In this guide, we will show you all the available weapons in Monster Hunter Now, how you can use it, and their special skills.
Monster Hunter Now is an exciting new action augmented reality game from the minds of Capcom and Niantic.
As you might expect, the game will introduce a variety of monsters from the classic fantasy series that you will meet face-to-face. Now, terrifying beasts are only one part of the game. The other is the tools you will need to use to defeat them: weapons.
Monster Hunter Now boasts various weapon types that players can choose from. The trick is to choose the right weapon for the monster that you are dealing with.
To help you get an understanding of what is in the armory, we will go over all the available weapons you can use in Monster Hunter Now.
All Monster Hunter Now Weapons, Types & Special Skills
There are six weapon types in Monster Hunter Now: Bow, Great Sword, Hammer, Light Bowgun, Long Sword, and Sword & Shield.
Each weapon has a different attacking style. You will need to choose your weapon wisely if you want to effectively deal damage to monsters and ultimately defeat them.
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On top of this, each weapon type has a special skill. Think of them as an ultimate ability that you can activate to deal a special attack on the monster you are facing.
Here is a look at all the Monster Hunter Now weapons:
| Weapon | How To Use | Special Skill |
| Bow | The Bow is able to launch medium-range attacks. You can charge your attacks to one of four levels. Each level will unleash arrows with different types. The Bow is perfect for those looking for a classic close-combat weapon with an exciting twist. | Dragon Piercer: Launches an arrow that is capable of piercing through anything and can deal significant damage to monsters. |
| Great Sword | This weapon allows you to launch heavy attacks with incredible power. The Great Sword is the perfect melee weapon for big monsters. | True Charged Slash: Grants huge additional damage in the next attack. |
| Hammer | This weapon lacks the precision most weapons have, but it can deal massive damage to monsters. The Hammer is perfect if you are looking for a hard-hitting weapon. | Spinning Bludgeon: Continually deal damage while you swing the hammer around before ending in a powerful upper attack. |
| Light Bowgun | The Light Bowgun is a ranged weapon that is capable of dealing a barrage of damage. The bullets will vary depending on the Bowgun, so choose them wisely if you want to effectively deal damage to monsters. The Light Bowgun is great for long-range attacks. | Wyvernblast Counter: Fires a powerful bullet that deals large explosive damage to the monsters. |
| Long Sword | Deal fast and precise attacks with the Long Sword. Attacking monsters will charge up a 'Spirit Gauge' that will gradually increase your attack damage. If you take damage, you will lose the progress in the gauge. The Long Sword is perfect for those looking for swift and agile attacks. | Spirit Helm Breaker: You jump into the air and deal a crushing attack from above. |
| Sword & Shield | A classic yet deadly combination that allows you to swiftly strike enemies and block attacks. It's a perfect weapon for beginners. | Perfect Rush Combo: Launches a powerful set of consecutive attacks. |
It is expected that the developers will release more weapons in the future. They will most likely be inspired based on existing weapons from the Monster Hunter franchise.
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