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u/Shados9611 Mar 07 '25
Uth Duna’s fight is like River Monster’s and Moby Dick had a love child, it’s absolutely peak.
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u/p_visual Mar 07 '25 edited 29d ago
Really, really liking the monster roster so far!
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u/Shados9611 Mar 07 '25
Honestly it’s the best one we’ve ever had, there are literally NO bad monsters here. They’re all so damn good!!!
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u/5Hjsdnujhdfu8nubi Mar 07 '25
In retrospect I can see a couple getting put down once the new-ness wears off. I remember when Radobaan was first revealed people were loving the Edgy Uragaan and the way it could spin like a beyblade and now it's kind of considered meh?
Hirabami I can see getting some dislike. The niche of being a flying Leviathan is cool, but in a game where Rathalos finally stuck a balance of being aerial-focused whilst staying on the ground it's a bit noticeable that Hirabami takes the old route of never landing and your only damage windows are when it falls out of the sky.
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u/pamafa3 "Keep calm & Lv.3 charge" Mar 08 '25
Tbf Hirabami's tail can almost always be hit from the ground
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u/SillyBilly55558 29d ago
Yeah I'm hitting its tail with my stubby SnS, it's fine.
Frankly Hirabami is too pathetic for people to complain about it, I think
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u/Technical_Ad579 29d ago
I fought three of them at once with no dung pods. I think they’re pushovers. IMO
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u/SlimyRedditor621 29d ago
the jank of the story quest you fight hirabami in annoys me more than the actual monster. I basically had to deal with the dung pod slinger tutorial on my screen for the whole fight and basically ignored the hirabami that kept reappearing after I fired dung pods off.
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u/idreamofrarememes Mar 08 '25
I still confuse Uragaan and Radobaan to this day
Hirabami is kinda plain, the fight is decent but i'm a IG main so i helicopter to victory, i see him as an easy rathalos cause in my experience rathalos touches grass like 20% of the time
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u/StormTAG Mar 07 '25 edited Mar 07 '25
Not bad, but Gypceros is kinda mid. Though, I do like the whole "Playing Dead" thing.
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u/inadequatecircle Mar 07 '25
Gypceros and Kutku are such weird additions to add as high rank monsters. They're some of the very first wyverns you fight in monst games so they're not really supposed to feel quite as elaborate. They're good monsters, but their role feels diminished seeing them so late in the game if that makes sense.
Also, i'm very old so i'm nostalgic and biased towards them.
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u/8bitzombi Mar 07 '25
I get the feeling that they were originally intended to be LR introductions, but at some point the devs realized the LR story was going to go on too long so they threw them in HR instead.
The Kutku mission especially felt like it was supposed to happen as soon as we showed up in the forest.
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u/NK1337 Mar 08 '25
I kinda like the contrast a bit because it was the first mission after you dealt with a huge calamity, so it had this nice light heartedness to it that gave it an air of reprieve after the fact.
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u/NK1337 Mar 08 '25
I forgot how much of a love hate relationship I had with the kut ku. On the one hand it’s such a funny looking chicken and I have sense of nostalgia for it since it was the first “wall” I hit back during the OG monster hunter.
On the other hand, fuck that bald parrot and its fucking running back and forth across the entire zone. It’s gives me pre-patch Elden beast rage having to fight it and chase it down.
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u/octogenarihexate 29d ago
I'm glad to see that the spoiled turkey is still a bastard, personally. Somehow I'm kinda not surprised they left in his near-zero-tell insta-charging antics.
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u/lustywoodelfmaid Mar 07 '25
Absolutely top tier. The best starting roster. Sad to have absolutely no Elder Dragons but... Jin Dahaad is basically an Elder, Arkveld is Elder equivalent, Gore Magala is Demi-Elder.
The one thing I'm gonna say is: at least this game, unlike Rise, actually finished its main story before putting out Free Title Updates. Nobody used Narwa or Ibushi gear and so the best sets were Rajang, Rathalos and a couple others. And I hate that it was Teostra and Kushala that had to return. Just because you have Chameleos doesn't mean he needs to have his weirdly similar-shape cousins. They had the chance to be unique there and dropped it.
Wilds had succeeded here with the roster, having a wide variety of interesting monsters, and more on the way. Mizutsune is a very nice one to have back, I'm sure he'll be somewhat challenging.
I'm hoping for a Snake Wyvern to come and one cool siege monster. Nothing like Zorah. I feel like a modern recreation of Lao Shan Lung would go hard. Make it a Guardian Lao Shan Lung, why not?
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u/Validated_Owl Mar 08 '25
Give us a fully redone, PROPER Dalamadur fight!!! Already have lots of 4U nostalgia going on, give us a multi-stage set piece battle against snakey boy
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u/lustywoodelfmaid Mar 08 '25
I'm more partial to Nakarkos. I love Dalamadur but Nakarkos is so unique in so many ways. But let's be honest, we need Gog.
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u/Khar-Selim CHARGE BLADES ON MOTORCYCLES 29d ago
gog should be in the expansion
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u/lustywoodelfmaid 29d ago
Absolutely. Or even a more powerful variant of Gog. Oilwell is like the Fountain of Youth for Gog, he's got infinite food and I bet he'd gobble up Nu Udra in about 3 bites.
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u/Dylangillian 29d ago
Isn't Gog just too big for that area though? Like, he's a giant flying wyvern, we'd have to get a specific arena for him.
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u/lustywoodelfmaid 29d ago
The outdoor areas are all big enough for him and he's not like a flying wyvern, he's more Fatalis-shaped with a long snout and a dragonator going through his chest.
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u/Khar-Selim CHARGE BLADES ON MOTORCYCLES 29d ago
Dahren Mohran could be sick with the Seikret, basically just full-ass SOTC at that point
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u/MuchStache 29d ago
While I do like the apex monsters, they absolutely do not feel like Elder Dragons and I dislike this.
Elders are calamities and each have their own mechanics to work with/around and unique attacks. I hate fighting Kushala but at least it's memorable, same with Teostra's supernova or Nergigante's dive bomb.
Apex Monsters? None of them have unique mechanics to disable or engage with throughout the fight, Rey Dau is the closest to have his "Supernova" type of attack, except he has the aim of your average Valorant player, Uth Duna's strongest attack is a fucking slow-mo belly flop, Nu Udra just tosses a few small bombs around him and Jin Dahaad is the closest to an Elder but is more reminiscent of an event quest because of the 3 stage setup.
I feel like with how "simple" apex are, I never felt like I was in endgame proper until Gore and Arkveld, and even then the latter is just a strong monster and doesn't really have any mechanics so he barely classifies as an Elder in my mind.
Say what you want about the actual fights, but it's undeniable that Elders usually mark a shift in endgame fights in previous games and that matters. Hope we'll see something like that in Wilds soon.
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u/lustywoodelfmaid 29d ago
I've gotta disagree about the lack of engaging mechanics in some cases. Elder Dragons from World had one main mechanic or type of attack. Teostra and Kushala were probably the most notable in this way because of their fire/blast and wind auras and how Teostra switches 'modes' after his super attack.
But its remiss to ignore Uth Duna's wave-making which, in my opinion, is better than Namielle's waves. And with Rey Dau, you're mostly right except when he gets to his crystal nest, every lightning attack or wing attack sends multiple electrical explosions throughout the area, punishing counter attacks and hyper-armor users.
And you can't just discount Jin Dahaad when he's Kulve Taroth-sized and has a more engaging super attack than Safi Jiva. He's not as difficult, no, but he has the ethereal and powerful effect of an Elder Dragon. I mean, dude can spiderman crawl by freezing the ground he walks on passively which, instead of making him slip, makes it easier for him to grip. I'm honestly surprised he's not classed as an Elder Dragon.
Nu Udra is fair, though. He's not Elder material at all but he's a hell of a spectacle.
When you said that these aren't calamities, consider that these four Apexes also assist the artificial weather in becoming catastrophic. Rey Dau was making an entire desert uninhabitable, Uth Duna was going to kill an entire jungle/forest by drowning it, Nu Udra makes the heat so intense that even a fire-based creature can feel the intensity in a bad way. And Jin Dahaad is assisting with a constant blizzard so intense it can carry a virus on the winds.
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u/New_Acanthocephala67 29d ago
For me congalala, gypceros and kut ku are kinda meh but the rest is pretty good.
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u/Animedingo 29d ago
Im not a big fan of the final low rank boss. It doesnt even have armor or weapons
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u/Earls_Basement_Lolis Mar 08 '25
You obviously haven't fought Rompopolos yet.
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u/Shados9611 Mar 08 '25
I actually have and it was actually a pretty fun fight, especially as it used its stinger to turn the ground into a ruptured field of exploding air pockets.
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u/BagSmooth3503 29d ago
All of the apex monsters are so cinematic to fight, I absolutely love their designs.
Well, except for Nu Udra. Fuck that stupid wiggly motherfucker.
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u/IsThisRealLifeOrNaw 29d ago
This is actually my least favorite fight lmao. It feels like he just hits me regardless of dodging or guarding, other ones it feels fair when they get me but not this guy
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u/iiTryhard 29d ago
I am def terrible at the game but I struggle so much with Uth Duna whereas I can kill Nu Udra and Rey Dau without even using more than a couple potions. But Uth Duna carts me every time
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u/Kolbr00 Mar 07 '25
Aura farm: The Videogame.
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u/BearToTheThrone Mar 07 '25
I wish we could have custom BGM for events. This demands a RULES OF NATURE anytime it happens.
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u/Duraxis 29d ago
Only if you have a longsword. Thems the rules
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u/spygear007 Gorilla-Brained Fiver 29d ago
New monster hunter will have each weapon have their own battle theme
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u/Duraxis 29d ago
Gunlance is just Boom by POD
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u/PerspectivePale8216 29d ago
And hammer is just the drum solo from "Symphony" from Guilty Gear Strive (A.B.A's theme specifically if you're wondering) it doesn't have any other parts of the song in it it's just a drums because the drums go ham.
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u/Duraxis 29d ago edited 29d ago
I raise you: The drum solo from “in the air tonight” by Phil Collins
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u/Livek_72 29d ago
Alternatively: Break Stuff from Limp Bizkit
I'm not a hammer main but the lyrics remind me of them
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u/GriffitDidMufinWrong 29d ago
Agreed, in deep rock galactic I have a mode that plays "I'm the storm that is approaching" when activating Iron will (when downed stand up reloaded and invincible for 6-12s). The other one is Astronomica (coffins dance gentlemen) playing upon failing a mission.
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u/AshfeldWarden 29d ago
My friend sent me this video, it convinced me to absolutely buy this game
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u/p_visual 29d ago
Glad to hear it - it's definitely some of the most fun gameplay I've had in a long time.
As for the clip itself, all credit to the original creator:
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u/Derpogama Mar 07 '25
It's kind of interesting because these Clashes really remind me of an older game called Vindictus which had one character who could 'clash' with the monsters and felt similar to these
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u/Niadain Mar 08 '25
Played him a lot purely because of it. A beast of a man that actually felt like a beast it was great.
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u/CMDR_Lex 29d ago
God this was a blast from the past. I used to play spellblade (i think thats what it was called? Had a big sword and spun around a lot with magic in off hand) in that game, the mechanics and combos were so unique.
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u/TheGreyGuardian 29d ago
If they ever put out a female Karok, I'm diving right back into Vindictus.
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u/willsleep_for_mods 29d ago
Dynasty warriors also have a similar mechanic idk if it's in every game tho
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u/Donnoleth-Tinkerton 28d ago
DUDE OH MY GOD
i played vindictus for like a thousand+ hours
the fighting in that game was so god but the rest of it sucked lmao
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u/p_visual Mar 07 '25 edited Mar 07 '25
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u/RedHorn3XSpd 29d ago
I truly hoped we can control when to spend that clash meter so more of this can happen
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u/ZookeepergameSad1065 29d ago
Anyone know if there is a way to consistently proc a clash, been using S&S for a while now and it seems to only ever happen at random. I thought it was just perfect guarding a bite or similar attack but it rarely happens at all and I can't figure out why.
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u/Funkmaster_General 29d ago
You need to perfect block specific attacks. The first or second time you do it, a clash will happen, but the monster gains resistance to it, and it takes more perfect guards each time, exactly like mounting.
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u/EmergencyLow887 28d ago
Basically think of it as a status build up and every perfect guard builds a certain amount. First clash is at 3 guards and the next is at 27(or 27 later so 30 total, cant remember top of my head)
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u/ImaSnapSomeNecks 29d ago
Little known fact, if you stay on the ground you’re actually invincible until you stand up. So the sooner you get up, the sooner the monster can damage you again. I sometimes stay on the ground as long as the game lets me.
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u/GeneralSweetz 29d ago
I've been fireblasted while on the ground. I thought the same but monsters like arcveld have punished me for it
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u/ProvocativeCacophony 29d ago
When to get up is part of learning a monster's moveset to me. I ain't gonna play perfectly. I'm gonna take a hit because I stand in that monster's business.
Rajang is the one who really taught me that strategy. Crackhead does a 32 Exploding Palm combo and playing opossum is the only way to avoid getting smacked mid-combo.
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u/ToastedWolf85 Mar 07 '25
I love how you rolled over to save your Palico, this Hunter is definitely a good one. I hope one day I get to meet other Hunters like you. Happy Hunting!
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u/YukYukas Mar 07 '25
That's actually another hunter lol
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u/boobers3 29d ago
To GS users everyone else is just a Palico.
For real tho: can Palicos even get downed in Wilds? Mine has never been carted on any of my hunts I've only ever seen mine get low on health.
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u/Archibald4000 29d ago
My palico was downed today fighting the final apex in a rematch. Idk how far you are so I won’t say who but happy cake day
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u/LipTheMeatPie 29d ago
Carts only happen with other players and yourself, even if your palico and support hunters go down it won't count towards the three cart limit
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u/boobers3 29d ago
Honestly I only used the term "cart" as a generic Monster Hunterism for death because I don't even want to associate it with my Palico. I would go full Igon on the Wyvern that killed my Palico.
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u/YukYukas 29d ago
Quite sure they get downed in World. Takes a long time, though. My Palico got pelted by Fatalis' fireballs before taking a break lol
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u/Nazenn 29d ago
Mine has fainted on me maybe three or four times, but I also have it only in a bone chest piece with no helmet and I still haven't seen it actually bail to heal except for the hardest fights in the game
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u/boobers3 29d ago
Now I'm wondering if I'm not the sidekick to my Palico. During the last Arkveld fight I was running for my life chugging a 6 pack of mega health pots after taking a bunch of tentacles to the face like a bad hentai when I turned around and saw my Palico straight up solo tanking the damn monster.
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u/Nazenn 29d ago
Dude my Palico has saved my ass by pulling aggro so many times. The monsters in Wilds are bloody aggressive when they want to be, even more so than World it feels like, and there's a few fights I know I wouldn't have made it through without my cat (Red Panda actually haha) holding his own against incredible monsters. I want to learn to truely solo the Arkvald fight because I love it but bloody hell, I am definitely the sidekick sometimes even if he is still carrying a LR weapon haha
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u/Forsaken0122 29d ago
I love catching moments like these in MH. Just feels so badass. Epic fucking save as well my dude. That roll Into the clash was pure CINEMA!
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u/KeepYourselfSaffe 29d ago
I want Glavenous to be added to the game just to have an anime style standoff, blade against blade.
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u/Doge-Ghost The Holy Church of the Charge Blade Mar 07 '25
In recognition of your extraordinary courage and selflessness, I hereby present you with the Steel Nutsack. Your actions on this hunt went above and beyond the call of duty, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of other hunters. Your bravery is an inspiration to us all, and this honor is a testament to your heroic spirit. On behalf of the Sixth Fleet we express our deepest gratitude and admiration.
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u/Iorcrath Mar 08 '25
> starts charging attack
"and hes gotta be strong"
> still charging attack
"and hes gotta be fast
> only does the first hit
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u/gdex86 Mar 08 '25
You are a giant person with a huge screw you sword. My tiny cat bro does this all the time. Gizmo now and Ori and Winnie before him spend so much time knocking me out of the way of attacks or just bombing the hell out of monsters right before they would end me.
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u/ShadowTheChangeling B O N K 29d ago
This has the same energy as that clip of a lance player saving a fellow hunter from fatalis breath attack
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u/Dadaman3000 29d ago
How often do you have to block with the greatsword to get a clash? Is it generally worth to try and build for one or is the sharpness loss too problematic?
I usually only used the block if unavoidable in the older games, but I'm questioning if with protective polish it might become a valid strategy.
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u/Sand-Witty 29d ago
Brother no joke I watched this without the volume the first time and thought “Man, this clip to I need a hero would be prime.” Finding out you were two steps ahead made me so happy.
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u/thehugejackedman 29d ago
Which weapons can you do that with? I’ve just been using DB
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u/Bloodydemize 29d ago
SnS
Greatsword
Charge Blade
Lance
Gunlance
Heavy Bowgun
And then offset attacks are Greatsword
Hammer
Switch Axe
Insect Glaive
Hunting Horn
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u/USB_FIELD_MOUSE The Bug Controls Me 29d ago
Brings a god damn tear to my eye. Fighting for your friends. So Nobel.
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u/CardiologistOk5586 29d ago
How do you do that
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u/Ishkabo 29d ago
Using guard at exactly the right moment will trigger a perfect guard which neutralizes all damage and stamina loss from the attack and can cause a power clash (as shown). Clash builds up like other status effects so you will trigger it once very easily and a 2nd time only after a lot more perfect guards.
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u/AbyssWankerArtorias 29d ago
This needs to be promotional material for the game. They need to get the song rights too for it.
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u/DependentAdvance8 29d ago
Can you clash with any weapon or is it only possible with a great sword? Cuz I’ve only seen videos of people clashing against monsters with a great sword
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u/wmoon104 29d ago
Love grwatsword for this reason I can here to beat the shit outta the monster and I will do so after knocking him flat on his ass for the world to see
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u/SleepyBoy- 29d ago
Question: do those moves always clash, or is it a % chance like perfect guard?
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u/KingDread306 28d ago
Something I can't quite figure out with clashes. I've only been able to trigger it twice. Do you have to time the guard perfectly or do you just have to be guarding?
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u/Electronic-Toe-6322 28d ago
New to the game franchise, but how do you clash exactly? Is it when the monster charges and you hold the block button?
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u/Xin-Okuhan Mar 07 '25
A fantastic get-down-Mr-President moment ❤️