Yap, 2 of them. And one of them is crazy badass hard.
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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Demo Impressions & Multiplayer Thread
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Out_Of_Ammo
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I KO'd him 2 times in a GAF match yesterday. He's not simple though, compared to Tetsucabra.
toastyToast
Member
What should be my game plan with the charge blade? I feel like there's an optimal attack sequence but I don't know what it is.
For the charge blade I usually end up chaining combos with the sword until I can fill all my phials - the charge attack on A is very good for extending this combo. Once that's done there are two main things you can do.
First, you could pull off the super elemental burst (final move in the axe's A combo) on the monster's head. I managed to continuously knock the Tetsucabra down by doing this. You can also go straight to the super burst by pressing A+X while stationary in axe mode or by pressing A+X after a shield bash.
However, what you can also do is press R as you're winding up for the super elemental burst to transfer all your phial energy into your shield, which improves blocking and increases your axe's attack strength by 20%. While this mode is active, the super burst becomes the ULTRA burst, which uses up both your stored energy and any phials you have left. This seems like it's pretty much guaranteed to knock a monster out if you hit them on their head, but it'll still do huge damage if you hit anywhere else.
This video probably explains it much better: http://youtu.be/J1LE1D5YSZM
Not sure what the best thing is since I'm still struggling to get good with it, but I think this is what you're supposed to do.
Charge up five phials (use the charged up a attack to charge fast, I prefer the combo X,X,holdA,repeat)
Use the phials to charge up the shield (X,X+A,X+A,backR)
Then just go ham on the monster (charging up phials in SnS mode, unleasing A combo's in axe mode)
When you got a really big opening, release ultra (X,X+A,X+A)
I'm still trying to figure the charge blade out though, so I'm not sure if this is the best way to use. Releasing that ultra is really satisfying though.
I'm hardly a Monster Hunter pro, but from what I do know of the charge blade and some experimentation using it myself, first priority for me is almost always getting the shield boost. Do a few sword attacks to bring the charge up to red, load the five phials, then when in axe mode, if you use the X+A to lead into the element discharge (the third hit of the Axe's phial-using combo), hit R when he primes the attack to cancel it back into blade mode and store the five phials into the shield. You get the little red logo next to the phials. It increases the shield's guarding ability but, more importantly, grants an attack boost to the axe mode as well.
From there you can either loop the two modes like normal, reload the phials then go back to axe mode using a lot of the two-hit element attack alongside the attack boost. Or, if you go through the end of the A-button axe combo, instead of the normal big hit, you do an even bigger attack that drains both the shield boost and all remaining phials, but it hits like a bus. I like to hang on to that for a while, though, using the boost's attack buff to just deal damage for a while until the boost gets closer to running out of time, then loading all phials up and unleashing the ultimate attack when there's a good opportunity.
Charge Blade is a lot of fun to use for me since the axe attacks always feel like they hit really hard, but in practice I'm not sure I'm as effective with it against anything beyond the Great Jaggi. Plus I'm kind of tempted to stick with switch axes instead since I know so many other people will be jumping ship to the Charger anyway.
Hunter Hipster?
edit: Beaten twice over! Serves me right for trying to write tips while simultaneously cooking french toast.
Its so fun, its all about getting that red buff.
I did, he not that hard really.
It's all I've been using. The touch screen d-pad + target lock means it's really quite easy to keep track of the monsters. It does make using the ranged weapons more difficult though IMO.
Indeed. I love getting the red, white and orange at the same time and having the damage, super armor, and faster movement speed. Plus jumping on the back of monsters without having to use a ledge is awesome. I'll be maining GS and GL still but IG will come in straight after that along side the hammer
toastyToast
Member
Lots of good info. Thanks guys. Watched the video and I'm even more confused. This looks like some Devil May Cry shit.
Maining Charge Blade for sure lol
Maining Charge Blade for sure lol
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
I still can't peel myself away from the Longsword; the weapon just feels so right with mobility... And the R slash finale always feels good...
Yup. I really like the Insect Glaive but the Longsword is the perfect compromise between hitting heavy and being mobile.
LOL, it's quite easy. get some practise on Tetsu - he's slow and his attacks are a bit telegraphed.
Hold A is pretty much your main attack (quick to make the phials glow, mix it up of course) then charge your phials and/or your shield. Transform with R+X, then A, A ,A or R+X, X+A for smaller openings or even go with X, X+A, X+A.
Then watch this dude: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlZjCXJfDe0
Eh yeah just give me my hammer and I´ll be fine. Throw in an HBG for end game stuff and I´ll be set.
The new weapons always are a bit too confusing for me.
don't forget there are two sets of flame bullets if you die get the other one. also they give you clust shot, this are some type of granede ammo.and don't forget use your status shots.
tauroxd
Member
Thanks, I don't really use ranged weapons so I will be okay!
FYI the long sword has a new attack, hit R after using the fade slash.
What other new stuff is there, I saw that the greatsword has one extra swing after the second charge attack. Anything else?
Dual Blades have a new unsheathing/X+A attack when their meter is full. Those are the only weapons I've done more than a single quest with so those are the only ones I know.
It does?! How do you do this? I'm not near my 3DS right now. Is it just a case of tapping X again after the second charged attack?
yup, just tap X again, and it gives it like a red slash thing.
Teasing_Pink
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No matter how many MH games I've "completed", and what challenges I've overcome, I feel like a complete rookie every time I watch a video like this, and see those perfectly timed and spaced head hits when the monster is turning around or charging from long distances. Completely impressive.
NoSkillz187
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So will everyone be exchanging friend codes before the game comes out? I accidentally wiped my whole friend list so feel free to add me if your getting MH4U next month. Quote me and I'll add you.
Friend Code - 4442 - 0307-2444
Friend Code - 4442 - 0307-2444
There's no need. There's an in-game friends list you can add people to.
Enigmatic Rainbow
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Just got done soloing Gore with every weapon to get used to the game again. Really enjoying it.
I still gotta practice a bit more with the new changes to the Charge Blade, but it's remaining one of my favorite weapons still.
I still gotta practice a bit more with the new changes to the Charge Blade, but it's remaining one of my favorite weapons still.
NoSkillz187
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Cool, I didn't know that. Well if you're a Gaffer feel free to add me anyway.
Snapshot King
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Yeah. I have no clue why they took that out in 3U.
Wow so after practicing with the charge blade a bit I was able to solo Gore Mahalo with 15 minutes and 7 seconds left over. Holy cram it's just so powerful! It's rather quick and efficient too when you learn how to use it. I'm definitely going to try to main this considering my previous main weapon (dual blades) always had be killing Gore with less than ten minutes left. I love the versatility of the charge blade!
I apologize for the typos due to autocorrection.
I apologize for the typos due to autocorrection.
Finished fighting all the bosses a while ago, I'm not a fan of the Insect Glaive so it looks like I'm sticking with a Longsword and Duel Swords again. But I might branch out and try a bowgun...
I have a feeling I'm going to be very annoyed with climbing in this game, and I still haven't figured out all the new mechanics yet.
Back to practicing with other weapons to see if something else suits my fancy, but I'm pretty sure I'm sold on being a Longsword user again.
I have a feeling I'm going to be very annoyed with climbing in this game, and I still haven't figured out all the new mechanics yet.
Back to practicing with other weapons to see if something else suits my fancy, but I'm pretty sure I'm sold on being a Longsword user again.
Nice job! I feel that it all comes down to the hunter, not the weapon.
His tail? I've been wailing on it for almost the full fight every time I fight him due to the fact that it seems to be the weak point for cut damage, but I've never seen it break. Are you sure you just didn't see it while he was in rage mode, and then after he was out of it you assumed it was broken? I believe you get his shiny drop by breaking a boulder when it's in his mouth.
Immaculate
Banned
holy shit
GwyndolinCinder
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Wow the switch axe is awesome
Masquerader
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HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
Pick me.
