MHGU: LBG/HBG Tutorial

[@Kloqdq]

"Once you go into valor mode, that is when the fun start." I have heard this line at least 14 times now and its got to be a joke. No way you just use the same line every time by accident.

[@gaijinhunter]

Now look for the few instances I purposely didn’t ^^ lop

[@stevoyah]

Valor is just that insane aha i mean look at LS and GS valor :P charge blade isnt bad either.

[@shadowmariogalaxy64]

Anakin Skywalker: *This is where the fun begins.*

[@coolman9020]

@Dillon Aiden ok, totally real person

[@kangstakangsta]

Hopefully, this isn't redundant information, but here is a hot tip with the HBG in Valor mode. There is the worry that you have to deal with the long unsheathing animation with the HBG after each valor evade. However, there is a way to circumvent that. If you hit the X button as you do the valor evasion animation you will do an additional roll that will cancel the sheathing. This makes getting into Valor mode so much easier.

[@sekiro_the_one-armed_wolf]

4 years late but you can also use that roll to go straight into siege mode

[@jameswfabricant4553]

22:45 1000 degree knife vs rathian

[@DnVFMVs]

pew

[@demonminer8093]

see, all i think of when i see this comment is the glavenus ecology video, where he chops a rathians wingtalons clean off.

[@CakeofPokke]

Thank you for this insightful, comprehensive, and thorough tutorial, Gaijin Hunter! You made me want to play MHGU some time in the near future 😃

[@IRatchetI]

I think people need to take how 'good' a particular style is for a weapon, with a grain of salt. In the end, if you enjoy playing a particular style (and aren't trying to speed-run) then play it, regardless of how strong the community perceives it.

[@IamIK3]

IRatchetI enjoyment is one thing, but there are weapon and style combinations that are either objectively capable of dealing more damage or provide more options overall than other styles. I have a ton of fun with Aerial Greatsword, but that doesn't make it not inferior to Guild/Striker/Adept/Brave Greatsword.

[@IRatchetI]

Oh i definitely agree that there will be some weapon/style combo's that are stronger then others (i might have worded my previous comment incorrectly there). I'm just saying if you enjoy playing a certain weapon/style combo play it regardless of how 'powerful' everyone else sees it as.

[@Blaze-nm1uh]

Eze The Igwe you’re in luck, because it got a buff in gu

[@pickcollins9910]

This is true. But it doesn't really change that some weapon styles are objectively worse. You can enjoy a style all you want, but that doesn't mean it isn't inferior to another. I loved my brief stint with aerial LBG, but that doesn't mean adept wasn't the go to style for like every weapon in MHG bc of how broken it was.

[@autumnfall2935]

I wouldn't take the community consensus 'with a grain of salt'. *Some weapon combos are flat out better than others. No arguement.* But yeah, play what you want. I'd rather have fun than speedrun personally.

[@thelastsatyr]

Playing the demo now! Happy to learn how the heck that Valor HBG works. God its INSANE

[@malbhet]

I'm just happy to once again have access to other rapid shots aside from elemental, normal, and spread! That is the one thing I hated about bowguns in MHW, the rapid fire for BG were just pure garbage compared to rapid firing sticky, pierce, blast, bomb ect in older games like MHXX/GU. I'm definitely gonna play both still but MHGU will be my main go to for my MH fix, plus I miss fighting my favorite monsters Lagiacrus, seltas queen, and most of all Nerscylla.

[@Tydorstus]

Time for rapid crags. Thank god for importing of saves.

[@oopsiexistnow]

You best be ready for Yian LBG, we be sticky-in till the day we die with that rapid fire

[@ThatGuyYouveKnown]

You can rapid fire stickys now in MHW at least, so now its normal pierce spread sticky and elemental RF. Now we just need RF slicing lmao.

[@pickcollins9910]

One little tip that I want to give to entry level players is that gunner weapons are very fun and very influential on a hunt in the right hands, but it is not recommended you try solo hunts with them unless you know what you are doing. You do lack some of the maneuverability that you would otherwise have with blademaster weapons and if the monster keeps their attention on you, most of your time will be devoted to trying to disengage and get their attention off of you instead of hitting them with your shots. As opposed to blademaster, where you can hold your own up close and weave attacks into your dodging somewhat fluidly. That being said, Valor LBG is good for solo hunts and while I haven't tried alchemy LBG yet, it looks incredibly fun and looks like a great style for a support build (and I do love me some supporting)

[@MiGG0535]

Thanks for this. Here I thought I'll never touch bowguns but you just gave me a new vision on weapons I overlooked. Adept and Alchemy is fun to play in my opinion... Gotta try out that Valor Style as well.

[@oishi5753]

Even tho i started the game with a HBG i'm still here watching your videos😂

[@lunarkomet]

Void piercer looks savage! Glad we sorta got to keep it in the form of the wyrmstake

[@GSS1Sirius]

I like how he says if you feel bored, try gunning. I have 1670 hours in MHGU and most of my melee weapons have 0 usage. Gunner for life.

[@joesheridan9451]

😴

[@charlessnyder2208]

There is something I noticed that you forgot to mention about the Valor Style of HBG. Both inside and outside of Valor mode, if you press X immediately or very quickly after a successful Valor evade, you will perform a roll and keep your weapon unsheathed.

[@nicklee3458]

this would have been so useful to know sometime. thank you, you have saved me from minor future frustrations.

[@mathias2001154]

22:33 so they litterally gave HBG a pile-bunker HA, which is badass.

[@JanusHoW]

I got Generations Ultimate recently, and almost every LBG player I've met (myself included) is running a Pierce LBG set with Hurricane's Gaze (Silverwind Nargacuga LBG's new final form) using Valor or Adept. I personally use the regular Nargacuga LBG, which has 2 slots, making it slightly more versatile. Those two extra slots, combined with an Expert +10 OOO charm, has enabled me to build a set with the following skills: Critical Eye +3 (+30% affinity) Pierce/Pierce Up (+10% damage on Pierce shots) Shot Booster (increases your critical distance) Ammo Saver (randomly makes it so you don't use a unit of ammo when you shoot) Critical Boost (raises the damage of critical hits from +25% to +40%) Both Narga and Silverwind's LBGs have 40% affinity, and have Pierce 1 on Rapid. A team of gunners using these will create a near constant shower of pink sparks from the monster they gang up on, and it is a delight.

[@kingbulbasaur9460]

Finally, aerial pellet heavy bowgun returns >:]

[@B0110CK5]

I've played hammer and LS for *years* but picked up LBG during World. This tutorial popped up right as I tried and failed at using it in the switch demo so I hope this tutorial saves me.

[@AODSocieties]

Coming from world didn't do you any favors either. The controls for them take getting used to and the games each play differently, world is like fighting but regular mh games are more like chess

[@gabrielmurillo.b4134]

I really enjoy the video as same as all the others, very useful, thnx pal. And also, are you going to make a new guild on MHGU?

[@mmp64son]

5:39 I see you trying to sneak the puns in there.

[@cleoking6312]

1:40 Why do you like LBGs so much. Cause they are on par with military operations

[@AtomicArtumas]

Valor HBG: Let's just take every negative of the weapon type and just straight up get rid of it. Oh, what, that's too OP? WHO CARES!

[@joesheridan9451]

Haha glorious

[@kylekent4464]

Thanks for making MHGU tutorials! :)) excited for West demo tonight!!!

[@dangueiro2074]

Kyle Kent ty man i didnt know about that :)

[@Lavos2007]

wow i was told a long time ago the new LBG art was useless, people said it only did abotu as much damage as a Normal lvl 2, a single one, not FIVE of them the part breaker bonus, minor pierce and t he fact its about 5 Normal 2s? i like that alot, the HBG sounds incredibly fun and powerful too

[@yoyowithethan555]

HBG is the hit n’ run of gunner weapons because you move slowly when holding it. Quick sheath is a good skill to have.

[@emilyp.4100]

Oh, this is just what I have been looking for! Tnx!

[@TT-mx1mp]

Wtf is with them shafting striker and alchemy hbg? I don't mind the idea of losing siege mode but they need more benfits then they provide. I absolutely loved the limiter system in 4u and was disappointed to see it leave.

[@legendredux1291]

Striker style is Classic mode

[@pickcollins9910]

Some weapons are harder to tune for certain styles and are gonna be weaker in those modes at the risk of being too powerful if they were tuned up For example, if they buffed adept IG so the kinsect wouldn't blow all of its stamina, it would, yes, open up more build options, but it would also likely render every other style obsolete and be very powerful in end high rank and G rank.

[@SotiCoto]

I'd imagine Striker and Alchemy HBG aren't so bad if you're using a gun with Low recoil and / or crap siege fire options. Like the Viznak Cannon or True Lao-Shan Cannon, for instance.

[@mrnukes797]

@@SotiCoto trying using the kokoto hbg

[@adrianbuelna1]

“You might have already done everything you wanted to do” Me: can’t even pass the 1 Star Tetsucabra mission because I lack any sense of patience and just want to slap it.

[@expectnothing9032]

How far are you now?

[@adrianbuelna1]

expecT noThing hahahahaha no

[@expectnothing9032]

@@adrianbuelna1 ah Bro I'm hr 6 with 266 hours you've gotta be farther than me

[@SunBro_Talos]

@@expectnothing9032 He definitely quit the game lol

[@yoswirawan]

I guess I'm gonna try bowguns this time after spending 23 minutes of watching a video about it

[@SureyD]

Woah the HBG valor run is insane!

[@Knights_of_the_Nine]

That arial style looks badass! I hope it comes to World in Iceborne.

[@uuyotopas4392]

Lol

[@KasualMax]

Good to hear that HBG are kind of OP in valor mode...gives a great reason to try it ^^

[@EliC09]

So glad I stumbled upon your videos. You are a godsend, my friend

[@yolow105]

Obviously we know the Kushala HBG is the absolute best no contest.

[@alessandrojr4804]

Liam Kinny not really, if you're looking for DPS G Rank Zinogre HBG is the best one.

[@seagullwithsubscriberschalleng]

I love ur channel soo much

[@bluebrave3655]

Asha Cameron oh yeah yeah

[@hpblast]

I'm really loving valor style for these bow guns. Playing on Double Cross, but I still really enjoy this game and this style

[@kylekent4464]

Is anyone else having trouble going from valor HBG run into Siege?

[@oathmoon5939]

Still trying to learn the HBG from Bow. Really difficult. Valor I can't get into Seige Mode and constantly get hit. I'm trying adept now and hoping it'll be better for me. If it doesn't work out I'll have to use LBG as my secondary but Idk how I'll fair against bigger tougher monsters that I would rather hit hard with. Your videos are helping me a lot though so thanks!

[@stevelleremy1685]

The Siege mode can only be activated in valor mode? Because i AM pressing X +A and nothing happens

[@LloydTheZephyrian]

​@@stevelleremy1685Yep, Valor only.

[@epidimicshots8648]

the hype is getting to me even tho i already pre ordered the game

[@LycanXNoble]

What I do find really annoying with the quick target mode is the way the analog stick is handled, there is simply no goddamn speed curve, which makes it a pain to aim correctly. There is also a strange movement the target makes right after you've shot when you use the character movement joystick. I vaguely remember a horrible arena quest with LBG in 4U that made me drop the weapon until I tried it again on World where i found it amazing (moving and aiming with it is just so much better, but I can understand the lack of deepness in the technical aspect). I just hope I'll be able to get into using the Bowguns in XX (or even games that will keep using the old bowgun system).

[@subvert1388]

Way to blow my buzz guy. I am playing Monster Hunter for the first time ever on switch and fucking loving it, the first thing you say is "So you are probably getting bored of Monster Hunter". Now I'm worried about how easy it is to get bored of this game. THANKS BUDDY

[@r.j.j.o]

Probably gonna get Ultimate on the Switch. After all, save data transfering is possible in the game.

[@ChoppaChunna]

Its only on the switch.So you would have to get it on there.Unless your talking about MHXX.

[@r.j.j.o]

Isn't Double Cross just the name for Ultimate in Japan?

[@ChoppaChunna]

R.J.J. O Yes, only XX is on the 3ds while we just get the Switch release.

[@MolecularFishStew]

I can't wait for mhgu . The hype is real😄

[@funhow123]

A tutorial every day?! Yeah! I need to learn more and more so maybe I could be as good as the pros like apex and you!

[@greenhillmario]

Charge shot? Great, that confirms we won't get another megaman x or zx game and dropping my low expectations even further

[@agreeable_frog]

Id like to point out that in adept HBG, you cant do the fast reload from a ledge

[@BM03]

HGB Siege turns into Proto-Wyvernheart? Hot. Damn.

[@MedIevalCyrax]

Switch axe is my favorite weapon in the demo with striker art

[@thedeltawerewolf3082]

Any suggestions for brave style HBG armour sets? I'm fairly new to Monster Hunter, so some pointers before Generations Ultimate comes out would be great haha. Mostly looking for sets I can get early on :)

[@mrnukes797]

Try this Pierce set half silverwind nargacuga armor, lagiacrus guards R, and deviant mizutsune HBG

[@rbjnytfcuhvj]

What a nice birthday gift!

[@bitingcat5253]

Valor LBG looks wayyyyyyy too fun

[@halenlozano5240]

Actually if you do aerial downward shot on LBG it automatically reloads your gun and I believe it still has a side hop you can do after aerial vault. Oh he has changes at the end of the vid well whatever....

[@MrJTecGaming]

Did you guys know that Valor mode is where the fun begins? Cause it's fucking true.

[@stevoyah]

Alright i will bite on HBG. Valor is my favorite style for most weapons i play.

[@マリナーズ-o1r]

ヘビィボウガン最強！ヘビィボウガン最強！ヘビィボウガン最強！ヘビィボウガン最強！ヘビィボウガン最強！

[@cyrinaefox6828]

*clicks time-stamp* Gaijin Hunter: "Hunh!"

[@shadowsa2b]

11:47 80% damage would be x0.8 -- not x.08. 0.08 is 8/100

[@kyousey]

Oh boy... *Pew pew*

[@crimsonwizahd2358]

That new HBG Art looks EXACTLY like the Gunlance super move from World. Including the exploding stick thing.

[@yoyowithethan555]

You can also evade out of crouching fire in aerial

[@siediousswift8088]

Great video as always! 😊

[@azada83]

Why the hell am i watching all of these through again? Lol

[@InternetAngelJonathan]

Because his lecture voice is hella soothing

[@doomslayer7027]

Hey Gaijin I was wondering what is your lbg set that you used in this video. I’m figuring it’s a transmog set but I was wondering what is the first set to get you the skills.

[@slothalot1558]

I pre ordered the game all ready

[@benalvis6722]

Back after a year. Need to beat this with a bowgun!!

[@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668]

Remember Medium/mixed bowguns?

[@yuumijungle548]

i wonder how exactly shot booster influences critical distance in the charts you show for example at 13:00, i wouldve included that in the video

[@MightyyMy]

How is he aiming ? I can't figure out how to aim better lol, does he tap L then Tap R right after ?

[@obsidironpumicia4074]

Tap R for first person, hold R to go into quick-target mode.

[@nargarex2390]

@@obsidironpumicia4074 Works in MHFU too

[@pigbimpin4151]

20:34 saving for myself in the future

[@pinksnake7584]

A question about heavy bowgun valor style: can I use any kind of ammo in the valor crouching fire or does it have to be ammo listed under the "crouching fire" tab of the weapon?

[@ThraceG]

Nice! Keep ‘em coming! 😁

[@markhenricklinsangan3655]

Thanks much needed for the switch

[@engineerxero7767]

Hold the heck up! Is that Samus's blaster as your bowgun!

[@FalconedFilms]

Is there any way to fire with any of the shoulder or bumper buttons, I hate pressing A to fire and I'm coming from mhw. I just want to aim with analog sticks and fire at the same time.

[@plasmancer6104]

"the sliding dodge has I frames just like regular dodges" What I frames? I get hit less if I just stand there and either take a hit or get pushed out of the way, dodging is just get hit

[@kawkawshi775]

Is there a way to have more shots at a time loaded? As example I only have 3 shots for normal and I would be happy if I could have that many shots as well.

[@homemaderamen]

Fuck rapid fire rain, that charge looks sexy!

[@aiexmonsterhunter]

Just as a side note: with Valor HBG you get evasion+1 while in valor mode. That means with some practice you can easily i-frame incoming attacks directly from siege, go straight into the dash and siege again. Yes... it's quite crazy indeed.

[@shadowsa2b]

question for any experienced hunter who comes across this, or gaijin himself. since HBG is not about the element shots as LBG is, how do you go about selecting a HBG to make and use? is it as simple as picking highest raw, low deviation, and make sure it can take a couple of shot types? cus that seems like you would never need more than one or two lines to b working on for the whole game

[@eljugadorescaldenc4002]

Love your videos

[@gillbitts]

Just noticed that you said Rapid Fire can shoot 3-4 shots. 4 shots are specific to a kind of shot/skill?

[@Stripeddinos99]

Generally the early game LBGs can fire rapid 1 5 times, and with the skill bonus shot it can fire an extra shot Bonus shot affects all LBGs

[@picsmics4]

I see in your valor seige mode against shagara, you are seiging very fast. Everytime I dash then Serge it takes awhile to set up. Is there a skill that reduces siege animation time?

[@gaijinhunter]

If you are doing the dash, evade then press X+A at the same time to jump right into siege!

[@picsmics4]

@@gaijinhunter 1. Oh my God Gaijin replied to me, I am literally shaking from pure joy 2. Thank you!! That made my valor hbg game top notch!

[@Dom-lr8ck]

thanks this video helped A lot!

[@benalvis6722]

Hey gaijin are you aiming charged shot art while moving? Is there a setting or method I’m missing in how your doing that

[@Ratched64]

can someone tell me if the new "charged shot" hunter art for LBG is good? i used it a few times, but holding A to charge while also moving and Aiming is hard. I need more thumbs on my right hand =/

[@pickcollins9910]

Try the claw. It's uncomfortable but you will get used to it Orient your thumb on the joystick, your index finger on the A button and your middle finger on R.

[@TamashiiSenpai]

Are you going to use the new English demo for the other guides? It just came out

[@sup3760]

Hey Gaijin Hunter I was wanted to make some pellet bowgun sets but I was wondering if there was a difference between pellet 1, 2 and 3 besides the amount of times they hit. Does pellet 3 and 2 have more recoil than 1?

[@gaijinhunter]

I don’t use them personally but I dont see any difference on paper for them, but more hits directly equates to damage so I would assume you want to run the highest level possible.

[@chilX3467]

Is the elemental damage from pierce element shots affected by critical distance or is it just the raw that gets the boost?

[@alessandrojr4804]

chilX3467 only the raw gets boosted, which makes critical distance pretty useless on elemental damage.

[@raquayzapwnage]

As a beginner player what should I focus to get good w bow guns

[@dashua1735]

I miss back when they used to be complicated, it was great to be methodical and meticulous with it

[@fajarisato316]

Adept for LBG and Valor for HBG

[@jamesnash1195]

How to unlock all monster list on guildcard mhxx/mhfu?

[@jacobharris7615]

Do you know if the Charged Shot hunter art is affected by Normal Up and/or Felyne Sharpshooter? I can't find a straight answer anywhere.

[@Garr0w]

Still waiting for MHW LBG HBG

[@manuelito1233]

Just got a switch for MHGU. World is great, and so is Gen. Can't wait!

[@MrCactuar13]

I miss how gunner class was actually interesting in the older games. At first I thought the streamlined approach they went for MHW was intuitive but there is just no depth to using any of the ranged weapons.

[@Knights_of_the_Nine]

MrCactuar13 There’s tons for HBG. Not so much for LBG.

[@thadeuschadwick283]

Demo Demo DEMO DDDDDDEEEEEEMMMMMMOOOOO

[@JM-nothing-more]

it comes some time today

[@thadeuschadwick283]

OnnaJ ReverT its out I’ve played it

[@kashiffarees881]

I was gonna buy a switch when this launced, but I guess I gotta pick one up now.

[@hvp69]

Did you ever do the full bowgun shot guide?

[@sixmoon]

yessss thank you sir!

[@brambl3014]

sorry to say this but those number (motion values) are slightly off for mhgu this is the correct value www.reddit.com/r/MonsterHunter/comments/4yzlw5/mhgen_bowgun_ammo_guide/ not exactly correct since this one is for MHGen, but its pretty close since there is few changes in elemental ammo MV nonetheless, this video is still good for beginner

[@getdraggedho656]

Gajin can you make like a general tutorial? It’s my first time playing Generations and I’m coming from World I don’t know how to do SHIT I don’t even know how to adept evade 😭😭

[@CxMegaMan]

In MHGU skills need to be lvl 10 to be active remember that