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Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate |OT| If at first you don't succeed, try Tri again!
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ThatObviousUser
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Fascinating, didn't know it could be out of order.
Did some HR8+ quests earlier today.
Crazy Arena shenanigans...we kinda spammed the Narga/Barioth/S.Barioth/G.Narga quest for a while. I was getting pretty mad HR as a result. Also got a handful of Narga Mantles.
Then we decided to do the Abyssal Lagi, which I'd never really done (watched a short video, but that's it).
Somehow, it wasn't really even that bad for an underwater fight. Barely got hit by anything, and managed to cut the tail off both times we did the quest.
Maybe it's the fact you have so much room to move around in that made it easier for me? I dunno.
Too bad the Nether armor requires some crazy rare mats to make.
Speaking of, two questions for anybody:
1. What's a good Dragon Switch Axe to use?
2. What's some good Miralis weapons to make? Was thinking of making the SnS.
Crazy Arena shenanigans...we kinda spammed the Narga/Barioth/S.Barioth/G.Narga quest for a while. I was getting pretty mad HR as a result. Also got a handful of Narga Mantles.
Then we decided to do the Abyssal Lagi, which I'd never really done (watched a short video, but that's it).
Somehow, it wasn't really even that bad for an underwater fight. Barely got hit by anything, and managed to cut the tail off both times we did the quest.
Maybe it's the fact you have so much room to move around in that made it easier for me? I dunno.
Too bad the Nether armor requires some crazy rare mats to make.
Speaking of, two questions for anybody:
1. What's a good Dragon Switch Axe to use?
2. What's some good Miralis weapons to make? Was thinking of making the SnS.
There are only 2 kinds, Shock Traps and Pitfall Traps. Pitfall Traps don't work underwater.
Panthalassic
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3 Shining Charms from a G. Wroggi+ run and no G. Wroggi Brace+. Curse you desire sensor. I just want to finish my high rank armor so I can kill things.
For obvious reasons lol. I haven't been able to play for 2 days
feels wrong man.Do Pitfall traps last longer to compensate?
I dedicated today to learning how to use the Heavy Bowgun. Threw myself in at the deep end doing post-Rathalos low rank 5 star village quests and actually did pretty good (after getting the Rathalos gunner armor set). I like the HBG! Barioth in particular was a joke with flame shots.
From what I can tell, they do last longer. They both have their advantages and disadvantages though.
Pitfall Traps allow you to get good hits on a monster's face/head and back. Shock Traps give you easy access to tails and legs/claws.
Hey guys, I made a very basic Ceadeus Tutorial vid aimed at new players and those struggling with the fight. Read some complaints about this fight as well so I figured why not. Hope it helps!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NBhKv43r2WY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NBhKv43r2WY
Not only that, but monsters don't build up resistances to Pitfalls like they can with Shocks. Of course, there's some interesting quirks here and there with how monsters react to both types of traps, like Nargacuga automatically leaping out of a Pitfall if it's in non-rage mode, or a Shock giving you a very, very brief window of opportunity to do work on Zinogre before it absorbs it.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
FUCKING DURAMBOROS.
This is one of the few times where I feel singleplayer isn't balanced at all.
This is one of the few times where I feel singleplayer isn't balanced at all.
Karsticles
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I took him down my first try. He has a lot of health, you just have to be aggressive. I didn't abuse flash bombs or hit him during his spin, either.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Going 45 minutes and then dying due to the frustration of how fucking long it takes isn't fun though.
Sigh, I know I just need to learn him more. I think I'll just go grind to upgrade my equipment for now.
Sigh, I know I just need to learn him more. I think I'll just go grind to upgrade my equipment for now.
Karsticles
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You never have to grind to beat a boss.
My guess is that you're running away during his tail spin, when you're supposed to be getting under him for free hits.
Alternatively, you are not good with your weapon against that boss. I know I fought Baleful Gigginox, and goddamn timed out against him with my first-ever Hunting Horn fight. Then I switched to a LS and beat him in 15. Skill is funny like that.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Hmm, didn't know you can get under him during the tailspin. I guess I wasted a lot of time waiting for him to land to wail on him.
If you knock him over while he's spinning you can attack the humps on his back which take the most damage.
"God's Beard!"
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Yeah, I was sure I was coming up on a bottleneck, but I beat everything with one set of armor that I crafted based off my first mission of high rank. Now I'm on 9-star and everything's still really easy. The beast-class monsters are pretty much the only thing keeping me interested.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Alright, I'll give it another go.
toastyToast
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Duramboros is pretty dumb. The main thing you shouldn't do is respect him. Get in there and wack him while he does the tail pound attack, wack him during the spinning attack. Wack the shit out of him.
Sanctuary
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Fought a Dumboros for the first time last night. At first I thought "this is funny, and exceedingly easy" but then it seemed like it took 30 minutes to kill...with my new Thunderclap. As the fight progressed it also seemed like it was harder to get any decent hits in before it would try charging or just trampling over me. I didn't know that his back was his weak spot, although I did hit it when I couldn't get to his tail (although I don't even know if it's breakable since it's one of the key parts to the fight).
Also, I kind of get why it's like this, but I still find it utterly ridiculous how drinking a potion is like monster-homing-missle-lockon. They can be all the way across the screen, engaged with your two Shakalaka partners, then instantly do a 180 and fireball or charge you as soon as the button is pressed. Sometimes the reactions of the monsters don't seem "natural" in any way at all, and they do react to button presses. Especially when you're trying to tail chop. That's not just a guess or random mistiming either. It was pretty apparent when you first fought the Great Jaggi. It could just be standing there directly in front of you doing nothing, and as soon as you would press the button--long before your swing even started--it would do that 80 yard backwards hop.
Artorias in Dark Souls behaves almost exactly the same.
Also, I kind of get why it's like this, but I still find it utterly ridiculous how drinking a potion is like monster-homing-missle-lockon. They can be all the way across the screen, engaged with your two Shakalaka partners, then instantly do a 180 and fireball or charge you as soon as the button is pressed. Sometimes the reactions of the monsters don't seem "natural" in any way at all, and they do react to button presses. Especially when you're trying to tail chop. That's not just a guess or random mistiming either. It was pretty apparent when you first fought the Great Jaggi. It could just be standing there directly in front of you doing nothing, and as soon as you would press the button--long before your swing even started--it would do that 80 yard backwards hop.
Artorias in Dark Souls behaves almost exactly the same.
His tail is cuttable, and you'll be able to mine it after it breaks.
Sanctuary
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Is it anywhere specific on the tail? I was trying to hit the ball end, or the middle but then gave up after about 20 - 30 whacks.
Duramboros isn't bad, but yes the fight is pretty long and tedious at times. The first time I fought him was with the Lance and that worked out pretty damn well. A quick block-advance through his tail spin and it's easy money. The hardest thing about that monster, to me, is still just the visibility factor. When you're under his legs it becomes such a pain in the ass to just see anything.
I need to set some sort of goal for what to work towards tomorrow. Now that I have access to the high rank Volvidon quest in the village, I think I might be able to get everything I need for the Uragaan S armor. That and some Rathian hunting for weapon upgrades should put me in a good spot to get through most of the rest of high rank.
I need to set some sort of goal for what to work towards tomorrow. Now that I have access to the high rank Volvidon quest in the village, I think I might be able to get everything I need for the Uragaan S armor. That and some Rathian hunting for weapon upgrades should put me in a good spot to get through most of the rest of high rank.
Smiles and Cries
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that one will open things up for you
if you want tips of how to get it out of the way check the spoilers
you can do it the easy way by eating the right foods
Fish + Milk (Fresh) move the cooking to the right tabs (STEAM) until you see Supercat and landing (lander) skills
that way you can take the shortcut jumping with the powderstone off the volcano without breaking
next time you try it there will be a monsters use the stink bomb to make it leave that room you will be free to go get the second stone
all you have to do this just run while you carry with the skills that help you keep your stamina up
Fish + Milk (Fresh) move the cooking to the right tabs (STEAM) until you see Supercat and landing (lander) skills
that way you can take the shortcut jumping with the powderstone off the volcano without breaking
next time you try it there will be a monsters use the stink bomb to make it leave that room you will be free to go get the second stone
all you have to do this just run while you carry with the skills that help you keep your stamina up
He's pretty easy, he telegraphs all his moves and the only time you get caught is when he takes up the whole screen (like you said), the only problem I'm having is actually getting the kill before the time limit. I have been putting off that upgrade for a while though.
The tail breaks twice, so keep at it. You're probably like me and have put off a weapon upgrade for a while though from the sounds of it.
Wanna have some more fun? Bring Flash Bombs.
When he starts to spin around, toss one at him and watch him trip to the ground!
I had particular fun with this during a G-Rank Rust Duramboros quest.
Man, screw Jhen Mohran. Everything just seems to have so much wind-up in that fight, as in the cannons and the gong and the dragonator. Didn't use the ship equipment too terribly much in my first try, then used up everything in the second try till nothing was left. Of course, I found out I'm stupid and apparently missed the binding ballista ammo both times, thinking it was just gunner ammo like usual.
Still, I watched the tutorial, so hopefully now that I have a bit better of an idea as to when I should be using the gong and stuff in the first half, maybe I'll be able to take him and keep him from breaking my stupid boat. Still, I am REALLY not having fun with this fight.
Still, I watched the tutorial, so hopefully now that I have a bit better of an idea as to when I should be using the gong and stuff in the first half, maybe I'll be able to take him and keep him from breaking my stupid boat. Still, I am REALLY not having fun with this fight.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
So can I do anything with the mysterious monuments in every environment?
Yeah, get your stolen stuff back
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Ah, alright.
"God's Beard!"
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Press A next to all of them to unlock the path to Dark Falz.
ThatObviousUser
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Same. He just take a while. Only tricky part is making sure you don't get caught up in his spin-and-throw.
Karsticles
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Yeah, my wife got 1-shot a few times by that. Luckily, I found a +8 health talisman early on, so I've been fighting with 120 health against everything so far.
Sanctuary
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I mentioned using a new weapon in my first post. I was thinking about possibly switching to a Great Sword though for farming parts (currently alternate between Lance and Longsword). Maybe the Switch Axe for it's vertical strike. Not sure yet. The Longsword is just...too good and feels the most familiar coming from other games.
Sanctuary
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Until they appear (if they do) in the Moga Woods, you just have to do the kill quest again and again. I have no idea how a lizard has a beak though.
You should have access to the canteen already, getting additional life shouldn't be a problem.
That sucks... I've broken the sac and killed the thing 4 times and have only gotten 1 beak... yaaaay. Maybe upgrading my Rugged Great Sword isn't worth all this farming. Might just keep using this thing until I can make the Lagiacrus one.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
FUCK YES.
Duramboros down!
In 20 minutes too. I really had to be more aggressive. Having a Giasp with 728 damage helps too.
Duramboros down!
In 20 minutes too. I really had to be more aggressive. Having a Giasp with 728 damage helps too.
My "Rathian Sized" Azuros
Not counting wingspan, this thing's body looks to be the same as a Rath
That thing is huge!
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