me since Tri, I will be farming for rare stuff for days once I get to the G-Rank. Actually, the rare droo I have the most problems with to get is the rathian plate. I did the combo quest with rathian and rathalos quite some times and all I got was a rathalos plate from a shiny drop... ^^

[@Perjoss]

Do chopped tails still stay on the floor until the quest timer runs out? this was the case in previous games and its good to know as people often scramble to carve during a fight and put themselves in danger. Sucks when play it safe and then forget to cave, but remembering is part of being a good hunter.

[@SylemGistoe]

I actually am curious about this too. I was hunting a Gore Magala in an expedition, and i broke his tail off, i let it lie there, because i got the message that the monster was about to flee- so i figured i'd come back and carve afterward. Unfortunately, when i came back, the tail was nowhere to be found! No idea if im going crazy, or if they disappear in expeditions, or just disappear entirely now.

[@temnost2]

SylemGistoe Tails will stay as long as you kill the Monster, however, if it flees like they do in expedition the tail will go away as well.

[@Perjoss]

***** When I'm solo I just carve right away unless its a tough monster or I'm low health. But when online I usually wait for the monster to move to another area (or dies) and then carve.

[@SylemGistoe]

temnost2 ugh, so that's exactly what happened. Thanks for clearing that up. I tried to give chase to kill it before it fled, and doing so, lost both the monster and the tail. feels bad, man. Oh well, i got all his stuff and can make gore magala my bitch anytime now, anyways.

[@AdeptSlayer]

***** I can confirm that after enough time the tails do disappear. However, as you have mentioned, they last for a hell of a long time, and I've never had a situation where the tail disappeared before the monster died.

[@thepokedex5886]

Thank you man, This video was very helpful!

[@darkscorpionomega]

Miss this series a lot I unfortunately don't own a system that has it currently. This does need an honest trailer

[@SOHellKite]

Very helpful for new players and returning man :) x

[@TheFlyinSquid]

Dang the zamtrios charge blade looks cool. As a hammer user I kinda feel they are a bit underwhelming compared to the other weapons, or is that just the grass being greener on the other side.

[@YEETUSDAFEETUS]

TheFlyinSquid I'm a hammer guy to but the charge blades transformation is the best for me since like I said I use a hammer too and I'm used to carry a big weapon not a sword shield combo but once I used it a few times I liked it more since you can switch between fighting styles

[@YEETUSDAFEETUS]

also hammers are a little meh in this game but decorations can make a hammer do amazing things as I'm sure you know lol sorry for typing so much too

[@ceracymmetry5432]

subscribed. This video and the kiranico site helped me alot.

[@Megaman22xx]

THANK YOU!!!!, I'm new to this game an recommendation from a friend. You got a new subscriber.

[@phos4576]

Could u give some tips or techniques on how to break a certain part of a monster to get a certain material example : breaking the head of a najarala to get chilling beak

[@JustCozItsMe]

thanks,looking forward to 101 pt2.

[@mungolockhart3875]

Wasn't fin you showed in normal rewards while a break would place it in the lower boxes for a break reward? You got the point across, but still.

[@HalalGam3r]

Enjoyed the video, you got yourself a subscriber

[@bensmith9428]

"ima ride this biatch" XD

[@RockOfFire6]

So in the video you talk about sharp and blunt weapons being different. Which type is the Insect Glave?

[@ArekkzGaming]

The Insect Glaive does both, it's awesome! The top part of the rod does cutting damage, the bottom part of the rod does impact :)

[@Simple_Man_Golf]

And certain Insect Glaives tend to do more of one or the other, I believe.

[@crispybacontv2873]

Thanks for the Tips Now I can try to get the Hammer I always Wanted

[@rosemarykesting2262]

you should do a tip how often can you get machalite ore!

[@MoldyNekomancer]

Plates... the plates will make you go insane trying to get it... But iw as lucky enough to get a plate on my first tail carve from the Rathalos.

[@Sigel77]

Weakness chart is gonna be very useful to get a quick look. One thing I was wondering does element damage from my DB count when trying to cut a tail off or does only raw damage count?

[@jaymatthewfenneyjf]

I think it's only raw damage, which would make sense :D

[@conormcclelland4874]

What if you are using a insect Glaive don't they have blunt and sharp sides

[@suzakuwatzu]

What song is the outro from?? Also great videos, these have helped so much.

[@HOGTO1000]

The whole breaking parts thing frustrates me so much. Mostly because I want Gore Magla armor but I need to cut it's tail... It has a 63% chance to give a tail. No quest rewards give it so you have to chop it's tail and because RNG hates me I carved two tails and got two scales...

[@20000ns]

I only have one question to be sure about. When u go hunting a monster using a wepon it's weak against elementaly do the two numbers raw damage and elemental damage stack together when the monster is hit by the elemental strike?

[@szane2526]

This makes so much sense now its alot easier to hunt monsters

[@xaviercomas2424]

Can you do hunting missions with your friends or something sometime

[@MustangmvpHD]

Hi arrekz and again a nice vidéo :) I have just a question, why is your card capture for your new 3ds ? And any link for buying it ? Tanks :) ps : sorry for my bad english

[@ronarq.a1750]

I have weapon element fire but doesn't work and the colour number element is silver not white why??

[@beefbuns7358]

I would love a part 2

[@Blazedragonfire1]

I can't really get how the weakness chart you put up on the description below works... Could someone please explain?

[@whartonchan5169]

probably a silly question: let's say you break a tescubara tusk, how do you obtain the broken part? I rarely find the tusk lying around, or am I just not looking thoroughly enough?

[@nagisosa7337]

Chan Wharton its automatically registered as being 'picked up'. Same goes for Gore Magala horns and other horns/tusks

[@BurningOnTheStake]

Kiranico is my new go to... R.I.P RotR

[@ryanherrick507]

In your opinion what is the best great sword and how to get it I'm doing 8 star quest but I've find the entire g as me solo do as u can imagine it's not easy

[@hunterscott8065]

First time ever playing this game and I beat it in 7 hours and farmed for a few more before high rank. First time I killed gore magala I got a plate from a shiny and I got a plate from rewards. And I still have both I killed shagura magala in I think 15 mins with the a decent charge blade (Kaiser blade) it was honestly the easiest monster hunter game yet for me

[@lars6261]

+Hunter Scott 7 hours beat the game??? Okay so youre telling me you are able to skip every little cutscene without a skip button, able to skip the text, able to survive high rank and low rank without grinding for shit? And beat the game... wich means u did g rank too.... BULLSHIT you troll, go away

[@hunterscott8065]

+Lars Heijman ok calm yourself before you BS everyone beating a MH game is unlocking the credits and that's beating the shagura magala in this one. Speedrunners only go until they beat Tigrex in Mhfu and only shagura in this one. I'm not trolling or bullshitting you I have more experience with monster hunter games then most people will ever have I've played and completed freedom and freedom unite and 3u. See how I used completed? That means I have gotten to G-rank and getting top tier gear I didn't say I completed it in seven hours I just unlocked the credits. I got extremely lucky with my play through not extreme skill if you want to continue arguing then go ahead and by first time playing it I mean 4u not MH in general

[@Banunae]

oof

[@DuckHunterVideos]

Question: What damage type do lances and gunlances do? I now the shells from gunlances do bullet damage, but I'm not sure what type of damage do the blades do

[@YEETUSDAFEETUS]

DuckHunterVideos cutting but I'm sure you figured it out by now

[@ktz515]

How did you do a swing with your sword, shield bash, and then follow up with the ultimate attack after?

[@ArekkzGaming]

After any sword attack, if you press X+A together you'll perform a shield thrust, if you then press X+A again after a shield thrust you'll then automatically transition into the Super/Ultra animation. If you have a charged shield and phials, it'll go into Ultra (which you can cancel into super). :)

[@Galiea456]

6:56 No you can't,you need 4 for the C. Blade,you can't fool me!

[@xCCflierx]

What is the best way to use the charge blade? I usually charge to charged axe mode, full sword charge, and then use the finisher, rinse, repeat. Should i use the charged axe/shield to attack, or the charged sword in axe mode to attack, or just do this?

[@ArekkzGaming]

Different people have different styles, but the way I use it focuses heavily around the Sword and Shield and then I switch to use Super (ultra cancel) and Ultra if the situation arises. For me it's usually Charge + Shield to fill phials, transfer charge to shield, charge + shield to refill phials, ultra cancel into super, rinse and repeat. The axe is obviously a really great part, but I find from a mobility standpoint being able to unleash multiple supers just lets me take down monsters quickly.

[@xCCflierx]

what do you mean by "ultra cancel into super?"

[@DraconisW]

i have seen the red cross come up when you lock on to the monster can you explain how your doing that please

[@ordinary2402]

On the bottom screen hit its icon and then hit L

[@ashyzz19]

1:30 how did you do that? I mean.. I have seen this move before (from other players), and after a lot of practice I still don't know how I could do it.. I already knew all of the moves, expect this one.. [When my shield is charged it's always take all of my phials] Sorry for my bad English :/ Hope u understand my question..

[@kiyo3007]

So first u have to either keep clicking "a" until it does the thing were it puts the blade behind u after that it does it on its own dont click r or it will cancel

[@kiyo3007]

U can also press both x and a at the same time to immediately go to the last phase

[@jeniko2841]

what is the music at the end of your videos? I would love to get that soundtrack.

[@JBJuanerio]

thanks bro, playing mh4u in 3ds

[@chuuni_panda2452]

Is it possible to get all the armors in MH3U and MH4U even with all the storage upgrades?

[@kardboardknight4042]

Does Kiranico not cover insect glaives?

[@_Tzer]

i wish there was a video about repelling.

[@LinkCrab]

What insect glaive was arrekz friend carrying?

[@1headaway]

Arekkz what charge blade were you using throughout? I have an Halberion Blade but that one looks awesome!

[@SylemGistoe]

That's the Brachydios Charge Blade.

[@1headaway]

No it isn't, the one in the video was glowing multicoloured even when not charged

[@SylemGistoe]

isaac franks yes, it is. It's an advanced form. not the base brachydios charge blade. when some weapons are at highter rarity, the basic design for them changes somewhat. While not the base Brachydios Charge Blade, The Dios Stingarm, it's probably the rare 6 version, the Demolition Charge Blade, or the rare 9 version, the Fulgent Demolisher. It's an upgrade of the brachydios model charge blade.

[@Zerobloodify]

Its called Demolition Blade, a Hi-Rank Brachydios Weapon :)

[@ArekkzGaming]

It's the Demolition Charge Blade, the upgrade for the first Brachydios CB :)

[@GrandMagusDK]

It would be nice to know what is expected from you if you play with randoms online. I have only played solo in MH games so far. So a few do's and dont's would be nice.

[@ArekkzGaming]

I've actually got a video that covers that sort of coming next week :) It's like an online version of my 'Hunting 101'.

[@GrandMagusDK]

wow thank you! I saw the Part about Ranks already and that really helped alot, I'm looking forward to the next one.

[@SUPERSMASHJONY]

I totally forgot where you buy the traps and stuff to hunt monster please someonbe tell me!!!

[@aethirion3713]

+SUPERSMASHJONY You can only get traps from crafting them. You buy Trap Tools at any store aside from the Wyporium, then combine it with Nets and Thunderbugs for Pitfall and Shock respectively.

[@springsteenshaymin254]

You're the Best youtuber ever

[@wolvie90]

I was a little disappointed to see monsters could still use part-specific attacks even if you cut off said part (like Rathians poison tail flip or Tetsucabras rock crush). I guess it would be too easy balance-wise if that wasn't the case, but it would have been thematically cool.

[@jiffyb333]

But by cutting off the Rathian's tail it no longer does poison damage and has a much shorter range. :D

[@wolvie90]

jiffyb333 Well it poisoned me at least twice when it enraged afterwards. Sure the range got reduced, but I still got poisoned.

[@jiffyb333]

Well that sucks :/

[@wolvie90]

jiffyb333 It's not a big deal really, if you get hit by the back flip you fucked up anyway. The Tetsucabra annoys me more, he's got no teeth when I chopped them off! How the fuck can he shovel up massive rocks?!

[@jiffyb333]

That did always irk me. XD

[@Kichirou270]

Can I ask a question? How do I carve shells from an insect? Those guys keep dying in pieces and I need those shells to craft armour. Pls I need help :(

[@Mekudan]

***** Don't know if you need the Tip after 2 weeks. but you have to poison the insects, for example with poison weapons, but it is easier with poison bombs. They will not die in pieces if you kill them with poison.

[@BlackiceNoku]

Took a look at the weakness chart and I understand the weapon damage to certain parts of the monster's bodies and what traps and items work on the monster but the elemental part is a bit confusing. Can some one explain it for me or link me to an explanation?

[@dragonlord498]

many weapons have a type of element damage like for example a weapon that does fire element damage is a good weapon to use against a great jaggi which takes higher damage from fire but a fire weapon would do little/non against something like a Tetsucabra but takes a high amount of damage from a water weapon compared to other elemental damages and the higher the number on the chart the higher the damage at least on how the wiki does the charts i haven't really looked at other sites

[@BlackiceNoku]

Thank you. Yeah I know certain monsters are weak to certain elements. You have to know that with the LBG with I mostly rocked during MH3U, I just didn't really understand how to read the chart he linked us to but I think I understand it now.

[@esdenm]

whats the song at the end of your video?

[@warmfrosting]

I was searching for mh rise and this popped up. Luckily I still have my 3ds and 4U so it is probably time to go for a solo gogmazio torture.

[@constantinesixfourthree5591]

I cant fine the page for item drops

[@ultraviper1884]

Is there no way to see the weaknesses in the game? I don't want to have to bring up a webpage every time I need to kill a new type of monster.

[@MaxPower-om5ui]

Late answer, but look at the monster's armor.

[@justinwong5869]

Got 3 Kushala gems only killed it 4 times XD

[@KevinsYouTube]

This might sound insane, but when doing tutorials and stuff, could you make the effort to ONLY show early monsters? I like the 'OMG' factor when you see a big monster for the first time.

[@warriorofshadows443]

is the tetsucabra armor one of the bets armor for beginners?

[@aethirion3713]

+imacookie12 Tetsu and Zinogre are the two best for Blademaster while Nerscylla is best for gunners.

[@MaxPower-om5ui]

+Noah Kearns (DemonicGaming) No, Gore Magala > Jinouga. Challenger shits all over Latent power.

[@greatgallade]

so what classes are impact. cutting? charge blade or staff?

[@YEETUSDAFEETUS]

TheDarkOrigins impact are like hammers hunting horns and the insect glaive can be impact and cutting

[@tineriusgracchus1165]

I got 3 plates per hunt on the gore magala.

[@mattdean8055]

I would watch a part 2. it would be appreciated. ;)

[@InsomniacMatt]

i freaking love kiranica

[@stormmagnus2311]

make a part 2 please!

[@lauradooley7950]

How long have you had the game

[@Mu_ignis]

How2huntdiablos

[@DestructoCopter]

Ok im tryin to cut off a Gore Magala tail with a heavy bow gun, how do i do that?

[@Karbox5000]

DestructoCopter I am not really a gunner expert but if I remember correctly there is a special type of amunition that inflicts cutting damage.

[@DestructoCopter]

i tried but it wouldn't cut, i dont know if im shootin in the right place on the tail or if i have to keep shootin at it

[@MarioFanGamer659]

DestructoCopter Either you hit it wrong or the cut damage is pretty weak (I think it's the latter).

[@DestructoCopter]

i managed to do it, thx guys :D!

[@Crykar]

Ok arekkz a friend of mine by the name of Gr1mHunt3r was playing with a guy named shadow (no caps) and the mission kill the lizard popped up neither one of use had ever heard of it and all he told me was 3 words giant pink chameleon that was it, so is this an actual monster from what he told me I'll even give you his friend code so he can tell (well chat) about the monster a bit more even giving a bit more detail (something I got from him was the name chameleos so yea that might help)

[@ParfaitOperationalGuidebook]

Hi, i think that it is a custom quest. People can make stuff using it, and play their own quests, its not hacking, i think, but it allows you to make your quests with any monster.

[@YEETUSDAFEETUS]

Creeper935 I believe that is a monster did he tell you if it was a giant monster or just a pink chameleon

[@Frosty-cw8jh]

where is the sunday v log?

[@ArekkzGaming]

It's going to be up this evening, sorry for the delay, I've been at Call of Duty Championships all day, but it will drop in a few hours :)