Learn the Basics of Combat
Tips and Tricks for Monster Hunter World Beginners
Monster Hunter World might be the most accessible entry in the series yet, but it still doesn’t do that great a job of explaining how combat works. You could beat the story by simply mashing buttons until the beast is defeated, but you’re certainly not going to have a good time doing that.
Below your stamina bar, you’ll see a sword meter that flashes different colors depending on your weapon’s sharpness. Green is good, yellow is okay, and red is bad. When your sharpness meter is red, you might as well be hitting the monster with a stick. You’ll want to sharpen your weapon by using a whetstone in your inventory. This thing has infinite uses, so don’t be afraid to use it as much as you want.
When fighting a monster, try to target its vulnerable parts to hack them off and weaken it. The tail and head are always a good bet, and doing this can reward you with extra monster materials as well.
