Unsure how to use Special Skill in Monster Hunter Now? We have all you need to know! Get back to destroying those monsters in no time with the help of this guide, you’ll certainly walk away more skilled!

Monster Hunter Now is the latest entry in the Monster Hunter franchise! However, this one is a little different when compared to the rest. Niantic, the company that developed Pokémon GO is behind this brand-new project. It’s basically IRL Monster Hunter – what’s not to love? Hunt monsters using augmented technology and collect a variety of powerful weapons to help you along the way. Players can also unite with friends in battles against the more powerful foes in this ever-evolving game.

You can learn more about it on the official site. We also recommend checking out our Monster Hunter Now Guide, or maybe our Monster Hunter Now Tier List, how about this Monster Hunter Now Weapons Guide?

Monster Hunter Now – How To Use Special Skill

Let’s first list of the skills so you know what options you have

Perfect Rush ComboSword and Shield Special Skill. Unleashes several devastating attacks which deal huge damage but are hard to control.

True Charged SlashSword Special Skill. Your next attack gets charged, which imbues your sword with massive amounts of additional attack power.

Spirit Helm BreakerLong Sword Special Skill. Player will jump into the air and deliver a diving blow, unless of course your target dodges.

Spinning BludgeonHammer Special Skill. Hammer will swing rapidly, dealing damage throughout the spinning, this attack ends in a powerful upwards attack.

Wvernblast Counter Light Bowgun Special Skill. A single supercharged round is fired at the target dealing explosive damage.

Dragon PiercerBow Special Skill. A single arrow is fired and pierces the monster dealing damage to every part of the monster that is struck. Be sure to aim accordingly to hit as many points as possible!

How To Use Special Skills

Special Skills become available once your weapon of choice is upgraded to Grade 2. To upgrade a weapon, interact with the hunters weapon icon, select the weapon you want to improve, and hit the “Level Up” button until your weapon is Grade 2! Don’t forget that to do this you need resources.