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Monster Hunter Now

Guard Skill Effects

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Guard is an equipment skill in Monster Hunter Now. Learn the effects of the Guard skill at each level and which armor and weapons have the skill.

Guard Skill Effects

Skill Effects Per Level

Guard Skill
Reduces damage and knockback when guarding against monster attacks.
Level Effect
1 Very slightly reduces damage and knockback when guarding against monster attacks.
2 Slightly reduces damage and knockback when guarding against monster attacks.
3 Moderately reduces damage and knockback when guarding against monster attacks.
4 Greatly reduces damage and knockback when guarding against monster attacks.
5 Massively reduces damage and knockback when guarding against monster attacks.

Equipment with Guard

Armor

Slot Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Arms Barroth Vambraces Guard Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Waist Barroth Coil Defense Boost Lv. 1
Guard Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Head Baan Helm Guard Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Baan Greaves Sleep Resistance Lv. 1
Guard Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Basarios Greaves Artillery Lv. 1
Guard Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Arms Kaiser Vambraces Teostra Blastpowder Lv. 1
Artillery Lv. 1
Guard Lv. 1

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Teostra Blastpowder Thunder Attack Thunder Resistance Tremor Resistance
Water Attack Water Resistance Weakness Exploit Windproof

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