MHGU Skills Tables

Status & Resistance Skills

Skill TreeThresholdSkill NameEffect
Poison+10Negate PoisonPrevents Poison. Deadly Poison is weakened to normal Poison.
Poison-10Double PoisonDoubles Poison damage taken.
Paralysis+10Negate ParalysisPrevents Paralysis.
Paralysis-10Double ParalysisDoubles Paralysis duration.
Sleep+10Negate SleepPrevents Sleep.
Sleep-10Double SleepDoubles Sleep duration.
Stun+15Negate StunPrevents Stun.
Stun+10Halve StunReduces Stun duration by 50%.
Stun-10Double StunIncreases Stun duration.
Hearing+15HG EarplugsNegates all monster roars.
Hearing+10EarplugsNegates some monster roars.
Wind Res+15Windproof (Hi)Negates most wind pressure.
Wind Res+10Windproof (Lo)Lessens most wind pressure.
Tremor Res+10Tremor ResPrevents staggering from tremors.
Bind Res+10Negate BindNegates Snowman/bubble binds.
Heat Res+10Heat CancelPrevents heat/lava damage.
Heat Res-10Heat SurgeIncreases damage from heat.
Cold Res+10Cold CancelPrevents stamina loss from cold.
Cold Res-10Cold SurgeIncreases stamina loss from cold.
ColdBlooded+10Polar HunterBoosts stats in cold areas (extra atk/def, hot drink bonus).
HotBlooded+10Tropic HunterBoosts stats in hot areas (extra atk/def, cool drink bonus).
Anti-Theft+10Anti-TheftPrevents item theft.
Def Lock+10Iron SkinNegates Defense Down.
Frenzy Res+10AntivirusHarder to be Frenzied, enhances recovery.
Biology+15Bio MasterStronger dung bombs, prevent Stench/Blastblight, delay Virus.
Biology+10Bio ResearcherImproves dung bombs, prevent Stench/Blastblight.
Bleeding+10Negate BleedingPrevents Bleeding.
Bleeding-10Double BleedingDoubles Bleeding damage.

Attack, Defense & Health Skills

Skill TreeThresholdSkill NameEffect
Attack+20Attack Up (L)Greatly increases Attack.
Attack+15Attack Up (M)Increases Attack.
Attack+10Attack Up (S)Slightly increases Attack.
Attack-10Attack Down (S)Slightly decreases Attack.
Attack-15Attack Down (M)Decreases Attack.
Attack-20Attack Down (L)Greatly decreases Attack.
Defense+20Defense Up (L)Greatly increases Defense.
Defense+15Defense Up (M)Increases Defense.
Defense+10Defense Up (S)Slightly increases Defense.
Defense-10Defense Down (S)Slightly decreases Defense.
Defense-15Defense Down (M)Decreases Defense.
Defense-20Defense Down (L)Greatly decreases Defense.
Health+15Health +50Increases maximum Health by 50.
Health+10Health +20Increases maximum Health by 20.
Health-10Health -10Decreases maximum Health by 10.
Health-15Health -30Decreases maximum Health by 30.

Elemental Attack & Resistance Skills

Skill TreeThresholdSkill NameEffect
Fire Res+15Fire Res +20Increases Fire Resistance by 20.
Fire Res+10Fire Res +15Increases Fire Resistance by 15.
Fire Res-10Fire Res -20Decreases Fire Resistance by 20.
Water Res+15Water Res +20Increases Water Resistance by 20.
Water Res+10Water Res +15Increases Water Resistance by 15.
Water Res-10Water Res -20Decreases Water Resistance by 20.
Thunder Res+15Thunder Res +20Increases Thunder Resistance by 20.
Thunder Res+10Thunder Res +15Increases Thunder Resistance by 15.
Thunder Res-10Thunder Res -20Decreases Thunder Resistance by 20.
Ice Res+15Ice Res +20Increases Ice Resistance by 20.
Ice Res+10Ice Res +15Increases Ice Resistance by 15.
Ice Res-10Ice Res -20Decreases Ice Resistance by 20.
Dragon Res+15Dragon Res +20Increases Dragon Resistance by 20.
Dragon Res+10Dragon Res +15Increases Dragon Resistance by 15.
Dragon Res-10Dragon Res -20Decreases Dragon Resistance by 20.
Blight Res+10BlightproofNegates all elemental blights (Fire, Water, Thunder, Ice, Dragon).
Fire Atk+15Fire Atk +2Greatly increases Fire attack and Flaming S.
Fire Atk+10Fire Atk +1Increases Fire attack and Flaming S.
Fire Atk-10Fire Atk DownDecreases Fire attack and Flaming S.
Water Atk+15Water Atk +2Greatly increases Water attack and Water S.
Water Atk+10Water Atk +1Increases Water attack and Water S.
Water Atk-10Water Atk DownDecreases Water attack and Water S.
Thunder Atk+15Thunder Atk +2Greatly increases Thunder attack and Thunder S.
Thunder Atk+10Thunder Atk +1Increases Thunder attack and Thunder S.
Thunder Atk-10Thunder Atk DownDecreases Thunder attack and Thunder S.
Ice Atk+15Ice Atk +2Greatly increases Ice attack and Freeze S.
Ice Atk+10Ice Atk +1Increases Ice attack and Freeze S.
Ice Atk-10Ice Atk DownDecreases Ice attack and Freeze S.
Dragon Atk+15Dragon Atk +2Greatly increases Dragon attack and Dragon S.
Dragon Atk+10Dragon Atk +1Increases Dragon attack and Dragon S.
Dragon Atk-10Dragon Atk DownDecreases Dragon attack and Dragon S.
Elemental+10Element Atk UpIncreases power of elemental attacks.
Elemental-10Element Atk DownDecreases power of elemental attacks.
Status+15Status Atk +2Increases abnormal status potency.
Status+10Status Atk +1Slightly increases abnormal status potency.
Status-10Status Atk DownDecreases abnormal status potency.

Blademaster Utility Skills

Skill TreeThresholdSkill NameEffect
Sharpener+10Speed SharpeningSpeeds up weapon sharpening.
Sharpener-10Slow SharpeningSlows down weapon sharpening.
Handicraft+15Sharpness +2Greatly increases Sharpness Gauge length.
Handicraft+10Sharpness +1Slightly increases Sharpness Gauge length.
Sharpness+10Razor SharpHalves sharpness loss rate.
Sharpness-10Blunt EdgeDoubles sharpness loss rate.
Fencing+10Mind’s EyePrevents attacks from bouncing.
Fencing-10Blind EyeAttacks bounce more easily.
Grinder+10Heavy PolishAfter sharpening, weapon deals extra damage briefly.
Blunt+10BludgeonerIncreases Attack when weapon is at low sharpness.
Crit Draw+10Critical DrawDraw attacks always crit (+100% affinity).
Punish Draw+10Punishing DrawDraw attacks can stun and slightly boost attack.
Sheathing+10Quick SheathIncreases sheathing speed.
SheatheSharpen+10Challenge SheathSheathing when a monster is enraged can sharpen weapon.
Bladescale+10Bladescale HoneDodging with weapon drawn restores sharpness or powers bow coatings.

Gunner Skills — Reload, Recoil & Precision

Skill TreeThresholdSkill NameEffect
Reload Spd+20Reload Speed +3Greatly speeds up Bowgun reloading, auto-loads Bow coatings.
Reload Spd+15Reload Speed +2Speeds up Bowgun reloading, auto-loads Bow coatings.
Reload Spd+10Reload Speed +1Slightly speeds up reloading and Bow coating load.
Reload Spd-10Reload Speed -1Slightly slows reloading.
Reload Spd-15Reload Speed -2Slows reloading.
Reload Spd-20Reload Speed -3Greatly slows reloading.
Recoil+20Recoil Down +3Greatly reduces recoil.
Recoil+15Recoil Down +2Reduces recoil.
Recoil+10Recoil Down +1Slightly reduces recoil.
Recoil-10Recoil Up -1Slightly increases recoil.
Recoil-15Recoil Up -2Increases recoil.
Recoil-20Recoil Up -3Greatly increases recoil.
Precision+15Steadiness +2Greatly decreases deviation.
Precision+10Steadiness +1Decreases deviation.
Precision-10Steadiness -1Increases deviation.
Precision-15Steadiness -2Greatly increases deviation.

Gunner Skills — Shot Type Boosts

Skill TreeThresholdSkill NameEffect
Normal Up+10Normal/Rapid UpIncreases power of Normal S and Rapid arrows.
Pierce Up+10Pierce/Pierce UpIncreases power of Pierce S and arrows.
Pellet Up+10Pellet/Spread UpIncreases power of Pellet S and Spread arrows.
Heavy Up+10Heavy/Heavy UpIncreases power of Heavy S and Heavy arrows.

Gunner Skills — Ammo Unlocks

Skill TreeThresholdSkill NameEffect
Normal S++10Use Any Normal SAllows all levels of Normal S to be loaded.
Pierce S++15Use Any Pierce SAllows all levels of Pierce S to be loaded.
Pierce S++10Use Lv1 Pierce SAllows Lv1 Pierce S to be loaded.
Pellet S++15Use Any Pellet SAllows all levels of Pellet S to be loaded.
Pellet S++10Use Lv1 Pellet SAllows Lv1 Pellet S to be loaded.
Crag S++15Use Any Crag SAllows all levels of Crag S to be loaded.
Crag S++10Use Lv1 Crag SAllows Lv1 Crag S to be loaded.
Clust S++15Use Any Clust SAllows all levels of Cluster S to be loaded.
Clust S++10Use Lv1 Clust SAllows Lv1 Cluster S to be loaded.

Bow Skills — Coatings

Skill TreeThresholdSkill NameEffect
Poison C++10Use Poison CoatAllows Poison Coatings.
Para C++10Use Para CoatAllows Paralysis Coatings.
Sleep C++10Use Sleep CoatAllows Sleep Coatings.
Power C++15Power Phial (All)Allows all Power Coatings.
Power C++10Power Phial (Lv1)Allows Lv1 Power Coatings.
Elem C++15Element Phial (All)Allows all Elemental Coatings.
Elem C++10Element Phial Lv1Allows Lv1 Elemental Coating.
C.Range C++10Use C.Range CoatAllows Close-Range Coatings.
Exhaust C++10Use Exhaust CoatAllows Exhaust Coatings.
Blast C++10Use Blast CoatAllows Blast Coatings.

Other Gunner/Bow Skills

Skill TreeThresholdSkill NameEffect
Rapid Fire+10Bonus ShotAdds extra shot when Rapid Firing.
Dead Eye+10Shot BoosterExtends critical distance for ammo/arrows.
Loading+10Load UpIncreases ammo, Bow charge levels, GL shells, CB phials.
Haphazard+10TrueShot UpBoosts Internal Ammo, Arc Shots, Power Shots.
Ammo Saver+10Ammo SaverOccasionally returns fired ammo/phials.

Critical & Affinity Skills

Skill TreeThresholdSkill NameEffect
Expert+20Critical Eye +3Increases Affinity by 30%.
Expert+15Critical Eye +2Increases Affinity by 20%.
Expert+10Critical Eye +1Increases Affinity by 10%.
Expert-10Critical Eye -1Decreases Affinity by 5%.
Expert-15Critical Eye -2Decreases Affinity by 10%.
Expert-20Critical Eye -3Decreases Affinity by 15%.
Tenderizer+10Weakness ExploitIncreases Affinity when striking weak body parts.
Chain Crit+10Repeat OffenderIncreases Affinity after repeated hits.
Crit Status+10Status CritBoosts status application on critical hits.
Crit Element+10Elemental CritBoosts elemental damage on critical hits.
Critical Up+10Critical BoostIncreases crit damage (140% instead of 125%).
Negative Crit+10Bitter AffinityNegative Affinity attacks may deal positive crits.

Stamina, Mobility & Evasion Skills

Skill TreeThresholdSkill NameEffect
FastCharge+10FocusSpeeds gauge/charge buildup (LS, CB, DB, SA, GS, Hammer, Bow, LBG HAs).
FastCharge-10DistractionSlows gauge/charge buildup.
Stamina+10Marathon RunnerSlows Stamina depletion for continuous actions (dashing, Demon Mode, etc.).
Stamina-10Short SprinterSpeeds up Stamina depletion for continuous actions.
Constitution+15Constitution +2Greatly reduces Stamina use when evading, blocking, etc.
Constitution+10Constitution +1Slightly reduces Stamina use when evading, blocking, etc.
Constitution-10Constitution -1Increases Stamina use when evading, blocking, etc.
Constitution-15Constitution -2Greatly increases Stamina use.
Stam Recov+10Stam Recov UpIncreases Stamina recovery speed.
Stam Recov-10Stam Recov DownDecreases Stamina recovery speed.
Distance Runner+10Endurance RunnerPrevents Stamina dropping below a set point while dashing.
Evasion+15Evasion +2Greatly extends invulnerability frames on evades.
Evasion+10Evasion +1Slightly extends invulnerability frames.
Evasion-10Evasion DownReduces invulnerability frames.
Evade Dist+10Evade ExtenderIncreases evade distance.
Bubble+10Bubbly DanceEvading covers you in bubbles, boosts dodge ability.
Guard+15Guard +2Greatly increases block stability.
Guard+10Guard +1Increases block stability.
Guard-10Guard -1Decreases block stability.
Guard Up+10Guard UpAllows blocking previously unblockable attacks.

Offensive Utility Skills

Skill TreeThresholdSkill NameEffect
KO+10Knockout KingIncreases stun (KO) buildup.
Stam Drain+10Stamina ThiefIncreases attacks’ ability to exhaust monsters.
Maestro+10Horn MaestroPrevents HH/Flute breakage, extends song duration.
Artillery+15Artillery ExpertBoosts Crag, Cannon, GL shells, CB impact phials. Reduces Wyvern’s Fire cooldown.
Artillery+10Artillery NoviceSlightly boosts Crag, Cannon, GL shells, CB impact phials.
Destroyer+10PartbreakerIncreases ability to break or sever monster parts.
Bomb Boost+10BombardierIncreases bomb damage, 100% combine success.

Conditional Attack Buffs & Survival Skills

Skill TreeThresholdSkill NameEffect
Gloves Off+15Latent Power +2Greatly boosts Affinity & reduces Stamina use when triggered.
Gloves Off+10Latent Power +1Boosts Affinity & reduces Stamina use when triggered.
Spirit+15Challenger +2Greatly increases Attack & Affinity when a large monster enrages.
Spirit+10Challenger +1Increases Attack & Affinity when a large monster enrages.
Unscathed+10Peak PerformanceIncreases Attack while at full health.
Chance+10Trump CardBoosts Hunter Art effects when the opportunity arises.
Dragon Spirit+10DragonheartBelow 2/3 HP: gain Dragonblight, but Attack & Elemental Res increase.
Potential+15Adrenaline +2Greatly boosts Attack & Defense below 40% HP.
Potential+10Adrenaline +1Boosts Defense below 40% HP.
Potential-10WorrywartReduces boosts below 40% HP.
Survivor+10FortifyAttack & Defense increase after each cart (stackable).
Furor+10ResentmentBoosts Attack while in red health.
Crisis+10ResuscitateBoosts Attack while suffering abnormal status.
Guts+10GutsSurvive a lethal hit once if above a certain HP threshold.
Sense+10SneakDecreases chance of being targeted.
Sense-10TauntIncreases chance of being targeted.
Team Player+10Palico RallyIncreases Palico Attack & Defense.
Team Leader+10Palico Cheer“Fist Pump” gesture revives fainted Palicoes (limited use).
Mounting+10Mounting MasterEasier to mount monsters.
Mounting-10Saddle SoreHarder to mount monsters.
Vault+10AirborneIncreases damage of jumping attacks.
Insight+10ComposedIncreases Hunter Art/Valor/Alchemy gauge gain.
Endurance+10Chance SeizerGauges fill when you take damage.
Prolong SP+10Longer SPExtends duration of SP State from SP Arts.

Utility, Recovery & Gathering Skills

Skill TreeThresholdSkill NameEffect
Psychic+15AutotrackerLarge monsters always shown on map.
Psychic+10DetectShows more monster info when marked.
Perception+10Capture GuruIndicates when a monster can be captured.
Ranger+10OutdoorsmanAlways shows map, easier fishing/BBQ.
Transporter+10Pro TransporterFaster transport speed, less likely to drop items.
Protection+10Divine BlessingSometimes reduces damage taken.
Protection-10Demonic BlessingSometimes increases damage taken.
Hero Shield+10Hero’s TalismanPrevents chip damage from minor attacks.
Rec Level+10Recovery UpIncreases health recovered from healing.
Rec Level-10Recovery DownDecreases health recovered.
Rec Speed+15Recovery Spd +2Greatly speeds recovery of red health.
Rec Speed+10Recovery Spd +1Speeds recovery of red health.
Rec Speed-10Recovery Spd -1Slows recovery of red health.
Rec Speed-15Recovery Spd -2Greatly slows recovery of red health.
Lasting Pwr+10Item Use UpExtends duration of consumables.
Lasting Pwr-10Item Use DownShortens duration of consumables.
Wide-Range+15Wide-Range +2Item effects fully apply to allies.
Wide-Range+10Wide-Range +1Item effects partially apply to allies.
Hunger+15Negate HungerPrevents max Stamina loss over time.
Hunger+10Halve HungerSlows max Stamina loss over time.
Hunger-10Raise HungerSpeeds up max Stamina loss.
Hunger-15Double HungerGreatly speeds max Stamina loss.
Gluttony+15ScavengerEating items may also raise max Stamina.
Gluttony+10GourmandBoosts meat efficiency.
Eating+15Speed Eating +2Greatly speeds up item/meat use.
Eating+10Speed Eating +1Speeds up meat eating.
Eating-10Slow EaterSlows item use.
Light Eater+10RationerChance to reuse consumed items.
Carnivore+10Meat LoverRaw Meat edible, cooked meat grants unlimited Stamina for a time.
Mycology+10MushromancerAllows eating mushrooms for unique effects.
Botany+15Pro HerbologyHerbs restore even more HP.
Botany+10HerbologyHerbs restore more HP.
Combo Rate+15Combination +45%+45% success rate for combining.
Combo Rate+10Combination +20%+20% success rate for combining.
Combo Rate-10Combination -10%-10% success rate.
Combo Rate-15Combination -20%-20% success rate.
Combo Plus+10Combination ProGuarantees maximum result when multi-output combos succeed.
Speed Setup+10Trap MasterFaster trap/bomb placement, guaranteed trap combo success.
Gathering+15Gathering +2Increases gathering attempts more often.
Gathering+10Gathering +1Sometimes increases gathering attempts.
Gathering-10Gathering -1Sometimes decreases gathering attempts.
Honey+10Honey HunterGather double Honey.
Charmer+15Charm ChaserChance to mine extra charms.
Charmer+10Charm CollectorChance to mine extra charms.
Whim+15Divine WhimGreatly decreases tool break chance.
Whim+10Spirit’s WhimDecreases tool break chance.
Whim-10Spectre’s WhimIncreases tool break chance.
Whim-15Devil’s WhimGreatly increases tool break chance.
Fate+20Miraculous LuckVery often increases quest rewards.
Fate+15Great LuckOften increases quest rewards.
Fate+10Good LuckSometimes increases quest rewards.
Fate-10Bad LuckSometimes decreases quest rewards.
Fate-15Horrible LuckOften decreases quest rewards.
Carving+15Carving Celebrity+1 carve attempt, immune to knockbacks while carving.
Carving+10Carving ProPrevents knockbacks while carving.
Capturer+15Capture MasterOften increases capture rewards.
Capturer+10Capture ExpertSometimes increases capture rewards.

Village Souls

Skill TreeThresholdSkill NameEffect
Bherna+10Soul of BhernaFire Res +15 + Halve Hunger.
Kokoto+10Soul of KokotoSpirit’s Whim + Thunder Res +15.
Pokke+10Soul of PokkeIce Res +15 + Gourmand.
Yukumo+10Soul of YukumoHoney Hunter + Water Res +15.
Soaratorium+10Soaratorium SoulBio Researcher + Dragon Res +15.
Flying Pub+10Flying Pub SoulKnockout King + Horn Maestro.

Deviant Souls (Base)

DeviantThresholdSkill NameEffect
Redhelm+10Redhelm SoulFocus + Resentment.
Snowbaron+10Snowbaron SoulEvade Extender + Stamina Recov Up.
Stonefist+10Stonefist SoulRazor Sharp + Recoil Down +2 + Divine Blessing.
Drilltusk+10Drilltusk SoulAdrenaline +2 + Scavenger.
Dreadqueen+10Dreadqueen SoulStatus Atk +2 + Wide-Range +2.
Crystalbeard+10Crystalbeard SoulCharm Chaser + Negate Hunger.
Silverwind+10Silverwind SoulEvasion +2 + Critical Eye +3.
Deadeye+10Deadeye SoulNegate Stun + Challenger +2.
Dreadking+10Dreadking SoulAttack Up (L) + Windproof (Hi).
Thunderlord+10Thunderlord SoulLatent Power +2 + Constitution +2.
Grimclaw+10Grimclaw SoulHG Earplugs + Speed Eating +2.
Hellblade+10Hellblade SoulSharpness +2 + Shot Booster + Speed Sharpening.
Nightcloak+10Nightcloak SoulHG Earplugs + Reload Speed +3 + Steady Hand.
Rustrazor+10Rustrazor SoulGuard +2 + Quick Sheath.
Soulseer+10Soulseer SoulCritical Eye +3 + Challenger +1.
Boltreaver+10Boltreaver SoulCritical Boost + Bonus Shot + Sharpness +1.
Elderfrost+10Elderfrost SoulMarathon Runner + Bludgeoner + Normal/Rapid Up.
Bloodbath+10Bloodbath SoulAttack Up (L) + Evasion +2.

Deviant Souls (X Upgrades)

Deviant XThresholdSkill NameEffect
Redhelm X+10Redhelm Soul XResentment + Focus + Marathon Runner.
Snowbaron X+10Snowbaron Soul XEvade Extender + Mounting Master + Stam Recov Up.
Stonefist X+10Stonefist Soul XRazor Sharp + Recoil Down +2 + Divine Blessing + Constitution +1.
Drilltusk X+10Drilltusk Soul XAdrenaline +2 + Scavenger + Artillery Expert.
Dreadqueen X+10Dreadqueen Soul XStatus Atk +2 + Wide-Range +2 + Pro Herbology.
Crystalbeard X+10Crystalbeard Soul XCharm Chaser + Hero’s Talisman + Negate Hunger.
Silverwind X+10Silverwind Soul XEvasion +2 + Critical Eye +3 + Sneak.
Deadeye X+10Deadeye Soul XNegate Stun + Challenger +2 + Fortify.
Dreadking X+10Dreadking Soul XWindproof (Hi) + Attack Up (L) + Adrenaline +1.
Thunderlord X+10Thunderlord Soul XLatent Power +2 + Constitution +2 + Focus.
Grimclaw X+10Grimclaw Soul XSpeed Eating +2 + HG Earplugs + Longer SP.
Hellblade X+10Hellblade Soul XSharpness +2 + Bombardier + Shot Booster + Speed Sharpening.
Nightcloak X+10Nightcloak Soul XHG Earplugs + Reload Speed +3 + Steady Hand + Trap Master.
Rustrazor X+10Rustrazor Soul XGuard +2 + Quick Sheath + Bladescale Hone.
Soulseer X+10Soulseer Soul XCritical Eye +3 + Challenger +2.
Boltreaver X+10Boltreaver Soul XCritical Boost + Bonus Shot + Sharpness +1 + Chance Seizer.
Elderfrost X+10Elderfrost Soul XMarathon Runner + Bludgeoner + Normal/Rapid Up + Attack Up (M).
Bloodbath X+10Bloodbath Soul XAttack Up (L) + Evasion +2 + Composed.

Combo & Misc Special Skills

Skill TreeThresholdSkill NameEffect
D. Fencing+10Pro Dirty FencerFortify + Marathon Runner + Stamina Thief.
Edge Lore+10Steady HandCombines Mind’s Eye + Razor Sharp.
PowerEater+10Alloy StomachSpeed Eating +2 + Meat Lover + Mushromancer.
Mechanic+10Explosive TrapperBombardier + Trap Master.
Brawn+10Crushing BlowStamina Thief + Knockout King.
Prayer+10BenedictionRecovery Up + Divine Blessing.
Covert+10ClandestineLoad Up + Combination +20% + Sneak.
Edgemaster+10Honed BladeSharpness +1 + Attack Up (L).
SteadyHand+10Silver BulletNormal/Rapid Up + Pierce Up + Pellet Up.
Status Res+10WellnessNegate Poison + Negate Paralysis + Negate Sleep
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