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If you've ever read a guide then you should be familiar with CTRL + F.
Simply
input a number on the list, like "[3.1]" for example (w/out
quotations) to find
what you seek. Don't type something like "[3.1] Weapon Questions" or
else
you'll come up with an error. It has to do with the way I formatted.
*shrugs*

[0] If you e-mail me then you fail
[1] FAQ
[1.1] Beginning FAQ
[1.2] Game-Saving

[2] Pokke Village
[2.1] Home
[2.1.1] Item Box
[2.1.2] Felyne Kitchen
[2.2] Felyne Fighter
[2.2.1] Your Felyne Fighter
[2.2.2] Behavior
[2.2.3] Training
[2.2.4] Skills
[2.2.5] Loyalty
[2.3] Pokke Farm
[2.4] Weapon Seller/Forger
[2.5] Item Salesman
[2.6] Old Lady
[2.7] Training Hall
[2.7.1] Normal Training
[2.7.2] Special Training
[2.7.3] G Rank Training
[2.8] Village Elder
[2.9] Felyne Elder
[2.10] Guild Hall

[3] Basics
[3.1] Nature
[3.2] Controls
[3.3] Combat
[3.4] Accuracy
[3.5] Observance
[3.6] The Right Weapon
[3.7] Be Prepared
[3.7.1] Potions
[3.7.2] Paintballs
[3.7.3] Capturing
[3.7.4] Combining
[3.7.5] Enhancing
[3.7.6] Restoring Stamina
[3.7.7] Drinks
[3.7.8] Bombs
[3.7.9] Barrel Bombs
[3.7.10] Whetstones
[3.7.11] Ammo
[3.7.12] End-Game Inv.
[3.8] Choose your Skills
[3.9] Methods

[4] Weapons & Armor
[4.1] Weapon Questions
[4.1.1] Sword and Shield
[4.1.2] Dual Swords
[4.1.3] Greatsword
[4.1.4] Longsword
[4.1.5] Hammer
[4.1.6] Hunting Horn
[4.1.7] Lance
[4.1.8] Gunlance
[4.1.9] Light Bowgun
[4.1.10] Heavy Bowgun
[4.1.11] Bow
[4.2] Armor Questions
[4.3] Elder Armor
[4.3.1] Summary
[4.4] Felyne Elder Armor
[4.4.1] Summary
[4.5] G Rank Armor
[4.5.1] Summary

[5] Materials
[5.1] Gathering
[5.2] Pokke Farm
[5.3] Zenny

[6] End-Game Weapons
[6.1] Sword and Shield
[6.2] Dual Swords
[6.3] Greatswords
[6.4] Longswords
[6.5] Hammers
[6.6] Hunting Horn
[6.7] Lance
[6.8] Gunlance
[6.9] Light Bowgun
[6.10] Heavy Bowgun
[6.11] Bow

[7] Elder Quests
[7.1] Review
[7.1.1] Prep for Battle
[7.1.2] Wild-life
[7.1.3] Final Words
[7.2] Elder *
[7.3] Elder **
[7.3.1] Yian Kut-Ku
[7.3.2] Congalala
[7.3.3] Khezu
[7.3.4] Reviewing Elder **
[7.4] Elder ***
[7.4.1] Daimyo Hermituar
[7.4.2] Plesioth
[7.4.3] Gypceros
[7.4.4] Blangonga
[7.5] Elder ****
[7.5.1] Yian Garuga
[7.5.2] Monoblos/Diablos
[7.5.3] Shogun Ceanataur
[7.5.4] Gravios/Basarios
[7.5.5] Kushala Daora
[7.5.6] Tigrex
[7.6] Elder Quest *****
[7.6.1] Kirin
[7.6.2] Gravios
[7.6.3] Lunastra
[7.6.4] Chameleos
[7.6.5] Rathian & Rathalos
[7.7] Elder Quest ******
[7.7.1] Shen Gaoren
[7.7.2] Lao-Shan Lung
[7.7.3] Hypnocatrice

[To be continued...]

In case you need my Diagrams for reference (why is a mystery) just
write
"Diagram #?" and replace the question mark with the following number.
Simple
right?

Diagram #1 - Multi-Fireball
Diagram #2 - The Charge Method
Diagram #3 - Backhop Demonstration
Diagram #4 - Three Pronged Throw
Diagram #5 - Daimyo Hermituar
Diagram #6 - Hip-Check
Diagram #7 - Gypceros Tail Whip
Diagram #8 - Rock Cross
Diagram #9 - Wall-Guarding
Diagram #10 - Triple-Fireball
Diagram #11 - Tail Sweep
Diagram #12 - High Roar
Diagram #13 - Forward Sweep
Diagram #14 - Overshot Tackle
Diagram #15 - Full Moon Lightening
Diagram #16 - "Y" Lightening
Diagram #17 - Scrambled Lightening
Diagram #18 - Guarding against Lightening
Diagram #19 - Gunlance, Kirin, and you
Diagram #20 - Flamethrower
Diagram #21 - Remote Bombs
Diagram #22 - Gaoren Tread
Diagram #23 - Gaoren Rotation
Diagram #24 - Lao-Shan Lung Tread
Diagram #25 - Triple-Sleep Glob

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I've inserted a few quotations in order to spread knowledge, wisdom,
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| Date | Version | Notes
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| 4/16/2008 | 0.50 | Beta
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| 4/17/2008 | 0.55 | Added Table of Contents; numbering system;
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| | | strategy against Teostra/Lunastra.
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| 4/20/2008 | 1.00 | Completed overall strategies involving all
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| | | monsters except for Fatalis.
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| 09/29/08 | 1.10 | Shifted gears towards Monster Hunter Freedom
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| | | Unite; Updated format; added entire sections;
in |
| | | other words a complete revision.
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| 1/10/09 | 1.20 | First version submitted to GameFAQs. Will
update |
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| 1/13/09 | 1.25 | Made minor corrections. Added Gypceros
section. |
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| 1/15/09 | 1.40 | Special Thanks to Mazereon; Devil Trigger;
and |
| | | slyboots for corrections and additions.
Finished |
| | | Elder ***; started Elder ****; added Garuga
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| | | strategy.
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| 1/27/09 | 1.65 | Added Diablos and Shogun section; accepted
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| | | Bloodred_Hunter's Diablos Bow Strategy.
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| 2/22/09 | 1.90 | Added the Basarios and the immense Kushala
Daora |
| | | section. Special thanks to RaX and Sven.
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| 3/23/09 | 2.00 | Major revision to armory section to appeal
to |
| | | Gunners; finish Tigrex and review; added
quotes |
| | | for flavor and wisdom; starting Elder *****.
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| 5/17/09 | 2.25 | Another major revision to almost all
sections; |
| | | added more Gunner armors to Armor section;
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| | | finished Kirin section; rewrote Yian Kut-Ku;
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| | | Congalala; and Khezu strategy. Revising in
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| | | progress for those Wyverns below Basarios.
Merged |
| | | Weapon and Armor section.
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| 6/20/09 | 2.30 | Completed Daimyo Hermituar; Special Thanks
to |
| | | Ner'zhul for Shell Shop list.
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| 7/10/09 | 2.35 | Completed Plesioth; Special Thanks to NodalW
and |
| | | HoMeLeSsBoB for Farming Methods.
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| 1/2/10 | 2.50 | My hiatus is over; Changed over the End-game
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| | | Weapon list to their Unite counterparts;
finished |
| | | weapon recommendations for early Monsters.
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| 4/11/10 | 2.70 | Completed Gravios; Lunastra; and Chameleos
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| | | strategy; Special thanks to demonpoe666;
Molossus; |
| | | and Fred3035 of Minegarde.
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| 4/17/10 | 2.80 | Completed Rathalos and Rathain section;
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| | | Completed Shen Gaoren section.
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| 4/25/10 | 3.00 | Completed Lao-Shan Lung and Hypnocatrice
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| | | Finished Elder Rank Quests; We did it! :)
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"The important thing is not to stop questioning."
~Albert Einstein

Q: Will this guide make me a better Monster Hunter?
A: No. Close this window... Yes of course read on.

Q: What is Monster Hunter?
A: Monster Hunter is an adventure game created by Capcom. You are a
Hunter in a
world full of monsters. In order to fight off these creatures you
forge
armor, through fishing, mining, combining items, creating weapons,
and
making gems to further enhance our armor. We do this because we want
to
become Monster Hunters.

Q: Who are you?
A: I am Darksun45230, and maybe, that's all you need to know.

Q: Why isn't this guide done?
A: Because...I haven't finished it yet. Unlike all my previous
predecessors
I intend to finish this guide. Why? Because I have 10+ Resistance to
Burnout. I'm a still anxious about releasing it. It's been a long
time
since I started writing this. And I'm afraid by doing this it'll
kill my
motivation. However...people need help.

Q: Any other sites I should know about?
A: http://minegarde.com
http://www.reign-of-the-rathalos.com

Minegarde (formally Minegarde) has the end-all weapon branch section.
I consult
Reign-of-the-Rathalos daily for their weapon calculator. Both are
offer a
plethora of information, advice, and all with a smile. ^_- *wink*

Q: Are there videos out there that can help a Hunter like me?
A: http://www.youtube.com/user/naijiao
http://www.youtube.com/user/MHNoodles
http://www.youtube.com/user/admiredfob

MHNoodles covers the works of Monster Hunter Freedom 2, while
AdmiredFob covers
post-MHF2. Their Newbie guides have helped propelled Hunters since
the game's
start.

What about Naijiao? He professes in Greatsword Charge Guides. While
being
something I cover, I cannot cover it to naijiao's degree.

Q: How hard is this game?
A: Hard. Very Hard. This guide will help you deal.

Q: Will what you teach me make my game easier?
A: Who knows? You can't MAKE the game easy. This guide teaches
strategies to
take on different Wyverns. Not everything is covered, but most of
it and in
great details. Just read on.

Q: Should I play this game?
A: It depends on your tastes. If you enjoy games from the casual
genre then may
I direct you to Pokemon, Plants vs. Zombies, or Team Fortress 2.
While
offering depth these games are also offer easier difficulty then
this one.
(Team Fortress 2 being the exception as it depends on who your
opponents
are.)

Q: Do I need to play the Monster Hunter Freedom 2?
A: No. Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is an expansion meaning you don't
need to
play MHF2 or have a copy on hand.

Q: Is this a sequel to Monster Hunter Freedom 2?
A: Yes and no. This is an expanded version of the original title.
This version
includes extra content.

Q: What are the differences between Monster Hunter Freedom 2 and
Monster Hunter
Freedom Unite?
A: An additional rank is capable of being unlocked for both Solo
Quests and
Guild Quests. G Rank for Guild Quests and Felyne Elder for Solo
Quests.
There are also new monsters, weapons, and materials to match each
ranks.
Even G Rank Training Quests to prepare you for the career-ending
matches.
Along with your own Felyne Fighter, you scale new Areas from older
Monster
Hunter titles like Frontier and the original Monster Hunter
Freedom. A
Hunter's Life for Me...again.

Q: I'm a veteran of the series, and seriously, what are the
differences?
A: -- The Ceanataur SUUSS combination has been nerfed.
-- Devil Slicer has an extra requirement, Kirin Tail.
-- Hunting Horns receive an additional song that acts like Sonic
Bomb.
-- Akantor Bow is nerfed, receives equipment upgrade but never
regains
domineering ways.
-- Pokke Farm removed Gathering animation when materials are no
longer
present.
-- You can send materials directly to the box or sell them
(applies with
Monsters too.)
-- You can treasure hunt Solo.

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Q: How does the gameplay work?
A: The game itself is entirely mission based. You take Quests from
the village
Elder at first, then when you become stronger you tackler the
harder quests
available at the Guild Hall. You choose your armor from Gauntlets,
Tassets,
Mails, and Boots; each item is customizable so you can mix and
match
whatever you want. With a plethora of weapons ranging from Lances,
Gunlances, Bows, Swords and Shields, Dual Swords, Greatswords,
Longswords,
Bowguns, Hammers, and Hunting Horns; it's a hunter's life for me.

Each weapon you have can execute a series of combos, Triangle,
Triangle,
Triangle is most common. Each of the twelve weapon types you acquire
has a
varying degree of effectiveness against certain monsters. Ergo,
adding a level
of strategy and tactics unprecedented in any game imaginable.

Q: What are weapon types?
A: Short answer, they are the eleven weapons you start out with at
the game's
beginning.

Long answer, each weapon has it's own subtle attributes that make it
versatile
and completely different from any other weapon. Each weapon offers a
challenging, and unique aspect when compared to another weapon of
it's kind.
Hence, weapon types.

Q: What weapon type should I start out with?
A: SnS, otherwise known as Sword and Shield. It's the easiest weapon
to use as
it provides both balance and mobility. The perfect weapon for any
beginner.

Q: What are missions?
A: Missions are the bulk of the game. They are quest that you do for
fixed
amount of Zenny (currency) and the materials that come from
felling said
monster. Why? Because it's what a Monster Hunter does.

Q: What are Maps?
A: Maps are specific locations that you arrive at when a mission
begins. Some
take place during the day, or at night. There are subtle
environmental
differences, like, at night Swamp water is poisonous.

It is important you know where you're going. If you're going to the
Desert to
hunt Monoblos, shouldn't you bring Cold Drink? Forgetting to do that
in later
quests can mean the difference between victory and defeat.

Q: What are Armor Skills?
A: Armor skills are the basic of the basic things you should know.
Each piece
of armor in Monster Hunter comes with armor skill points. When you
equip a
set as a whole, chances are those skill points will add up.

Q: What are Decorations?
A: Gems that attach to your armor that give you skill points. When
you have met
the requirements to activate the skill it will add to your
"Status" screen.

Example: You have Hermituar Armor. The helm gives you 1 point, the
torso armor
gives you 2 points, the gauntlets give you 2 points, the tasset gives
you 2
points, and the greaves give you 2 points (these aren't the actual
stats I'm
just using this for sake of clarity.) You have a total of 9 Skill
Points
applied to Guard however you need one more skill point to activate
the skill.
What do you do? Each piece of armor has slots for a Gem from one slot
to three.
Most armor pieces have at least one slot. If we make a Guard Gem and
attach it
the Hermituar armor, that makes a total of 10 skill points and the
skill Guard
activates. Got it? If not don't worry, it's simpler then it sounds.

Q: Arrg! I can't beat [Insert Wyvern Here!]
A: This is going to sound redundant, because it is, but this guide
will help
you deal. Search this guide throughly, if you need something I
can't provide
look to either the Monster Hunter Freedom 2 FAQs or the Monster
Hunter
Freedom Unite FAQs. Be aware of the differences between the two
games.

If you're more of a visual person hit YouTube and search for videos.
I
guarantee you'll find at least one or more Hunters out there taking
your Wyvern
on with ease.

Q: What are Secret Areas?
A: They are places that allow you to collect special items. However
they are
only available during HR4+ Quests and only on the Snowy Mountain,
Desert,
Swamp, and Volcano maps. You can't find them normally; instead you
must
start there at the beginning of the mission. The chances of this
happening
are 3%. However the Felyne Explorer Whim skill can make that 100%.

Q: What are Treasure Hunts?
A: They are quests that involve collecting items in order to gain
points. The
more points you gain, the more that transfer over to Pokke Farm
after. Usual
Treasure Hunts involve teaming up with more then one person to
'farm' for
materials and items to deposit in the supply box. You kill
monsters and
collect various items that you wouldn't normally find in regular
missions.
They all add up to points down the road, the rarer they are, the
more points
they're worth.

Q: Where do I get (Insert Coin Here?)
A: Coins can only be acquired when beating a Training quest. The
school is
located near the Guild Hall to the left. These coins unlock a
special type
of armor called "Black Belt," the Training Instructor is wearing a
full set
of this.

Q: I started a new game, why is it giving me an error?
A: Don't worry, this is normal. It's informing you that there is no
save data
yet to be created on your memory stick.

Q: What are the ranks?
A: Elder Quest -- Easiest, Low Rank.
Felyne Elder Quests -- Easier, High Rank.
HR1 - HR3 -- Low Rank, Group capable, Monster compensate with more
HP.
HR4 - HR6 -- High Rank, Group capable, Monster compensate with
more HP.
HR7 - HR9 -- G Rank, Group capable, new and stronger Monsters.

Many Solo the Guild Hall quests as well in order to challenge
themselves. If
that isn't your thing, then see next question.

Q: What is Xlink Kai?
A: Xlink Kai is software that allows you to communicate with other
players
across the world. However you need Wifi Max (or any wireless USB
unit) in
order to do this, since the only other alternative is PS3 Ad-Hoc
Parties.