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00:00:00 – 00:17:34
The video offers a comprehensive evaluation of various followers in a game, focusing on their effectiveness based on damage output, item support, and AI behavior. Shepard provides ratings and ranks for followers, such as Fioraine, who is average in performance, and Gallius, noted for his high damage and excellent item support. Luchika stands out for her high and variable damage with the bow, while Noah is praised for top-tier healing despite low damage. The video also discusses hunting horns and their support benefits, recommending Hanoa's horn for its well-rounded buffs. Strategies for optimal follower setups to balance damage and survivability are highlighted, along with the tools and methods used for testing follower performance. The video wraps up with details on the creator’s Twitch streaming schedule and upcoming game updates.
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In this part of the video, Shepard shares insights on testing followers in a game and discusses which followers are most effective to bring along. He evaluates whether follower pets contribute more damage than the followers themselves and provides detailed rankings of followers based on their damage output and item usage. Shepard confirms that followers do not increase monster HP and that their pets do only minimal damage, although they can occasionally cause a small flinch. He lists all 10 available followers and explains the process to unlock them through follower quests. Specifically, he begins by assessing Fioraine, stating that she is average in combat with her sword and shield, ranking 4 out of 10 in damage and providing moderate support with occasional use of traps and healing items.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the discussion focuses on the rankings and abilities of different followers in the game. Gallius, using his switch axe, ranks highly, particularly due to his consistent damage output and excellent item support, including a variety of beneficial consumables. His wide range of support items and skills like rapid morph and earplugs also contribute to his effectiveness.
Luchika ranks very highly in terms of damage, with her bow delivering the highest and most variable damage, occasionally providing paralysis effects. Her light bowgun offers consistent damage with sticky shots, although it doesn’t peak as much as the bow. The heavy bowgun is more status-oriented but has lower damage due to movement constraints. Notably, she drops bombs immediately when an enemy sleeps, adding significant bonus damage.
Meanwhile, Arlo is described as middle-of-the-pack, performing best with the charge blade. Overall, each follower has unique strengths depending on their equipment and support capabilities.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the performance and effectiveness of several characters with specific weapons and support abilities. The characters are evaluated based on their damage output, AI behavior, and item support utility.
1. **Unnamed Character with Charge Blade/Gun Lance**: Rated 5 out of 10. The character has potential but lacks in effective use of their weapons and AI, resulting in below-average support and damage.
2. **Jay with Switch Axe**: Rated 2 out of 10. Jay shows good damage and consistent performance, with average item support, occasionally using items like shock traps and unique items that aid in battle.
3. **Rondine with Switch Axe**: Rated 6 out of 10. Rondine has good skills and slightly above-average item support, but her AI can be problematic as she sometimes fails to effectively use traps.
4. **Fugin with Dual Blades/Long Sword/Hammer**: Rated 7 out of 10. Despite high expectations due to his skill set, Fugin underperforms due to ineffective weapon usage. Potential AI improvements could enhance his performance in future updates.
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In this part of the video, the discussion focuses on the performance and support capabilities of various characters in a game, primarily highlighting their damage output and support skills. One character’s AI limitations cause him to be less effective, with his support ranked as average. He rarely provides healing but can deploy different types of frogs with varying utility.
Noah is mentioned for her surprisingly low damage output with a light bowgun, ranking at the bottom, but she compensates with top-tier healing and support capabilities, like using Dusts of Life and Life Powders. The segment also touches on the reduced damage output of hunting horns when used by followers and offers a brief assessment of using lances and other weapons.
Another character’s support is deemed mediocre, primarily using a flash bomb, and is advised against unless for personal preference. Overall, the characters’ effectiveness varies, with some excelling in support roles despite lower damage output.
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In this segment, the video discusses three different hunting horns and their respective advantages. Hanoa’s horn is highlighted for having the best song list with attack and defense buffs, health regeneration, and possibly a small health boost, making it the preferred choice for confident hunters. Sushi’s horn provides a 10% raw attack and elemental attack boost, useful for certain loadouts but may not be as effective as Hanoa’s regeneration for long-term survivability. Sushi also offers blight negation, which can be situationally advantageous. Minoto’s horn, offering divine protection, Sonic barrier, and reduced stamina usage, is considered less useful, particularly for those using Strife for unlimited stamina. The segment concludes by recommending using Gallius with switch axe and Hanoa with the hunting horn for consistent healing and attack buffs.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various strategies for staying alive and dealing damage in Monster Hunter. They highlight the benefits of using an immunizer with health regeneration and suggest different follower setups based on whether players prefer dealing more damage or having mid-range capabilities. For instance, Berserk Hanoa with her hunting horn and Luchika with either a bow or light bow gun are recommended for mid-range damage. Additionally, pairing Luchika with Jay, who uses a Switch Axe with a paralyzing effect, can create synergy in combat scenarios.
The speaker explains their testing methodology using tools like Toby Kadachi, Hunter Pie, and Kovins Damage and DPS overlay to measure the total damage of followers. They note the challenges of accurately attributing damage, especially with afflicted spots or interference from other monsters. Rankings are based on total follower damage and relative damage compared to the player’s output and the monster’s health.
The video concludes with a mention of their streaming schedule on Twitch, inviting viewers to engage with the content and teasing more content with the upcoming Monster Hunter Rise updates on Xbox and PlayStation.