Topic: Monster Hunter Thwii

[KDR_11k]

Man, I got the Light Crystal Morph Axe and that thing is brutal, I messed up on the first Qurupeco capture attempt because it killed the monster so fast I wasn't even prepared to check for limping yet. Doesn't seem to work so well on the Barroth though (plus it's really nasty when the Barroth corrects its course during the charge just after you hit dodge and by the looks of it the more tired he is the more he does that charge move).

There are 7 available armour sets before fighting the Great Jaggi: Piscine, Leather, Chainmail, Loc Lac, Hunter's, Bone, Alloy. You can get all the necessary items from both level 1 and 2 quests, and I'm not counting the Great Jaggi killing quest.

Doesn't Alloy require Pelagicite ore which is only found in the flooded forest?

[Mop it up]

The alloy armour uses machalite ore. It is rare to find it from the woods and desert, but it is there. The flooded forest is the best place, though.

[Caliban]

There are 7 available armour sets before fighting the Great Jaggi: Piscine, Leather, Chainmail, Loc Lac, Hunter's, Bone, Alloy. You can get all the necessary items from both level 1 and 2 quests, and I'm not counting the Great Jaggi killing quest.

Doesn't Alloy require Pelagicite ore which is only found in the flooded forest?

It's just as Mop it Up said. I'm using this guide as reference for when I play: http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Monster_Hunter_3

[Mop it up]

Why do so many people have the urge to capitalize the "u" in my name?

[Caliban]

Sorry. My bad.

Maybe it's because I'm used to 3 word titles like Ocarina of Time (OoT).

[KDR_11k]

Oh wow, capturing the royal Ludroth with a battered mane is probably the fastest way to get resources, he dropped me three quality sponges (1000 resource points each!) in one go. Also upgrading armor is way stronger than replacing it every few bosses, I've upgraded my Rhenoplos armor set to level 4 and now I've got crazy high defense. I've almost got a complete Ludroth armor set together though, I'll try to get that upgraded, seems to have better specials.

The alloy armour uses machalite ore. It is rare to find it from the woods and desert, but it is there. The flooded forest is the best place, though.

I know about machalite but I thought it needed iron, machalite and pelagicite.

[Mop it up]

No pelagicite, but it does use ice crystals. I don't remember where those can be found.

Sometimes skills are more important than defense points. It can be beneficial to have multiple armour suits, but that also requires a lot of mind-numbing grinding.

[Stratos]

I've found ice crystals before but I don't remember where. I think you get them from mining.

[Mop it up]

They are, but I don't remember which region. Logic would suggest they are in the Tundra, but this game often defies logic.

[that Baby guy]

You can sometimes trade for them, and I think they're given as rewards, too, but who knows.  The Monster Hunter Wiki isn't entirely comprehensive when it comes to all available item locations.

[noname2200]

I've found ice crystals before but I don't remember where. I think you get them from mining.

They're in the Sandy Plains and the Tundra.

[Stratos]

Thought it might have been in the sandy plains.

[Kytim89]

The water effects in this game are just breath taking. I mean it seems like it should be available on an HD console. The waves seem realistic and it is just awesome.

[Mop it up]

Ice crystals in a desert? Makes perfect sense!

[Caliban]

Ice crystals in a desert? Makes perfect sense!

You can only find them inside that one dark cave in the sandy plains, which makes sense.

[noname2200]

Ice crystals in a desert? Makes perfect sense!

The fun part about deserts are that they literally become freezing cold at night.

[KDR_11k]

Yeah, the desert parts of that map actually get cold at night, hence the hot drinks.

Dunno, I thought you get ice crystals practically everywhere. Just mine stuff, you're bound to get more than you want.

Is the Barroth more vulnerable to blunt attacks?

[Mop it up]

See? My statement was true!

[Stratos]

It sucks when you accidentally drink a hot drink during the day because it causes damage to you.

[that Baby guy]

Yeah, the desert parts of that map actually get cold at night, hence the hot drinks.

Dunno, I thought you get ice crystals practically everywhere. Just mine stuff, you're bound to get more than you want.

Is the Barroth more vulnerable to blunt attacks?

In general, Barroth is a teeny bit more vulnerable to blunt attacks.  Not much more, and generally, all monsters are, since the blunt attacks seem to be a bit slower.  Most of the time, you'll find all the different weapon choices have their use against different enemies.

Also, if you take a hammer online and aren't hitting monsters in the head, people will get mad at you, so watch out.  I don't know how many times I've been told to hit the monster on the head while I've been trying to learn patterns.  People don't understand that if I can hit 'em on the head, I will hit them on the head!

[KDR_11k]

The problem with the Barroth is that his head is too high for bashing until he's knocked down and then you have very little time to get close and do the bashing and he moves around a lot, you can't get many strikes in. Also slow attacks can have him dodge, then head ram you all before you're in a position to dodge.

[noname2200]

The problem with the Barroth is that his head is too high for bashing until he's knocked down and then you have very little time to get close and do the bashing and he moves around a lot, you can't get many strikes in. Also slow attacks can have him dodge, then head ram you all before you're in a position to dodge.

Keep your back to a wall as much as possible so he doesn't charge past you.  Also, breaking a wing should always be your first priority, as that buys you even more time to attack him every time he moves.  He also stops (successfully) using the breath attack when he's exhausted, although he'll still attempt it: that means free shots every time!  And of course pit traps will bring his head down to your level.

[KDR_11k]

That may be the Rathian you're thinking of, the Barroth doesn't have wings or a breath attack (it's the big swamp monster with the crown full of mud).

[Mop it up]

I think you're talking about Barioth, Noname2200. Barroth doesn't have wings, he's the mud dinosaur-like monster in the desert.
Barioth also isn't available offline.

It sucks when you accidentally drink a hot drink during the day because it causes damage to you.

I'm pretty sure that isn't true, as I've done that before. I'll have to check.

[noname2200]

That may be the Rathian you're thinking of, the Barroth doesn't have wings or a breath attack (it's the big swamp monster with the crown full of mud).

I think you're talking about Barioth, Noname2200. Barroth doesn't have wings, he's the mud dinosaur-like monster in the desert.
Barioth also isn't available offline.

D'oh! You're right, it's Barioth I was thinking of (reading comprehension for the win!...?) Although you can fight Barioth offline: it's one of the five-star missions (A Bard's Tale).