Weapon Controls and Combat Tips

While each weapon type has different offensive and defensive options, there are still general combat mechanics that each player can engage in in Monster Hunter Now. Find out more information about the controls in combat and other combat mechanics such as elemental weaknesses, weak points, and part breaks in this guide.

Basic Combat Controls

Basic Controls

Although the different weapon types varying playstyles and different mechanics, there are some similarities between them such as normal attacks and dodges.

Advanced Controls Vary by Weapon Type

The special actions and other weapon gameply mechanics vary for each weapon type. For example the Sword and Shield gets a blocking stance while the Great Sword gets a devastating charged attack for their special actions.

Advanced Controls for Each Weapon

Melee Weapons
Sword and Shield	Great Sword
Long Sword	Hammer
Ranged Weapons
Light Bowgun	Bow

Combat Tips

List of Combat Tips
Use a Monster's Elemental Weakness Against Them Check Damage Numbers for Weak Points Dodge the Monster's Attack when it Glows Red Deal damage to a Monster's Part to Break it Use Potions to Revive from Fainting

Use a Monster's Elemental Weakness Against Them

Each monster has a weakness you can exploit. Equip a weapon with the element the monster is weak to deal bonus damage proportionate to the amount of elemental damage you have from your weapon and equipment skills.

Elemental Damage Does not Work Against Monsters not Weak to that Element

If your weapon's element does not match the monster's weakness, the weapon's elemental damage does not apply and only your weapon's raw attack stat is applied to your hits.

Elemental Damage Explained

Check Damage Numbers for Weak Points

The color of the damage number when you land a hit on a large monster will show if you hit a weak point or if your weapon's element matches the monster's weakness.

Damage Numbers Explanation

Damage Number	Explanation
White Damage Number	Elemental Weakness: ❌ Weak Point: ❌
White Text & Orange Border	Elemental Weakness: ✔️ Weak Point: ❌ OR Elemental Weakness: ❌ Weak Point: ✔️
Orange Text & Red Border	Elemental Weakness: ✔️ Weak Point: ✔️

Dodge the Monster's Oncoming Attack when it Glows Red

A monster starts glowing red once it's preparing for an attack. Swipe to the appropriate direction to avoid the monsters attack.

Some attacks are better dodged to the side while other are better dodged backwards or forwards.

Dodge at the Right Time for a Perfect Dodge

If you dodge right at the moment before a monster's attack hits you, a perfect dodge is performed instead. Some special effects or actions can be done following a perfect dodge depending on the weapon type equipped.

How to Perfect Dodge

Deal Damage to a Monster's Part to Break it

A Part Break is a mechanic in MH Now where specific body parts of a monster eventually breaks when hit consecutively with attacks. The breakable parts for each monster can be seen in the game's Monster Guide.

Broken Monster Parts Give Bonus Rewards

Breaking a monster part rewards you with bonus materials at the end of the hunt and possibly having it be the monster's rare material. The equipment skill Partbreaker can be equipped to deal more damage to a monster's parts making them break faster.
Items and Materials

Use the Lock On Skill to Target A Specific Part

The Lock On skill enables melee playstyles to target their attacks to hit a specific monster part making it easier to hit a specific part to break which is otherwise hard to reach such as tails.
How to Lock On

Use Potions to Revive from Fainting

Losing all your health does not end the hunt. If you find yourself falling in battle, a First-Aid Med or Potion can be used to revitalize yourself and continue the hunt. First-Aid Meds can be picked up daily from the shop.

Use Potions During or Outside Combat to Replenish Health

If you can't wait for the health regen to restore your HP, you can use your healing items before the fight or during it to save on some time.

How to Get Potion

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