As a result, the number of players has also increased but not all of them are veterans.
Consequently, there are also those that add an extra layer of difficulty in an already challenging game.
If the Longsword or Greatsword are the athletes, then the Hunting Horn is the one on the bleachers.
Not to mention the Hunting Horn is also a complicated machine or instrument.
13Gunlance (Easy)
Gunlances are pretty simple when it comes to the core gameplay.
It gives players two options: do they want to shell shock some monsters to death?
Or do they want to poke them as they do with other melee weapons?
Either option is viable and easy to perform in the game.
That’s about the hardest aspect of the Light Bowgun.
When it comes to gameplay, it’s usually just point-and-shoot.
That is until you run out of ammo and regret not preparing beforehand.
The playstyle it grants is pretty straightforward.
Players only have to worry about attacking the monster.
The weapon’s move sets are also few and easy enough to memorize whether in sword or axe mode.
Once players have overcome that, the Switch Axe becomes a cool weapon.
That’s Monster Hunter for you.
What makes it tedious for new players is its reliance on many different types and tiers of ammunition.
The Bowguns' ammo economy often gets in the way of pure novice fun.
The Sword and Shield is pretty straightforward yet also allows for basic utility for all hunters.
Even the game itself says the Sword and Shield is a beginner weapon.
However, that doesn’t diminish its efficiency when it comes to hunting bigger late monsters in the game.
you might still use it for endgame and still win the most difficult fights.
Often, the Sword and Shield’s strength lies in its practicality.
So why should newbies avoid it?
The catch is that the lance can be quite cumbersome to use.
It’s the large beetle you send to different monster parts to extract its essences.
Different body parts yield different essences which can provide different buffs.
Just pick other melee weapons if you’re new and want to have fun while being competitive.
Unlike its gunpower-based counterparts, the Bow’s ammunition is functionally unlimited.
Plus, you’ll be more mobile than other ranged hunters.
The downside is that there’s no melee attack (not even a shove) for the Bow.
That means you have to work on keeping your distance from the monstereasier said than done.
Regardless, you could’t go wrong with the bow.
