You Shouldn't Do This In Sunbreak

[@Nilpotence]

“Given the opportunity, players will optimize the fun out of a game.” - Soren Johnson

[@jordanbutler6702]

"No, no I don't think I will." - Captain America YEEEEEAAAAH~ 🤣😎

[@coolwater3195]

"It's morbin' time." - Morbius man

[@Fishy_1998yt]

Bowgun 0:59 speed run moment

[@Devilish_Pancakes]

I actually felt this, I used to use a sns mhgu and it was a paralyzing set to help new people in the game, I did a similar set in rise with status trigger, proud of the build I post it in a group and just got roasted as they say "your one of those players that take 20 mins to kill a monster" I'm was like no, I just wanted to do a support build for other people. So I deleted my build from the group and left

[@coolwater3195]

@@Devilish_Pancakes talking to meta slaves do be like that, I'd recomend handi's hunting party for a discord group, people are really nice there and give actual feedback instead of telling you that the build is not good for dps

[@ulquiorra964schiffer]

Evade extender is like a gift sent from god in this game, cause monster are soooooo mobile and fast, you need to keep up with them moving as fast as possible

[@v3igazord]

YES.

[@CoyoteMonday]

I never use Evade Extender lol

[@alexedwards5152]

As a CB user, I alway slot in 2 levels of EE, 3 levels is too much for me Specifically because it makes the platforms in Allmother Narwas fight harder to reach

[@ryuuproductions1]

Picked up the Lance in Sunbreak, Evade Extender makes it so much easier to clear distances or even just backhop through attacks.

[@Bajanprince67]

I put that s*** on everything

[@richt7525]

Correct Answer: The best skill in this game is Wirebug Whisperer. Those lil' critters mean *EVERYTHING* in Rise-break. Every weapon set and build can only benefit from getting them back quicker, and perhaps more importantly holding onto your 3rd for longer. Silkbind moves run the gamut from offensive to defensive and positioning, and your hunts always go smoother when you have them precisely when you need them. WW is just too good not to have at all times.

[@doan1075]

Not every weapon uses silkbinds that often but I agree its very useful for many of them

[@bhuwin6186]

@@doan1075 charge blade barely utilize it

[@richt7525]

@@bhuwin6186 axe hopper is good. axe hopper is life for my elemental charge blade build

[@gbtygfvyg]

Bow practically never uses wirebugs except to rebuff herculean draw.

[@richt7525]

@@gbtygfvyg Bow is my most used weapon and I use wirebugs all the time. Particularly the newest buff, which I find far superior to herculean draw.

[@alicelenn7579]

I was one of those that don't use comfy skills before. Being a new player, i thought damage boosting skills are all i need. But then i am glad i wised up and realized that i have enough time to defeat monsters before the time limit, so i just modified my skills to add comfy skills and i am loving it. I am not a speed runner so defeating monsters in less than 10 min is not a neccessity for me, defeating them before the timer runs out is all i need. I am a solo player so it's good for me.

[@Voxash]

Honestly the new gold rath skill has been a huge boon in my builds. Feels amazing having security and the ability to increase overall uptime. 🙌

[@horneytoaster4773]

Same. Swapped out all my defense boost for it. It’s less defense but still better utility.

[@GeraltofRivia22]

So glad they made it a level 1 deco

[@groudongamer3178]

defiance is amazing on my GS build. no more roars interrupting attacks

[@alwt_krlitos]

They heard the complaints of not having good level 1 decos and then they proceeded to overcompensate

[@therighttrousers343]

Finally, they recognised that Earplugs should be cheap as chips. Does other stuff too I guess.

[@Emmycron]

I still regard Stun Res 3 as the best skill in the game. Never having to worry about stun is HUGE

[@zippsboy7164]

Just don't get hit lol...

[@yes78]

And flinch free for multiplayer, litterally unplayable without it

[@TheAzulon]

And it maxes out with 3 level one slots, which is great and cheap

[@blgaming2043]

@@zippsboy7164 I agree you only get stunned if u get hit multiple times 😂

[@LloydTheZephyrian]

@@blgaming2043 Sadly, you can get stunned out of armored moves.

[@connorryan2715]

I’ve always enjoyed making dozens and dozens of sets. Niche skill sets, monster countering sets, sets built around a weapon I think looks cool, high damage sets, element sets, status sets. I don’t mind having a few meta chasing sets, but honestly, I want a fuck ton of really fun options at my disposal. I like changing my load out in between just about every quest. It’s just more fun that way

[@monkeybooger4999]

Nice to see someone else like me , in base Rise I had a shit ton of Switch Axe builds , some with bludgeoner even. I also have way too much layered sets it is weird that I change layered armor really frequently and use specific one for specific weapons? Idk but I enjoy the game like this

[@gamdanyunizar7849]

Ah, a fellow man of culture.

[@KoAkaiTengami]

I always tell people that they should never be scared to use comfy skills but that they shouldn't go overboard and sacrifice 30 to 40% of their DPS when there's plenty of ways to have some comfort while still doing damage. Its not fun when my very comfy HH set does 70% of the damage even when there's a Longsword user in the party. You can do damage and be comfy, play around with it.

[@KoAkaiTengami]

@Doppelganger D Even with some cozy skills, I just did a 7 minute run of Lvl 50 Blood Orange bishoten. If I can do it, anyone can.

[@KoAkaiTengami]

@XenGlaris Just use traps, there's people finishing hunts with elemental HBG in only 1-3 minutes tops.

[@KoAkaiTengami]

@Doppelganger D I'm not expecting Speedrun times, but I do expect a certain level of awareness when it comes to sets that are comfy. You can do comfy sets that don't cut all your damage. A few skills are the difference between an 8 minute hunt and a 15 minute hunt. Knowing that difference is important, not the actual skill of the hunter, I'm almost completely blind so I am not judging by skill at all.

[@gomi5511]

I agree, there is definitely a certain point where "comfy" just turns into a terrible build. Defense boost is pretty much the biggest example. 7 entire levels of defense boost is equal to 1 level of health boost from world, which is just god awful pretty objectively. You would literally gain more survivability from dragonheart, or just eating for felyne moxie. Especially given Sunbreak is filled to the absolute brim with damage check after damage check, comfy or not, you should have the general damage skills, (atk boost 4 crit boost 3 wex 3) sharpness management of some kind, and, if possible, the damage skills specific to your weapon ( rapid morph for saed centric cb and swaxe, artillery for gl and raw cb, quick sheathe for ls, etc)

[@KoAkaiTengami]

@@gomi5511 For example, my set has ATK Boost, chain crit, a little crit boost and weakness exploit, but also has free meal, evade extender, wide range, defense boost, and mushroommancer. I just also use a HH and a palimute that results in me having 420-500 raw and the palimute having 660-720 raw Cozy but able to do hunts in good time with plenty of sub 10's.

[@CloudedByKatana]

I'm so glad to see a bigger pushback against the "meta or gtfo" way of thinking now. That stuff has always irked me, because it's basically "how dare you play in a way that you find fun." And like, it gets in my brain abd makes me feel bad because I'm worried I'm not being "optimal" when I'm not doing pure meta sets.

[@E2Moto]

More like "how you dare you play the game your way instead of MY way?"

[@TakeoKurosawa]

I feel like these are one of those secrets we just hold onto and hope others figure out. Now this will be just as meta.

[@gmstrbert2982]

"The best skill in the game was inside you all along.. or was it the friends you made along the way? I forget which *shrugs*" - someone probably

[@TheTraveler980]

This reminds me of the "You don't have to stack Attack skills!" from *Rurikhan* a while back, for Monster Hunter World. A lot of people unrealistically strive for "optimal damage", going for a "near-glass-cannon" approach, when many of them aren't able to hold up to such an ideal. Thing is, there's no such thing as perfection, and to assume that one way to play is the best... you're just kidding yourself out of pride. If I'm already good at surviving, I will add damage... but if I'm good at damage, I will toughen myself up. I'd rather have both offense and defense. Or in other words, I will minimize my weaknesses so my strengths can prosper.

[@jeremycortes6349]

I’m the opposite. I’ve always went for more attack and tried to maximize how I could do it and learn to play a patient and aggressive style. My defense became my game sense and positioning and through challenging myself to play towards the styles of some runners since 2007 I’ve never looked back

[@TheTraveler980]

@@jeremycortes6349 If the same thing could be said of Elden Ring, though. *Shudders*

[@jeremycortes6349]

@@TheTraveler980 actually haven’t played that yet, but will eventually

[@redfox9726]

You can get damn near to perfect . I have 3.4 k hours on mh4u and i could do 140 gq with my pals and get hit 3 times all hunt . I also did solo gore magalas without getting hit at all the entire hunt with 0 damage skills and at the time my gs hunts would take 15 mins. Now when it comes to a my mindset of being as agressif as possible without getting hit , that is basickly perfect .

[@jeremycortes6349]

@@redfox9726 just takes some proper practice

[@Omegaclank]

Honestly the meta has never really been on my mind. When it comes to Monster Hunter the thing I enjoyed most about the game is whether I can knock out the monster using knockout King using sword and shield or just flying around and Blasting them with the gunlance. I overall just enjoy the game based on the weapons you can use and the different fighting styles. This is why I think rise is one of the best despite the fact that some people say that the game is too easy.

[@DapimpBDSD]

I enjoy making mix sets that help my playstyle (Uber aggressive) BUT this said, unfortunately "meta" builds are what the game designers build the monsters for. It you're not meeting a certain threshold of DPS, the fights can be extremely difficult, borderline impossible especially when a simple monster movement will instant-cart you. There are some that enjoy this type of challenges but not the majority, hence why people loathe Alatreon even though in theory he was just a simple elemental DPS check (once you reached a level of Elemental DPS, the fight becomes fairly easy). Even fatalis in MHW was somewhat of a DPS check, if you're gear wasn't doing enough DPS, than you weren't gonna beat that 30min limit

[@Omegaclank]

Never really had a problem playing the games and not doing the meta. If it's really what the designers of the wanted it to be then then I've been seeing people doing the complete opposite and still doing just fine. What you mean to say is not EVERY monster is like that.

[@aureliaromero8383]

I ALWAYS have at least 2 levels of evade extender, especially with bow as it makes dodgebolt absolutely godly. Whatever minor damage skill that was replaced by it is heavily outweighed by how much easier and fun the game becomes

[@unacuentasinvideos4910]

As an Switch Axe main I can't hunt without using Evade Extender and Evade Window(both at their max level), of course I have Weaknes Exploid and other Crit Buff stuff but without the evasion skills I just can't play, so now with the inclusion of the Lucent Nargacuga I made a set that has the two skills of dodge(EE and EW) along with the new Lucent Skill that increases the attack with the dodges, in addition to the classic affinity skills and also Rapid morph along with Power Prolonger. In other words, a set with a focus on damage and crit but with comfortable hunting abilities and two fun damage boosts(Adrenaline Boost and Agitador) to use.

[@ChompDude]

I love Evade Extender. I use it in EVERY set. I've also made a mind's eye poison greatsword set that I use on Kushala, Khezu, Basarios and it might even be good on Zinogre. It's good fun trying to keep up poison on the monsters and watch as the poison damage ticks every second the entire hunt.

[@gamdanyunizar7849]

Dude you don't know how much you helped me with that evade extender info, I watched too much speedruns without realizing it was a speedrun (with many failed and stressful attempts), now Imma try a ton of different skills and see what works for me, this actually becomes fun, so thanks!

[@simplysaphi]

add to your list: stun resistance intrepid heart (actual GOAT) wirebug whisperer those 3 are just mwah cherry on the cake

[@rustswagnasty5050]

I really enjoyed this video My guy, I try to get this point across all the time and I really think more people should be having fun experimenting with skills and not just building for crit eye and attack boost 7. Also not just using the best weapon for whatever you are using. There’s a lot of fun to be had outside of the meta

[@diveblock2058]

To add onto this. This is why I love quiro crafting because it allows/forces people to experiment and branch out a bit more then the normal watch a meta build copy it and back to the hunt

[@lubbo5261]

If you used Evade extender once on Dual Blades you will never play them without it ever again.

[@E2Moto]

Evade Extender is also a must have for Switch Axe. I was there throughout 3rd and 4th gen.

[@centrifugal7352]

Once archdemon bar full i just spam dodge button to chase and dodge. It so much fun.

[@epcarter6]

Honestly a lot of what this issue steams from is speedrunners. I’m by no means blaming them directly, but people try to mimic they’re builds which are made for optimal damage and almost no comfy skills and of course getting the perfect hunt. I feel into this too so I’m definitely not an exception. There’s so many good skills that aren’t damage dealing and help out a ton, but all people want is damage damage damage.

[@kinsan89]

You're absolutely right. I love the speedruns and speedrunners to death, but people try to mimic their builds because "OMG they're so good their build is ideal" not realizing that the build is barely half of the prep. The build won't do anything for someone who isn't GOOD at that specific monster/weapon. You could give me a godly build but make me use DB and put me against something as simple as Lagombi (fuck I hate Lagombi, easily my least favorite monster), and I'd have one hell of a bad time But give me a mid LS build, like my mixed Foray/Blood Rite/Dereliction build, against my favorite fight in the game, Espinas, and I can do decently well. Not Speedrun time well, but easily around ~6-8 minutes

[@joshmay2944]

Preach! That's why I'm happy for the new Qurios system, I can finally get all the comfy skills on my damage builds. We really don't need any more attack power as hunters IMO for anything in the endgame right now.

[@maximilianchadwell4048]

After a certain point though, there really isn't any need for many quality of life skills. You hunt over 100 Rathians, you should be able to counter or dodge the attacks without something like evade window. Simply put, the more you play the better you get, the more you should focus on damage skills. What's the point in running evade window 5 if you can just counter the move instead, AND do damage after? omg so fun I can dodge super far, ok but big number = fun Just sounds like a skill issue tbh

[@kinsan89]

@@maximilianchadwell4048 ok, if that's how you like to play, go for it. Doesn't make other builds less valid

[@epcarter6]

@@maximilianchadwell4048 Okay that’s you, if you don’t need that stuff great. The point is people get pigeon holed into using the same things when there’s other fun things to try out. Fun is subjective your version of fun isn’t everyone’s version.

[@HarryPotter-uv8yp]

Way back in 4U, I decided that I’d go after making the Azure Rathalos Light Bowgun. At the time, the meta LBG was the Seregios, and I knew why. The Seregios LBG had the ability to evade-reload and create a continuous stream of Normal 2 rapid-fire bullets. MY bowgun, on the other hand, did not have evade reload. Instead, it had a higher Raw, the ability to fire *FIVE* Normal 2’s instead of three on a barrage, rapid fire on Fire element AND on Sticky ammo (that’s right. I used the sticky meta WAY before anyone knew of its busted potential (tips fedora)), and the armor set I used made it fire extra bullets on its barrages. My gun was firing 4-6 shots off of 1 bullet. One of my shots had the ability to knock out monsters at range. When I opened up a hub to invite randoms in to hunt a Dalamadur with me, one of those randoms came in, saw my LBG, saw it wasn’t Seregios and told me outright in the chat that my bowgun setup wasn’t optimal with my gun or my skills. He then proceeded (I kid you not) to pop back to Val Habar, pick up his own LBG set (with seregios lbg), and tell me THAT was what a LBG set should be. I told him, politely, that that was fine, but I would be running with my own setup anyway. He asked me why. I told him: “Because I wreck shop with it.” He left the hub. I then proceeded to topple the Dalamadur with new randoms without him. I did so flawlessly.

[@lilithlissandra8047]

Evade Extender is far and away the best skill in Rise imho. It's so versatile. The only hunt I can think of where it's a detriment is Narwa, but if you play around it you're still fine.

[@luckyandy9208]

Not if you play Lance. LOL

[@LloydTheZephyrian]

@@luckyandy9208 What are you talking about, specifically?

[@luckyandy9208]

@@LloydTheZephyrian Evade extender just isn't that good with the Lance when compared to the other weapons.

[@LloydTheZephyrian]

@@luckyandy9208 I feel like it could have some uses for repositioning after a flinch or knockdown, but yeah, most of the time, it's Shield Tackle or Guard Dash to avoid damage.

[@luckyandy9208]

@@LloydTheZephyrian I used it when I first started to play Lance because several videos and people recommended it. I tried it and had a really awful experience. I stopped playing the Lance shortly afterwards. Eventually, I realized that all those people who recommended the skill weren't Lance mains and sought out videos and tips from people who were. They all didn't have it in their builds and also said it was completely unnecessary. One guy even pointed out that it actually reduces DPS. I picked up the Lance again with their advice and main it.

[@izzymosley1970]

I'm glad you made this video I'm tired of seeing all over the monster Hunter community people saying that just because a skill isn't meta it's bad in reality every single skill in the game makes you stronger in some way and it depends completely on you how you would like to get stronger.

[@oryjs]

*Laughs in jump master*

[@butchpeddlin4767]

@@oryjs Brutal.

[@ivanbenavides8302]

I think what the “evade extender" skill is the most overpowered skill, and exist to make the game a lot easier.

[@E2Moto]

Without evade extender, there is no such thing as mobility in MH.

[@kag2576]

So basically...don't worry about the meta if u don't want to and play how u want to: it sounds so obvious but some members of the MH community seem to loathe people who aren't going for the highest DPS. Its the same thing for weapons as well, I remember watching someone who fought the final boss with an insect glaive and a comment below asked them to use a different weapon because it was a 'safe' choice and all I could think was why can't u just let this person play the game the way they want to, who do they need to impress, u? Personally I find it more fun to mix and match on the go to try out different skills and play-styles and I obviously have my preferences but that's the beauty of this series: u are free to choose!

[@AlJavier06]

I always put stun resist, evade extender, and wirebug whisperer in all my builds. They manage to fit just fine in almost every mixed set. Highly recommend it because afflicted monsters never seem to stop attacking until you knock them out. Oh and their tracking is laser-precise.

[@aaron8977]

My favorites, as a charge blade main, are either rapid morph or evade extender. It takes about 1 second, maybe less, with max rapid morph to switch to spinning axe or charge your sword

[@orpancho]

I decided to play this game without using EE or other comfort skills around the beginning of high rank, it actually improved my enjoyment of the game significantly since I have to be a lot more aware of every aspect of the fights. I also feel that I improved a lot as a player by rejecting those options. So to each its own but if you want to have a different appreciation of the game mechanics, while also bettering your hunter skills don't give up with a full offensive build.

[@mhswoocer]

This is actually something I wish I made more clear at the end of the video. I think using optimal builds is just as enjoyable as using comfy builds, I feel like this video almost makes it seem like I think you shouldn't use meta skills, when in reality, I think you shouldn't use skills that you don't enjoy. If playing with wex 3, crit boost, attack boost etc, and no comfy skills is the most fun for you, that's 1000% what you should do! It's just about what combo you find the most fun imo

[@kyril98741]

Agree on this one especially in rise sunbreak. As lancer main, I always use full guard but then I decided to create the meta set and train myself. Using speedrun video as a guide, I tried to improve my gameplay and tried to omit my bad habit and learn the monster knowledge. The agility of the hunter for this version really help me to take more risk.

[@RamblyngRobyn]

My go to skills on every armor set are Divine Blessing and Evade Extender. They don't increase my damage output but I'm a very conservative player. Garangolm and Jelly armor having a bajillion slots is super fun.

[@durandus676]

I’m loving my evade extender build way more than my optimized build for GS. Never need to wire bug anymore for movement.

[@horneytoaster4773]

I got lucky. Pretty good build for ls that has atk boost 7, crit boost. Wex. Crit eye 7, ww 3. Ee 3. Among others. It’s fuckin sick.

[@durandus676]

Fell in love with evade extender in 3U and world was very good with its basics I didn’t need it but in Rise evade extender has fixed all my problems with how awful using wire bugs on movement feels too me.

[@E2Moto]

Evade is life. I've been an evade, and narga fan since MHFU.

[@TornaitSuperBird]

@Doppelganger D Not quite. Evade Extender actually makes your hunter cover more distance through *all* forms of evade, whether it's with your weapon unsheathed or with it sheathed.

[@ilikehiking]

Video has an excellent point, but should be taken with a grain of salt. Having a few comfort skills is great, but you should still focus primarily on offensive. If you sacrifice too much damage, the hunts will take much longer, which will also increase the probability of getting hit and dying. This is especially important in the later stages of the game where being hit will take massive chunks of your health regardless. Minimizing downtime could also be considered a form of defence.

[@Surkk2960]

I'm Gunlance / Doot Horn and I can say Max Defense Boost is my thing since I prefer seeing how much I can tank... aka I suck at dodging :) Probably should look into evade extend for my Horn set though, would definitely help.

[@randomdude6737]

So your telling im doing it right got it I’ve always went for elemental exhaust and slugger builds and it makes it fun so much (:

[@nirifer7275]

I'm currently loving the new skill that came with lucent Nargacuga adrenaline rush. That paired with evade window, frenzy, and dodgebolt switch skill from bow is so fun to use. It's so much dmg and if you now what you're doing you don't get touched.

[@jojophalphouvong721]

@3:43 - that was sick, keep up the good work

[@mechanosword1628]

I have a blast db build that focuses on using adrenaline rush, evade window and the gold rathian status skill to go up and dodge through the monster's melee attacks. It is too much fun

[@jeydomo]

As a Swax main, evade ext is a must have. Yes evasion is a necessity, but for me, it's position. Within range of any part with 1 roll, and 1 roll away from being too far from being hit.

[@espada7997]

I play swagaxe too and evade ext is permanent on my set, I'm using 3 parts furious rajang (for the skill furious) and 2 parts malzeno ( for blood rite) furious gives you infinite stamina for 90 seconds which is good for swax wild swing

[@Scrombo2]

There is no one best skill, just a handful of skills the apply to most builds; wex, attack up, crit eye, etc it's just about if you can slot those into your building and still play comfortably Edit; I'm mostly a melee player sorry if that doesn't apply to bows/bow guns as much

[@AyJay123]

I like the emphasis on “your playstyle”.I honestly don’t go with mixed sets because usually an entire set feels fine to me. I don’t care for optimizing cause I feel optimizing my overall skill has helped me more than decos/charms. I like the Malzeno armor mainly for its healing ability. I use longsword for the new counter and I’ve learned to time the zR+b counter without having a charge (having to time it versus just holding) and following up with a slash that finishes the combo and gives me a charge. Between heals and countering most things my scenario is 1) constant damage 2) I get hit once then heal or 3) the monster can 1 shot me anyways. For others it may be different because I have a specific playstyle, like when I did dual blades I went heavy on crit and element. I think it’s all a preference, after all you see runs where people use bad weapons and kill monsters easy with skill and you see people cart a lot with the best gear.

[@obambagaming1467]

I played through the end of HR and up to MR Nargacuga with just the HR Nargacuga armor. Then I beat the whole Sunbreak DLC with the MR Narga armor (I played with Hammer btw). I didn't even have good decos or charms. Evade skills are just that overpowered. No much need to grind.

[@thenerdbeast7375]

My fave underrated skill? Stamina thief. The monster can't hurt you if it has to stop to pant every few attacks, especially great for those mobile monsters that are a major PIA for slower weapons. Also yes Evade Extender is a gift from god, thought of also comboing with the Evade Window skill for a "can't touch this" build.

[@hurrakka_kun]

Stamina thief is so based I have a swaxe build that's heavily focused on exhaust. Hunted afflicted astalos w it 3 times in a row and it felt like a cakewalk.

[@Mr.Smiley_J]

I ran a mix of nargacuga and ragnakadaki gear giving me maxed evade window and extend, with maxed marathon runner, constitution and stamina surge for non-stop Naruto-running demon dashing dual blades action. I know it's not optimized, but I'm always active, hardly get touched, and it's darn fun!

[@FelisImpurrator]

Carting does zero DPS, so every defensive skill is a DPS skill. Big brain moment.

[@Leemmmm]

I remember going on Twitter after this title update dropped like "wow the game is taking a long time to download" and someone was just like "steam was trying to save you" and I'm like "from what. This game is fun" and they just say "cause now the meta is all about grinding and it's gonna be suffering" something I literally have no context for so I'm just like "uh ok. Thanks? I'm still having fun though" and really what I'm trying to say is don't let others project their opinions onto you and enjoy what you enjoy. Who cares if you don't have the most meta set? What matters is if you're having fun. And in my Casual Scrub Opinion, Monster Hunter Rise is the most fun Monster Hunter game so far. More action games need to have air redirection tools like the wirebug or hype af counter moves like the millions of counters longsword has. Basically the more like DMC a game is the more likely I am to enjoy it lol

[@Revoltine]

"the meta is all about grinding" Two things that Twatter got wrong here: 1) The term "meta" should only be used in the context of strategies and tactics. It literally means "Most Effective Tactics Available". You can already tell that twatter here is pulling shit out of their ass by equating the term to "grinding" when the latter is a gameplay loop, not a gameplay strategem. 2) MH has always been about grinding. It's the core gameplay concept of MH since the very first game and that has never changed. Go on a quest. Get loot. Repeat ad infinitum until you get what you're looking for. If that's not grinding, then I don't know what is. Opinions can be wrong. Twatter is a classic example of a wrong opinion.

[@Lanzetsu]

I loved the video, I always try to get 4 ATK and 3 WEX, then 4 DEF and at least 2 Evade Extender, obviously the "mandatory" skills for each weapon as well like Critical Draw and Quick Sheath on GreatSword but then as much as comfy skills as I can which means Divine Blessing, Mind's Eye for the increase in damage on bad spots, etc. There are a lot of specific sets but similar as WEX you need to play abusing that or you are getting something almost useless. Fortify is one of the best skills IMO, every single cart makes you a Super Saiyan, it makes a huge difference and the reason after 2 carts I hardly die again to fail the quest. I like to get a comfy set and have fun without neglecting the damage but I never made a set full around DPS, it made me feel bad, simple as that, going glass cannon and flinching a monster like a speedrunner can be fun few times, then it is like playing a fighting game against someone that can't block or fight back

[@wildice1858]

Since the beginning of sunbreak I’ve been using full evade window and evade distance 2 to have a lot of fun. It’s so satisfying to dodge through attacks and I hope more skills like bladescale and adrenaline rush that encourage it are added in future updates

[@42wolfe42]

The fact that you said Crit Element might be a good skill to use makes me sad inside.

[@roninthedragonlord8284]

Up until recently I was trying to play around with the very high damage builds, focusing only on offense, but as I dipped into more weapons I started to invest more into quality of life skills, like Wirebug Whisperer for Great Sword and Power Prolonger + Evade Extender for Switch Axe. Since then I’ve been messing around with tons of other skills like Spiribird’s Call, Divine Blessing, and my new personal favorite, Quick Breath. All of these just add so much ease to my playstyle it’s surprising.

[@jutahj]

You said it well my guy. My go to saying whenever in any mh game.

[@nkosistryder]

My favourite skills are: evade window, evade extender and bladescale (even lvl 1). I can just focus heavily on staying close and attacking relentlessly while getting rewarded with sharpness for using I-Frames. Add Foray, Adrenaline Rush or Status Trigger to the mix and boom constant buffs and if you’re running a poison build, you get that constant health drain to fill in the gaps.

[@Burning_DK]

I love using rage slash GS with the immortal build from our RageGaming buddies. Seeing how a move that oneshots my friends doesn't remove a tenth of my hp and I instantly regenerate is hilarious XD

[@gdeamonlord]

FINALLY, a man of culture, jumping lvl 2 exactly is the right amount to use, unless you're the 5% of the speed runners who kill monsters under 3-4 mins or 7-8 on anomalies this skill makes the game a pleasant overall experience

[@belmontzar]

I know I get crap for it but my most comfy set up is attack and defence boost. Though thanks to the Ninja shield and Sword [100 affinity] ive also been trying to rock Critical Boost for even more dps. Attack boost, and critical Boost with a 100 affinity sword and a skill like Whirl Wind feels ridiculous sometimes... but the increased enemy difficulty makes me feel almost no regret

[@elk3407]

I always forget that other weapons don't have quality of life skills built-in. Every time I play something that isn't an insect glaive I miss the free flinch-free and earplugs from tripple buff as well as the sheer mobility that it already has, nevermind adding a single point of evade extender to just clear everything with ease.

[@richt7525]

I see you your IG and raise you a HH. QoL for *everyone*. Also, hammer has windproof, LS and Swag Axe have Mind's Eye, too many to list have hyper armor/brace. Most weapons have some sort of quality skill baked in nowadays.

[@redphienix]

Rise era EE is one of the comfiest, most fun, and reliable skills in the entirety of Sunbreak. Adore that thing.

[@notimeforcreativenamesjust3034]

EE is just good in any MH game

[@StayNightGaming]

I feel like this effects newer players more than it does the people that have been around for a longer time. I've personally played for over 12-13 years now, and have maxed Hunter rank(and master rank for iceborne) 5 separate times across multiple games in the series, and I find what you're saying here to be not only extremely important for newer players to hear, but for older players to encourage. I think we have all been through that phase of 100% focus on efficiency and max dps and perfection, and some of us find that, love it and breathe it, but many of us branch out and find our own niche and selection of skills that best suit us, and I feel like that as a valid approach is sometimes lost these days. Thank you for this video

[@ChrisMiller-sn1cq]

Have to say wirebug whisper is the most universally useful skill, it applies to all weapons regardless of playstyle choice and is for both offensive and defensive purposes

[@richt7525]

Scrolled an embarrassing amount of distance to find someone else who states the obvious. Hands down the most universally useful skill in this game, regardless of quest target, environment, weapon, build, or playstyle. A no brainer.

[@michaelm6179]

I think one of the main contributers to the more attack mentality are the numbers. It FEELS good to hit the monster hard and having that big flashing number pop up gives you that rush.

[@Walamonga1313]

That and also doing more damage means you kill stuff faster. As simple as that

[@notimeforcreativenamesjust3034]

That's why I turn off numbers

[@cice7076]

If you're doing a TA and know exactly how to best exploit a monster then max damage may be what you want; I play full bloodlust dereliction hailfire bow when going solo because of how predictable a fight can be, online running none or only one of those skills is way more comfy and doesn't lead to me triple carting due to multi-player hunts being more unpredictable.

[@孫慧娟-u9c]

Evade Distance >>> Evade Window especially on Insect Glaive since it propells you farther and makes it easier to reposition and catch up Bubbly Dance >>> Evade Window simply because you can combo it with Resusuicate and Coalesence while also gaining the abilities of Evade Window.

[@redfox9726]

Depends on weapon and playstyle . I personnally hate ee on sns

[@PhyonesArc]

"Attack boost works on pretty much every weapon in the game" Me: Cries in Gunlance I know it can use it if you really wanna play that way, but the fact that 50% of the weapon (imo the fun 50%) can't use it is a bloody crime

[@thomasborta6559]

Why doesn't it get affected

[@PhyonesArc]

@@thomasborta6559 outside of sneak attack and artillery, aswell as Dongo Bombadier, nothing effects shelling dmg, not even attack up

[@thomasborta6559]

@@PhyonesArc oh so the shelling is the 50% of the weapon

[@corwynchaos]

Notably, Attack Boost is *not* a flat attack increase in Rise - it's percentage based, so the higher your raw attack, the more impactful it is. This means it's far better than in World, for example. I do agree that Evade Extender is amazing, and in multiplayer, Wide Range is phenomenal, especially with the new "Hard" decorations for both three and four slot gem slots (+3 and +4, respectively).

[@professorpenne9962]

evade extender is so good that I can't leave home without it. going from even level 2 evade extender to nothing at all with a weapon that chugs along is very noticeable, like charge blade css for example.

[@modageddon2742]

I personally have incredibly high dps sets as i know most monster moves and carting is not a thing that happens often so getting things like a niche set build isnt something i usually do unless i can build it in without losing dps though i have at least 1 defensive set for new monsters as in new to the series incase i have trouble with them

[@hootels1770]

If you don’t feel like a crackhead with sticks with your dual blades build is it really viable?

[@Netherwolf6100]

My mandatory skills are Free Meal Stun Resist Hunger Resist Wirebug Whisper Everything else can be worked around. Unless you're a speedrunner, I never understood people who prioritize damage output over survivability when all it takes is 1 or 2 attacks to kart you. I prefer hunters who put a bit of common sense into their builds if they're not perfect players who have all the monster's attack patterns perfectly memorized. Even worse when you're with a group and the monster can randomly switch between spread out targets, making an already fast paced fight even more chaotic. The best hunter is the smartest who can't die to a wasp sting.

[@alexedwards5152]

My go-to skill for a while was Hellfire Cloak, combined with Resuscitate and Coalescence; I pretty much always get at least one of these buffs after the monster enrages My play-style with hellfire CB basically went like this: 1) Get Hellfire 2) Air Dash as a monster attacks me 3) Use Axe Hopper after the monster falls down 4) Repeat You’d be surprised how effective it is!

[@spaceerror_3571]

I love evade extender, it keep you near monster for attack when they jump around the arena and you can easily evade some sweep attack like tail sweep or spin attack that otherwise almost no way to evade if you happen to stand too close. I always have some of these skills equipped if I have any extra slot for them.

[@memel4d357]

I never focus on building max attack boost or crit eye unless I'm specifically building for it. Usually just WEX, element attack 5 and crit element is all I really worry about for my builds (elemental switch axe), usually having more on comfort skills (aside from rapid morph). Very few hunts take longer than 20 minutes, most capping at around 15. As for best in the game, I'd argue evade extender 2. It allows you to match the mobility of the monsters yet not roll too far. I'd even say I rely on it.

[@dimasnotowidjojo1068]

i agree... Your best skills is the one you tried it yourself and which one is better on your build. Attack, CE and WE is good, but if you cant survive then why bother, dont follow speed runners build because its their best build, you are not like them. Focus on having fun, try min maxing and you get your own build. The correct answer : The best skill is having fun when playing and figuring out yourself

[@faereman]

After thousands of hours in this entire series, I eventually dropped all of the comfort skills I used the most back in the day (mainly Evasion +1/2 and HG Earplugs) because I felt like I relied on them too much and doing so not only made me much better at this game but also allowed me to focus only on damaging skills (though I don't like using meta and prefer building my sets myself even if there are better options). Obviously those comfort skills are good at first to ease you up into the game, but it feels so rewarding when you can finally play well without them. Also, I've never liked Evade Extender, it messes up with my muscle memory so much lol.

[@Thedarkniterises]

I scrolled and had to comment on this. I've played the game since the first installment. Invested thousands of hours in each game. My Goal is always to complete the weapon tree. I totally agree with part of your statement. To play both sides I can dodge through most roars 90% of the time and therefore don't use earplugs often. but I will say there are some instances where comfort skills really helped me in a pinch. Having earplugs or evade window offered me a moment that otherwise I wouldn't have if I didn't have it. This moment either created more damage then others, helped me build up status by allowing me to attack freely in those gaps instead of wasting time rolling, or when I overcomitted(which we all do) bailed me out and let me keep aggression up. Having defence boost and divine blessing allowed me to live attacks I should have had no business living. Ppl have said I'm a DAYUM good player, but I think on paper a lot of ppl talk but in practice it just isn't the reality. I have a lot of friends who do this and when I play with them, they cart a lot Edit: and what I mean is ppl get hit a lit more often then they lead on. Even myself.

[@Nomolun_Vr]

i totally play against the meta actually, playing a support sns...and honestly...ive loved it a lot. Starting it off from world to iceborn its helped me and my friends clear a lot of really hard fights, looking at you fatalis.

[@mhswoocer]

That's exactly it, sometimes going against meta can actually make the game easier, as backwards as that seems lol. Dealing damage isn't always the number one priority, sometimes you just have to survive

[@Nomolun_Vr]

@@mhswoocer yis! this! Tho i have compared to a normal sns build and even elemental types too and my support build isn't that far behind.

[@wolfoxcat3974]

That's exactly for example why i always use earplug, technically my overall damage increases, i risk less to die by being stunned by roars and the feeling of being the only one standing proud and attacking while the other hunters cover their ears in pain, is amazing XD

[@Cotoletta967]

Qurious crafting let's me get DBs builds with100% affinity with rousing roar cats (so crit eye +4 and wex +3 on a 0% aff wep) while still being able to afford crit element 3, chain crit 3, wirebug whisperer 3, speed sharpen 3, spiribird's call, blight res + 3, razor sharp 3, elem atk 5, blood rite 1, stam surge 3, constitution 5, marathon runner 3, crit boost 1 and elem exploit 1. my Seething Bazel SA set has 100% aff (note: this wep has negative affinity) with cats and Daora soul plus crit boost 3, atk boost 7, def boost 6, evade extender 3, power prolonger 3, wirebug whisperer 3, fortify, chain crit 1, handicraft 1, speed sharpen 3 and protective polisher 3. Sunbreak armor set building is so bonkers that you can easily have both comfy and damage skills in one set, it's crazy.

[@Kensuke0987]

Agreed. I was making optimized builds but they all require Protective Polish. They're great and all, but it's just one more thing to worry about (more), and I figured it's a lot less hassle to just use weapons with larger (purple) sharpness bars and slot in Razor Sharp. Although despite that, I still do try to achieve AB7, CB3, and WEX3 for my new builds. I'm not comfortable with EE (which seems to be meta now), so I never include it.

[@babayaga4320]

I think divine blessing is the best skill in MH. Being able to take a huge hit a good percentage of the time that you can just shake off means drinking potions less, and more uptime on the monster, which ultimately means more DPS. Obviously, if you're an elite player, you won't need it, but the rest of us can greatly benefit from it. In my mind, only two skills come close to being as good, evade extender, and wirebug whisperer.

[@zangetsu1614]

I always focus on super tanky style GL, and saw a lot of peoole claim that redirection GL is the way to go, tried it and just couldn't find the appeal, and wasn't overall as fun to me so i went back to tank GL, tho as of late i added evade extender and sneak attack and it has been my best set so far

[@zangetsu1614]

@@gamecavalier3230 i bet it is for you, it wasn't for me, the thought of the parries was disruptive for my playstyle, i prefer using guard reload or abusing reverse blast i-frames.

[@Zaney_]

instead of defense boost a much better skill is divine blessing 3 and eating for defender hi, every time defender hi procs you still get the divine blessing's damage reduction. and collecting spiri birbs helps too. That being said, minimum investment into damage skills is still good if you want to kill the monster in a reasonable amount of time. I don't think staying in a hunt for 30mins is particularly enjoyable.

[@mungolockhart3875]

Evade window is an absolutely amazing skill. Less precise timing on rolls through attacks is pretty nice for a comfy agressive playstyle. Works when you need to go on defense too. Evade extend is really hit or miss depending how much you rely on proper distance and just experience with a weapon. If you increase roll distance you can also lose any muscle memory or skill you've learned and start missing more attacks too. If you're a really uncaring person, you can just go the old school fashion hunter route and just wear what looks good while entirely skipping layered armor crafting. In the end, gear doesn't really matter. You'll reach your goal eventually.

[@toraheart7206]

Now I understand that you’re saying that people should prioritize skills that makes their game more confident I think there’s something that should be said about this expansion and that is that I am able to use both skills that make me feel confident, like evade extender 2 and evade window 5 as well as bloodlust, while also having all my damage skills like weakness exploit 3, critical boost 3 attack boost 7 AND handicraft 3 And sure that’s cause my tailsman has 2 evade extender with slot level 2 slots, but even if it didn’t have 2 evade extender all I would be missing is the handicraft so all I would lose is a little bit of damage. It’s really awesome how many skills you can put into builds here and I’m very excited for the updates to see how much further the game can be pushed

[@NotEvenOptimusPrime]

Literally jumping jewel+ lv4 is the best thing added to sunbreak. Its in every one of my builds, such a good QoL deco

[@harrygraham5810]

Slugger and stamina thief on a hammer build is a game changer monster hardly gets a chance to attack you or not be on the floor struggling

[@devranyilmaz9806]

For me, I slot in Evade Extender lvl 2 & Evade Window lvl 4. You can dodge almost everything with these two skills at this level. And for the builds I like to run, I can still upkeep an impressive amount of damage because 1. I’m not getting hit 2. Not wasting time healing 3. I get right back into the fight 4. Feels amazing darting around a monster’s ankles while slapping the shit out of it. As an SnS main, I’m pretty much up in the monster’s face 24/7 like an annoying mosquito that it can’t swat away.

[@Camizard1017]

To comment about a build I think is fun I want to mention Hellfire Cloak. I have a set made for every weapon and the Hellfire that's left behind after a Wiredash or some Silkbind attacks is nice for a free knock down. I don't even try to min max I'll go for Attack Boost 5 and that's all I want I might get some other skills like Weakness Exploit from armor pieces but I don't actively try to get them. I also use the Magnamalo Soul rampage deco and the Magnamalo weapons for my Hellfire sets because I like to match weapons with their unique armor skill if they have one. I like to slot in utility skills for my Hellfire sets over more offensive skills too because in the end isn't hunting all about having fun? This is a build I enjoy but I know not everyone will enjoy it and that some people enjoy the meta sets or something else entirely

[@mhswoocer]

I'm definitely gonna try out hellfire cloak. It's always seemed like a really unique skill but I've never tried it. And sure matching weapons to armor skills isn't meta, but I think is super cool lol

[@jephilologist]

Evade extend 2, Speed Eating, Wide-range 5. Fight me (and Galleus).

[@nestrior7733]

Thanks to Han 7, I have found some comfortable base sets for my IG that I added Evade Extender to instead of Wirebug Whisperer. Now that I've gotten used to those skills, a lot of damage focus, I've updated them first when I got my Stun Resistance 2, Speed Sharpen 1 with two 2 Slots Charm and now with my Attack Boost 3 with a 3 and a 1 Slot Charm. Was able to squeeze out a lot more elemental and raw damage. But that's also how I enjoy playing the game. I don't care as much about being fast than I care about getting the most of the way I play. Some of my Sets have Attack Boost 6 now, without losing any of the Skills I used before, and I can't wait to test them out. Just my Fire Set wasn't upgraded.

[@bigistboi4208]

i have max attack, max element, max crit, max crit element, weakness exploit, max critical boost, max offensive guard, and max razor sharp. but i still find a spot for level 1 wirebug whisperer, a little constitution, and level 1 evade extender. im a VERY aggressive lance user.

[@thex8625]

I fitted the new Gold Rathian skill in my Silver Los DB set and now I have a marriage of offense/defense

[@SaphNeedsCoffee]

My approach to the hunts are like this. If your looking to complete it as fast as possible your doing it for 1 of 2 reasons: 1) Speed running 2) trying to farm asap. Unless your speed running trying to do it ASAP ends in more failures of farming You could do a hunt in 3 mins but failed 15 times trying for that while Its taking me 10 mins but 100% success In the end I'm netting more mats and thus feel my time is being used effectively. Play it how you feel comfy. Its ok to not be perfect and sometimes you'll land on a perfect hunt and it feels fucking good....More so when you weren't trying for it.

[@nocommiesallowed7637]

Since I'm a solo player, I always prioritized completing the nargacuga set for evade window and evade extender. I finish the hunt by 20 mins but still enjoy every minute

[@pigbimpin4151]

All of the endgame meta builds focus solely on damage which is fantastic for speedrunners but damn i cant imagine playing this game without full stun resist and 1 flinch free at all times

[@miguelcabreracastro6968]

The best abillity is the one that you find fun and interesting, and if its usefull, cool. I prefer defense boost over attack for example, i cannot count how many times the meta guy died instantly in a hunt bcause they only care about damage... Yesterday i made a set with evade extender, and i want to use it in another mix set, just because it allows me to repositionate myself in an instant, and i have fun doing it. Also, something to add here... use a weapon you REALLY like, not the most meta. i dont like the final boss lance, also i dont have any gem so... whatever a beatyfull weapon choice its harder than a meta one.

[@BananaHoardX]

I got evade extender because I was not satisfied with my mobility and dodge distance while playing Swaxe. That together with rapid morph allow me to continuously hit and get closer or further from the monster in seconds. Now I cannot imagine myself not using those skills, don't give a damn about attack up if I get killed before I hit.

[@GTdba]

I never had luck with charms, but now that Gold Rath and Narga are out, my favourite skills are Foray, Evade, Resentment, Reanimation, Adrenaline Rush. Combined with Two Espinas pieces, Poison is always, Always on for lots of extra Damage! That is, until Capcom Nerfs these, but for now it is so much fun!

[@HanDaimond]

Since base Rise I’ve got a talisman with Evade Extender 3, Weakness Exploit 2 and a single lvl1 gem slot, never got a better talisman until Sunbreak.

[@DripLordGogeta]

Totally agree with what you said man, not only is the "best skill" variable because of a player's weapon of choice and how said weapon interacts with a certain skill, but it also depends on what kind of playstyle makes the player have the most fun: just like I have fun going for flashiness and speedrun because I like to test my limits and to see what I'm capable of in the game, another player may have fine using supports skill, playing as a tank or any other playstyle really. And I think this update, with its insane quantity of content, managed to deliver for all types of players by giving all of us a way to have a lot of fun while playing and also experiment with skills we wouldn't have thought of: maybe I'll be able to fit in, let's say, hellfire cloak in my LS set, something that isn't commonly used from what I've seen, and thanks to the augmenting system I might not need to sacrifice any "important" skill in my set and I will have even more fun than I already do by adding something new and unique to my playstyle when I often focus solely on how optimal I play; same goes for a player who likes to support their fellow hunters by using wide range or any other support skills but would like to contribute more to the overall damage of the team, as they now could get levels of some offensive oriented skills and get more enjoyment out of their hunts and maybe discover a new playstyle that they enjoy which will lead to try out new things! Overall, I think that they really outdid themselves with this update, not only giving us a bandwagon of content and one hell of an endgame loop that rewards the player for hunting literally any monster in the game, but also allows said player to experiment with their builds, try out new things and just have a great time playing the game. I can't wait to see what they have in store for us in the next updates, while I have some fun hunting the new monsters, rolling for skills to further optimize my builds and enjoy my time on this wonderful game. (wow. I wrote a LOT. my bad lol, I just really enjoy this update and felt like this video sums up an opinion of mine perfectly well! If anyone read my literal text wall all the way to down here, I'm sorry if I took some time from your day and I hope you're enjoying the new update just as much as I am! Thanks for reading and happy hunting ♡)

[@DaSharkCraftMC]

Me who plays gunlance: give me guard, guard up, load shells, and artillery. Everything else is comfort skills. 'Tis a very simple and enjoyable life.

[@SilverRath21]

Evade Extender and Stun Resistance combo is god tier, I make sure to have those both on at all times

[@axeltoutain1798]

I love playing evade extender with bubbles, make you woosh every time you dodge

[@samuelbrown7921]

Dude I subscribed instantly with the subscribe bit 😂. Absolutely fantastic. And also fantastic video and great point about the subjectiveness of skills. Totally agree

[@mhswoocer]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video! And yeah I try to make my sub bits as funny as possible, it's boring to just say "like and subscribe" since everyone has heard that a million times already.

[@v3igazord]

what i normally do is trying to complete att. boost along wex and crit boost and the weapon specific skill, then is confort town baby. what you guys think??

[@Flufferz342]

Normally I’m a DBs main but I’ve been revisiting the Switch Axe and Bow and I’ve been having a lot of fun lately with Bloodlust and Furious. My Switch Axe is Bloodlust and Mail of Hellfire and I’ve been having a lot of fun with that combo. Sure I’m a glass canon but it’s been a cool challenge and decided to make the last three pieces Crimson Glow Stuff to make the build more comfortable along with Rapid Morph. It’s a really fun set and I love it. The Bow Build is using Furious from Furious Rajang and it’s useful as hell to have infinite stamina on a bow and the legs comes with two levels of Evade Extender and it’s so nice to have. My DBs is used Elemental Exploit but the Constitution Skills from Silver Rath make everything so much easier since I get most of my DPS from being in Demon Mode. ✨