The release for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne for PC is coming soon. Our author Larissa reveals why she thinks the game is even better with the addon.
Tonight, the expansion Monster Hunter World: Iceborne for PC is being released. This means that PC players can finally dive into the new world. And with Iceborne, the already good Monster Hunter World gets even better.
Find out here why now is the perfect time to jump back into the game. Additionally, we will reveal what makes the addon so interesting for newcomers throughout the article.
New Challenge: The Master Rank
With the Iceborne expansion, several new features are introduced to the game. Players who have been around for a while will also be offered a lot. Boredom is definitely not on the agenda, thanks to the new difficulty level.
In Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, you can expect the Master Rank (MR). This is considered an extension of the well-known Low and High Rank. The MR is quite challenging at the beginning and offers a nice new challenge.
The new area: In the MR, a new area awaits you. This map is called Raureif Expanses and its capital is Seliana. The new ice world is incredibly beautiful to look at.
Additionally, the provided base is very well built. You have much shorter walking distances compared to the old city of Astera. You will also find everything you need in the gathering hub. No more pointless running around when trying to get from the siege to your harvest or supply station.
Moreover, the new cat chef in the canteen of Seliana is adorable. She is the master of the hard cook from the base game. A lovable grandma who has a sharp mind.
The new monsters: With this area came several new monsters. There are various possibilities of which beasts you can encounter in the Master Rank:
- Monsters from the base game
- Completely new monsters
- Monsters from older installments
- Subspecies of monsters from the base game
You can find a complete list of all new monsters in Iceborne here:
The new equipment: With the Master Rank, new equipment comes into play, of course. As is customary for an addon, the first armor set here is almost stronger than the best clothes in the base game – depressing. But who hasn’t always wanted to quest with the Jagras armor?
I kept my Gamma set for quite a while. But it was eventually replaced by the Nargacuga set. The new bonuses of the armors are indeed unbeatable. Plus, they look incredibly stylish, including those for the Palico.
There are also extensions for the weapons. You can continue to build your old trees. So, if you enjoyed collecting weapons in Monster Hunter World, you have already done a great job for Iceborne.
Additionally, the weapon trees of the new monsters have been added, some of which deliver a lot of raw damage. Others impress with significant elemental damage.
A cool new tool – The Clutch Claw
One of the best new features of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is, in my opinion, the Clutch Claw. This new tool is like a hook on a rope attached to your arm. You have it automatically equipped and don’t need to worry about anything else.
With this weapon, you can quickly reduce the distance to the monster. Once you are attached, you can injure it by using regular attacks or a final attack. This makes the affected area more vulnerable to damage. Additionally, the monster may drop slinger ammo as a result.
With this slinger ammo, you can perform the most enjoyable attack. In the “Recoil Shot,” you need to stick yourself to the monster’s face. Now you can flip it over and slam it against the wall with the use of the slinger ammo. It feels incredibly satisfying when you’ve dealt 2000 damage and the monster is still lying there to be pummeled.
The endgame in Master Rank: With Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, a cool new endgame system was introduced. In the so-called Guiding Lands, you can level up different regions. The better your area gets, the stronger monsters will await you. Ultimately, you can also unlock secret monsters there.
Additionally, you will need the materials from the Guiding Lands for the augmentation of your weapon. The Guiding Lands will never get boring. You can always farm something new here, level up a different area, or catch cute little fur monsters.
More to look forward to
It will get more comfortable: The Iceborne patch also brings more convenience to the game. You have already read about the new capital Seliana. Everything is very accessible here and also available in the gathering hub.
But a lot has also changed in the menu system. You can now customize your rifle at the item box without needing to go to the blacksmith. Additionally, you can also change your item wheel there and save it along with your item sets.
With the Iceborne patch, everything regarding armors is now accessible at the blacksmith. You can also build decoration armors there, which, by the way, also includes low and high rank armors from the base game. This allows you to let loose and shape your hunter as you like.
Here’s how you can be creative: However, creativity does not end there. Many hate it, most love it: Housing. With Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, your own space becomes really interesting. You can design it completely according to your own wishes. Adapt walls, change floors, and as usual, fill it with pets.
If you are stressed, you can bathe in your personal hot spring. If that’s too boring for you alone, you can also invite friends or strangers into your quarters. This way, you can bathe, eat, drink, or listen to music together.
Newcomers can also have fun
However, you shouldn’t think that Monster Hunter World: Iceborne only has something to offer for experienced players. Newcomers can have their share too. If you acquired the game in a bundle, you can access the Iceborne features right from the start. The best part is probably the Clutch Claw.
But with the patch related to Iceborne, a lot of practical features also come into the base game. This makes it easier for newcomers to get started and prepares them quite well for what awaits them later in Iceborne.
This equipment you can use: First, you receive the Guardian Armor as a gift. This is a strong armor set that you can still improve. This will help you get through the base game’s story.
A relief also comes from the Defender weapon tree. These Defender weapons require not many materials and have a very high attack value. Armed with this equipment, you can focus entirely on the monsters. And of course, on the fun of the game.
However, this help for the base game also has its drawbacks. You will find it much easier to deal with the monsters. This may negatively affect the practice you have with your chosen weapon type. So, you should not take the quests lightly as soon as you are in the MR and continue to practice hard.
