Starzonedge
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I always refer to this guide I found because I forget what combo to use for each shot type.
"Normal (5 rounds. 1.1x Bonus to Full Burst):
Save shells for when you can Burst. This type of shell gets a bonus to that. In general, your main combo when applicable is Step Poke, Poke, Poke, Rising, Slam, Burst. You can do WF whenever you feel you have an opening for it. As you play, you'll notice when you'll have less time to get the Pokes in, so you'll want to do a Rising, then dodge the fuck out of there.
Long (3 Rounds. 1.2x Bonus to Wyvern's Fire):
Shells shine here when you extend your combo with them. Charging them is a time waste, unless your trying to shoot something out of the sky. Your main combo when applicable is Step Poke, Poke, Poke, Shell, 2x Poke, Sh- and so on until your empty, then end it with Rising, Slam. Throw in QRs where you feel works, such when the monster is moving away from you. Bursting is almost useless, but can be nice if you think the monster will run away to zone or you think your only chance to not get hit is to get a lucky flinch. For WF, you want to use it as much as possible. This shell type boosts WF. USE IT. This will be the type where you'll want to learn how to WF at every opportunity instead of just when the monster is down.
Spread/Wide (2 Rounds. 1.45x Bonus to Charged Shells):
Charged shells are king here. They get boosted. You basically handle yourself the same you would when using Long, but making sure to charge your shells instead. Knowing when to QR is also very good for this type, as you only have the two shots. Charged shells do require more time, so be careful about it. WF importance is the same as Normal type, so whenever applicable. Never, ever, use the Burst. This shell type gets a modifier that weakens the Burst (0.9x to be exact.). You will do less damage Bursting here than you would just firing off two non-charged shells."
World's Demise, The Disasualty, and the Nether Jugulus are my go-to Gunlances.
