Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is Capcom's sequel to the popular spinoff of its monster hunting franchise and expands on a variety of new features and mechanics.
With its stunning visuals reminiscent of Japanese anime, the Monster Hunter Stories series has opened the doors to entirely new possibilities.
This guide helps newcomers learn the basics of the spinoff franchise and how to master fighting alongside monsters, instead of just hunting them.
Carry Different Weapon Types
In Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, players can equip up to three different weapons to their character. This is particularly useful when battling against a variety of enemies and the most versatile option is to bring one weapon from each of the available types.
This is because monsters and their parts will have weaknesses and resistances to particular weapon types. During fights, players will see on-screen indicators of what is and isn't working against a particular opponent, according to DigitalTrends.
Switch Up Your Monsters
In Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, players have monster companions that are largely autonomous, even when fighting. However, you should still pay attention to your partner's attack style and match them up to the ones that you are fighting.
Using monsters that specialize in types that your enemies are weak to will help them win head-to-head battles and set you up for double attacks. These are attacks that do significantly more damage than regular attacks.
Speed-Up Battles
Throughout your adventures, you will sometimes find yourself in a bit of a grind trying to get stronger for the next part of the story. This is where the fast forward button comes in handy and it can be a little difficult to see if you are not aware that it even exists, said GameRant.
Sell Extra Materials
Selling extra materials that you gather throughout your journey can be a good source of cash in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. These can primarily be acquired by fighting monsters and it should be done with materials that you don't really have a use for.
Utilize the Prayer Pot
The Prayer Pot is a very useful thing in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin and there is one in each village in the game. It is highly recommended to use it before going out into the world so that you can get various buffs for your character.
You can have up to one prayer and one charm active at any given time and you will be able to unlock more options the further you progress through the story, according to The Gamer.
