Using third party pc programs like ifunbox, you can save the documents folder inside the app into your pc, then transfer it to your iphone in the same manner.
While I agree, fighting a monster with a weapon type that is going to be ineffective is definitely a wrong tactical decision. It can be done if the player is skilled, patient, and has a very powerful weapon of that type, but if feels like you're fighting against the game when you face a monster that makes each hit you land bounce. The monsters are often designed with weaknesses that can be exploited by certain weapons. Finding these weaknesses and planning your approach around them is a major part of the game, and I feel that the purist route pretty much ignores this angle. That said, one of the beautiful things about this game is the titular freedom it provides. You can fight gravios with duals if you want. You will have a much harder time, but it's possible. But as for the guide, for people new to the game, I think it should be mentioned that the game is meant to make you use different weapons. Most people aren't purists, and those that are are probably experienced enough to not need a guide.
^Duals are one of the most effective weapons against gravios. Pitfall traps+water element weapon and demonize. If you know how to effectively bomb the chest before the traps better. If you pop juices then it's pretty much gg. With sharp weapons (ceanataur, tigrex and narga are the most obvious examples), then you dont bounce on the stomach at all. That is an example of what i believe is the right way to help people with what to do when fighting grav when they say they are using DS, and not that they should take a ranged weapon instead. Suggesting a ranged weapon as an easier alternate route in addition to helping out with tactics on their preferred weapon is perfect. If the player is looking for a specific guide for specific monsters, there are sites for that. If they want quick answers to their questions, this community has to do a decent job at it.
I killed Gravios with Dual Swords at the weekend without too much problem, and I consider myself to be fairly crap at this game. I used my Holy Saber with strong water attribute, and that did the trick. I only use Sword & Shield and Dual Swords - I just don't like the feel of any of the other weapons.
I have beaten every monster up to this point (I'm hr 5 iirc) with a hammer. Bouncing isn't a problem, and although some monsters might be easier with a different weapon *cough* plesioth *cough* I would much rather someone give me tips for using a hammer than suggesting I get a new weapon, which requires time, mats and effort to acquire and master.
Holy crap! I cant believe the lance is about as fast as hammers and GS when soloing G-Rank Shen Gaoren. Also, this is just my second time lancing shen gaoren solo. I've never used lances on Shen before, not even on the PSP. Bows are still the fastest, but Lances surprisingly turned out to be very effective against Shen too.
Monoblos and weapons Finally beat the Monoblos which only took me about 3 hours, 2 abandons and all 10 sonic bombs I brought the last time I've tried. As for the point discussed, I get what Exact-Psience means. You, Exact-Psience and Brrobotix, both agree that you are free to choose; free to use the weapon you want and either master it in hardship or switch and vary the pleasures. But I'll oppose Brrobotix on this point: the game does not mean for you to switch weapons. As Duivs points out: every new one requires time, mats and effort to acquire and master. My simple arguments for this: it is "cheaper" (at least I think it is) to evolve a weapon than to build it from scratch and the advanced weapons have to be evolved. People will most usually follow some branches in the weapon tree they chose and go through with them. A good point for using a different weapon is for instance having a cutting weapon if you usually use a blunt weapon (and vice versa?). But I suppose that before we get to this point, choosing to switch is not a bad thing (weapons are not so costly in their first, second tier versions).
I have a question for GS veterans, what is the best thunder GS line? I currently have the Khezu Shock Blade ("Blade" is the high rank variant,right?), but there is also a Kirin GS I have not made yet, and I think the upgraded version might be more powerful.
The best GS are still all RAW GS. When using charged attacks, and unsheathed crit (this is an armor skill) buffed attacks (guaranteed critical hits), they only multiply the Raw damage, and dont affect elemental damage. The only times you want an elemental GS is: 1. To break monster parts that require specific elements to break (Teo and Luna's crown/head requires dragon element, blangonga/copper blangonga's fangs require fire and ice elements respectively, and chameleos requires either fire or dragon to break his head and cut his tail, but i may be wrong on chammy). 2. Water element breaks Gravios/Basarios stomach waaaaaay faster. Raw element deals puny damage when the stomach isnt broken yet. 3. Collection purposes. The different GS look pretty darn wicked compared to other weapon classes 4. When you never use the charged attack. I dont know why you wouldnt though, since the GS charged attack is the most damaging single hit attack in the entire game, and correct usage of the charged attack is what separates exceptional GS users and average ones.
Wait, charged attacks doesn't multiply elemental damage?? You learn many new things everyday! Anyway, I know that raw GS is good for almost all monsters. In fact, I killed many of the low rank monsters with Ravager Blade and Ravager Blade+. Right now, my best raw GS is a Tactical Blade, and it works pretty well on early high rank monsters. I'm also thinking of improving my Carbalite Sword into a Bronze Coin, because it have blue sharpness (maybe you can tell me if that is a good move?). So yeah, I'm only making elemental GS to exploit many monsters' weakness, and if it's stronger than my raw GS. For example, I upgraded my Khezu Sword into a Khezu Blade because it have the same raw damage as my Tactical Blade (960 raw damage), but the Khezu Blade have blue sharpness, making it more powerful than the Tactical Blade, in my opinion. But still, you haven't answered my question.
Fair enough, looks like I still have much to learn. My main experience with Duals is with the ice daggers, which are powerful but lose their green sharpness quickly. But it's actually pretty nice that I don't know everything. It means I'm nowhere near done with this game. Thanks for the corrections
Is a raw high damage weapon stronger than elemnatl weapons? Like for example: is the Akantor easier to kill with a dragon element weapon or a raw damage weapon? I'm currently packing a raw damage weapon.
Depends on the weapon type mainly. For GS and Hammers, Raw are the way to go. For the rest, elements deal more damage, provided you are using the correct element that matches the monster's weakness. The beauty of Raw for weapon classes other than GS and hammers, is in online multiplayer. Since leaving the guild hall is pretty much suicide if you'd still be able to rejoin, taking a raw weapon will be important as it deals consistent damage no matter what monster is needed to be fought.
That's coz i thought my answer could give you a hint already: With a GS, even if you are choosing between those with elements, always choose the ones with the higher raw. Like i said, if you want to exploit monster weaknesses, USE A RAW GS, and hit the monster where they are weakest, with the GS charge. As for end-game GS choices, i made this post back in 2009. I hope it helps you decide with which GS to go for first. http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/943356-monster-hunter-freedom-unite/51592363
I just started some quests in the Guild Hall and have a question: if I finish quests in the offline guild hall and level up my HR there...does it carry over to the online guild hall as well?
Yeah I didn't like it at first, once it clicked it replaced the long sword as my go to alternate when I needed a break from lancing. I played a demo of 4 and that new pole and switch sword are fun additions.
I agree with the above. The game can be done with all weapons I pretty much melee always and have killed all monsters solo with lance, gunlance & sns on psp. (I personally couldn't do white fatalis with long sword though). Tactics and correct equipment; that's including items, weapons and armour, they are what makes the difference between victory and defeat. That's why it's a shame you have to leave lobby to change gear or eat. Hassle.
At least Capcom learned as they have the Bath (replaced felyne kitchen) inside the guild hall in MHP3.
