Monster Hunter Now Weapons Guide – How to Obtain Them

Curious about the Monster Hunter Now weapons? Well, you can find out all about them down below! Whether you prefer heavy weapons or you enjoy ranged combat with a bow, the mobile game has lots to offer for your chosen playstyle.

Monster Hunter Now is the latest entry in the Monster Hunter franchise! However, this one is a little different when compared to the rest. Niantic, the company who developed Pokémon GO are behind this brand-new project. It’s basically IRL Monster Hunter – what’s not to love? Hunt monsters using augmented technology and collect a variety of powerful weapons to help you along the way.

You can learn more about it on the official site. We also recommend checking out our Monster Hunter Rise weapon tier list, New World weapons tier list, and our Disney Speedstorm characters guide.

Monster Hunter Now Weapons Guide

Now, let’s delve deeper into the different weapons available in the game from launch!

Monster Hunter Now Weapons

• Sword & Shield
• Great Sword
• Long Sword
• Hammer
• Light Bowgun
• Bow

Sword & Shield

• Great for offense and defense
• Quick attacks
• Can block oncoming attacks
• Special Skill: Perfect Rush Combo

Great Sword

• Heavy weapon
• High damage
• Powerful charged slash
• Special Skill: True Charged Slash

Long Sword

• Consecutive and speedy attacks
• The Spirit Gauge charges up as you attack monsters, which then increases your damage – however, if you take damage, the Spirit Gauge will empty
• Special Skill: Spirit Helm Breaker

Hammer

• Heavy weapon
• High damage
• Works best when aimed at the head of a monster
• Special Skill: Spinning Bludgeon

Light Bowgun

• Ranged attacks
• Bullets are different depending on the type of Bowgun that you’re using – certain bullets are stronger against specific monsters
• Special Skill: Wyvernblast Counter

Bow

• Medium-range attacks
• The bow can be charged up to four levels, with each level dealing damage with different types of arrows
• Special Skill: Dragon Piercer

How to Obtain New Weapons in Monster Hunter Now

The Sword & Shield is the first weapon type that you’ll be able to use when you first start the game. The only way to unlock new weapon types is by progressing through the main story.

• Great Sword: Chapter 2
• All Other Weapon Types: Reaching Hunter Rank 15

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With experience writing for GameRant and in SEO copywriting, Adele loves to combine her adoration for gaming and writing. She'll talk your ear off about anything fantasy, and if she's not typing away at her desk, she's probably playing an RPG somewhere.