Guardian of Tides Strategy

Unlock the full potential of the Ananta Blade II in Monster Hunter Rise. This guide details its stats, upgrade path, and crafting materials to help you master the Guardian of Tides strategy.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Attack Power: 90
• Paralysis: 12
• Affinity: 0%
• Rampage Slots: 1
• Rampage Skills: Affinity Boost II, Paralysis Boost I, Buddy Rally
• Defense: 0

Phases:

1. Ananta Blade I: Rarity 1, 80 Attack, 9 Paralysis. Crafted with 720 Zenny, Great Baggi Hide x4, Great Baggi Claw x3, Baggi Hide x3, Bnahabra Stinger x1.
2. Ananta Blade II: Rarity 2, 90 Attack, 12 Paralysis. Crafted with 1200 Zenny, Suspicious Fang x2, King's Crest x1, Dragonhusk Shard x3, Great Baggi x8 Points.
3. Shadow Slasher: Rarity 4, 150 Attack, 17 Paralysis. Crafted with 12000 Zenny, Great Baggi Hide + x3, Great Baggi Claw + x3, Bird Wyvern Gem x1, Paralysis Sac x4.

Strategy:

• The Ananta Blade II is a solid early-to-mid game weapon that excels at inflicting Paralysis on monsters, providing valuable openings for hunters.
• Focus on upgrading through the Ananta line to eventually reach the Shadow Slasher for higher damage and Paralysis output.
• Utilize Rampage Skills like Affinity Boost and Paralysis Boost to further enhance its effectiveness.
• Crafting requires materials from Great Baggi and other monsters, so hunting these creatures is key.