Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate: All 6 Hunting Styles EXPLAINED

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate on Nintendo Switch brings along with it, six different hunting styles to help diversify your playstyle. I explain Guild Style, Striker Style, Aerial Style, Adept Style, Valor Style, and Alchemy Style.
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[@UnitedGamer]

This was such a well put together video!! I'll definitely recommend it to anyone asking me about styles :)

[@cheerydownylox56]

I came to this video because of u. Its really useful to someone like me who has only just started playing! Can't wait for the stream 😁

[@zeromailss]

As much as I love MHW, GU content is just mind boggling Now that MHW sells over 10m copies I hope capcom step up their game and make more content, I want a prowler in MHW so bad

[@Stratelier]

If they added a Prowler option as a paid DLC I wouldn't even be mad about the price tag.

[@domdon950]

にゃあエイリアンMeowAlien Capcom confirmed before Prowler is exclusive to Gen/GenU

[@zoiskiee28]

Nope, its exclusive to the OG players 😁

[@MaQuGo119]

Well, its easy to build up over a port from PS2 era, rather than making a new game grownd up.

[@bawanggoh5436]

Somehow they integrate the prowler like perfect evade in Temporal mantle, weapon hunter arts in its respective weapons already

[@RasheemH]

This channel is amazing. I can tell you put a lot of effort into your writing and presentation. Really glad I discovered you!

[@mattsmechanicalssi5833]

Good work! And I see the subs are climbing up too! Love seeing the little guy's get ahead! And you deserve it! Have a great day!

[@bungalowfeuhler1541]

Thank you so much. I really needed this explained.

[@crazyman2188]

This is the best explained video about styles I've seen so far thank you.

[@Houldey]

great overview, nice work :)

[@monsuun2565]

Loved the hunting styles and arts from mhgen on 3ds, can’t wait to pick this game up

[@michaelyorkjr.6996]

More MHGU videos will have me coming back for a while. Keep it up please!

[@Tibasu]

Quick and informative. Loved it

[@rubykr]

It’s worth noting that Striker style not only speeds up the arte gauge but also fills the gauge when taking damage. A lot of striker move-sets are also similar to MH3 and older games. Good video, dude!

[@Animaniafreak]

Thank you, this overview helps a lot

[@HitokiriShin]

Good video for beginners, you did a great job :) quick and well explained👍

[@TheBuffon074]

You still take some damage when you perform Valor dodge and you can't dodge the attack that coming from behind so be careful.

[@Nintendude.]

Great video about the two new style, I think alchemy will be my new favorite.

[@notacrabperson]

I love short and sweet videos like these.

[@SokiHime]

Condensed but informative video on my favorite game series Dragon Warrior Monsters Battle music as an outro Fuck, I love your style ♥

[@carlosgomez-eu1ru]

Can’t wait for this on switch

[@farmsalot1233]

Thx for this. I've only played world and trying to learn all this.

[@ptowndrew2183]

Just bought this for switch, this is very helpful!!

[@lowinterrence]

Excellent video

[@smartguyjaja]

ADEPT DUALBLADES\!!!!!

[@omarhinojosa2668]

Great video

[@kxmode]

Excellent original content! :D

[@Mr_Tokon]

very helpful video, thank you

[@onerandomguy4832]

I needed this. Thanks

[@antrolos8542]

Check out Gaijinhunter, pretty much te best and most informative MH KZbinr

[@antrolos8542]

I already know everything about this and am still watching this video, I'm way too hyped for MHGU

[@Vvasssrieal]

Thank you for explaining that your combos get stunted if you pick something other than guild. I was really wondering why anyone would build guild style over Striker

[@primaldialga4743]

Perfect summarization

[@LeoAndela]

concerning the arial style, you definitely should consider the impact it hast on the already very versatile and acrobatic insect glaive, because the normal "jump" you would perform while holding "R" and pressing "B" with your weapon unsheathed now not only bosts you into the air but also enables you to jump huge distances into the direction your Stick is pointet at, therefore enaling you to expand your playstyle into a threedimensional one more than any other weapon. It really needs a lot of training to master this, though

[@LunaticKD1991]

This video explained it better to me than the basic in-game descriptions did. Now I'm ready to play Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate on my Switch. :)

[@hhinder5121]

Adept style is insanely fun with hammer. You get a new charge and you dont have to cast special straight away. You can walk round and unleash it anywhere. At least until your stamina runs out exactly the same as the normal hammer charge.

[@raddude4334]

Quick question, you can pick the arts you want right? because in the demo for gu the arts you got were based off which style you picked

[@wandertrico9043]

I have been considering buying the new monster hunter game on switch so i can play with my cousin. But it just looks so complicated! I remember trying out the demo on 3ds and being so overwhelmed, I just didn't buy it. I'm so glad you're making tutorials for newbs like me ahaha

[@Mojavekight17]

Many more success

[@ualarga]

Thank you

[@vengence747]

I wish a new MH for next gen would come up with that again, it looks so diverse and fun

[@lubbo5261]

It was really fun, Monster Hunter Rise already did something simular with its switch skill system.^^

[@phxrebirth]

Great video, dude. I plan on getting MHGU launch day. Do you do streams btw? Also, one critic I have for your videos is that your mic makes are really harsh and sharp "Ssss" ssssound whenever you ssssay ssssomething. The issue is called sibilance, which can be reduced if you have Adobe Audition or Audacity. :)

[@BoomstickGaming]

I don't do any streams and I am in mid process of messing with audacity settings to find what sounds the best (my last video had too much bass and this too much treble), so I think in my next video or 2, I should have my voice settings nailed down to right where I like it.

[@lunastra2366]

Quick tip, some monsters will be harder with specific styles, and easier with other styles. For example, Glavenus becomes a complete pushover if you use Adept style.

[@yasaparagon]

Strangely enough, hunting a glavenus is my next assignment in mhw:i

[@ndennis61]

thx 😃

[@o5-v877]

thank you know i am sure what game i wish for cristmas

[@TheBuffon074]

You still take some damage when you perform Valor dodge and you can't dodge the attack from behind so be careful.

[@elizabethhicks4181]

For those who see this: You take 70% reduced damage with blademaster weapons (you take 30% of what you would have if you had gotten hit by the attack) And 85% reduced damage with gunner weapons (you take 15% of the damage you would have.)

[@kylestanley7843]

@@elizabethhicks4181 which is why I prefer adept. With monsters in the later parts of the game being able to easily one-shot people, why take a percentage of a massive hit when you can just take none? 😂

[@gammaplaya2723]

@@kylestanley7843 Valor State

[@kylestanley7843]

@@gammaplaya2723 Ehhhhh, extra DPS isn't really worth it to me

[@gammaplaya2723]

@@kylestanley7843 I don't really mind recieving a few hits here and there and there's also the valor step which is cool and effective also valor HBG is pretty fun lmao

[@gamestitties7077]

Sounds good.

[@thevillagetroublemaker]

Valor SnS, you can access your items and dodge anything that your shield can't block. Pretty good👌

[@imperiumregalis4193]

Adept Bow, Adept And Aerial Style Switch Axe and Aerial Insect Glaive, I'm coming back! I currently play the 3DS version but I am only on Rank 3 quests so far since I find the Control scheme kind of challenging. Also I play Monster Hunter Stories from time to time. I really hope the controls will be better on the new Nintendo Switch I just (finally) got !

[@Stratelier]

The controls are, for the most part, indeed better (right analog stick for camera movement yay!). But depending on whether you're playing with Joy-Cons or a Pro controller, you might want to swap the L/R buttons with ZL/ZR (in the options menu).

[@imperiumregalis4193]

Thanks for the heads-up!

[@MrInsertfunnyname]

You just sold the game to me ❤️

[@EuropezonUruguayo1]

Dude, I play both world and generations ultimate, and generations definently feels more rewarding when you kill a monster. Also the combos are wicked cool!!!

[@ShinobiNeon]

Aerial Longsword hunter here!

[@UrlDoManoloEstranho]

1:13 He is now in the extratosphere

[@josephbryant1467]

Which style recommended for newbie?

[@Kat1kafka]

dragon's dogma online western release please

[@blazesona12]

Might want to try valor form with bow and arrow although from playing world for a while on and off.... think it's gonna be hard to get used to the aiming system

[@DarkHeroCC]

You beat me to it, great guide!!

[@onerandomguy4832]

Oh you're the one with clickblait banners...

[@zoe_gamer_girl]

MonsterDiotic really? which ones? they all look legit to me.

[@mjw-hk8jf]

MonsterDiotic he said he was sorry about that so just let it go

[@bwrighteous]

I'll probably go with Valor Style.

[@EQOAnostalgia]

I just want to be an Alchemy Palico...

[@hcrdfju4954]

I main alchemy and palico, so i can not agree more lol

[@tetsuc4bra577]

Oh, that's why the weapons felt weird. I was like, why are 4u's button controls closer to world and rise than GU!?!?(I didn't pick guild style)

[@pastatv9106]

0:52 In that GS Part, what armor are you wearing? Looks pretty nice

[@notimeforcreativenamesjust3034]

Smh its glavenus weapons before world.

[@hcrdfju4954]

glavenus

[@mongus5527]

Hey Boomstick what is the best Style for Sword and Shield?

[@BoomstickGaming]

Since one of the largest disadvantages of Valor Style is the slower putting away of your weapons to use items or heal, the sword and shield however is the only weapon in the game that can use items without putting away your weapon, countering this negative. That is my vote but to be honest they are all pretty viable except for maybe alchemy style which I find the least useful. (I'm not big into into using "stuff" in action games however, I like to stay up in the fighting)

[@e.l.4409]

I remember with Generations that Striker Sword and Shield was really good. I don't remember if XX/Generations Ultimate rebalanced that.

[@yodasoda06]

I'd say striker and valor look to be the best of the bunch. Striker doesn't lose very much compared to guild, just the backwards hop. The other styles all lose more important combos. Striker also gives quicker access to the Sns hunter arts, which are all insanely versatile, especially the new "chaos oil". Valor on the other hand is a much more offensive style on sns. It has a longer charge up compared to most weapons, but once in valor mode things can get hectic. A new attack from pressing X+A allows the player to dodge in any direction and dash once again in any direction. This can be followed up by a combo, or cancelled with an actual dodge roll. If the player dodges a monster attack in the middle of the dodge during the new X+A move, a counterattack will be initiated. This style is good for players who are willing to give up hunter arts and quick sheaths for more maneuverability.

[@antrolos8542]

Alchemy Sword&Shield is great for team play, if you're solo I'd probably say Striker though I don't recall what its Valor Style is like

[@undying1177]

Using sword and shield in general is bad damage wise....but it's a great weapon to use if you wanna add paralysis or sleep or even lots of blast too.....I would recommend adept sword and shield for that definitely....plus you can mount more easily out of adept sns(sword n' shield) attacks

[@muthafoca9409]

Wanna see an adept gunlance. guess it would be weird

[@chrisfreling4133]

Nice video! Mind if I steal it? ;P

[@channelofstuff6662]

valor style give me the power of the palicos.

[@sshambles5480]

can i play with 3ds players if im on the switch?

[@mrnukes797]

Sadly.... No

[@mikemcklieve]

and here i am still bathing in my MHP3rd

[@KaliTakumi]

Wow this actual sold the game for me better than review videos

[@yuzu54o]

More fun but it makes me confuse either way

[@meisterigi007]

Aerial insect glaive is too much fun...

[@luiscaetano1291]

Hi from reddit xd

[@oversol5469]

I feel compelled to throw my money at this game

[@christiana8742]

When does it come out on switch

[@elizabethhicks4181]

The release date is August 28th.

[@ravagedDust]

I wish some of this was in MH World.

[@rubensaenz7587]

Minute 1:13 and Minute 3:19 Great Maccao:I belive i can fly!!!!

[@slenderhatesmillennials195]

Kinda sucks GU and Frontier are the only two games with this mechanic, I personally really hope the next 5th gen game brings styles back.

[@domdon950]

Vel'Kozby The Master Baiter Yeah MHO has Styles & World kinda has some Some Hunter Arts are baked into movesets Some weapons have basically Aerial Style Temporal Mantle is basically Adept

[@slenderhatesmillennials195]

That's not balanced out tho, considering the monsters still have their generic movesets.

[@Darkrai110]

Styles and arts should never come back. They greatly disrupted the balance of the game to the point that the difficulty in generations is laughable at best.

[@slenderhatesmillennials195]

+Darkrai110 Which is why monster movesets should get revised alongside the styles, its the reason generations was piss easy, but if you played frontier, the styles and the monsters movesets matched perfectly.

[@dangeki5902]

Kinda?

[@nate716]

Kinda wish they upscaled the graphics more, the switch should be able to handle it :( *STILL HYPE THO!!*

[@BoomstickGaming]

The 3d graphics actually on the screen in real life are pretty good but the HUD is absolutely hideous and they should of remade it entirely. It makes the game look older than it is with that crunchy HUD on.

[@LordofBroccoli]

Is it just me, or does the combat in this Monster Hunter look so much smoother and less clunky than in World?

[@BoomstickGaming]

Generations specifically is probably the most "arcadey" of the series

[@noahraymon9486]

It’s just you...

[@Stratelier]

It really depends on the weapon. Gunner weapons especially are smoother and less clunky in World than older games (including MHGU).

[@bagusprayogo7025]

Tbh mhw have smoother movesets, trust me i played XX, and cb is more mmmmhm in world

[@iyeetsecurity922]

Coming in MHR: Doggy Style

[@itsyaboidenjiatitagain5404]

Valor is kinda like the same as adept....idk maybe because of the dodge ig 😅

[@miamiheat33162]

👍

[@antrolos8542]

To anyone who wants to comment 'wow I needed this so much' (go ahead, it's not wrong to be thankful) But how about you check out Gaijinhunter?

[@BoomstickGaming]

I try to ease people into things like this and better prepare new players with that sweet spot of knowledge, not too much to overwhelm, enough to understand. Gaijin is a example of a great "step #2" that I reference towards the end of the video.

[@TheGrandRevo]

I’ll stick with guild

[@yummysushi10]

Valor?! I thought it was brave style

[@strikeforce1500]

Still waiting for hunting style in MH World plz :v

[@andischwarzkopf2297]

Adept ftw

[@bluemonsteronlamesa]

mhu pc and this for switch.., so little time dam

[@EQOAnostalgia]

And now Rise is coming out lol.

[@flexoffender_3017]

Staying on guild lmao

[@oxenford539]

game is a remake of a port of a port. great video tho.

[@BoomstickGaming]

It's a pretty beefy expansion to a game we have never gotten in the west and on a machine that you can actually play on a tv with a proper controller. Even if you played a ton of the 3ds version of Generations, there is plenty reason to get Generations Ultimate because of the large amount of added monsters and the addition of valor style really changes how you play the game.

[@oxenford539]

oh i'll be picking it up for sure. big monster hunter fan. i just find it funny that it's a remake of a port. it's like they saw nintendo flooding the switch with remakes/ports and said "hold my beer".

[@josiahferrell5022]

but MH3 Ultimate...MH4 Ultimate...they've been doing this for a while.

[@Stratelier]

True, and often it was _only_ the Ultimate edition that ever left its native Japan. Generations was one of the few where we actually got the initial (non G rank) game too.

[@elizabethhicks4181]

It's hit or miss with MonHun in the west. We only got Freedom G, we didn't get Freedom, we got both Tri and Tri G, but only got MH4G, not MH4, and we got both Cross and Double Cross. We also didn't get Portable Third at all. It's all kinds of weird.

[@ben31uk]

No cross bow ?

[@96Thompson]

...Bowguns.

[@antrolos8542]

Bows, Light and Heavy Bowguns are in the game and they all have access to all 6 styles as well. Valor Style is especially great for both of them and Valor HBG is considered to be one of the best Style/Weapon combinations in the game.

[@christiangregmiclat9988]

Fuck Monster hunter portable 3rd is time for Monster hunter generations ultimate booiiiii

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodla2091]

I want on PS4 ._.

[@mjw-hk8jf]

Bazelgeuse - I want on Xbox

[@antrolos8542]

rip

[@bluemonsteronlamesa]

stop carpet bombing hunters first

[@tiltingart9276]

In case you hesitate whether buying MHGU or MHW, just go for this game 10000000 % Then buy MHW 2 years from now, It will be cheaper and will have enough content (hopefully) to invest time in. This game covers new players & veteran players.

[@Stratelier]

If MHW continues at a rate of one new monster per month, it would take another two years just to reach the number of monsters in MH4 original (not even MH4U) and _five_ years to reach the number of monsters in MHGU.

[@tiltingart9276]

Most likely... Even I don't think 1 monster per month is bad, what actually stinks is that they're just doing stupidness, Arch tempered ultra hard beast Kirin... 8 months of the release and they're already recycling, careless events, and the only new monster Lunastra... Behemot I don't even bother fighting that over powered HP shit, is just really stupid 30 mins to solo and at min 29 you just die off a meteorite that you can't even run to evade because the stupid rock is 100km away from you. I think Behemot was the dev's answer on us that the game was really easy, but they have not clear the concept of difficulty and stupidity. And that's really alarming.

[@neonstrings1784]

These cartoonish effects will destroy the series. Please make it stop.

[@notimeforcreativenamesjust3034]

No

[@TifaLosthart]

nice