Databases & Online Tools

• Kiranico MHGU Database
  Comprehensive database of quests, monsters, weapons, armor, skills, and drops.

• MHGU Armor Set Search (wiki-db)
  Web-based armor set builder—input desired skills to find matching armor.

• MHGU Database App (Gathering Hall Studios)
  Open-source Android/iOS app with offline reference for equipment, monsters, quests, skills, etc.

Spreadsheets & Calculators

• YADCU (Yet Another Damage Calculator, Awesomeosity)
  A central hub featuring Google Sheets for weapons, monster hitzones, and skill charts.

• MHGU Weapon Analysis Sheet (Furyoftury)
  A community-maintained spreadsheet comparing DPS and performance across all weapons.

• MHGU Important Quests & Unlocks (Axellion & AleHitti)
  A detailed spreadsheet tracking key village and hub quests, deviant unlocks, canteen ingredients, etc.

• Tablet-Friendly MHGU Spreadsheet (vyledust)
  Mobile-optimized spreadsheet covering monsters, village/hub quests, DLC, food effects, item combos, Palico info, and more.

Weapon-Specific Tools

• MHGU Weapon Trees (Mistereo_SC)
  Interactive visual upgrade trees for all 14 weapon types, with GitHub source.

• Yet Another Weapon Guides (Awesomeosity)
  In-depth Google Docs (e.g., Great Sword, Long Sword, HBG) detailing move data, combos, styles, and optimization strategies.

Community Hubs & Discords

• r/MHGU on Reddit
  Active subreddit for MHGU: Q&A, guides, fan builds, and resource sharing.

• Loc Lac Tavern (Discord)
  A long-standing MHGU Discord server (dating back to MHXX). Offers a library of guides and spreadsheets.

• GU Junkies (Discord)
  As of 2024, one of the largest and most active dedicated MHGU Discord communities (~1,700 members). Features regular hunt lobbies, veteran players, organized channels, and custom bots.

• GameFAQs MHGU Boards
  Host clan lists, invite threads, and community discussions—especially around Discord invites like Loc Lac Tavern.

Quick Access (Must-Haves)

• Kiranico MHGU DB
• YADCU Hub (Guides & Sheets)
• Important Quests Spreadsheet
• Tablet-Friendly MHGU Spreadsheet
• MHGU Weapon Trees
• GU Junkies Discord

Notes

• The Furyoftury Weapon Analysis and Axellion & AleHitti Quest Spreadsheet are community-maintained and may receive updates—check the Reddit or Scribd pages for recent revisions.
• The Tablet-Friendly Spreadsheet is a versatile, mobile-optimized source with a broader scope beyond just weapons or quests—great for in-the-field reference.
• Discord servers often host the most up-to-date guides and player discussions—join the Linked communities for real-time support.