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Monster Hunter World Beginner's Guide

By yannickfrei11

Welcome to my Monster Hunter World Beginner’s Guide! This comprehensive guide is designed to help new players get started on their hunting adventure. Whether you’re new to the series or need a refresher, this guide covers everything from the basics to essential tips for success.

What You’ll Learn:

Understanding the game’s objectives and basic mechanics.
How to create your character and Palico companion.
An overview of Astera, the main hub area.
Choosing the right weapon from 14 different types.
Starting quests and understanding different quest types.
Tips for tracking and hunting monsters effectively.
Crafting and upgrading gear to enhance your abilities.
Multiplayer tips, including how to use SOS flares.
Progression tips to help you become a master hunter.

Why Read This Guide?
This guide provides a step-by-step approach to ensure you’re well-prepared for the challenges ahead. With detailed explanations and practical advice, you’ll be able to tackle monsters with confidence and enjoy the rich, immersive world of Monster Hunter.

Join the Hunt!
Dive in and start your journey as a hunter. Whether you’re playing solo or with friends, this guide will be your trusted companion. Happy hunting!

Award

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Guide Index

Overview

1. Understanding the Basics

2. Creating your Character

3. The Hub Area: Astera

4. Choosing your weapon

5. Starting Quests

6. Hunting Monsters

7. Crafting and Upgrading Gear

8. Multiplayer and SOS Flares

9. Progression Tips

10. Additional Resources

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1. Understanding the Basics

Objective:
The primary goal in Monster Hunter World (MHW) is to hunt large monsters and use their parts to craft better gear. Progress through the story, take on challenging quests, and improve your equipment to tackle more formidable foes.

2. Creating your Character

Character Creation:
Spend some time creating your character and Palico (your feline companion). Your choices are cosmetic and won’t affect gameplay, so have fun with it!

(Dont use the Guardian Armor because its for People who want to finsh the Game fast)

3. The Hub Area: Astera

Key Locations:
Resource Center: Here you can manage bounties, investigations, and deliveries.

Smithy: Forge and upgrade your weapons and armor.

Canteen: Eat meals to gain buffs before heading out on quests.

Quest Board: Accept quests and join multiplayer sessions.

4. Choosing your weapon

Weapon Types:
MHW offers 14 different weapon types, each with unique playstyles. Here’s a brief overview:

Great Sword: High damage, slow attacks.
Long Sword: Balanced with good reach.
Sword & Shield: Quick attacks, defensive options.
Dual Blades: Fast, high mobility.
Lance: Defensive, with strong counterattacks.
Gunlance: Mix of melee and explosive attacks.
Hammer: High damage, good for stunning monsters.
Hunting Horn: Buffs allies, deals decent damage.
Switch Axe: Versatile with two modes.
Charge Blade: Complex, with powerful attacks.
Insect Glaive: High mobility, controls an insect.
Bow: Ranged, continuous damage.
Light Bowgun: Ranged, versatile ammo types.
Heavy Bowgun: Ranged, high damage, slower mobility.

Tip: Try different weapons in the training area to find which one suits your playstyle.

5. Starting Quests

Main Story Quests:
Follow the main story quests (assigned quests) to unlock new areas and monsters.

Optional Quests:
These are side quests that offer various rewards and help you learn the game.

Investigations:
Randomly generated quests with different conditions. Good for farming materials.

6. Hunting Monsters

Preperation:

Meals: Always eat a meal at the canteen for buffs
Items: Bring potions, traps, bombs, and other useful items. Stock up at the item box.

Tracking and Hunting:

Use your scoutflies to track monsters. They guide you to footprints and other clues.
Engage the monster, learn its patterns, and attack strategically. Use the environment to your advantage, such as triggering falling boulders.

7. Crafting and Upgrading Gear

Gather Materials:
Hunt monsters and gather resources from the environment to collect materials.

Forge Gear:
Visit the smithy to craft and upgrade your weapons and armor using these materials.

Armor Skills:
Each armor piece has skills that enhance your abilities. Aim to create armor sets that complement your playstyle and weapon.

8. Multiplayer and SOS Flares

Playing with Friends:
You can team up with friends for hunts. Use the quest board to join or create sessions.

SOS Flares:
If a hunt is too challenging, fire an SOS flare to invite other players to assist you.

9. Progression Tips

Explore and Experiment:
Explore each map thoroughly to find useful items and hidden areas.
Experiment with different weapons and armor sets to find the best combination for you.

Learn from Defeats:
Don’t get discouraged by defeats. Study the monster's patterns and adapt your strategy.

10. Additional Resources

Guides and Communities:
There are many online resources and communities where you can get additional tips, strategies, and help from other players. Websites like Reddit, YouTube, and the Monster Hunter World Wiki are great places to start.

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