Congratulations on getting on board with the Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Demo! While said demo seems simple at first with only a few monsters to consider, Hunters can easily find themselves thrown rather suddenly into the deep end. New Hunters may have little grasp on the controls and many unknown factors to consider all while a Great Jaggi is going straight for you! Additionally, even veteran Hunters will see new items and whole new ways to attack monsters and maneuver the hunting grounds to close in on your target, be it Tetsucabra or Gore Magala! Not to mention, there's whole new monsters to consider here you may have never even seen before when the full game is made available!

This tutorial is designed to help Hunters both new and old get a feel for the Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Demo with control explanations, the basics for all the weapon types available, a quick rundown of the monsters you'll encounter, and how to get multiplayer set up easily so you can hunt with your friends! Finally, there will be a few quick tips to help any hunter on their path to becoming the greatest Monster Hunter of all.

Sit down, grab some Tanzian Ale, have a read and LET'S HUNT!





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Beginner and Experienced Difficulties

Once you choose your language you are given the option to choose your Difficulty. This is something only available in the Demo, and was added to help ease people completely new to the Monster Hunter series into becoming Experienced Hunters.

The description for Beginner mode reads; “The hunter is stronger, and guide markers will be displayed to point you towards your target.”

Basically, your character gets some permanent buffs right off the bat. The monster will also always be painted to show up on your map at all times, and arrows will show up to guide you to the monster's location.

The description for Experienced mode reads; "Intended for players that have played the Monster Hunter series in the past."

This is basically just how the game was originally meant to be played. Gameplay is exactly how it was in the Japanese version. No handicaps. Gore Magala is only huntable on the demo when you choose Experienced difficulty.

After selecting the difficulty, you are warned that you cannot play with other hunters that have selected a different difficulty mode.





Basic Controls

Button Input Move Name Move Hunter Move Camera Focus Camera Bring Up Menu (with weapon sheathed) Unsheathe Weapon (with weapon unsheathed) Sheathe Weapon (with weapon sheathed) Crouch (while moving) Evade Use Item (Hold)

Use and to select item while holding Select Item

Mounting

Button Input Move Name or Attack Hold On Dismount

Mounting is a feature completely new to Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. The Hunter is able to ride on a monster and attack it while it flails about defenselessly.

Press or to stab the monster with your carving knife, increasing the gauge at the bottom.

When the monster starts to flail or roar, the icon will turn Red. Press to hold on so you don't get knocked off!

Continue holding as long as the icon stays Yellow while the monster flails. Once the monster settles down and the icon returns to Green, continue pressing or to keep filling the gauge. Filling up the gauge will cause the monster to get knocked down for free hits!

If you see a Hunter mounting a monster, leave the monster alone! If you keep hitting the monster, you can knock them off and ruin your chance at a ton of free hits. Don’t be a rude Hunter. Use this time to sharpen or heal.

Keep attacking! Watch out, don't fall off! Hold on tight!





Monsters

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate The commanding alpha male of Jaggi packs. Most males leave the group upon reaching maturity, returning to compete with others. The dominant male then becomes a Great Jaggi. Apparently, they can issue fairly complex orders via howling.

Threat Level (危険度): ★★★

Notes

Great Jaggi's head frill can be broken.

The Great Jaggi will always be accompanied by at least two Jaggi. If they are killed, the Great Jaggi will call two more Jaggi to its side.





Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Amphibians with unique jaws and tusks that they use to sift through rocks for prey. They use their powerful hind legs to traverse steep terrain. The tail supports movement, but can become vulnerable with exertion.

Threat Level (危険度): ★★★

Notes

Tetsucabra's back, each of its fangs, and each of its back legs can be broken. Breaking Tetsucabra's fangs will make it only be able to lift small rocks.

When Tetsucabra's tail is white and inflated, it becomes a major weak point.





Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate A curious monster that, when threatened, scatters pollen-like scales that heighten its own senses while causing detrimental effects to any other creatures that inhale them. As elusive as they are mysterious.

Threat Level (危険度): ★★★★★

Notes

Gore Magala's head, horns (only in Frenzy mode), wings, and wing claws can be broken, and its tail can be cut off.

Gore Magala's attacks can cause you to be infected with the Frenzy Virus. It requires time to incubate, represented by a purple bar filling up below the Hunter's on-screen name. If the bar fills completely, the virus negates natural health recovery, meaning that the Hunter takes full damage from attacks without being able to heal back half of it. However, if the Hunter inflicts enough damage on a monster whilst the virus is incubating, they gain a 10% Affinity boost instead, as well as an immunity to infection for a short period of time. While incubating, the incubation can be delayed by consuming a Nulberry. There is no cure for the virus when it is fully incubated, and its effects can only be waited out.







Quest Objectives

Description: "Pop quiz, hotshot! Who's the leader of those Jaggis in the distance? That's right! The Great Jaggi! Use your map to track the bugger, and make sure he doesn't cause trouble around these parts again." - Capcom

Notes: Great Jaggi always starts in Area 6. When you enter Area 6, an intro will play and you will end up mounting the Great Jaggi instantly.

Great Jaggi will sleep in Area 9 when weak.

{{{English Quest Name}}} {{{Japanese Quest Name}}} Main Objective : Hunt a Tetsucabra Location: Sunken Hollow

Time Limit: 25 min.

Environment: Stable

Reward: 300z

HR Points: N/A

Subquest Reward: N/A

Subquest HR Points: N/A

Contract Fee: 100z

Subquests: None Monsters: Aptonoth, Bnahabra, Felyne, Jaggi, Kelbi, Melynx, Rhenoplos

Description: "Tetsucabras, the czars of the Sunken Hollow, are as tough as they are ugly! Use the Target Cam to keep an eye on those big ol' tusks or you'll end up flatter than a deflated Scream Sac!" - Capcom

Notes: Tetsucabra always starts in Area 9.

Tetsucabra will sleep in Area 9 when weak.

Description: "Are you nuts? A showdown with Gore Magala? Slow down, kid, this is just a demo! ...Sigh. Just a word of advice, OK? Steer clear of the black mist if you know what's good for you. Good luck, you'll need it." - Capcom

Notes: Gore Magala always starts in Area 3.

Gore Magala will sleep in Area 9 when weak.





Weapons

This weapon may be unwieldy, but its devastating charged slashes and block ability make it highly versatile.

Button Functions Button Function (Hold to charge) Overhead Slashes Side Slashes + Rising Slash Block

Basic Combos Notes: Overhead Slashes, Side Slashes, and Rising Slash can be combined to create a combo indefinitely. (Chargeable) (Chargeable) Recommended Combos Hold to charge Strong Charged Slash

+ hold to charge Strong Charged Slash

Hold to charge Strong Charged Slash or Terrain-Dependent Combos Jumping Slash

during jump



Video Tutorial

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A weapon that specializes in quick, precise strikes.

Each attack landed on a monster adds to its might.

Button Functions Button Function Basic Attack Thrust + or Fade Slash Spirit Blade

Basic Combos Can be followed up by repeating indefinitely. Recommended Combos + - - + + Mid-combo only Terrain-Dependent Combos during jump When Spirit Gauge not glowing during jump When Spirit Gauge glowing any color

Video Tutorial

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A weapon with good mobility and few drawbacks.

Lets you use items even when your weapon is drawn.

Button Functions Button Function Basic Attack Special Attack + Forward Slash Block

Basic Combos +

Mid-Combo Special Attacks During a combo During a combo + During a combo After ↓ + , hold

Terrain-Dependent Combos Forward Slash off a ledge Jumping Forward Slash

Forward Slash into a ledge

Video Tutorial

Video MH4G MH4U Sword and Shield Tutorial Title MH4G/MH4U Sword and Shield Tutorial

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Use these two swords to slash with a flurry of strikes.

Activate Demon Mode for even more power.

Button Functions Button Function Basic Attack Roundslash, etc. Demon Mode On/Off

Basic Combos

Recommended Combos During a Demon Mode combo + During an Archdemon Mode combo + Repeat

Terrain-Dependent Combos Aerial Spinning Blade Dance

Video Tutorial

Video MH4G MH4U Dual Blades Tutorial Title MH4G/MH4U Dual Blades Tutorial

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A Close-quarters weapon with immense damage potential.

Charge attacks and stun monsters by whacking their skulls.

Button Functions Button Function Basic Attack Side Smash (Hold) (even while moving)

(Release button for Charged Attack) Charge

Basic Combos

Charged Attacks Release at charge lv. 1 Release at charge lv. 2 Release at charge lv. 3 Release at charge lv. 3 while moving

Terrain-Dependent Combos Move off a ledge while charging Release during jump

Video Tutorial

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Use this to boost fellow hunters and yourself.

What other weapon lets you attack while providing support?

Button Functions Button Function Note 1 Attack Note 2 Attack + Note 3 Attack

(Press again after performance for Encore) Perform

Notes:

Create combos by mixing Note Attacks

Flourish Notes: A special attack triggered with +

+ Tap any attack button mid-move to play an additional note after Note 2 Hilt Stab Notes: The Hunting Horn's only cutting attack, activated by the (also plays Note 1)

Video Tutorial

Video MH4G MH4U Hunting Horn Tutorial Title MH4G/MH4U Hunting Horn Tutorial

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Attack with the long-range Lance, block with the giant shield.

Lets you move & counter even when blocking!

Button Functions Button Function Mid Thrust High Thrust + Sweep Block Basic Combos Notes: Mid Thrust, High Thrust, and Sweep can be combined up to three times to create a combo

Dash Attack + while blocking,

or the ↑ + ↓ +

Block-advance and Counter-thrust ↑ + while blocking Thrust Attack, etc.

Notes:

Block-advance over descending terrain to jump while blocking

Counter-thrust During a combo + Thrust Attack, etc.

Video Tutorial

Video MH4G MH4U Lance Tutorial Title MH4G/MH4U Lance Tutorial

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A Lance with the ability to fire Shells.

Use Burst Fire or Wyvern's Fire for massive damage.

Button Functions Button Function Thrust Attack Fire Shell + Rising Slash Block

(After sidestepping or while blocking) Reload + + Wyvern's Fire

Notes:

Must wait awhile for Wyvern's Fire to cool down before it can be used again

Shell Types Notes: Each Gunlance uses one of three types of shells: Normal Larger capacity makes for deadly Burst Fire Capacity: 5 Long Extended forward reach Capacity: 3 Wide Broad, powerful blast, but low capacity Capacity: 2

Basic Combos + + + after firing

Notes:

Combine these to attack

while blocking or after sidestepping to reload

Recommended Combos after firing + after firing +

Terrain-Dependent Combos With weapon stowed, + + during jump ↑ + off a ledge While blocking, ↑ + off a ledge

Video Tutorial

Video MH4G MH4U Gunlance Tutorial Title MH4G/MH4U Gunlance Tutorial

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This weapon can morph between a powerful Axe, and a Sword that uses phials which add elemental effects.

Phials/Coatings Power Phial Adds physical damage Element Phial Adds elemental damage Dragon Phial Adds Dragon Element Ailment Phials Add ailment effects

Axe Mode Button Functions Button Function Basic Attack Side Slash, etc. + Rising Slash Morph Axe Mode: Basic Combos Axe Mode

Axe Mode

Axe Mode

Repeat Axe Mode: Recommended Combos Axe Mode

+ Axe Mode

Keep tapping Axe Mode

Axe Mode



Sword Mode Button Functions Button Function Basic Attack Side Slash, etc. + Elemental Discharge Morph Sword attack Sword Mode: Basic Combos Sword Mode

Sword Mode

Sword Mode

Repeat

Sword Mode: Recommended Combos Sword attack + Sword Mode

Sword Mode

Sword Mode

Sword Mode



Video Tutorial

Video MH4G MH4U Switch Axe Tutorial (Revised) Title MH4G/MH4U Switch Axe Tutorial

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Use this weapon's sword and shield mode to build up power, then morph into Axe Mode and unleash your fury!

Phials/Coatings Impact Phial Adds Stun and fixed damage Element Phial Adds elemental damage

Sword Mode Button Functions Button Function Basic Attack Charged Double Slash Block + or Morph to Axe + Charge Phials Sword Mode: Basic Combos Sword Mode

+ Sword Mode

Sword Mode



Axe Mode Button Functions Button Function Basic Attack Element Discharge (Uses Phials) or Morph to Sword Axe Mode: Basic Combos Axe Mode

↑ + Axe Mode

Axe Mode

↑ + +

Recommended Combos Charged Double Slash

Hold , release at the right time Sword Mode

Charge

+ Sword Mode

+

Attacks that Block Notes: You'll automatically block at the end of a Sword: Roundslash or the start of a Morph-to-Axe attack.

If you press X while recoiling from an auto-blocked hit, you'll execute a Morph-to-Axe attack as well.

Sword: Shield Thrust During Sword Mode action Sword Mode

+ A.E.D.

+

Element up Right after triggering an Amped Element Discharge Element up

Notes:

Changing Amped Element Discharge to Super Amped Element Discharge

to Press ↓ + immediately after A.E.D. to change into Super A.E.D.

Video Tutorial

Video MH4G MH4U Charge Blade Tutorial Title MH4G/MH4U Charge Blade Tutorial

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Take control of "Kinsects" and suck extracts from monsters to boost your power!

Can also be used to jump!

Button Functions Button Function X Basic Attack Strong Attack/Advancing Attack Mark Target + Kinsect: Harvest Extract + Kinsect: Recall + Vault

Notes:

Hold to aim, release to fire

Basic Combos +

Kinsect/Other Special Actions + +

Notes:

You can combo into a Vault or a Kinsect command from any attack

Video Tutorial

Video MH4G MH4U Insect Glaive Tutorial Title MH4G/MH4U Insect Glaive Tutorial

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Kinsect

Kinsect Status Power/Element The Kinsect's Attack power/element when harvesting extract Stamina The Kinsect's active duration Speed The Kinsect's flight speed

Extract Effects Red Attack up Orange Knockback protection White Improved speed, jump Green Health recovery Extract Combination Effects Red + White Improved Attack power White + Orange Improved Defense, Blight resistance Red + White + Orange Further improves Attack & Defense





Use this weapon to attack from afar.

Blast enemies with Rapid Fire, or help other hunters via stat-changing ammo.

Button Functions Button Function Reload Fire Scope View

Hold for Quick Aim Melee Attack

Notes:

Select ammo by holding and pressing or

and pressing or Press during a jump to attack while reloading.

Light Bowgun-exclusive Actions You can sidestep twice in a row after firing. With the Limiter Removed + Notes: Limiter can be removed for Rarity 6+ weapons.

Removing the Limiter makes Rapid Fire and backstepping impossible.



Video Tutorial

Video MH4G MH4U Light Bowgun Tutorial Title MH4G/MH4U Light Bowgun Tutorial

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A hefty, long-ranged weapon with superb firepower and a Crouching Fire Attack that makes up for mobility.

Button Functions Button Function Reload Fire Scope View

Hold for Quick Aim Melee Attack

Notes:

Select ammo by holding and pressing or

and pressing or Press during a jump to attack while reloading.

Heavy Bowgun-exclusive Actions + After selecting ammo, hold

With the Limiter Removed + Notes: Limiter can be removed for Rarity 6+ weapons.

Removing the Limiter makes Crouching Fire and evading immediately after firing impossible.



Video Tutorial

Video MH4G MH4U Heavy Bowgun Tutorial Title MH4G/MH4U Heavy Bowgun Tutorial

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A highly mobile weapon.

Use coatings and various shot types, including the new Power Shot, to take down enemies.

Button Functions Type 1 Normal Shot (hold to charge) Take Aim Melee Attack

(during charge) Arc Shot/Power Shot

(Power Shot: also after a Normal Shot) + Equip Coating Type 2 Normal Shot (hold to charge)

Press again to cancel Take Aim Melee Attack

(during charge) Arc Shot/Power Shot

(Power Shot: also A after a Normal Shot) + Equip Coating

Notes:

Change control types in Options

Arc Shot Types Arc Shot Type Function Wide Fans out over a larger area before landing Focus A concentrated volley that can hit multiple times Blast A special shot that explodes on impact

Notes:

Each Arc Shot Bow fires one of the three types of Arc Shots.

Video Tutorial

Video MH4G MH4U Bow Tutorial Title MH4G/MH4U Bow Tutorial

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Multiplayer

Multiplayer can be done either Locally or Online from the main menu. You will not be able to play with others who are using a different Difficulty Mode. Choose either Local Play or Online Multiplayer and you will be brought to the Quest Selection screen. From there, choose the Monster you wish to hunt, and then choose to Create your own Gathering Hall lobby, or search to Find a Gathering Hall for that specific Quest.

When you Create a Gathering Hall, you are asked if you would like to set a 4 digit Passcode. The Passcode can be used to make your lobby private, otherwise anyone can join your lobby. On the Matchmaking screen, you will see a 14 digit ID code which be used in Online Multiplayer by your friends to have them instantly jump to your Lobby. Once you have enough Hunters, hit Ready to start the Hunt!

Finding a Gathering Hall is also easy. In Online Multiplayer, you will be prompted to search using an ID code if you know the one for the Gathering Hall you wish to join, or you can just search for a Gathering Hall that still needs Hunters.