I'm your god now

Hey fellow hunters! If you've been diving deep into the world of Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, you've probably heard whispers about "Absolute Readiness." For the longest time, I completely overlooked this Hunter Art, thinking it was just another fancy dodge. Boy, was I wrong! After countless failed hunts and getting rage-quitted by some particularly nasty monsters, I decided to finally give Absolute Readiness a proper try, and let me tell you, it's been a game-changer. So, what exactly is Absolute Readiness? In its simplest form, it's a mobility-based Hunter Art available to all weapons. When activated, your hunter performs a quick, invincible dash forward, followed by a brief sharpening animation. The key here is the invincibility frames during the dash. This isn't just a simple dodge; it's a get-out-of-jail-free card for many situations. I've used it to evade devastating monster roars that would normally stun me, escape from being cornered by multiple monsters, or even just reposition myself for a perfect opening when I thought I was out of options. One of the biggest benefits I found, especially with slower weapons, is the ability to sharpen your weapon mid-combat without needing a huge opening. Trying to find a safe spot to sharpen your blade against an enraged hyper monster can feel impossible. Absolute Readiness allows you to quickly dash through an attack, get those few precious strokes in, and be ready to re-engage, all while maintaining your offensive pressure. It's incredibly efficient and has saved me from dropping my sharpness into the red many times, which, as we all know, is a huge damage loss. Now, while some hunters might prefer offensive arts like "Ground Slash II" for pure damage output, integrating Absolute Readiness into your setup provides invaluable utility. It's not about replacing powerful attacks but complementing them. By ensuring you stay safe and maintain optimal sharpness, you create more opportunities to land those big hits you've been lining up. For example, with a Great Sword, using Absolute Readiness to dodge a monster's charge can immediately set you up for a perfectly charged attack, rather than wasting time sheathing and running. My personal tip for mastering Absolute Readiness is to not just spam it. Learn the monster's tells. Is a Rathalos about to fireball? Is a Diablos about to charge? Use Absolute Readiness reactively to turn a dangerous situation into an advantage. It has a relatively fast charge rate, especially with certain armor skills, so you can afford to use it frequently. I used to panic-roll everywhere, but now, a well-timed Absolute Readiness feels so much more controlled and effective. It really does make you feel like a god in the arena, effortlessly weaving through attacks. Give it a try; you won't regret it!