Monster Hunter Now Weapons Guide – How to Obtain Them

Curious about the Monster Hunter Now weapons? Well, you can find out all about them down below! Whether you prefer heavy weapons or you enjoy ranged combat with a bow, the mobile game has lots to offer for your chosen playstyle.

Monster Hunter Now is the latest entry in the Monster Hunter franchise! However, this one is a little different when compared to the rest. Niantic, the company who developed Pokémon GO are behind this brand-new project. It’s basically IRL Monster Hunter – what’s not to love? Hunt monsters using augmented technology and collect a variety of powerful weapons to help you along the way.

You can learn more about it on the official site. We also recommend checking out our Monster Hunter Rise weapon tier list, New World weapons tier list, and our Disney Speedstorm characters guide.

Monster Hunter Now Weapons Guide

Now, let’s delve deeper into the different weapons available in the game from launch!

Monster Hunter Now Weapons

Sword & ShieldGreat SwordLong SwordHammerLight BowgunBow

Sword & Shield

Great for offense and defenseQuick attacksCan block oncoming attacksSpecial Skill: Perfect Rush Combo

Great Sword

Heavy weaponHigh damagePowerful charged slashSpecial Skill: True Charged Slash

Long Sword

Consecutive and speedy attacksThe Spirit Gauge charges up as you attack monsters, which then increases your damage – however, if you take damage, the Spirit Gauge will emptySpecial Skill: Spirit Helm Breaker

Hammer

Heavy weaponHigh damageWorks best when aimed at the head of a monsterSpecial Skill: Spinning Bludgeon

Light Bowgun

Ranged attacksBullets are different depending on the type of Bowgun that you’re using – certain bullets are stronger against specific monstersSpecial Skill: Wyvernblast Counter

Bow

Medium-range attacksThe bow can be charged up to four levels, with each level dealing damage with different types of arrowsSpecial Skill: Dragon Piercer

How to Obtain New Weapons in Monster Hunter Now

The Sword & Shield is the first weapon type that you’ll be able to use when you first start the game. The only way to unlock new weapon types is by progressing through the main story.

Great Sword: Chapter 2All Other Weapon Types: Reaching Hunter Rank 15

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