Weapons and armor have various characteristics. Understanding what they are is vital in deciding what weapons and armor are best suited for your hunter. You can view equipment details in your Item Box, via the menu, or at the Smithy.
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Equipment Statuses
Weapon Status
Affinity
Your weapon's Affinity is related to its critical hit rate. The more positive the percentage, the higher your chance of dealing more damage than usual during an attack. Conversely, the more negative the percentage, the higher your chance of dealing less damage than usual during an attack.
Sharpness
A gauge that shows a weapon's Sharpness. A weapon's Sharpness decreases with use, and as it does, its icon will drop down through the colors displayed in this gauge.
Element
The elemental damage a weapon inflicts.
Notes
Musical notes exclusive to the selected Hunting Horn.
Shot Type/Level
Gunlance shell type and Attack level.
Phial Type
The type of phial used by the Switch Axe and Charge Blade.
Reload
How long it takes to reload the Bowgun.
Deviation
The trajectory deviation of ammo shot from the Bowgun.
Recoil
How much recoil the Bowgun has when shooting.
Ammo
The amount, type, and level of ammo that can be loaded by the Bowgun.
Charge Attack
The types and levels of charge attacks that can be unleashed by the Bow.
Equippable Coatings
The types and levels of coatings that can be used on arrows shot from the Bow.
Armor Status
Elemental Resistance
The elements a piece of armor is resistant to. The higher the value, the higher the resistance.
Skill Points
The skill points a piece of armor has.
Elemental Types
Some weapons are infused with the power of different elements such as Fire and Ice, or attributes such as Poison and Paralysis. Most monsters are weak against certain elements and attributes. Take advantage of this and deal extra damage to monsters by attacking them with weapons infused with elements and attributes they are weak against.
Monsters' natural habitats will give you a good idea as to what element types they are weak against.
If you ever fail a Quest, I'll do some research and provide you with information to help you next time around. If you're lucky, I might even find some element-related info!
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