Monster Hunter Now has finally been released for Android and iOS devices.
Like other Mobile games, Monster Hunter Now has a bunch of weapons — Sword and Shield, Great Sword, Bow, Hammer, Light Bowgun and Long Sword.
When you launch Monster Hunter Now, you will only be able to equip Sword and Shield.
As the level increases, you will get access to other types of weapons.
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The best thing about Monster Hunter Now weapons is they all have unique and special skills that players can use to defeat Monsters.
Since the game has just been launched, the majority of players don’t know how to use it.
With that in mind, we have created a guide explaining how to use and activate skills in Monster Hunter Now.
Without any further ado, let’s get started:
How to Use & Activate Special Skills In Monster Hunter Now
To use or activate special skills or techniques in Monster Hunter Now, your weapons must be overgraded to Grade 2.
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To overgade weapons to Grade 2, you need to reach rank 11 or above.
Sword & Shield
As mentioned above, the Sword and Shield weapons are unlocked at the beginning of the game.
Unlike other weapons, it offers simple actions that a noob player can easily use.
Guard
To use its special skill, you need to raise your shield to defend against or reduce the incoming damage of monster attacks.
To activate it, you need to tap and hold for a moment.
Backstep
Leap backwards swiftly from the guarding stance. Flick backwards while guarding.
Charged Slash Combo
You need to hit a powerful combo attack.
There are two ways that can be used to activate it.
Tap after a backstep.
Guard against a powerful monster attack and then tap when heavily knocked back.
Notably, the magnitude of the Knockback might change based on the attack’s damage.
Perfect Rush Combo
The best thing about this combo is it can be done through both Sword and Shield.
Great Sword
Great Sword is unlocked upon completing the main quest in One to Two in the first round traits. As compared to the Sword and Shield, it offers a wide attack range and deals heavy damage.
True Charged Slash
Its single swing deals significant damage making it one of the best weapons in Monster Hunter Now.
Main Weapon Actions
(Charged Slash – Charge Level 1)
To activate this skill, you need to charge up power to deal more damage.
Tan and Hold and then release your finder. When you do so, you will have it activated.
(Strong Charged Slash – Charge Level 2)
After performing a charged slash, you will have to charge up power again to deal incredible damage to Monsters.
To activate it, tap and hold once again. You need to do it right after a charged slash and then release your finger.
(True Charged Slash – Charge Level 3)
Once you are done performing Strong Charged Slash, charge up power again.
Now, tap and hold once again right after a Strong Charged Slash and then release your finger to activate it.
True Charged Slash (SP)
To perform a full-powered slash against a monster in MHN, tap on the Special Skill button when the SP is full.
Light Bowgun
Light Bowgun weapon type is unlocked at Hunter Rank 15.
Traits
It lets you hunt Monster from a long distance. It offers a wide attack range and its lightweight makes moving and debating a breeze.
Each Light Bowgun has different types of Special Ammo. Some will explore while others inflict status ailments or Monsters.
The only drawback of it is takes a lot of time to get reloaded.
Main Weapon Actions
Move your phone to align your aim with the centre of the screen to unleash Ammo attacks.
When an Ammo runs out of it, it automatically switches to the next type of Ammo.
Wyvernblast Counter (SP)
It is one of the most powerful Ammon in Monster Hunter Now. When used, it generates a huge explosion dealing massive damage to Monsters.
To use it, you need to tap on the Special Skill button when the SP Guage is full.
Long Sword
Long Sword is unlocked at Hunter Rank 15.
Traits
It offers fast attack speed allowing for nimble movements. Notably, the Spriti Guage is exclusive to this Monster Hunter Now weapon.
The best thing about this is it automatically fills up when a Hunter attacks.
Notably, the Guage turns Red after a certain level of charge.
Main Weapon Actions
Special Sheathe
To activate this special skill in Monster Hunter run, tap and hold for a certain period of time.
Lai Spirit Slash
To activate and use this skill, you need to activate Special Sheathe first.
When it is activated, you need to release your finger. When you do so, you will have the Lai Spirit Slash activated.
Once it is activated, it negates monster attacks, helping you to fill up the Spirit Guage in no time.
Helm Breaker
To damage a massive amount of damage to a monster in Monster Hunter Now, make sure to activate it.
You can activate this skill right after the Lai Spirit Slash.
Spirit Helm Breaker (SP)
Unleash a fully charged stripe then use the monster as a foothold to lead into the air and bring down your blade which deals massive damage.
To activate this skill, you need to tap on the Special Skill button when the SP Guage is full.
Hammer
Hammer is a weapon type unlocked at Hunter Rank 15.
Trait
It deals massive damage with each blow you use. The only downside of this weapon is its attack speed is very slow.
Main Weapon Actions
Charged Side Blow (Charge Level 1)
To activate this weapon skill in MHN, you need to tap and hold and then release your finger.
Charged Upswing (Charge Level 2)
After activating the Charged Side Blow, you need to charge up additional power to deal more damage.
To activate it, tap and hold and then release your finger. You need to do it after performing a charged side blow.
Charged Big Bang (Charge Level 3)
Charge up additional powers after the Charged Side Blow. Once charged up, tap and hold and then release your finger to activate it.
Charged Shift
It lets you charge while maintaining a safe distance from a Monster.
While charging, if the Monster moves away from the Hunter, the Hunter will automatically move towards the Monster.
Spinning Bludgeon (SP)
Swing in your Hammer to Buldgeon a Monster then combo into an upswing for massive damage at the special still button when the SP gauge is full.
Bow
The bow is unlocked at Hunter Rank 15. It is a mid-range attack weapon.
Main Weapon Actions
Charged Shot
To activate this weapon skill in Monster Hunter Now, tap and hold and then release your finger.
Charge Step
While charging, click in any direction to evade while maintaining the charge. Doing this will automatically fire arrows after charge step can’t revert to charging.
Dragon Piercer (SP)
This ability of skill puts arrows against the ground to ignite and shoot piercing through a monster for massive damage.
To activate it, half the special skill button when the SP gauge is full.
That’s all you need to know about how to use or activate weapon skills in Monster Hunter Now.