Forum:Gigginox Guide by PurpleIsGood (Hammer)

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Guide Made By: PurpleIsGood

Guide for: Gigginox

Game: Monster Hunter Tri

Rank: Elder 3 Star

Armament
Weapon Type: Hammer. Hammers obtainable at this point include the Plume Flint series, as well as the Carapace Hammer and the Numbingbird series. The Qurupeco series may be upgraded into the Rathalos series. I mention this only because Gigginox is not required to unlock new quests and as such you may unlock Rathalos without having to beat Giggnox. Red Bludgeon is the best Hammer when facing Gigginox.

Armor: Any armor may be used, however, the Barroth, Qurupeco and Gobul armors are all easily obtainable at this point and work well in this fight.

Items
Gigginox is notorious for its poison, however, it is capable of devestating attacks which may deal heavy damage to the unprepared hunter. As such, the hunter should stock up well on items to aid them in the battle. Other helpful items may include:
 * Potions x10
 * Mega Potions x10
 * Well-Done Steaks x10: This battle may drag on longer then your rations can hold up.
 * Antidote x10: Crucial to combat the Gigginox's poison
 * Whetstones x20: Many of the recommended hammers do not have optimal sharpness.
 * Farcaster
 * Paintball x???: Gigginox is easy to track, but just in case.
 * Torch: Included in the Supply Box, this is crucial while hunting Gigginox
 * Hot Drinks x5: Gigginox lives exclusively in the Tundra.


 * Mega Dash Juice x5: Hammer users use up stamina while charging, this combats it.


 * Book of Combos 1-3: Useful if you bring extra materials for potions or dash juice


 * Pyschoserum x3: Just in case you don't paintball 'Nox and it flees.


 * Traps: This will let you get free hits if your having trouble.

Prep
Help yourself to a meal from the Felyne Cook. Here you should focus on Health, since your are bringing Steaks. Grab all your gear, check for every thing, pick up the quest, check your gear again, go out to the pier, check your gear again, then depart on your quest.

Gigginox Attacks

 * Charge: