Monster Hunter Now

How to Get New Weapons

MH Now - How to UNlock More Weapons Top Banner

Unlock all weapon types and strategize in order to win encounters in Monster Hunter Now. Read on to know how to unlock more weapons and when to use each weapon type during hunts!

How to Unlock Weapon Types

Start Out with Sword and Shield

Weapon Type How to Unlock
Monster Hunter Now - Sword and ShieldSword and Shield Starting Weapon

New hunters will immediately notice that the Sword and Shield is equipped by default. Progress through the Main Story in order to unlock more weapon types!

Finish Chapter 2-2 to Unlock Great Sword

Weapon Type How to Unlock
Monster Hunter Now - Great SwordGreat Sword Finish Chapter 2-2

Upon finishing Chapter 2-2, Hunters will unlock the Great Sword weapon type that allows them to tank damage from normal attacks, block, and counter by tackling enemies.

Weapons Unlocked after Finishing Chapter 3-1

Weapon Types
Monster Hunter Now - Long SwordLong Sword Monster Hunter Now - HammerHammer Monster Hunter Now - Light BowgunLight Bowgun Monster Hunter Now - BowBow

The rest of the weapons will be unlocked after finishing Chapter 3-1. However, upgrading them further than Grade 5 will require hunters to complete the story and unlock 6 star monster spawns for higher rarity items and materials.

Best Weapons Tier List

Unlock Lance and Dual Blades During Chapter 2

Weapon Types
Monster Hunter Now - Dual Blades Dual Blades Monster Hunter Now - Lance Lance

Starting December 7, 2023, new hunters can get the Dual Blades and Lance during Chapter 2. Hunters who have already cleared this chapter when the updated launched automatically had these weapons available for crafting.

Fulminations in the Frost Update

When To Use Each Weapon Type

Breaking Monster Parts

Breaking monster parts let hunters get more rewards after the hunt ends so always aim to exploit a monster's elemental and weapon type weaknesses.

Items and Materials

Monster Hunter Now Related Guides

Monster Hunter Now - Top Partial

Monster Hunter Now Wiki Front

All Monster Hunter Now Guides

Monster Hunter Now Guides
Monster Hunter Now - BuildsBest Builds Monster Hunter Now - Message BoardsReferral Codes & Boards
Monster Hunter Now - WeaponsAll Weapons & Tier List Monster Hunter Now - ArmorBest Armor Sets
Monster Hunter Now - MonstersMonsters Monster Hunter Now - SkillsSkills
Monster Hunter Now - Items and MaterialsItems & Materials MH Now - List of EventsEvents
Monster Hunter Now - QuestsChapters and Quests MH Now - Patch Notes and Updates PartialAll Patch Notes and Updates

All Tips and Tricks Articles

All Tips and Tricks Articles
Tips and Beginner's Guide
Affinity Guide Palico Bag Guide
How To Change Weapons Respawn Times
Adventure Sync Guide Controls and Combat Tips
How to Get New Weapons Elemental Damage Explained
Multiplayer Guide Dragon Element Weapons
How to Upgrade Weapons What to Do if No Monsters are Spawning?
How to Farm Zenny What is the Maximum Hunter Rank and Level Cap?
All Fire Weapons Health Regen Guide
When Do Biomes Change How to Jump Attack
How to Perfect Dodge How to Get Gems and What to Spend On
How to Fix Map Not Loading Issue Things to Do Every Day
Status Ailments and Effects How to Raise Hunter Rank
List of All Missables What to Do If You Get Stuck
How to Break Monster Parts What Happens When You Faint?
Recommended Settings All Hunter Medals
In-Game Shop and Web Store Items Hunt-a-thons Event Guide
How to Unlock Layered Armor -

Latest News

Author

    Walkthrough Menu

    Please participate in our
    site improvement survey 11/2024
    Would you assist in
    improving Game8's site?
    ×
    This survey will take about 1 minute.
    Your answers will help us to improve our website.
    We are listening to our users' valuable opinions and discussing how to act on them.
    The information collected through this survey will be used for the purpose of improving our services. In addition, the information will only be disclosed a part of a statistic in a format that will not allow identification of personal information.
    Begin Survey

    All rights reserved