Curious about the Monster Hunter Now weapons? Well, you can find out all about them down below! Whether you prefer heavy weapons or you enjoy ranged combat with a bow, the mobile game has lots to offer for your chosen playstyle.
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 who developed Pokémon GO are 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.
You can learn more about it on the official site. We also recommend checking out our Monster Hunter Rise weapon tier list, New World weapons tier list, and our Disney Speedstorm characters guide.
Monster Hunter Now Weapons Guide
Now, let’s delve deeper into the different weapons available in the game from launch!
Monster Hunter Now Weapons
- Sword & Shield
- Great Sword
- Long Sword
- Hammer
- Light Bowgun
- Bow
Sword & Shield
- Great for offense and defense
- Quick attacks
- Can block oncoming attacks
- Special Skill: Perfect Rush Combo
Great Sword
- Heavy weapon
- High damage
- Powerful charged slash
- Special Skill: True Charged Slash
Long Sword
- Consecutive and speedy attacks
- The Spirit Gauge charges up as you attack monsters, which then increases your damage – however, if you take damage, the Spirit Gauge will empty
- Special Skill: Spirit Helm Breaker
Hammer
- Heavy weapon
- High damage
- Works best when aimed at the head of a monster
- Special Skill: Spinning Bludgeon
Light Bowgun
- Ranged attacks
- Bullets are different depending on the type of Bowgun that you’re using – certain bullets are stronger against specific monsters
- Special Skill: Wyvernblast Counter
Bow
- Medium-range attacks
- The bow can be charged up to four levels, with each level dealing damage with different types of arrows
- Special Skill: Dragon Piercer
How to Obtain New Weapons in Monster Hunter Now
The Sword & Shield is the first weapon type that you’ll be able to use when you first start the game. The only way to unlock new weapon types is by progressing through the main story.
- Great Sword: Chapter 2
- All Other Weapon Types: Reaching Hunter Rank 15
