Weapon parameters | Weapons in Monster Hunter World Monster Hunter World Guide
Last update: 09 February 2018
Before the hunt begins, you will be able to choose your equipment, as well as the weapon to fight monsters with. Below you can find the description of the weapon selection screen, coupled with the description of the most important parameters:
1. Here you select the weapon that will be taken on the hunt. There are multiple types of weapons in the game. Each weapon functions differently - their descriptions can be found in separate chapters.
2. A preview video. You can play it to see how a specific weapon functions in the game. You will see a combo which should help you choose what you want to use in combat.
3. Information about the equipment. Here you can find all of the information about the currently equipped items.
4. Currently equipped weapon. Here you can find information about the currently equipped weapon, as well as its Rarity, the level of quality of a weapon. Better weapon can be created as you progress in the game, killing more powerful beasts.
5. Weapon parameters. Here you can find information about the parameters of a weapon. Attack - the attack parameter showing how much damage a weapon can deal. Sharpness - shows the level of sharpness of the weapon. During combat, the weapon will lose its sharpness (dulling itself) and you will need to sharpen it with special items. Affinity - a percentage value showing the chance to perform a critical hit. Element - an additional type of elemental damage that can be dealt with a weapon. Some beasts are more vulnerable to specific element while more durable against another.
6. Additional parameters. Some of the weapons are described with additional parameters. Type of ammo, additional modifications and so on.