Capcom has announced numerous improvements that players of Monster Hunter Wilds can expect compared to the Open Beta. Fans of a specific weapon are particularly excited about this.
Which weapon is it about? The Insect Glaive is a weapon in Monster Hunter Wilds that was also present in its predecessor Monster Hunter: World. It is characterized by allowing high mobility and comes with a Kinsect that gives you buffs.
Compared to the Insect Glaives from earlier titles, the one in Monster Hunter Wilds felt relatively weak to many players. This was partly due to the radically reduced “Hitstop” of all weapons. However, the weapon’s moveset also failed to convince all fans.
In a nearly 90-minute community update, Game Director Yuya Tokuda announced a number of improvements, including for specific weapons like the Insect Glaive:
If you’re only interested in the Insect Glaive, it will be discussed starting at minute 32:24. We will briefly summarize what you need to know at this point.
All changes to the Insect Glaive at a glance:
- The “Vaulting Dance” move is making a comeback
- Players can transition into a series of actions in the air after a jump
- Your attack power in the air increases by two levels with each jump
- At the beginning of a “Descending Slash,” there is an “Offset” effect that can stagger monsters
- The Kinsect extracts provide a range of new bonuses, such as protection from “Knockback,” wind, shocks, and monster roars
Great joy among players, but one drawback remains
How is this update received by the players? On Reddit, the improvements to the Insect Glaive are being welcomed with joy. Under a post on r/MonsterHunter, which has now received 2,300 likes, fans of the weapon are happy that the developers listened to their feedback.
“It’s like losing a friend and then seeing them come back to life right before your eyes,” writes Reddit user Gshiinobi. He is also pleased with the new buffs for the extracts. The only downside for him is the unchanged, somewhat awkward controls.
Other users under this post also regret that the developers currently do not want to change the controls. Great_White_Samurai jokingly asks: “But how many extra fingers do I need to grow?” Cyclone_96 says: “That’s nice, but it’s a pity that they insist on keeping the controls so clunky.”
In addition to the Insect Glaive, the Lance, Switch Axe, and Sword & Shield also received their own segments in the community update. In total, there are again 14 different weapon types to choose from. Here you can find an overview of all weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds.
