As Monster Hunter fans know, picking the right weapon(s) is pivotal in this franchise.

you’ve got the option to regenerate energy over time and when you successfully land hits.

As a downside, this weapon will leave you unable to guard - so make use of those dodges.

Axe Mode allows players to make long-range attacks, but Sword Mode increases their attack speed instead.

In Sword Mode, another meter fills up to activate an Amped State.

Upon activation, Amped State allows players to deal massive damage in Sword Mode.

This weapon also has a powerful elemental discharge attack.

Bow

A classic.

Tracers can also explode after being dealt a certain amount of damage, or after enough time passes.

If that sounds like auto-aim, thats because it basically is!

Lance

When hunting monsters, its important to prioritise your health and safety.

This weapon is great not only for blocking enemy attacks, but countering them too.

Dual Blades

Aayla Secura from Star Wars.

Levi Ackerman from Attack on Titan.

Leonardo from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

What do these characters all have in common?

Thats right: they employ the use of Dual Blades to grant their enemies a swift defeat.

Heavy Bowgun

The Heavy Bowgun differs from the Light Bowgun by trading mobility for higher damage.

Players can also expend energy in Ignition Mode to fire special ammo.

This energy regenerates over time and when the weapon successfully lands hits.

Insect Glaive

The Insect Glaive is an interesting weapon.

Gunlance

Lets say you want to use a Lance and a Bowgun at the same time.

Hammer

Sometimes, you just want to smash things.

This powerful but mobile weapon allows players to stun monsters when theyre hit on the head.

it’s possible for you to also move around while charging weapons, allowing you to evade potential attacks.

Hunting Horn

This is another interesting weapon, giving Monster Hunter combat a Bard-like twist.

These songs can damage enemies, heal allies and protect players from status ailments.

The Spirit Gauge turns red and increases their weapon strength upon landing certain attacks.

Charge Blade

Another transforming weapon!

The Charge Blade has a Sword Mode and an Axe Mode.

In Sword Mode, players can move around the battlefield quickly and precisely while delivering faster attacks.

In Axe Mode, their attack damage is increased at the cost of attack speed.

Players can charge phials in Sword Mode to power up Axe Mode.

Charged phials can also power up different aspects of the Charge Blade.