User blog comment:Plexioth- xD/Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate/@comment-98.192.166.156-20130325161354/@comment-7336553-20130325163348

I wear the High Rank Rathalos armor all the time just to get the Sharpener skill and Attack Up Large. I've used the Fire Atk Up in combination with the Red Bludgeon+ on things like Lagiacrus, Barioth, and Gigginox just fine. Though I do use hammers, so that may have something to do with it.