User blog comment:Blademaster00/Cool new things in MHP3rd/@comment-1685631-20101209020658/@comment-2040723-20101209031849

It's probably because Capcom overhauled the old damage formula. I bet that when we have it all figured out, it won't be as big of a drop as it looks like. I'm no math expert, but if any of you want to help figure out then new damage formula, be my guest.