Which WEAPON is Right FOR YOU in Monster Hunter World? All Weapons Overview

[@LightItUpDan]

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[@GrimaceTheConqueror]

Switch axe is my baby

[@Antonio2002Sm]

I can't wait to see the changes in wilds

[@LightItUpDan]

yeah it's dope!

[@PGM_EGG]

Any tips? I’ve tried to do play throughs with this weapon so many times and seem to fail each attempt. I feel I know how to to do everything but knockdown monsters constantly (and without getting hit)

[@Antonio2002Sm]

@@PGM_EGG Knockdown? What kind? If I guess, I would say that getting power axe mode makes your attacks flinch the monsters (or make them fall) more and the sword's quick burst of damage coupled with the axe's wide range allows you to consistently hit the parts of the monster you want. I'd say that the SA is a "fair" weapon, like there is no sheild nor counter (exept in late rise and wilds that had THE, excuse my language, sh**tiest counter there is so I am hoping the changes to the weapon they talked about address that) so if you just play right and learn when and where to dodge and how to position youself you're going to enjoy your time using it. Do not under-estimate the axe, it is good too... well for world, rise's one is hmm.. under-performing I will say because the power axe mode helps you get sword's amped state faster but it is already easy to get it and cannot be accessed while amped. Yes amped gives axe a buff too but it is just damage unlike world's power axe which you can get whenever you want and gives you 1 level of destruction (name in french, I think in english it is part-breaker🤷) and like I said makes it easier to flinch or make the monsters fall. Fair until you get the rocksteady mantle and start spamming ZSD in the face of monsters😈😈😈🤣🤣🤣 but that's something I like about this weapon, it let's you play in many different ways and wilds, idk why, tried to impose a charge your weapon and unleash a big move "heavy longsword???" playstyle because the only way to do respectable damage was the new full release slash🫤🫤 so I just can NOT wait to see the changes they're gonna make😁😁

[@PGM_EGG]

@ I suppose me using elemental SAs wouldn’t be helping. I’ll try a power phial and see how that goes.

[@LancerNobu]

As a note from a Lancer: If you want to pick up iceborne lance specifically to practise/try out the weapon for MH:Wilds, then don't bother. At least in the Beta the lance feels very different than any other version of it and it's still getting a big "overhaul" so we don't even know what it will look like. If you want to just play lance for any other reason, here is a small tipp Your bread and butter counter (the counter thrust) can be done at pretty much any point by pressing block + high thrust, and holding the block button will extend the time window. During the counter thrust (best to hold the block button) you can access not just power guard by pressing the dodge button, but also the clutch claw counter by pressing the slinger aim button (LT on controlers and i think V or C on PC). This is actually much faster than the normal way of using the clutch claw counter and can be done in the middle of your combo.

[@LightItUpDan]

I disagree, Lance in World is a great representation of what you'll expect from it in Wilds. it's had adjustments, sure, but to say not to bother is a huge exaggeration

[@MansMan42069]

Lance has had adjustments to bring it closer in line with World's Lance via the latest dev update

[@alexkazam444]

I always find it interesting how whenever someone goes over all the weapons, they always call hunting horn- hammers musical brother/sibling. It is suprisingly consistent

[@LightItUpDan]

it's a line I've used a bunch of times in my other videos haha

[@CRandyGamble]

You know a video is effective when it makes you want to try all the weapons again. Excellent explanations and information. Every weapon is good, it honestly comes down to skill. There's a weapon for everyone and there's incredible depth to each one. Changing weapons can make the game feel brand new again. I know I said all that...but hammer is the best! The Bonk is Stronk!!

[@LightItUpDan]

I always say playing a different weapon is almost like playing a whole new game, such a fresh experience! Appreciate you as always Randy!

[@ToxicRenegade]

Here's a secret IG tech: after gaining your Power buff, you can chain your grounded triangle and circle attacks in a way where there's no downtime between attacks. The Insect Glaive has a very easy to use infinite combo. Also, fun fact, thanks to the Kinsect Defense buff, it reaches the highest defense number in the game. BUG AND STICK

[@LightItUpDan]

IG is mad strong

[@nickolascabral5069]

Man, I absolutely love SNS and Gunlance; they’re my main weapons not just in World but in other games of the franchise as well. However, after spending some time testing all the weapons, I found others that definitely won me over, namely GS, Bow, Hunting Horn, and Switch Axe.

[@LightItUpDan]

that’s dope, good stuff!

[@hydroh343]

began w swaxe, went to charge blade, now on HH and SnS, and find lance rly fun too. This game is so fun because every weapon is unique, fun and very op in their own right.

[@LightItUpDan]

each weapon is like playing a whole new game!

[@hydroh343]

@@LightItUpDan totally agree

[@FoxPonyShift2013]

Started with HBG and Swaxe in World, now I'm learning the Doot and LBG in GL. Currently learning LS, DB and IG. I realized later on while in GL that I prefer dodging with a touch of support.

[@LightItUpDan]

love it, great choices

[@PGM_EGG]

I’ve played hammer, great sword, lance, dual blades, and a bit of switch axe. Gonna try either SnS or light bow gun next. They both seem so fun!

[@LightItUpDan]

very nice! yeah they’re a blast

[@slymz2141]

Im charge blade/gunlance kinda guy. Just recently picked up charge blade its pretty great. But i do have a big love for hammer.

[@LightItUpDan]

all great options!

[@Tigerlady248]

This sounds nearly the same as an older video, is it a remake?

[@LightItUpDan]

yep, updated/refreshed

[@sgrb387]

Love me Lance Love Jabbing, Love Stabbing, Love Blocking, Love Charging Simple as that really

[@LightItUpDan]

makes sense 🤝

[@furionmax7824]

Either the insect glaive or charge blade. I use either depending on what im fighting.

[@LightItUpDan]

very nice

[@Hambalugabag]

Just installed mh world again. Wanted to try another weapon other than the greatsword. Long story short after watching the gs gameplay I'm gonna play the greatsword again

[@LightItUpDan]

you're missing out on so much! thoroughly recommend trying more weapons out

[@wcookiv]

Charge Blade for life. Unless I feel like jumping into SOS flares and cracking skulls with my Hunting Horn. Or I wanna stand back and dakka-dakka with my HBG. Or I wanna spin to win and wreck horns with Hammer. Or I wanna button mash something to ribbons with Longsword. Or I wanna just straight style damage on with Switch Axe. Or I'm actually playing Rise for once and I wanna fly across the sky like a rocket man with Gunlance. But I always return to Charge Blade, because it does everything.

[@LightItUpDan]

haha I see, CB for life, unless everything else all the time? 🫡

[@wcookiv]

@LightItUpDan I like learning new weapons, and they're all fun, but the CB always feels like home. If I could bring one weapon into any game, it would be the CB.

[@Rausminer]

As a bow main I can confirm I am heavily addicted to dash juice

[@LightItUpDan]

filthy (understandable)

[@SolarShotGaming15]

I’m sort of a jack of all trades with mostly Charge Axe and Long Sword

[@LightItUpDan]

both great!

[@Outlaw7263]

I use both light and heavy bowguns. I named each one like my guns IRL.

[@LightItUpDan]

'murica

[@THE_TECHNOIST]

Duuaallll Bladesss!!!! Charge blade and SnS 😍

[@LightItUpDan]

😤

[@czairkolmoslink5952]

A lot of people miss this but how mobile the Lance is in games letting you stick to the monster. Which was the main problem in Wilds

[@LightItUpDan]

yeah it's a real force

[@ascw1991]

Gunlance used to be my most hated weapon in my first playthrough years ago. Playing World again I realize how stupid I was. The thing is unhinged and with max Evade Extender I might as well be The Flash lol

[@LightItUpDan]

yeah it can output stupid damage, and is just mad fun

[@somebody6235]

Turned to love ig and lance

[@LightItUpDan]

both amazing!

[@calvinsides]

Started as a DB main in both world and rise, switched to SnS because punching a monster in the face is so satifying.

[@LightItUpDan]

both great choices, nice haha

[@vilkiss7847]

when u have over 2k usage of hammer you just upgraded from bonk bros to bonk boss.

[@Messmer-The-Impaler-n8i]

Dual Blades is ❤

[@LightItUpDan]

for sure

[@ianluk6385]

It'll forever be the Insect Glaive for me

[@LightItUpDan]

it's such a great weapon

[@Kneightt]

Both of my MHW friends main it and refuse to use anything else. I think they're missing out, but they enjoy the heck out of it.

[@ianluk6385]

@Kneightt well, as long as they're enjoying themselves

[@damien5613]

Looking for people to play wit I'm fighting daora and teostra rn PC.

[@LightItUpDan]

join my Discord, much easier than attempting to group find in youtube comments lol

[@ryabducks_gaming9667]

I can't pick 1 so I use everything beside bowgun

[@LightItUpDan]

I’m mostly the same

[@foreveracorgi]

I recommend playing only 1-2 weapons. Anymore and you’ll likely become a dilettante.

[@LightItUpDan]

poor advice, increasing competency of one weapon improves mastery of all of them + the overall game

[@Omega-h4e]

I could actually agree with you here. From my experience, it seems that people think they are much better with multiple weapons than they actually are. If you're on my squad for a hunt, I just hope you bring the weapon you play best.

[@foreveracorgi]

@@LightItUpDan Yes, using all the weapons will improve your understanding of the game and subsequently improve your weapon competency. However, less hours using a weapon is not going to improve your mechanical ability. The problem with using more than 1-2 weapons is that your hours are diluted across multiple weapons instead of being concentrated on 1-2. The effect of this, is that now, you have a general understanding of the game and several different weapons but you have mastered nothing. Learning many weapons is great and may tangentially improve your game understanding, however, it comes at the cost of not reaching an elite level with any specific weapon, especially if you play the game more casually and don't have hours to dive into every weapons intricacies. The only instance I could see this not being true is if you main super simple weapons but even the "simple" weapons have their nuance.

[@chefcc90]

Dan... Why are you throwing bow users under the bus as junkies and not the dual blades?

[@LightItUpDan]

maybe because they **deserve it?**

[@THE_TECHNOIST]

What's wrong with adhdual blades? 😁

[@thetruefirelord2248]

Charge blade and switch axe she swap names

[@LightItUpDan]

nice

[@supernova7427]

Hi man! Can you add the turkish language on auto translate ?. I love your videos but mostly ı cant understand what you say. Thank you have a nice day