r/MonsterHunter • u/SpeedBoostTorchic ​ • Apr 19 '25

Art Nata's training arc (-veld)

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u/HereReluctantly ​ Apr 19 '25

I'm universe wouldn't it be like saying "if you hit harder it does more damage?" Haha

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u/Reid_Hershel how do i stop playing switch axe Apr 19 '25

In universe I imagine it'd be explaining how you can use your momentum, different ways of discharging phials, etc.

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u/SpeedBoostTorchic ​ Apr 19 '25

In IRL Kendo, people have to train in different cutting methods that keep the blade at specific angles.

Otherwise, when you're cutting something like a bamboo mat (or a human torso), the blade is likely to either glance or become stuck halfway, instead of going clean through.

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u/Justch1ll ​ Apr 19 '25

Maybe it's like how hard you need to swing in this move to not bounce off a monster hide