Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is now available for PC. There are also some things for seasoned hunters to keep in mind. Our author Larissa has put together 13 tips and tricks for you.
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne finally starts for PC. Even among PC players, there will probably be some (like me) who occasionally stumble. To all those who are now diving into the Iceborne adventure, I want to share the following 13 tips.
This article was created on September 6, 2019, and revised on January 9, 2020, for the PC release.
If you are completely new to Monster Hunter World, you will find beginner tips here.
Preparation Tips
Tip 1: Build Master Rank Equipment as quickly as possible: As you may know from other games’ addons, the new equipment in Iceborne is significantly better than in the base game. Unless you have complex gamma sets, the new equipment is worthwhile right from the start. In this case, the Great Jagras is actually a good tip.
As a weapon, Thunder is suitable, similar to the base game. But especially a fire weapon is your friend in Iceborne. Especially at the beginning, the equipment from many events can be very good.
Tip 2: Pack Teleporters. Quests in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne take considerably longer than in the base game. It can happen that you run out of items. With the teleporter, you can return to the nearest camp during battle and replenish your potions and ammunition.
Tip 3: Have items against poison and bleeding with you. The poison status effect in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne operates with high numbers. This applies not only to the monsters but also to you hunters. If you have no poison resistance, you should pack Herbal Medicine. This item heals you from poison and gives you a few health points. It is a better version of the antidote.
In the new expansion, it is also important to always have Astera Jerky with you. In many quests, I didn’t expect it and suddenly faced bleeding damage. Such items can be invaluable, especially against unfamiliar monsters. Of course, you can also crouch briefly to counter bleeding. However, the monsters usually don’t give you time for that.
Tip 4: Use Hot Drinks and Cold Drinks. Pay attention to the area you are entering when choosing your items. If you’re heading into the Frostfang Jungle, make sure to pack Hot Drinks. Otherwise, your stamina will suffer greatly in the new environment.
When you are on the quest back to the Elders’ homeland, remember to bring your Cold Drinks. Both items can be picked up for free from the box at the camp in popular quests.
Tip 5: Familiarize yourself with Seliana. The new capital Seliana has much shorter pathways than Astera. If you know your way around well, you can save a lot of time. Also, use your map and don’t wander around aimlessly.
Tip 6: Dance with your Palico. That’s right, in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne you can dance with your Palico!
Extra Palico Tip: Be sure to check out all your Palicos’ armors, they are top-notch in Iceborne!
Tip 7: Don’t forget to eat. Even though everything in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is new and exciting, don’t forget to eat. The meal before your quest gives you important health, attack, or defense points.
Combat Tips
Tip 8: Practice your new skills. Most weapons have received new skills, and there is now a Clutch Claw. These can give you significant attack bonuses. So go to your training area and practice diligently. Perhaps now is also your chance to try out an entirely new weapon.
Tip 9: Learn how to handle the Clutch Claw. This grappling hook is a brand-new tool in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. You are automatically equipped with it, and it offers you many advantages. Not only can you quickly close the distance to the monster, but you can also deal substantial damage. Especially the recoil shot hits hard.
With this Clutch Claw, you can also wound the monster. Just attack with it and soften the affected areas. After that, they become more susceptible to damage, particularly in relation to the skill “Weakness Exploit.” With it, you deal 30% more damage to weak points and even 50% when wounded.
Tip 10: Collect all Slingshot ammunition. With the new grappling hook, Slingshot ammunition becomes extremely important, so always have some equipped. Also, watch out for those that the monster drops during the fight. You can cause this yourself by attacking the monster with the Clutch Claw. Especially with ranged weapons, you often get Slingshot ammunition.
Tip 11: Just stay down. If the monster knocks you down, stay down. Until your character gets back up, you take no damage. Especially against beasts that often use stomping attacks, this temporary invulnerability can save your life.
Tip 12: Try out different Palico gadgets. Depending on your play style, various tools from the cats may suit you. In Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, your familiar gadgets get new attacks, so you should try something new as well. The Vitality Wasp, for example, can save your life now.
Here you can find out how to unlock all Palico gadgets.
Tip 13: Keep your distance when the monster goes to sleep. In Monster Hunter World, monsters go to sleep shortly before their death. Then you have a chance to place bombs in front of them or to capture them easily. This sleep trick is no longer that simple in Iceborne. You need to keep your distance so the limping monster can lie down.
If you finish the story quickly, you can read more about the endgame of Iceborne here:
