What you need to know
- Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest entry in the action-hunting franchise, Monster Hunter, has received the 13th trailer for its weapon overview series.
- The latest trailer focuses on the Lance, a defense-orientated weapon type capable of blocking almost any attack with its giant shield and then countering with a series of stab attacks.
- Monster Hunter Wilds currently has a tentative release date of 2025 and will be released on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.
As an analyst with over two decades of gaming experience under my belt, I can confidently say that the latest trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds’ Lance weapon has me both excited and slightly apprehensive. On one hand, I’m thrilled to see Capcom continuing to refine this defensive powerhouse, with new moves like the side-step maneuver adding a layer of agility that wasn’t present before. The focus attack, power struggle mechanic, and charge attacks all look promising as well.
Over the last fortnight, Capcom has been sharing trailers highlighting fourteen exciting weapon options players can utilize in the soon-to-be-released action-hunting game, Monster Hunter Wilds. We’re nearing the conclusion of this weapon showcase series as there are merely two weapons remaining to be featured.
Here I am, eagerly diving into the freshly unveiled sneak peek of Monster Hunter Wilds! This captivating trailer showcases none other than the formidable weapon, the Lance.
The Lance is a weapon characterized by a large shield and a long spear. Contrasting with the Gunlance that prioritizes raw damage through direct strikes and destructive blasts, the Lance adopts a defensive-oriented approach, emphasizing the importance of a solid defense to launch effective offenses.
With the Lance, your primary strategy involves defensive maneuvers that shield you from various assaults by enemy creatures, followed by a continuous sequence of lunging attacks. This lance is unique as it also boasts a special charge mechanism; when activated, you can dash forward like a galloping knight in a joust, pursuing elusive monsters and skewering them with powerful thrusts.
In my observation, the Lance, much like its familiar behavior in past Monster Hunter games, appears to be largely consistent. However, from what I’ve gathered from the gameplay trailer, it seems that a handful of fresh moves have been introduced.
These new moves include but are not limited to:
- A new side-step maneuver that lets you stab an enemy and step to the right or left simultaneously.
- A new combo finisher where at the end of a three-stab combo, you can quickly perform a series of thrust attacks that end in a big upward thrust attack that can hit high targets.
- After performing a Guard Counter, you can follow up with a new attack that lets you bash a monster in the face with the shield and potentially stun it.
- A new thrust attack you can perform after the Power Guard move which has you jump slightly high into the air and stab elevated targets like flying monsters.
- You can now perform the jousting charge attack after successfully landing the Power Guard’s thrust attack.
- The new Focus Attack for Lance has you uppercut a monster with the shield and then charge toward a monster’s weak point or wound to bash it with the shield and stab it with the Lance.
- A power struggle mechanic where if you block an enemy’s attack at the right time, you can lodge the shield into a monster’s mouth, shake them off, and then stab them in the eye with the Lance.
Master the Lance to protect your teammates from a monster’s most devastating attacks
Unlike some weapons in Monster Hunter such as the Hunting Horn, Charge Blade, or Switch Axe that are known for their flashiness, the Lance doesn’t strive to be showy. Instead, its purpose is to transform the player into a sturdy barrier, capable of deflecting and parrying most attacks launched by monsters. Additionally, it serves to safeguard teammates by intercepting a monster’s ranged projectile assaults.
As a fanatic of this game, I’ve found it incredibly useful in combat situations against relentless beasts who never cease their onslaught. It allows me to discern patterns in their attacks and strike back when they least expect it by employing a timely guard counter.
In summary, while the trailer suggests that the Bow is getting major updates to its toolkit, it appears that Lance won’t be receiving similar drastic changes. Given the effective move-set it already has in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne and Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, I can see why the developers might not want to tinker with something that works well. After all, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!
Instead, let’s consider proposing an innovative mechanic for the Lance in Monster Hunter Wilds. This mechanism would magnetically attract a monster’s focus towards the Lance user. By doing so, Lance players could more effectively safeguard their teammates during multiplayer sessions. Furthermore, this feature would strengthen the Lance’s defensive-oriented playstyle and distinguish it from shield-based weapon types, making it more appealing to players.
While it’s plausible that the Lance (alongside other weapon types in Monster Hunter Wilds) might include fresh maneuvers or concealed features, as Capcom has yet to reveal all gameplay mechanics until the complete game launches in 2025 for both Xbox and PC. Let’s remain patient until then to uncover these secrets.
The upcoming game, Monster Hunter Wilds, which builds upon the success of Capcom’s highly acclaimed Xbox and PC titles like Monster Hunter World, is slated for release in 2025 on platforms such as Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and personal computers through Steam.
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2024-08-17 16:09