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Monster Hunter Now: Bolbo's Charge Blade, a perfect match with Elemental Charge Counter!We delve into the hidden potential of the newly spotlighted monster hunter now, the Volvoros Slash Axe, 'Volvo Grander'. This guide specifically focuses on its synergy with the Elemental Charge Counter style, explaining why this weapon is powerful and how to effectively utilize it.
1. 💥 Volvo Grander: From a Joke Weapon to a Powerful Main!
· The Volvoros Slash Axe, 'Volvo Grander', once used humorously, is now being re-evaluated after the Season 9 update with the 'Style Liberation'.
· It has now established itself not as a joke weapon, but as a seriously powerful main weapon. This video deeply analyzes why the Volvo Grander is strong and how to use it.
· It has now established itself not as a joke weapon, but as a seriously powerful main weapon. This video deeply analyzes why the Volvo Grander is strong and how to use it.
00:08 - 00:53
1. 💥 Volvo Grander: From a Joke Weapon to a Powerful Main!
· The Volvoros Slash Axe, 'Volvo Grander', once used humorously, is now being re-evaluated after the Season 9 update with the 'Style Liberation'.
· It has now established itself not as a joke weapon, but as a seriously powerful main weapon. This video deeply analyzes why the Volvo Grander is strong and how to use it.
· It has now established itself not as a joke weapon, but as a seriously powerful main weapon. This video deeply analyzes why the Volvo Grander is strong and how to use it.
01:15 - 04:06
2. ⚡ Analyzing the Subtle Relationship Between Elemental Charge Counter and Paralysis Element
· The 'Elemental Charge Counter' style for the Slash Axe, unlocked in Season 9, Period 3, is a method where you attach elemental phials upon activating the Elemental Charge Counter, then detonate them for massive damage. The key to this style is to provoke the monster's attacks to successfully land counters frequently.
· However, there was a perception that paralysis element, which suppresses the monster's actions and reduces attack opportunities, has poor synergy with the counter-focused Elemental Charge Counter style. This is because if the monster doesn't attack, you can't counter, leading to fewer opportunities to attach elemental phials.
· Nevertheless, the 'Compressed Discharge Slash', which deals the most damage in the Elemental Charge Counter style, exposes a significant opening. By utilizing paralysis, you can create more opportunities to safely and proactively use the Compressed Discharge Slash, allowing you to control your attack timing according to your intentions rather than just reacting to the monster's actions. This ultimately leads to improved hunt speeds.
· However, there was a perception that paralysis element, which suppresses the monster's actions and reduces attack opportunities, has poor synergy with the counter-focused Elemental Charge Counter style. This is because if the monster doesn't attack, you can't counter, leading to fewer opportunities to attach elemental phials.
· Nevertheless, the 'Compressed Discharge Slash', which deals the most damage in the Elemental Charge Counter style, exposes a significant opening. By utilizing paralysis, you can create more opportunities to safely and proactively use the Compressed Discharge Slash, allowing you to control your attack timing according to your intentions rather than just reacting to the monster's actions. This ultimately leads to improved hunt speeds.
04:07 - 07:56
3. 💥 Volvo Grander: Turning the Weakness of Paralysis Element into a Strength!
· The Volvo Grander is not a paralysis element weapon; it's an elementaless weapon, but because the Slash Axe's phial type is 'Paralysis', it can inflict paralysis. This is a clear distinction from existing paralysis element weapons.
· Paralysis element weapons can accumulate paralysis element in both sword and axe modes, potentially paralyzing the monster unintentionally and causing you to miss counter opportunities. However, with the Volvo Grander, paralysis only accumulates when attacking in sword mode.
· By exploiting this, players can recover the slash gauge in axe mode, then attack in sword mode to build up paralysis. When the monster is paralyzed, you can then use the Compressed Discharge Slash. In other words, you can actively choose the timing of the paralysis-induced action delay, compensating for the weaknesses of the Elemental Charge Counter style and maximizing its synergy.
· Paralysis element weapons can accumulate paralysis element in both sword and axe modes, potentially paralyzing the monster unintentionally and causing you to miss counter opportunities. However, with the Volvo Grander, paralysis only accumulates when attacking in sword mode.
· By exploiting this, players can recover the slash gauge in axe mode, then attack in sword mode to build up paralysis. When the monster is paralyzed, you can then use the Compressed Discharge Slash. In other words, you can actively choose the timing of the paralysis-induced action delay, compensating for the weaknesses of the Elemental Charge Counter style and maximizing its synergy.
08:13 - 08:58
4. 🛠️ Recommended Build: Equipment Configuration for Optimal Elemental Charge Counter
· The video creator recommends a build that enhances specific skills by combining High Rank/Hell Glaive/Tobi-Kadachi gear to use the Elemental Charge Counter more effectively. This build includes the following equipment and skill configuration.
· Although this build has the disadvantage of being somewhat difficult to use in multiplayer, it performs exceptionally well in solo play, allowing you to attack while creating openings with paralysis. For users who primarily play with the Elemental Charge Counter style, the Volvo Grander will be the best choice.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Head | High Rank |
| Body | Hell Glaive |
| Arms | Tobi-Kadachi |
| Waist | Tobi-Kadachi |
| Legs | Rathalos |
| Decorations/Skills | Courage 2, Head Activation 1, Resistance 1, Elemental Boost 1, Rapid Crit 2, Duration Extension 1 |