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Hello Everyone, this is Drako speaking for SocialDissonance and MoisesL from the Well-Done Podcast and Capcom Unity.

All of you that have seen episode #50 or seen the update in your subscription feed should be aware of this new movement to get MHP3 localized. Know that the movement has the support of Capcom, and that with our co-operation it will probably be localized!

What we need to do is simple: Spread the word of Monster Hunter, and get Capcom's attention while doing so!

Just to have it in one place, here's what we need to do:

Post in the Unity Thread: http://bit.ly/odOXV5
Like the Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/monsterhunter
Tweet to @_monster_hunter about #MHP3 and #monsterhunter on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#..._monster_hunter

The most important thing to do is post in the Unity thread. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G/Freedom Unite had a thread that ran for 4 months with people posting in it every day. There couldn't be a better thing for Capcom to see than a support thread for MHP3 right on their own forums.

Remember, both games (Unite & Tri) can be found for less than $20. Buying them new for a friend shows continued demand for the games, and gets another person into the series:

Tri on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co...nster-Hunter-Tr ... 909&sr=8-1
Unite on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co...nster-Hunter-Fr ... 921&sr=8-1

So please, for the sake of Monster Hunter's success in the west, spread these links and get to talking!




For more information, check out this video, Operation "Cherry Blossom" and remember to keep the posts directed toward the Unity thread, and to post there everyday!

Without the support of the fans, there may never be another Monster Hunter State-Side!

Here it is...

Table of Contents...
[Intro]
[Stats]
[Weaknesses]
     Damage By Hitzone
     Elemental Damage By Hitzone
[Moves]
     Ground
     Flight
[Recommended Equipment]
     Armor
          Blademaster
          Gunner
     Weapon
          Great Sword
          Sword and Shield
          Hammer
          Lance
          Switch Axe
          Long Sword
          Bowgun
[What to Bring]
[Strategies]
     By Weapon
          Great Sword
          Sword and Shield
          Hammer
          Lance
          Switch Axe
          Long Sword
          Bowgun
     Alatreon Clusting Guide

***This is currently a guide for Tri***

[Intro]

Alatreon is the final Urgent of Monster Hunter Tri. You will be able to join the quest at HR 46, and receive the Urgent at HR 50. Alatreon is an elementally unstable monster, he can give you all types of blight except water. He can also easily kill you in two hits, and one-shot a gunner. Killing him will require you to know what works well against him, and what doesn't

[Stats]

HP: 10000 (Equal to about 67 bombs)
Paralysis Tolerance: 150 / 310 / 470 / 630 / 790 (Paralyzed for 15 seconds)
Sleep Tolerance: 180 / 350 / 510 / 680 / 850 (Sleeps for 60 seconds)
KO Tolerance: 120 / 240 / 360 / 480 / 600 (KO'd for 15 seconds)

Damage Needed for Break (I may be wrong on a few)
1st Horn = 1400HP (2 staggers, or about 12 LBB+)
2nd Horn = 1400HP (2 staggers, or about 12 LBB+)
Each Wing = 900HP? (3 Staggers, or 6 LBB+)
Each Front Claw = 250 HP (1 Stagger, or 2 about LBB+)
Tail = 400 HP? (1 Stagger, Might be two)

[Weaknesses]

Elemental Weakness: Ice then Water on the Ground, Dragon then Fire while in Flight
Weakpoints: Head, Neck
Damage By Hitzone

Cutting:
Head: 45
Neck: 40
Chest: 35
Tail: 30
Wing: 18
Claws: 25

Impact:
Head: 50
Neck: 35
Chest: 30
Tail: 30
Wing: 18
Claws: 25

Bowgun
Head: 25
Neck: 20
Chest: 15
Tail: 20
Wing: 10
Claws: 15

Elemental Damage by Hitzone (All Values go Fire / Ice / Water / Thunder / Dragon)

Ground:
Head: 0 / 20 / 15 / 5 / 5
Neck: 0 / 15 / 10 / 5 / 5
Chest: 0 / 15 / 10 / 5 / 5
Tail: 0 / 15 / 10 / 5 / 5
Wing: 0 / 15 / 10 / 5 / 5
Claws: 0 / 15 / 10 / 5 / 5

Flight:
Head: 20 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 25
Neck: 15 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 20
Chest: 15 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 20
Tail: 15 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 20
Wing: 15 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 20
Claws: 15 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 20

[Moves]

Ground:

Charge: this will do a lot of damage to you, and gives you dragonblight, which will KILL your damage output. He uses this move very frequently, and he may do a random turn, which can catch you off guard. Best to just block it or move out of the way

Jump Back -> Dive: This will also do a good deal of damage to you. Alatreon will jump back into the air, then dive at you. This is extremely difficult to evade. It's best to block it, or Panic Dive.

Fireball: Alatreon spits a fireball, which turns into a vortex. He can spit out the fireball at varying lengths, from right in front of his face, to 5 feet away. This move requires Guard up to block, so if you don't have that, roll / hop out of the way if you can. This move causes Fireblight.

Dragon Claw: This is a huge hazard. This move comes out of nowhere, has a large range, and causes dragonblight. It's best to block it, if you can, evade through it. He can do a devastating combo from this move. He will knock you away with the Dragon Claw, then throw a fireball on you as you get up, which is basically an instant kill. Be extremely cautious, always assume it's coming

Thunder "Taunt": Alatreon will gain thunder around his head, and shake his head back and forth. This attack can still damage you, so be careful

Roar: Alatreon Roars as the name implies. You need HGE to not be affected by it. Note, it's basically the shortest roar in the game, very easy to roll through, although it happens pretty abruptly.

Flight:

Thunder Charge: Alatreon charges at you. This move comes at you extremely fast, but Alatreon gives a lot of warning before he does it. If you are near the charge but he misses you, you will be knocked over by the wind. If you do get hit, you will be inflicted with thunderblight.

Ice Summon: Alatreon spews an icy breath into the air, and 3 ice shards fall from the ground. It's pretty difficult to be hit by this. I believe it gives Iceblight

Ice Shard: Alatreon shoots a shard of ice. This will inflict you with Iceblight

Thunder Scratch: This attack hits hard and is pretty frustrating. Alatreon will claw at you (Like a Rathalos Poison Scratch) about 3-5 times. It's easy to be combo'd by this. This will give you thunderblight if you are hit.

Frost Breath: Alatreon will release a frosty breath onto the ground, sweeping side to side. This move does minimal damage, but it does give you "snowman" and iceblight. Block it, or just dive/run away from it.

Ice Rain: The signature move of Alatreon. He taunts a bit, then flies over to one side of the area. He will then breathe a frosty breathe into the air, and ice shards will rain everywhere. This is easy to avoid, just run around like a madman. He will always come back to land in the same place, and it's a good opportunity to get in some free hits

[Recommended Equipment] Blue means HR 51+ Equipment

Armor:

Blademaster:

Rathalos+
Skills: Critical Eye +2, Heat Cancel (Hi), Mind's Eye, Defense Down (S)
Slots: 6, one triple, three single
Gemming: Gem in Critical Eye+3, Gem out Defense Down Small, and gem in basically any other skill you want if you have the appropriate charm

Rathalos+ is great for this. For one, you'll have Critical Eye+3, which will increase your damage output by a pretty amount. It also comes with Mind's Eye (AKA ESP), which will prevent you from bounding off of Alatreon's Wings when he is tripped or KO'd. It also offers Heat Cancel Hi, so you won't have to bring cool drinks, and you won't take the annoying magma damage, which is also nice

Agnaktor+ Or Just Low Rank Agnaktor Upgraded if you already have it
Skills: Guard +2, Flaming Aura, Razor Sharp, Short Sprinter
Slots: 9, two triple, one double, two single
Gemming: MAKE SURE to gem in Guard Up, Short Sprinter is there to stay, impossible to gem out, other than that you can try to go for another skill if you have a good enough charm

Agnaktor, Low Rank or High Rank (Low Rank gives Guard+2, Guard Up, and Flaming Aura) is an absolute must for Lance and Sword n Shield users. If you are using High Rank Agnaktor armor, you absolutely MUST gem in Guard Up. This will let you counter Alatreon's fireballs, if not you'll be getting thrown round constantly. And, Agnaktor+ offers a whopping 9 slots, which is always nice

Helios Mix:
Helios Helm+
Helios Mail+
Helios Vambraces+
Helios Waist
Vangis Greaves

Skills: Handicraft+1 (Needs one Handicraft), HGE
Slots: 6, both triple
Gemming: The one slot for Sharpnes+1, and then basically any +10 skill you want

This is a very classic mix of Helios. It gives you Sharpness+14, and HGE, with two triple slots.

Gunner:

Uragaan+
Skills: Defense Up (S), Recoil Down +2, Bombardier, Slow Eater
Slots: 9, two triple, three single
Gemming: Gem in Recoil Down+3, Gem out Slow Eater, and gem in a higher level of defence up, or gem in status attack up

Obviously this is the way to go if you want to status Alatreon as a Gunner, which, at this point, is the only way to go. Regular Bowgun shots barely tickle Alatreon, and you won't have the equipment necessary to clust spam him. Find a bowgun that works well for you, and use it!

Weapons:

Great Sword:
Epitath or High Siegmund
Anguish (P), or Alatreon Revolution

Sword n Shield:
Nardebosche
Alatreon Star

Hammer:
Pulsating Core or Devil's Due
Devil's Crush (P)

Lance:
Sabertooth (G) (Don't settle for anything else)

Switch Axe:
Amber Hoarfrost
Black Harvest

Long Sword:
Shadowbinder (P), Tenebra (needs Awaken)
Dark Claw "Demise", or Barbarian Sharq (P)

Bowgun: Any combination that fits your liking

[What to Bring] *Recommended

Cool Drinks
Dragonfell Berries
Hunting Horn*
Lifepowders
Smoke bomb*
Flash Bombs
Farcaster*
Large Barrel Bombs*
Energy Drinks / Mega Juice / Steaks
Max Potion / Ancient Potion

Cool Drinks are obviously because the area is hot. Dragonfell berries are incredibly vital. If you just keep your dragonblight, your damage output will go down significantly. The Hunting Horn is used to get Alatreon stuck in the wall. Climb up, toot that horn, and Alatreon will be stuck in no time. Smoke Bombs are used to be avoided by Alatreon in the very beginning, so you can eat your steaks and cool drinks. Have it listed as the very first item in your pouch, it must be used immediately. Flash Bombs are required to bring, especially for melee runs. It is used to take Alatreon out of the air. It needs to land directly in front of Alatreon's face. It will take two flash bombs to take him out of flight mode. Since you can't enter base camp any other way, you must use a farcaster. Best used when you're almost dead. Obviously Large Barrel Bombs never hurt anyone. Best used on the wings when Alatreon is tripped, or on the horns when Alatreon is stuck on the wall. Energy Drinks / Mega Juice / Steaks are obviously needed. You don't get supply items so you'll need stamina recovery items. Max Potion / Ancient Potion are definitely needed. If you die, and you have 100HP, you can be one-shot

[Strategies]

By Weapon:

Great Sword: The Great Sword has the easiest time hitting the tail. About 3/4 of the way down the tail, it droops down. Simply run in, and do a quick draw on the tail. Obviously Critical Draw works great here. Quick Drawing will be almost the only thing you're doing. Punish Draw is also a good skill to bring. Great sword also works great for hitting the head. Run in after Alatreon does a fireball, do a quick draw with Critical and Punish Draw, and you'll definitely help out your hammer user tremendously. When you do get a chance to get off Charges, when Alatreon is KO'd or Tripped, it's best to hit the neck. You can hit the head, but you may miss. The neck is the second weakest part of Alatreon, and it's basically a sure-hit. If you know Alatreon is turning, you can start your charge in between his back legs, and you'll most likely end up hitting the chest.

Sword and Shield: The sword and shield is obviously great for tripping Alatreon. You can basically stay under Alatreon and just go to town on his legs. I recommended bringing Guard Up so you can block Fireballs. When he is tripped, it's best not to anywhere near the head, you'll be tripping the hammer A LOT and you'll just ruin his day. I also urge you to bring lifepowders, and preferably combinations to make more. It's very easy to quick fire a lifepowder with your weapon out if a team-mate is in trouble. If you can make the grace earring, it will work great to keep dragonblight off the people who forgot theres, and you can also heal your teammates, and buff them at will.

Hammer: Obviously one of the most difficult weapons to use on Alatreon. The hammer user can make our break a team. It's pretty difficult to break the horns with one Hammer. It's best to get a hammer bro and double team him. I can not stress how important it is to bring HGE against Alatreon. If you bring a purple sharpness hammer, Alatreon will KO in two superpounds. If there are 2 Purple Sharpness Hammers with HGE, and they Superpound Alatreon after he roars in the very beginning, Alatreon will immediately KO. Focus is a GREAT asset here, you will be able to land 3 superpounds on the head when Alatreon is KO'd, instead of two. Also, if Alatreon spams Fireballs, you will be able to do continuous superpounds, instead of upswing charges. Now let's go over the best opportunities to hit the head. The Fireball is the easiest way to hit the horns. Alatreon will shoot a fireball, and leave his head out, leaving it open for a superpound. Next is the Thunder Taunt, he will shake his head, and again leave it out afterwards for an easy superpound. The next is the Roar, he will roar, and as he comes down, his head will dip down toward the floor, leaving it open for a superpound. Next is when he lands after doing the Ice Rain attack. As he lands, he will dip his head down toward the ground. This needs great timing, the head won't stay down as long as after Alatreon Roars. Lastly is getting Alatreon stuck in the wall. If you climb on top of one of the walls, and then use a hunting horn, Alatreon will charge at you and get his horns stuck in the wall. Use the Triplepound here, and do a quick charge to chain it over and over. Note that if you don't stagger him after a certain period of time, he will break free and destroy the wall. Also note he will stop getting stuck once his horns are broken. Let's go over how to hit the head when Alatreon is KO'd. You have two options, risky with more damage, or safe with a little less damage. You can go the safe way and superpounds. Alatreon swings his head in an arch. Stand at the bottom of the arc, and aim for his chin sorta. You should hit the head every single time. The other way is to stand in the same spot, and triple pound. Just try to have the golf swing hit the head. Pick whatever suits you better. Now let's talk about the "Modes" that Alatreon goes through, and how it will change your strategy and mindset

Ground Mode 1: Alatreon will start off in this. He will seem calm, and will mostly Fireball, and Charge, with occasional Jump Backs and Dragon Claws. This is the easiest mode to fight him against. All the Fireballs will let you get in a lot of superpounds

Ground Mode 2: Alatreon will enter this seemingly randomly. He will take a shorter time in between attack, and will spam charges, fast dragon claws, and Jumpbacks, and will rarely do fireballs. There's almost nothing you can do here. The best thing to do is get him stuck in the wall, which is very easy to due the constant charges. It seems like he exits this mode after a certain amount of damage, but it may be time based, or just straight up random. When it is over, just go back to your old plan

Flight Mode: Absolutely nothing you can do here. You can superpound his head from on top of a wall, but it's a great way to break it. Just flash Alatreon to get it over with, or just be a hammer bro and hammer his toe.

Lance: Definitely one of the easiest weapons to use against Alatreon. All you need is Guard Up, Guard+2, and you'll be set. It's actually pretty good to at the very least help the hammer help the break the horns. Every single time Alatreon fireballs, you can easily counter it, and easily get off a 3 poke combo. It's also great for damaging the wings. When Alatreon is tripped, or KO'd, if you charge toward the front part of the wing, you charge in place and do decent damage. If you keep on it, you can break one wing, which is all you need for a chance of a webbing. Just assume that the Dragon Claw is coming, and counter everything.

Switch Axe: Not really a recommended weapon for Alatreon. It's mobile, but has no block. You have to always assume that Alatreon will turn and Dragon Claw you, or Jump Back Charge. It is however okay for working on the wings, due to built in ESP in sword mode. Remember: in Axe Mode, never use the infinite combo, and in sword mode, use the vertical slashes, and finish off the gauge whenever possible. Just remember to stay AWAY from the head, you'll ruin the hammer users day by tripping him

Long Sword: Play this weapon exactly the same as a Switch Axe. It is however easier to draw, and faster than the switch axe in sword mode. Again, always assume the Dragon Claw or Jump Back Charge is coming. It's best to go for trips with this weapon, staying under the legs, and hacking away. When Alatreon is tripped, you can to spirit combos on the wing to do some damage. Just remember to stay AWAY from the head, you'll ruin the hammer users day by tripping him constantly.

Bowgun: Alatreon takes extremely little little damage from bowgun shots. You have two options when it comes to gunning him. 1: Status Alatreon. 2: Clust Alatreon's Wings. For Statusing Alatreon, bring whatever combination of Bowgun parts gives you the best combination of status. If you have to, I recommend you sacrifice loading level 1 paralyze shot. You can only bring 12 lvl Paralyze level 1 shots, but you can bring 12 Sleep shot lvl 1's, and combos to make 10 more. Note that to Paralyze or Sleep Alatreon for the first time, it takes 4 lvl 2 shots. After that, it will take about 7-9 depending on how long you take. IF you go quick enough, you can get off 3 sleeps, and 2 para's. Don't try for a 3rd Para, it probably won't happen unless your teammates bring you combos. Note that to not have recoil on lvl 1 shots, you need "Some" recoil, for no recoil on lvl 2 shots, you need "Min" recoil. Now let's go over what your pouch should contain if you are statusing Alatreon.

Combo books 1-4
Sleep Herb x10
Sleepyfish x10
Parashroom x10
Para Shot lvl 1
Para Shot lvl 2
Sleep Shot lvl 1
Sleep Shot lvl 2
Any other Shots you load
Large Barrel Bomb+ (Assume Alatreon will Sleep 3 times)
Large Barrel Bomb

If you plan on Clusting Alatreon, I recommend you skip down and see the Alatreon Clusting Tutorial for more info on four-man clusting. If you're doing it solo, just remember to bring minimum recoil, try to bring a gun that loads 3 clust lvl 2, and bring 50 bone husk S, and 50 Wyvern Claws.

Alatreon Clusting Guide:

So, what Equipment/Items do you need to perform this?

Gun Setup:
Rathling+ Barrel (One gun will have Blizzard cannon frame)
Rathling+ Frame
Agnablaster Stock

Don't ask me what shots it has, for our purposes you just need to know it shoots 5 Clust lvl 2, and 2 Poison lvl 2 (After load up/Clust S all up).

Armor:
Barrage Earring
Mutsu+
Mutsu+
Mutsu+
Mutsu+

OOO or recoil+4 Charm

Decorations: 2 ClustPlus gems, 3 Absorber gems, 2 Flinchfree gems

Skills: Recoil Down+3, Load Up, Clust S All Up

Items:

Book of Combos 1
Book of Combos 2
Book of Combos 3
Book of Combos 4
Book of Combos 5
Cool Drink x5
Potion x10
Large Barrel Bomb x2
Large Barrel Bomb+ x2
Small Bone Husk x99
Wyvern Claw x50
Flash Bomb x5
Hunting Horn x1
Demon Flute

Ammo:

Clust lvl 2 x5
Poison lvl 2 x8
Sleep Shot lvl 2 x8

*Make sure Clust lvl 2 is at the top of your speed combo list*

Walkthrough:

Go over the plan with your teammates, and decide who will flash bomb Alatreon (more on that later).

You obviously spawn with Alatreon right in front of you. Immediately after you spawn, lay down 2LBB's right where you are.

*IF YOU ARE NOT FLASH BOMBING*

After you set the bombs, run to the wall, do not drink a cool drink. Count to 3 in your head. On three, roll. This prevents you from getting the shudder animation when Alatreon spots you. Keep running for a bit, and as soon as you start doing the panic run, dive through Alatreon's scream. Once everyone gets to the wall, set your LBB+ at the spot where you climb (try to stack them, don't worry about detonating them, the clust's bomblets will). Climb the wall. If you are lucky and Alatreon is within range of a Poison shot, everyone shoot a poison shot, this will poison him. Load your Clust lvl 2 and then use your hunting horn (The flash bomber should arrive by now)

*IF YOU ARE FLASH BOMBING*

After everyone has set their bombs, set a small barrel bomb and step away. Drink a cool drink, and wait until after Alatreon roars. Immediately after, flash bomb him. You are then on a mad-dash to the wall. Once you get there, set your LBB+ where your teammates did and climb the wall Immediately use the demon flute, and then load your clust lvl 2

After that...

The craziness begins. Alatreon will charge the wall and immediately get stuck. For the person who has the Blizzard Cannon, put Alatreon to sleep the FIRST time he hits the wall. If done right, his head will land right where you layed down your bombs. Detonate the bombs as soon as he hits the ground with a normal shot lvl 1. Be really quick to reload, Alatreon will scream when he wakes up. After that Alatreon will keep getting stuck in the wall. Start spamming clust lvl. 2. Shoot your clusts on his back in between his wings. Basically just keep repeating this.

A few guidelines:

DO NOT SHOOT ALATREON'S HORNS. The bomblets will shoot right back at you and shoot you and your teammates off the wall
Try to stay on the very right of the wall. If someone does hit the horns and everyone goes flying, there's an invisible wall to keep you from flying off the side, unlike the left side, where it's easier to fly off.
If you can't hit Alatreon's wings, hit his belly/legs
Stay near the back of the wall. This way a bomblet can't land behind you and launch you forward.
If Alatreon's legs happen to break and he falls over, and you have to get to the edge of the wall to hit him, walk forward, don't roll. Yes, this is likely to happen to you. Kinda tough to remember this in the middle of the madness, but people do roll off alot.
Give your teammates space. Yes, if you accidently shoot a teammate bomblets will come off and you will all go flying.
Whoever is detonating the bombs after Alatreon sleeps, make sure to shoot just to the side of the bombs.
Hopefully, this helps you to kill Alatreon very quickly and efficiently. Practice makes perfect. This is a great way of grinding HR and farming for timeworns in case you were wondering, and it will only take you about 2:00 Good Luck :]

Place in faqs?

All right, this is simple, vote for what you think is the most annoying weapon that people use during online play. Whether for constant launching, tripping, or general misuse, just give a reason along with what you voted.

I vote LongSword because of constant tripping, and there's only one way to use it, spamming the spirit combo over and over again.

Now it's time for...

A Minegarde Call to Action...

Are longsword users annoying you constantly online? Do you need something to call them, which will also deeply confuse them?
INSTEAD OF CALLING THEM STEVES.
...Call them LongSword Larry. Over, and over, and over, and over again. They will mostly likely respond with "?", "wut", or "My name isn't Larry"
It's like Steving people but funnier

Well, here it is guys, a Monster Hunter Portable 3rd Hunter's Guide written by Pandox. It is a collection of knowledge, all done from scratch, no copy pasting involved, and it will serve as a resource for everyone to have all the information that you need in one place. You can check out my My Tri Advanced Hunter's Guide if you are interested in that.

Also, if we can get this pinned like my Tri guide, that would be great

So, in order for this guide to be completed, we ask that members can help in writing some of the sections, and I will edit it in, and give you credit for the section. It's really primitive right now, but we're hoping that we can really complete this eventually

Monster Hunter Portable 3rd Hunter's Guide
Written by PANDOX

Monster Strategies

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Great Jaggi

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Aoashira

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Bulldrome

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Qurupeco

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Barroth

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Great Froggi (complete)

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Weakpoints: Face
Weakest to: Ice
Breakable Parts: Face
Useful Items: Antidotes

Video Guide:
http://www.youtube.c...u/0/_0TXmY2WlxI

This is essentially just gameplay here... this guy is really easy

Royal Ludroth

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Urukusu (complete)

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Weakpoints: Ears, Belly
Weakest to: Fire
Breakable Parts: Ears
Useful Items: Sonic bombs

Video Guide:
http://www.youtube.c...u/1/mP5WyiV-FX4

Recommended Equipment:
Peco Spanda
Alloy Helm
Alloy Mail
Alloy Vambraces
Alloy Coil
Alloy Greaves
Any charm you want

Skills:
Reckless Abandon+3
Wind Breaker
Gathering-1

Not much strategy here. Just bring sonic bombs to stun him shortly when he is out of rage, and remember that he is weak to fire.

Rathian (complete)

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Weakpoints: Head
Weakest to: Dragon and Thunder
Breakable Parts: Head, Wings, Tail (sever)
Useful Items: Flash Bombs, Antidotes, Dung Bombs

Video Guide
http://www.youtube.c.../10/W96NR6FsApQ

Recommended Equipment
Iron Katana "Gospel"
Jaggi Cap
Jaggi Mail
Jaggi Vambraces
Jaggi Tasset
Jaggi Greaves
+3 Attack Talisman (It's fine if you don't have any good charms at this point, Attack Up Medium works well too)

Skills:
Attack Up Large
Recovery Speed+2
Tranquilizer Guru

Rathian is one of the first real bosses that can easily kill you if you're not careful. The fireball can do serious damage, but it's easy to see coming. The poison tail is difficult to react to when she's flying, but if you can feel it's coming, its easy to avoid. Remember to bring antidotes, dung bombs in case she pins you, and lastly, don't forget that Rathian is allergic to flash bombs

Rangurotora

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Harpurubokka (complete)

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Weakpoints: Uvula, Ears
Weakest to: Ice
Breakable Parts: Uvula, Ears, Claws
Useful Items: Barrel Bombs, sonic bombs

Video Guide
http://www.youtube.c...u/2/uOwgnR0NHc8

Recommended Equipment:
Aoashira Gun+
Ingot Cap
Ingot Vest
Ingot Guards
Ingot Coat
Ingot Leggings
Any charm you want

Skills:
Reload Speed+2
Pelles/Scatter Shot Up
Thunder Attack+1

We're really playing off the power of the gun here. It's very powerful for it's rank, and Sieges Pellet Shot lvl 1 and Para lvl 1. Mostly you'll be using Pellet shot lvl 2, and when you can para or fish him out, Siege Pellet Shot lvl 1. If you're wondering how you fish him out, you must spin the analog and spam the face buttons. When he get's exhausted, his *ears* are exposed, which are breakable and very weak. He'll be dead fairly quickly.

Great Baggi

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Gigginox (complete)

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Weakest to: Fire
Weakpoints: Chest, Head while out of rage, tail while in rage
Breakable Parts: Head, Chest, Tail
Useful Items: Antidotes or Herbal Medicine

Video Guide:
http://www.youtube.c...u/3/6Y2t40efFNI

Recommended Equipment:
Valkyrie Fire (Silencer)
Ingot Cap
Ingot Vest
ingot Guards
Ingot Coat
Ingot Leggings
Any charm you want

Skills:
Reload Speed+2
Pellet/Scatter Shot Up
Thunder Element+1

*Gemmed in Reload Speed+2 and Thunder Attack+1

It's again important to have the Silencer attachment so your crag shots won't have recoil. The basic strategy is to use flaming shots when he is out of rage, crag shots on head when he is in rage, and clust shots when he is knocked out. All these shots work well since they all deal fire damage. If you want, you can use Rathian armor, but it's more troublesome to try to get a plate, and reload speed+2 will make things go by just as fast as Fire Attack+1. Don't forget antidotes or Herbal Medicine, which cure poison and restore a small bit of health.

Jinouga (complete)

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Weakpoints: Horns
Weakest to: Ice then Fire/Water
Breakables Parts: Horns (twice), front claws, Back, tail (sever)
Useful Items: Pitfall Traps, Bugnets

Video Guide
http://www.youtube.c...u/8/2HJYjU4PEY4

Recommended Equipment
Aoashira Gun+
Ingot Cap
Ingot Vest
Ingot Guards
Ingot Coat
Ingot Leggings
Talisman: Precision+1 (Yeah it doesn't matter)

Skills:
Pellet Shot Up
Reload Speed+2
Thunder Attack+1 (I had a free slot, the skill is a non-factor)

Jinouga is the first monster that can really hurt you. He can also be difficult because up to this point, there aren't any armor sets that really stand out. Ingot works here because it gives a faster reload, and stronger damage from pellets. Jinouga is a lot like Kirin from MHFU, in the sense that its horns are like a lightning rod for pellets. The horn is also the weakest point on his body. This is probably the fastest way to kill him with level appropriate equipment, and it is very easy. Just shoot him in the face with pellets and the fight will be over really quickly. Just remember to use up your Pellet lvl 2, and Siege Pellet lvl. 1 when the opportunity presents itself.

Nargacuga (complete)

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Weakpoints: Head
Weakest to: Thunder then Fire
Breakable Parts: Head, Wings, Tail (Scar then Sever)
Useful Items: Pitfall Trap, Sonic Bombs

Video Guide
http://www.youtube.c...u/5/rGBHCxlT0cQ

Recommended Equipment
Lords of Thunder
Jinouga Helm
Jinouga Mail
Jinouga Vambraces
Jinouga Tasset
Jinouga Greaves
+5 Thunder Attack

Skills:
Thunder Element+2
Unleashed+1
Sharp Sword

Nargacuga is one of those monsters that can attack you relentlessly, and kill you with seemingly unfair combos. I very strongly suggest using Dual Swords or a Sword and Shield, since it will give you a great deal of mobility. I mostly like to stay out of Demon Mode so I can use Triangle+Circle to close in on the head, although it's a good idea to switch to Demon Mode when Awaken activates, or you get Nargacuga into a pitfall trap. Nargacuga can only get into a Pitfall Trap while in Rage Mode. He will however stay in the Pitfall Trap for quite a long time. You can send Nargacuga into Rage Mode by throwing a sonic bomb. Also note that, unlike in MHFU, Nargacuga's tail can be severed outside of rage mode. If your having trouble breaking the wings, try hitting the inside of them so you won't bounce. Skill wise, Thunder Attack and Awaken will help you deal more damage, and sharp sword works great with dual swords. If you do have a Thunder Attack+5, you will have 5 free slots to gem in an appropriate skill. If not, use those skills to gem in Thunder Attack+2 if you can. Other than that, close in on him in between attacks, focus on the head, and try not to be too aggressive.

Rathalos (complete)

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Weakpoints: Head
Weakest to: Dragon and Thunder
Breakable Parts: Head, Wings, Tail (sever)
Useful Items: Pitfall traps, Flash Bombs, Antidotes, Dung Bombs

Video Guide
http://www.youtube.c...3/0/RJ-m29pJVRU

Recommended Equipment
Roaring Zither: Red, White, Blue Notes
Jinouga Helm
Jinouga Mail
Jinouga Vambraces
Jinouga Waist
Jinouga Greaves
+5 Thunder Attack Talisman

Skills:
Thunder Element+2
Unleashed+1
Sharp Sword
Speed Sharpen

You can just Hammer his head into oblivion, but its a lot more fun to use hunting horn. I'm not so familiar with the hunting horn or this weapon, definitely could have been better. Basically keep up with playing your songs, try to keep Wind Cancel and, although I didn't, ESP active (attacks harder to break song). Remember that you can prepare your song, sheathe, and press R+Tri+O to play it quickly. I did this before Rathalos noticed me to get the most out of the Attack Up Song.

Barioth (complete)

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Weakpoints: Head, Chest
Weakest to: Fire
Breakable Parts: Tusks, Wings, Tail (sever)
Useful Items: Pitfall Traps, Cleansers

Video Guide
http://www.youtube.c...u/4/qO-bNl184IE

Recommended Equipment
Rathalos Cannon (Silencer)
Rathalos Cap
Rathalos Vest
Rathalos Arms
Rathalos Coat
Rathalos Leggings
+4 Fire Attack Talisman

Skills:
Attack Up Medium
Fire Attack+2
Debilitate

Barioth seems to have gotten a lot easier since Tri. He seems to be taking longer in between attacks, so he won't combo you much anymore. That doesn't mean you can be overly aggressive though. As for the actual gameplay, you wanna place your crags on the head or neck, and you should be able to KO him with the 9 shots, when he's KO'd use clust level 1 on his back. It's pretty important to have the Silencer attachment so you won't have any recoil form Crag shots. The explosives work well here since they do deal some Fire damage. Once you've used up your explosives, start hitting his breakable parts, and he'll be limping in no time.

Uragaan (complete)

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Weakpoints: Black Parts on underside
Weakest to: Water, Dragon on chin
Breakable Parts: Chin, Tail (break, then sever)
Useful Items: Flash Bombs

Video Guide
http://www.youtube.c...3/1/CY_g6KLuXG4

Equipment:
Roaring Fall
Ludroth Cap
Ludroth Vest
Ludroth Guards
Ludroth Coat
Ludroth Leggings
+4 Water attack talisman

Skills:
Water Element+2
Hunger Halved
Runner

Yeah, I realize its quiet. Basically hit the chin until it breaks, the tail until it breaks, and then aim for the black parts on the underside of Uragaan. If you see him start to roll, its probably best to sheathe and start running.

Doboruberuku (complete)

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Weakpoints: Back Humps
Weakest to: Fire
Breakable Parts: Back Humps, Horns, Tail (Crack then Sever)
Useful Items: Pitfall Trap

Video Guide:
http://www.youtube.c...0/4/o9wnMw0co9c

Yukumo Longbow
Rathalos Cap
Rathalos Vest
Rathalos Guards
Rathalos Coat
Rathalos Leggings
Any charm you want

Skills:
Attack Up Large
Exploiter
Fire Attack Up

This guy won't hit you that often, but he does hit pretty hard. He also has a lot of health. This is a pretty easy way to kill him, basically just arrow rain his back humps over and over and over again. If you really want to break the horns, it's a good idea to sleep/para bomb him. Remember that Doboruberuku is very susceptible to poison. Also note that his tail can be cracked, then mined, and then severed.

Diablos (complete)

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Weakpoints: Chest, Tail
Weakest to: Ice
Breakable Parts: Horns (twice), Tail (sever)
Useful Items: Pitfall Traps, Sonic Bombs

Video Guide
http://www.youtube.c...u/0/xGEZljSCp6k

Recommended Equipment:
Sieglinde
Rathalos Cap
Rathalos Mail
Rathalos Vambraces
Rathalos Tasset
Rathalos Greaves
Attack+3 Talisman

Skills:
Attack Up Large
Exploiter
Fire Attack+1

Diablos is another monster that seems to have gotten easier since Tri. He doesn't seem to rage as much, although he still does a lot, and he doesn't seem to charge as much. Just try to snipe his face with GS charges, if you're not comfortable with that, standing under his stomach and hitting his legs and chest is great damage.

Tigrex (complete)

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Weakpoints: Head
Weakest to: Thunder
Breakable Parts: Face, Claws, Tail (Sever)
Useful Items: Flash Bombs, Sleep / Para / Poison Meat

Video Guide
http://www.youtube.c...3/4/yf8qO3SyufI

Recommended Equipment

Divine Thunder
Agnaktor Helm
Agnaktor Mail
Agnaktor Vambraces
Agnaktor Tasset
Agnaktor Greaves
+5 Guard Talisman

Skills:
Reckless Abandon+3
Guard+2
Sharp Sword
Worry

Tigrex is one of the most hated monsters in the series, and for good reason. He can deal a lot of damage and, especially when he's in Rage Mode, it seems like he doesn't stop attacking. With this equipment, he's a lot more manageable. I strongly recommend you use this lance, you can use Barroth armor Gemmed up for Guard+2 if you don't wanna farm Agnaktor, just be careful with your defense. The skill Worry is fine, it can be dealt with simply by keeping your Health above 40%. Since Tigrex can attack so relentlessly, I definitely recommend bring Mega Juice (Well Done Steak + Power Extract). Remember that you can only counter after two pokes. Although I didn't display this, you can use meats to Paralyze, Poison, or put Tigrex to Sleep. It's also a good idea to save your flash bombs for when he is in rage mode, since this is when he is most dangerous.

Agnaktor (complete)

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Weakpoints: Beak, Chest
Weakest to: Water then Ice
Breakable Parts: All four claws, Beak, Chest, Back, Tail (Break then Sever)
Useful Items: Sonic Bombs

Video Guide:
http://www.youtube.c.../12/XPx15AUWtQA

Recommended Equipment:
Spiral Lance+
Barroth Helm
Barroth Mail
Barroth Vambraces
Barroth Tasset
Barroth Greaves
+5 Guard Talisman (only need+2)


Skills:
Guard+2
Improved KO (Slugger)
Defense up Small

Guard+2 is pretty important here, it gives you the ability to counter every attack except the Lava Beam. In order to block the Lava Beam, you will need the skill Guard Up. If you're able to counter everything, and place you hits carefully, you should be able to break everything, although it's pretty difficult. Since you'll have more opportunities to hit the front claws, it's better to work on the back claws first. Although I didn't show this, note that if you through a sonic bomb while Agnaktor is burrowing and not in rage mode, it will get stuck and leave it's front claws open.

Jhen Mohran

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Weapons

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Great Sword

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Mechanics:

KO Move? Yes, GS Slap. Very Good for KO
Range: Very Good
Raw Damage Potential: Very Strong
Elemental Damage Potential: Very Weak
Can it block/roll? Good block in terms of health loss, but reduces Sharpness a good amount. Standard rolls
Mobility: Slow

Your main goal with the Great Sword is to land a level 3 charge, ideally on the weakest area of the monster. You'll want to hit the head as the monster turns, so begin your charge before it does. Landing any level of charge is good, landing a level 3 charge is even better. After you do, there's a good chance that it will stagger, so try to always slap after you land one. Try to block only when necessary, the sharpness loss is annoying. You have a very good range so be mindful of teammates.

Recommended Equipment:

Low Rank:

Diablos Armor: Critical Draw, Tremor Proof, Fatigue Attack Up, Status Attack Down
Yamato Armor: Sharpness+1, Critical Eye+1, Focus, Blunt Edge

Hidden Blaze
Golem Blade+
Horn Sword

High Rank:
Uragaan S: Critical Draw, Punish Draw, Water Resistance Down Small
Diablos U: Fatigue Attack Up, KO, Punish Draw, Dragon Attack Down

Alatreon Revolution
High Siegmund
Darkness Darkblade

Long Sword

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Mechanics:

KO Move? No
Range: Very Good
Raw Damage Potential: Very Good
Elemental Damage Potential: Very Good
Can it Block/Roll? No block, Standard Rolls
Mobility: Good

Does huge damage, but its kind of a cheap weapon. Just fill up your spirit gauge and spirit spam away. Utilize backslashes to avoid attacks if possible. YOUR RANGE IS HUGE AND ALL YOUR MOVES TRIP YOUR TEAMMATES. FOR THE SAKE OF GAWD STAY AWAY FROM YOUR TEAMMATES. Don't be that one guy... >>

Sword and Shield

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Mechanics:

KO Move? Yes, Shield bash. Good for KO
Range: Shortest
Raw Damage Potential: Weak
Elemental Damage Potential: Very Strong
Can it block/roll? Yes, may knock you back, no negative side effects. Standard rolls.
Mobility: Very Good

The Sword and Shield has very short range. So aim for the legs and try to go for trips. You'll want to lead in with a jump attack, continue through your combo moves, and finish with the horizontal slice. If you are standing next to the monster, then using R+Tri is the fastest way to start a combo. Once it's tripped, its not a bad idea to do some KO damage to the monster's face.

Dual Swords

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Hammer

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Mechanics:

KO Move? Yes, most moves. Best for KO
Range: OK
Raw Damage Potential: Very Strong
Elemental Damage Potential: Very Weak
Can it block/roll? No block. Standard rolls
Mobility: Good

The Hammer is one of the best weapons for damage, and the best to KO monsters with. You'll want to super pound a monster as it turns toward you. You'll want to Triple Pound when the monster is KO'd or vulnerable (Taunting, tripped, trapped etc.). The hammer has the most "Launching" attacks, so be mindful of teammates. But remember, you have a hammer, it's your head. Unlike in Tri and Unite, every single move from the hammer will do KO value, keep that in mind

Hunting Horn

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Lance

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Mechanics:

KO Move? Yes, Shield bash. Worst for KO, hard to land
Range: Good
Raw Damage Potential: Good
Elemental Damage Potential: Good
Can it block/roll: Best block in game. Hops only
Mobility: Very Slow

The lance is definitely a great weapon. Just utilize countering, and your set to go. Remember that some attacks, like ones that hit multiple times, are better to shield advance through, or simply block. If you try to counter something like Rathian's triple fireball, you'll counter the first fireball, and get hit by the second. You'll rarely have an opportunity to use the shield bash, and its horrible for KO value and damage. Remember that you can counter any time except after the 3rd poke in a combo

Gunlance

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Switch Axe

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Mechanics:

KO Move? No
Range: Very Good
Raw Damage Potential: Good
Elemental Damage Potential: Average
Can it Block/Roll? No block, Standard rolls, along with side hops after certain attacks.
Mobility: Good in Ax, Slow in Sword

Definitely a very fun weapon to use, and you look extremely cool when you use it, although I really do feel like it should be more powerful. You'll see a damage increase in Sword Mode, so use it whenever possible, but if you're facing a fast monster, Ax mode works well too. Try to stay away from ever using the infinite combo while in Ax mode (I realize how cool it looks >_>). A pretty good weapon for trips. When the monsters vulnerable, definitely use the blast move. You have a very good range so be mindful of teammates.

Bowgun

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Mechanics:

KO Move? Yes, Crag/Exhaust Shots
Range: Best
Raw Damage Potential: Varies
Elemental Damage Potential: Very Good
Can it Block/Roll? Can Block if a shield is attack, Light rolls/hops after shooting. Medium rolls. Heavy cannot roll after shooting
Mobility: Light- Very Good Medium- Good Heavy- Slow

There are 3 basic roles to the Bowgun. Damage: A gunner who focuses on doing damage. Status/Support: A gunner who focuses on inflicting status effects, and healing/Buffing teammates. Elemental: A gunner who focuses on doing elemental damage. Or a combination of these roles works well.

Shots:

Normal Shots

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Unlike the two other basic shots, normal shots focus all damage on one area. The exception is normal shot lvl. 3, which I don't recommend using. The reason is that when the shot hits the monster, it ricochets off the monster. Not only is it hard to land this, but you won't be focusing all of the shots power. Definately use Normal lvl. 2 as your main shot. It's easy to use, and you can make up to 400 additional through combining.

Pierce Shots

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All shot lvl.s work in the same way. The shots go through the monster hitting it along the way. You'll want to use pierce on long monsters such as Deviljho and Agnaktor. Another tip for piercing is to have a short range. This way the damage done by pierce is done in shorter increments. Pierce does a certain number of hits, say 7. With a long range, if you shoot a Deviljho's chest, it may hit the chest 3x, and the back 4x. With a shorter range it may hit the chest 5x and the back 2x.

Pellets

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Don't recommend using them... they suck... end of discussion. Jk, here's why they suck. No control of where they hit the monster. You hit your teamates, and they do like no damage.

Elemental Shots

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Still great in Tri, there are 5 different types. Fire acts like a normal round, thunder, freeze, and water act like a pierce round, and dragon shots enter the monster and drop down, piercing along the way, making it easier to hit one hitbox. Definitely use em on any monster. Just make sure you know what there weakest to.

Sub Shots

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Don't use em... just underwater pellets

Others

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Exhaust Shots. Extremely useful. They exhaust the monster and do ko damage if you hit the head. Best used in rage mode. Slicing Shots, they won't be able to cut the tail alone, but they help and do good damage. Recov Shots, they restore ALOT of health to your teammates with lvl. 2 or rapid lvl. 1

Bow

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Armor

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Blademaster

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Rare 1

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Yukumo
Skills: Spirits Whim, Divine Blessing, Critical Eye+1 (+7 skill value)
Slots: 3, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 5

Leather
Skills: Spirits Whim (+13), Gathering+1 (+13), Speed Gather (+12)
Slots: 3, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 5

Chainmail
Skills: Combo Rate+20% (+13), Combination Pro (+12), Health+20 (+12)
Slots: 4, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 10

Hunter
Skills: Detect (+14), Trap Master, Hunter's Life, Double Poison (-9)
Slots: 5, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 30

Loc Lac (Only 3 pieces)
Skills: Halve Hunger (+13), Pro Transporter (+12)
Slots: 3, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 12

Bone
Skills: Gathering+1 (+13), Flute Expert (+11), KO, Double Sleep (-9)
Slots: 5
Beginning Total Defense: 40

Alloy
Skills: Critical Eye+1 (+12), Wind Pressure Lo, Speed Sharpener (+8), Gathering -1 (-11)
Slots: 6, four single, 1 double
Beginning Total Defense: 40

Rare 2

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Bnahabra
Skills: Sneak, Status Attack Up+1 (+11), Sheathe, Attack Down Small
Slots: 6, four single, 1 double
Beginning Total Defense: 50

Rhenoplos
Skills: Stamina Recovery Up, Gunnery Master (+12), Mud/Snow (+8), Defense Up Small (+4), Ice Resistance Down (-9)
Slots: 5, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 50

Jaggi
Skills: Attack Up Small (+12), Recovery Speed+1 (+12), Capture Guru, Item Use Down (-9)
Slots: 5, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 60

Aoashira
Skills: Defense Up Small (+11), Gourmand (+11), Halve Stun, Double Paralysis (-9)
Slots: 4, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 60

Qurupeco
Skills: Wide Range+1, Recovery Level Up, Flute Expert, Detect (+6), Slow Eater (-9)
Slots: 4, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 60

Froggi
Skills: Capture Guru, Constitution+1, Double Stun, Negate Poison (+8), Status Attack+1 (+5)
Slots: 5, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 70

Urukusu
Skills: Evasion+1 (+11), Cold Cancel, Ice Resistance Up Small (+9), Sheathe (+6), Heat Surge (-9)
Slots: 4, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 70

Ludroth
Skills: Halve Hunger (+11), Marathon Runner, Water Attack+1 (+9), Fatigue Attack Up (+4), Fire Resistance Down (-9)
Slots: 5, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 70

Steel (3 pieces)
Skills: Speed Sharpening, Defense Up Small (+11), Antiseptic (+8)
Slots: 1, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 42

Barroth
Skills: Guard+1, KO, Constitution-1, Defense Up Small (+8)
Slots: 5, three single, one double
Beginning Total Defense: 80

Baggi
Skills: Recovery Speed+1 (+14), Attack Up Small (+12), Ice Attack+1 (+9), Fire Resistance Down (-8)
Slots: 5, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 80

Rangurotora
Skills: Evasion+1 (+13), Heat Cancel, Fire Resistance Up Small (+9), Tremor Proof (+6), Cold Surge (-9)
Slots: 2, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 80

Rathian
Skills: Health+20 (+13), Divine Blessing (+11), Recovery Speed-1, Fire Attack+1 (+9)
Slots: 5, three single, 1 double
Beginning Total Defense: 90

Harpurubokka
Skills: Speed Eating+2, Gourmand (+11), Raise Hunger, Water Attack+1 (+9)
Slots: 4, two single, 1 double
Beginning Total Defense: 90

Nebula
Skills: Status Attack+1 (+12), Halve Stun (+11), Thunder Resistance Up Small (+9), Health -10 (-9)
Slots: 6, four single, 1 double
Beginning Total Defense: 90

Ingot
Skills: Skill Sharpening, Wind Resistance lo, Thunder Attack+1 (+9), Tremor Proof (+5), Spectre's Whim (-9)
Slots: 5, three single, 1 double
Beginning Total Defense: 100

Rare 3

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Zuwaroposu (2 pieces)
Skills: Health+20, Water Resistance Up Small
Slots: 0

Pumpkin
Skills: Focus, Item Use Up, Trap Master, Guard-1 (-11)
Slots: 7, 3 single, 2 double
Beginning Total Defense: 80

Rouge
Skills: Critical Eye+1 (+12), Earplugs, Demonic Blessing, Thunder Resistance Up (+9)
Slots: 6, four single, one double
Beginning Total Defense: 90

Viking
Skills: Recovery Speed+1 (+12), Razor Sharp, Slow Sharpening, Water Resistance Up Small (+9)
Slots: 6, four single, one double
Beginning Total Defense: 70

Guild Bard
Skills: Wide Area+1, Bad Luck, Tranquilizer Expert, Capture Guru
Slots: 5, one single, two double
Beginning Total Defense: 100

Nargacuga
Skills: Sneak, Evasion Up, Attack Down Small, Stamina Recovery Up (+8)
Slots: 5, three single, one double
Beginning Total Defense: 100

Rathalos
Skills: Fire Attack+1, Exploiter, Recovery Level Down, Attack Up Small (+9)
Slots: 7, three single, two double
Beginning Total Defense: 110

Barioth
Skills: Marathon Runner, Constitution+1 (+12), Stamina Recovery Down, Ice Attack+1 (+9)
Slots: 6, two single, two double
Beginning Total Defense: 100

Uragaan
Skills: Punish Draw, Defense Up Small (+13), Water Resistance Down, Fire Resistance Up Small (+8)
Slots: 6, two single, two double
Beginning Total Defense: 110

Jinouga
Skills: Thunder Attack+1 (+11), Razor Sharp, Awaken+1, Taunt
Slots: 6, two single, two double
Beginning Total Defense: 110

Diablos
Skills: Tremor Proof (+11), Fatigue Attack Up, Critical Draw, Status Attack Down
Slots: 6, four single, one double
Beginning Total Defense: 120

Tigrex
Skills: Auto Tracker, Earplugs (+11), Gourmand, Demonic Protection (-9)
Slots: 4, two double
Beginning Total Defense: 120

Atea (3 pieces)
Skills: Mind's Eye, Guard Up, Slow Sharpening (-9)
Slots: 1, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 60

Agnaktor
Skills: Razor Sharp, Critical Eye+1 (+11), Guard+1, Worrywart
Slots: 6, four single, one double
Beginning Total Defense: 120

Yamato
Skills: Sharpness+1, Focus, Critical Eye+1 (+11), Blunt Edge
Slots: 3, one single, one double
Beginning Total Defense: 130

Rare 4

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Yukumo [Ten]
Skills: Spirit's Whim (+13), Recovery Up, Divine Protection, Speed Sharpening
Slots: 10, all double
Beginning Total Defense: 140

Leather S
Skills: Divine Whim, Gathering+2, Hunger Negated, Hi-Speed-Gathering
Slots: 4, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 140

Chain S
Skills: Health+50, Combo Rate+20% (+12), Fatigue Attack Up, Bullet Limit
Slots: 8, two single, three double
Beginning Total Defense: 140

Hunter S
Skills: Detect (+13), Huntsman's Life, Capture Guru, Trap Master, Double Poison
Slots: 5, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 150

Bone S
Skills: Gathering+1 (+11), KO, Flute Expert, Recovery Up, Double Sleep
Slots: 6, four single, one double
Beginning Total Defense: 150

Alloy S
Skills: Critical Eye+2 (+16), Wind Breaker (+11), Speed Sharpener, Gathering -1
Slots: 8, two single, three double
Beginning Total Defense: 150

Bnahabra S
Skills: Status Attack Up+1, Mind's Eye, Attack Down Small (-13), Dragon Resistance Up Small (+9), Paralysis Negated (+9)
Slots: 6, four single, one double
Beginning Total Defense: 160

Rhenoplos S
Skills: Gunnery Master (+13), Stamina Recovery Up, Double Stun, Defense Up Small (+8), Mud/Snow (+8)
Slots: 7, three single, two double
Beginning Total Defense: 160

Jaggi S
Skills: Attack Up Medium, Recovery Speed+2, Critical Eye+1 (+11), Item Use Down
Slots: 6, four single, one double
Beginning Total Defense: 175

Grove S (Aoashira)
Skills: Defense Up Medium, Stun Negated, Divine Protection, Divine Protection (+11), Double Paralysis
Slots: 4, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 175

Froggi S
Skills: Quick Eating+1 (+14), Constitution+1 (+12), Defense Down Small, Poison Negated (+8), Status Attack+1 (+7)
Slots: 6, two single, two double
Beginning Total Defense: 180

Urukusu S
Skills: Evade+1 (+14), Ice Resistance Up Small, Attack Up Small, Fire Resistance Down Small, Ice Attack+1 (+7)
Slots: 6, two single, two double
Beginning Total Defense: 190

Rare 5

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Pumpkin S
Skills: Focus, Item Use Up, Evade+1, Guard-1, Speed Setup (+9)
Slots: 7, one single, three double
Beginning Total Defense: 160

Qurupeco S
Skills: Wide Area+2, Detect (+13), Ice Resistance Down Small, Fire Attack+1 (+8)
Slots: 6, two single, two double
Beginning Total Defense: 175

Viking S
Skills: Fast Sheathe, Razor Sharp, Slow Sharpening, Water Attack+1 (+9), Recover Speed+1 (+8)
Slots: 8, two single, three double
Beginning Total Defense: 190

Ludroth S
Skills: Stun Halved (+11), Water Element+1, Marathon Runner, Thunder Element Down, KO (+8)
Slots: 7, three single, two double
Beginning Total Defense: 190

Baggi S
Skills: Attack Up Small (+12), Recovery Up, Recovery Speed+1, Fire Resistance Down Small, Ice Resistance Up Small (+9)
Slots: 6, two single, two double
Beginning Total Defense: 205

Ranguro S
Skills: Evade+2, Fire Resistance Up Small, Water Resistance Down Small, Tremor Proof (+8), Defense Up Small (+7)
Slots: 5, one single, two double
Beginning Total Defense: 205

Barroth S
Skills: Constitution+1 (+12), Adrenaline+1 (+11), Guard+1, Hunger Increase Lo (-12), Attack Up Small (+6)
Slots: 6, all double
Beginning Total Defense: 205

Rathian S
Skills: Health+50, Recovery Speed+1, Water Attack Down, Fire Attack+1 (+9), Divine Protection (+7)
Slots: 6, two single, two double
Beginning Total Defense: 220

Hapuru S
Skills: Quick Eating+2, Fast Sheathe, Thunder Attack Down, Water Attack Up (+9), Gourmand (+5)
Slots: 7, two double, one triple
Beginning Total Defense: 220

Rouge S
Skills: Thunder Resistance Up Small, Earplug, Critical Eye+1, Stun Halved, Demonic Protection (-11)
Slots: 6, three single, one triple
Beginning Total Defense: 220

Guild Bard S
Skills: Wide Area+1 (+16), Rewards Expert (+13), Capture Guru, Bad Luck
Slots: 7, two single, one double, one triple
Beginning Total Defense: 220

Ranger
Skills: Carving Expert, Critical Eye+2, Recovery Up, Bad Luck (-13)
Slots: 5, one double, one triple
Beginning Total Defense: 235

Nebula S
Skills: Status Attack Up+2, Razor Sharp, Combo Rate -10%, Thunder Resistance Up Small (+9), Hunger Halved (+7)
Slots: 6, two single, two double
Beginning Total Defense: 220

Ingot S
Skills: Critical Eye+1 (+12), Wind Breaker (+11), Speed Sharpening, Spectre's Whim, Tremor Proof (+6)
Slots: 7, three single, two double
Beginning Total Defense: 235

Atea S
Skills: Guard Up (+11), Mind's Eye, Slow Sharpening
Slots: 3, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 141

Narga S
Skills: Evasion Up, Sneak, Flat Footed, Evasion+1 (+9), Speed Setup (+5)
Slots: 7, one single, three double
Beginning Total Defense: 235

Barioth S
Skills: Constitution+1 (+12), Evade+1 (+12), Ice Attack (+11), Stamina Recovery Down, Flat Footed (-6)
Slots: 6, two single, two double
Beginning Total Defense: 235

Rathalos S
Skills: Exploiter, Attack Up Small, Speed Sharpening, Recovery Down (-12), Fire Attack+1 (+7)
Slots: 7, three single, two double
Beginning Total Defense: 250

Uragaan S
Skills: Critical Draw, Punish Draw, Water Resistance Down Small (-11), Fire Resistance Up Small (+9), Defense Up Small (+9)
Slots: 7, two single, one triple
Beginning Total Defense: 250

Jinouga S
Skills: Unleashed+2, Evasion Up, Thunder Attack+1 (+11), Taunt
Slots: 6, one single, one double, one triple
Beginning Total Defense: 265

Diablos S
Skills: Fast Sheathe (+11), Critical Draw (+11), Tremor Proof (+11), Status Attack Down
Slots: 10, all double
Beginning Total Defense: 265

Tigrex S
Skills: Picky Eater, Earplugs (+14), Marathon Runner, Demonic Protection (-12)
Slots: 6, all double
Beginning Total Defense: 265

Agnaktor S
Skills: Constitution+1 (+12), Fire Attack+1 (+11), Razor Sharp, Water Attack Down, Fire Resistance Up Small (+6)
Slots: 7, three single, two double
Beginning Total Defense: 265

Doboru S
Skills: Attack Up Medium, Adrenaline+1 (+11), Ruiner, Critical Eye-1, Health+20 (+5)
Slots: 6, four single, one double
Beginning Total Defense: 265

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Qurupeco U
Skills: Wide Range+1 (+17), Speed Eating+1 (+11), Ice Attack Down, Thunder Attack Up (+9)
Slots: 8, one single, two double, one triple
Beginning Total Defense: 190

Ludroth U
Skills: Status Attack+1 (+12), Marathon Runner, Thunder Resistance Down, Water Resistance Up Small (+8), Fatigue Attack Up (+5)
Slots: 9, three single, two triple
Beginning Total Defense: 205

Barroth U
Skills: KO, Defense Up Small (+11), Fire Attack Down, Fatigue Attack Up (+9), Ice Attack+1 (+5)
Slots: 9, one single, one double, two triple
Beginning Total Defense: 220

Nebula U
Skills: Focus, Fatigue Attack Up, Thunder Attack+1, Water Attack-1, Marathon Runner (+6)
Slots: 9, one single, one double, two triple
Beginning Total Defense: 235

Nargacuga U
Skills: Marathon Runner, Capture Guru, Stamina Recovery Up, Constitution-1, Evade+1 (+5)
Slots: 9, one single, two double, two triple
Beginning Total Defense: 250

Barioth U
Skills: Evade Distance Up, Constitution+1 (+12), Sneak, Evasion Down
Slots: 8, two single, two triple
Beginning Total Defense: 250

Dober
Skills: Dragon Attack+1 (+12), Energy Recovery Up, Evade+1, Hunger Increase Lo, Dragon Resistance Up Lo (+5)
Slots: 8, one double, two triple
Beginning Total Defense: 250

Uragaan U
Skills: Guard+2, Dragon Resistance Down (-12), Stamina Recovery Up (+9), Bombardier (+9)
Slots: 9, one single, one double, two triple
Beginning Total Defense: 265

Diablos U
Skills: Fatigue Attack Up (+11), KO, Critical Draw, Dragon Attack Down
Slots: 11, two single, three triple
Beginning Total Defense: 280

Tigrex U
Skills: Autotracker, Focus, Earplugs, Demonic Protection (-12)
Slots: 8, one double, two triple
Beginning Total Defense: 280

Agnaktor U
Skills: Ice Attack+1 (+11), Guard Up, Guard+1, Fire Attack Down, Water Resistance Up Small (+4)
Slots: 9, three single, two triple
Beginning Total Defense: 280

Damascus
Skills: Sharpness+1, Thunder Attack+1, Speed Sharpening, Blunt Edge (-12)
Slots: 8, one single, two double, one triple
Beginning Total Defense: 295

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Golden Moon
Skills: Luck Booster, Ruiner, Divine Protection, Thunder Resistance Down Lo
Slots: 9, all triple
Beginning Total Defense: 280

Silver Sol
Skills: Attack Up Small (+12), Exploiter, Sharp Sword, Health-10 (-11)
Slots: 10, two double, two triple
Beginning Total Defense: 280

Vangis
Skills: Quick Eating+2, Sharpness+1, Blunt Edge, Ice Resistance Up Small (+9)
Slots: 6, one single, one double, one triple
Beginning Total Defense: 295

Hi Yamato
Skills: Critical Eye+2, Focus, Mind's Eye, Recovery Speed-1
Slots: 9, one single, one double, two triple
Beginning Total Defense: 295

Dark Akantor
Skills: High Grade Earplugs, Fire Attack+1 (+12), Ruiner, Demonic Protection (-12)
Slots: 7, two single, one double, one triple
Beginning Total Defense: 310

Ukanlos
Skills: Ice Attack+1 (+11), Exploiter, Mind's Eye, Distraction, Razor Sharp (+6)
Slots: 8, one single, two double, one triple
Beginning Total Defense: 310

Excadora
Skills: Evasion Up, Blightproof, Element Attack Up, Worry
Slots: 9, one single, two double, two triple
Beginning Total Defense: 310

Storm
Skills: Unleashed+2, Sharpness+1, Water Attack+1 (+11), Slow Eating
Slots: 8, one double, two triple
Beginning Total Defense: 310

Jolly Roger
Skills: Rewards Celebrity, Luck Booster, Demonic Protection (-17), Carving Expert (+14)
Slots: 1, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 130

Snake
Skills: Constitution+2, Focus, Speed Setup, Hunger Increase Lo (-12)
Slots: 8, all double
Beginning Total Defense: 230

Uniqlo
Skills: Evasion Up, Cold Cancel, Earplug, Slow Eater
Slots: 9, four double, one single
Beginning Total Defense: 235

Gunner

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Yukumo
Skills: Spirits Whim, Divine Blessing, Critical Eye+1 (+7 skill value)
Slots: 3, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 5

Leather
Skills: Spirits Whim (+13), Gathering+1 (+13), Speed Gather (+12)
Slots: 3, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 5

Chainmail
Skills: Combo Rate+20% (+13), Combination Pro (+12), Health+20 (+12)
Slots: 4, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 10

Hunter's
Skills: Detect (+14), Huntsman's Life (+11), Speed Setup (+11), Double Poison (-9)
Slots: 5, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 15

Bone
Skills: Gathering+1 (+14), KO (+11), Flute Expert (+11), Double Sleep (-9)
Slots: 5, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 20

Alloy
Skills: Pellet S lvl 1 Add (+12), Pellet/Scatter Shot Up (+11), Gathering-1 (-11), Reload Speed+1 (+9)
Slots: 6, four single, one double
Beginning Total Defense: 20

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Bnahabra
Skills: Sheathe (+11), Status Attack+1 (+11), Sneak (+11), Attack Down Small
Slots: 6, four single, one double
Beginning Total Defense: 20

Rhenoplos
Skills: Gunnery Master (+11), Accuracy+1 (+11), Stamina Recovery Up, Defense Up Small (+4), Ice Resistance Down Lo (-9)
Slots: 5, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 25

Jaggi
Skills: Capture Guru (+12), Attack Up Small (+12), Recovery Speed (+12), Item Use Down (-9)
Slots: 5, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 30

Aoashira
Skills: Defense Up Small (+11), Filled Up (+11), Stun Halved (+11), Double Paralysis
Slots: 4, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 30

Qurupeco
Skills: Recovery Level Up (+11), Flute Expert, Wide Area+1, Detect (+7), Slow Eating (-9)
Slots: 4, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 30

Froggi
Skills: Capture Guru (+11), Constitution+1 (+11), Double Stun, Negate Poison, Status Attack+1 (+5)
Slots: 5, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 35

Urukusu
Skills: Cold Cancel (+12), Evade+1 (+11), Ice Resistance Up Small (+9), Sheathe (+6), Heat Surge (-9)
Slots: 4, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 35

Ludroth
Skills: Hunger Halved (+12), Marathon Runner (+11), Water Attack+1 (+9), Fatigue Attack Up (+4), Thunder Resistance Down (-9)
Slots: 5
Beginning Total Defense: 35

Barroth
Skills: Accuracy+1 (+11), Normal/RapidBow Shot Up (+11), Constitution-1, Defense Up Small (+8), Attack Up Small (+5)
Slots: 5, three single, one double
Beginning Total Defense: 40

Baggi
Skills: Recovery Speed+1 (+14), Attack Up Small (+13), Ice Attack+1 (+9), Fire Resistance Down (-9)
Slots: 5, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 40

Ranguro
Skills: Evade+1 (+13), Heat Cancel (+11), Fire Resistance Up Small, Bullet Limit (+6), Cold Increase (-9)
Slots: 2, all single
Beginning Total Defense: 40

Rathian
Skills: Health+20 (+14), Divine Protection (+12), Recovery Speed-1, Fire Attack+1 (+9)
Slots: 5, three single, one double
Beginning Total Defense: 45

Hapuru
Skills: Quick Eating+2 (+16), Filled Up (+12), Hunger Increase Lo, Water Attack+1 (+9)
Slots: 4, two single, one double
Beginning Total Defense: 45

Nebula
Skills: Status Attack+1 (+12), Stun Halved (+12), Health-10, Thunder Resistance Up Small (+9)
Slots: 6, four single, one double
Beginning Total Defense: 45

Ingot
Skills: Pellet/ScatterBow Shot Up (+11), Reload Speed+1 (+11), Thunder Attack+1 (+9), Pierce Shot lvl 1 Add (+5), Spectre's Whim (-9)
Slots: 5, three single, one double
Beginning Total Defense: 50

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Viking
Skills: Normal/RapidBow Shot Up (+12), Recovery Speed (+12), Reload Speed-1, Water Resistance Up Small (+9)
Slots: 6, four single, one double
Beginning Total Defense: 35

Pumpkin
Skills: Speed Setup (+11), Item Use Up (+11), Focus

Quest Listings

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Arena Strategies

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Yukumo Farm and Felyne Comrades

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Yukumo Farm Upgrades

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Field Row+1 1000points
Field Row+2 2000 points

Fishing Pier+1 3000 points
Fishing Pier+2 4000 points
Felyne Fishing upgrade 7000 points

Mining Point+1 4500 points
Mining Point+2 7000 points
Mining Point+3 9000 points
Mining Cart 6000 points

Grey Bug Attractor 500 points
Green Bug Attractor 3500 points
Purple Bug Attractor 6000 points
Gold Bug Attractor 8000 points
White Bug Attractor 2000 points

Bug Tree 7000 points
Mushroom Tree 1000 points
Mushroom Tree+1 3000 points
Mushroom Tree+2 5000 points

Prototype Beehive 1500 points
Production Beehive 3500 points
Modified Beehive 6000 points

Mega BBQ Spit 1000 points

Hunting Cart 1000 points
Orange Map 1500 points
Green Map 1500 points
Blue Map 1500 points
Red Map 1500 points
Purple Map 3000 points

Felyne Comrades

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Felyne Skills

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Demon Flute 60 points OO
Armor Flute 60 points OO
Antidote/Deodorant Flute 30 points O
Health Flute 70 points OO
Mega Health Flute 120 points OOO
Elemental Attack Up 50 points OO

Status Attack [Poison] 80 points OOO
Status Attack [Paralysis] 80 points OOOO
Status Attack [Sleep] 80 points OOO
Status Attack Up 120 points OO
Mud/Snow Recovery 30 points O
Anti-Poison 30 points O

Windpress 100 points OO
High Grade Earplug 120 points OO
SoundandWind Proof 140 points OOO
Attack Up Small 30 points O
Attack Up Large 90 points OO
Defense Up Small 30 points O

Defense Up Large 90 points OO
Health Up Small 30 points O
Health Up Large 90 points OO
Guard Up Small 30 points O
Guard Up Large 90 points OO
Exploit Weakness 50 points O

Thievery Up 100 points OO
Shock Trapper 160 points OOO
Felvine Bomb 30 points O
Large Barrel Bomb 140 points OO
Bomb Strength Up 150 points OOO
Bomb Resistance 90 points O

Large Boomerang 100 points OO
Piercing Boomerang 80 points O
Cannon/Ballista Attack Up 60 points O
Instant Recovery 100 points OO
Art of Eight Wonders 120 points OOO
RiskBreaker Technique 150 points OO

Resist Fire 15 points O
Resist Water 15 points O
Resist Thunder 15 points O
Resist Ice 15 points O
Resist Dragon 30 points O
Resist All 30 points O

Farsight 70 points OO
Gathering Speed Up 50 points O
Fast Health Recovery 130 points OO
Hunter 30 points O
Skiver 60 points O
Recovery Skiving 60 points O

Felyne Flute Harmony 100 points O
Felyne Trap Collaboration 60 points O
Felyne Work Awareness 20 points O
Felyne Brotherhood 80 points OO

Felyne Comrade Strategies

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Antidote Horn Combo:
Skills: Felyne Flute Combo, Antidote/Deodorant Horn, (Demon Flute, Armor Horn, Health Flute) Any two of those three.
Basically one of the only things that you can relay on your cats to always do is use antidote horn when you are poisoned. Using the skill Felyne Flute Harmony, whenever your cats play a flute, it will automatically play another flute. For example, if you get poisoned, your cats will play the antidote flute, and then immediately after, often one will play the demon horn, and one will play the armor horn. To abuse this, you can use a toadstool to poison yourself, which lets you basically command your cats to buff you via poisoning yourself.

Bomb Only Cats:
Skills: Large Barrel Bomb, Bomb Strength Up, Bomb Resistance
Very simple, get some bomb only cats, and they'll bomb bosses until there's no tomorrow

Status Boomerang:
For Paralysis: Status Attack [Paralysis], Piercing Boomerang, large Boomerang. For Poison/Sleep Status Attack [Poison/Sleep], Piercing Boomerang, Status Attack Up
This one is immensely useful, get some boomerang only cats, and they will mostly status the monster twice per fight, Paralysis may only get you one, since you can't get status attack up with it.

Status Report:

Monster Strategies is 75%, missing monsters, want to add high rank videos / Equipment Recommendations
Weapons: 60%, anything I could copy from my tri guide is there, so its not up to date, the non-tri weapons are missing info, need to do recommendations,
Armor: 70%: Blademaster is basically complete, gunner is completed up to rare 2
Quest Listings: 0%, at this point, I would feel as if I were copying KidImposter even if I don't, I need to think of how I'm going to do that
Arena Strategies:0%, This is gonna be done last unless someone else does it
Yukumo Farm / Felyne Comrades: 100%, but extra comrade strategies are always welcome!

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