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Reading monster behavior
Recognize a monster’s tells, spacing, and recovery before committing to a long attack.
THE GUIDE
What to do and why
Identify the dangerous tell
For the first few exchanges, watch the head and body rather than your damage numbers. Notice what precedes a charge, sweep, or area attack and where the monster ends up afterward. This creates a repeatable place to stand.
Punish the recovery
Keep your weapon drawn only when its movement still lets you respond. Use a short attack after a move with clear recovery, then return to a safe angle. As you learn the pattern, lengthen the punish only where the monster consistently leaves time.
Use wounds as a planned opening
Focus Mode makes wounds easier to target. Before committing, check whether the monster is in a state where you can stay close enough to follow through. A missed wound attack is less useful than preserving position for the next opening.
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GO DEEPER
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First hunts
Learn one weapon and the target’s behavior before trying to optimize every part of a hunt.
Read guide →Gear upgrade plan
Choose one next upgrade and gather the materials that directly support it.
Read guide →REFERENCE
Source and update note
This evergreen play plan was reviewed on 2026-09-23. Check current in-game details and patch notes before relying on specific values or availability.