Monster Hunter World (MHW)

Difference of Cut and Blunt Damage Type

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Sever VS Blunt
This is a guide to Cut and Blunt, a type of damage in Monster Hunter World (MHW) Iceborne. Read on to learn the effects of Cut (Sever) and Blunt damage type and when to use which one.

Sever VS Blunt Damage Types

Sever Can Cut Off a Monster's Tail

Sever
As the name suggests, Sever damage type is a damage type that can deal slash damage to monsters. This damage type is often utilized in cuttin monster tails. This can reduce the monster's effective range with certain attacks.

Blunt Can Stun Monsters

blunt
While blunt weapons can only contribute to a tail's part damage, it is impossible for them to completey cut off a monster's tail. To compensate, Blunt weapons can build up stun rate by hitting a monste's head. By maxing the stun rate, monsters will be stunned and will be vulnerable for a short period of time. Stun rate is invisible to the player!

What Damage Type Does Ammo Deal?

Depends On the Used Ammo

There are several ammo types in the game, there are slicing ammo that deals Sever damage to monsters and can be used to aid blade users in cutting off a monster's tail while the Sticky Ammo deals blunt damage. However, in general, ammo deals neither of the two damage types,

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How Do Quest Rewards Work? How to Track Monsters
What is Critical Distance? How to Use Wedge Beetles
How to Use the Chat Functions Character Creation Guide
How to Use the Training Area List of Crafting Recipes
List of Poogie Costumes How to Break Rank Caps
Monster Threat Levels How to Raise Hunter Rank Fast
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Weapon and Armor Augments Explanation of Each Status Effect
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Argosy Guide and Best Choices How to Aim Cannons
Alpha or Beta Armor Lucky Voucher Effects
Bowgun Special Ammo Guides How to Equip Skills
Difference of Cut and Blunt Damage Type Hunting Horn Notes and Effects
Unchangeable Features Turf Wars and List of Matchups
List of Trophies and How to Unlock (MHW) -

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