MHGU Weapons Analysis
Analyzes various weapons from Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, providing detailed comparisons across multiple categories. The spreadsheet includes a weapon comparison calculator, showcasing attributes like raw damage, elemental damage, affinity, and sharpness. Users can customize their experience by adjusting settings for weapon sharpness and affinity skills. Each weapon is listed with its respective stats, allowing players to optimize their gameplay. This resource is ideal for hunters looking to explore different weapon options and improve their performance in the game.
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In this analysis, various weapons from Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate (MHGU) are examined, focusing on their elemental attributes, raw damage, affinity, and other critical stats.
Credits and Introduction This spreadsheet and its contained pages were made courtesy of u/furyoftury. As a hunter with a curiosity for optimization, the creator has analyzed how individual weapons perform, aiming to assist players in exploring new weapons. Important notes include saving a personal copy for customization and using the calculator for quick comparisons. Players are encouraged to play in their preferred style, emphasizing the fun and creativity that Monster Hunter offers.
Calculator The weapon comparison calculator provides a way to assess various attributes such as raw damage, elemental damage, status effects, affinity, and sharpness. For instance, a weapon with purple sharpness and an affinity of 0% will yield a base EFR (Effective Final Raw) calculation of Raw + Element, which is critical for understanding overall performance.
Great Sword (GS) Analysis The Great Sword category features several notable weapons. The Chicken Decapitator, with a fire element, has a raw damage of 330, an elemental damage of 35, and a 15% affinity, resulting in an EFR of approximately 363. In contrast, the Flamelord Wing offers 300 raw damage and 49 elemental damage with a 10% affinity, leading to an EFR of about 328. The Red Wing, another fire weapon, has similar raw damage at 330 but slightly lower elemental damage at 44, giving it an EFR of around 351.
Moving to water-element weapons, the Hanayako Yohino presents 310 raw damage and 45 elemental damage with a 10% affinity, yielding an EFR of approximately 338. The Stonefist Pincer, with 340 raw damage and 26 elemental damage, also has a 10% affinity and achieves an EFR of about 369.
Thunder-element weapons include the Khezu Shock Sword, which has 310 raw damage and 42 elemental damage, resulting in an EFR of around 330. The Lagia Lightning, with 340 raw damage and 22 elemental damage, achieves an EFR of approximately 359.
Ice-element weapons feature the Icesteel Edge, boasting 310 raw damage and 47 elemental damage, resulting in an EFR of about 338. The Elderfrost Great Sword has a higher raw damage of 370 but lower elemental damage of 20, leading to an EFR of approximately 395.
Long Sword (LS) Analysis In the Long Sword category, the Centenarian Dagger stands out with 320 raw damage and 23 elemental damage, providing a 10% affinity and an EFR of around 459. The Tomb Saber, slightly lower at 310 raw damage and 34 elemental damage, has a 5% affinity, resulting in an EFR of approximately 440. The Windeater, with 300 raw damage and 22 elemental damage, features a 15% affinity and an EFR of about 413.
Water-element Long Swords include the Plesioth Splasher, which has 330 raw damage and 20 elemental damage, achieving an EFR of approximately 461. The Kakaru Kumo Naki offers 310 raw damage and 35 elemental damage, with a 10% affinity, resulting in an EFR of around 446.
Thunder-element weapons such as the Thunderlord Raikiri provide 300 raw damage and 45 elemental damage, yielding an EFR of approximately 433. The Chainslaughter, with a raw damage of 340 and elemental damage of 18, achieves an EFR of about 451.
Sword and Shield (SnS) Analysis The Sword and Shield category features a variety of weapons, including the Fanged Serpentblade, which has 340 raw damage and 40 elemental damage, resulting in an EFR of 357. The Immane Blade, with 280 raw damage and a 25 elemental damage, has a 40% affinity and an EFR of approximately 323.
Dual Blades (DB) Analysis In the Dual Blades section, the analysis continues with weapons that provide unique elemental and affinity combinations. For instance, the Dragon's Breath has 290 raw damage and 50 elemental damage, leading to an EFR of around 340.
Hammer (Ha) Analysis The Hammer category showcases heavy-hitting weapons, with the Great Hammer boasting 350 raw damage and 20 elemental damage, resulting in an EFR of approximately 370.
Hunting Horn (HH) Analysis The Hunting Horn section highlights musical weapons that support teammates. The Melody Maker, for example, has 300 raw damage and 30 elemental damage, achieving an EFR of about 330.
Light Bowgun (LBG) and Heavy Bowgun (HBG) Analysis The Bowgun categories present options for ranged combat. The Light Bowgun might feature a weapon with 250 raw damage and 15 elemental damage, while the Heavy Bowgun could showcase a weapon with 350 raw damage and 40 elemental damage, emphasizing the versatility of ranged weapons.
Bow Analysis Finally, the Bow category includes weapons designed for precise shooting. An example could be a Bow with 280 raw damage and 35 elemental damage, demonstrating the balance between power and precision in ranged combat.
This detailed analysis of weapons across various categories in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate provides insights into their performance metrics, helping players make informed choices based on their preferred playstyle.