Aptonoth: Herbivores 2

Learn how to easily hunt Aptonoth in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. This guide covers their simple attacks and recommended strategies for beginners.

Alright, so you've just started your Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate adventure, and the very first creature you'll likely run into is the Aptonoth. Don't let the 'monster' title fool you; these guys are basically walking meat dispensers and the perfect way to get a feel for combat. Think of them as your training dummies. Use these encounters to practice with your chosen weapon and gather some tasty meat for later. They're totally defenceless, so just focus on getting comfortable with the controls and learning the ropes before you face anything truly scary.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weak Spots: Body, Head
• Susceptible: N/A (They don't have any specific resistances or vulnerabilities beyond general damage)
• Strong Against: Dragon (This is a bit of a misnomer, as they don't have any inherent Dragon resistance, but it means they don't resist Dragon element attacks any less than others)
• Weak Against: Everything Else (Meaning all other elements and raw damage work effectively)

Attacks:

• Head Butt: The Aptonoth will lower its head and charge at you. It's slow and telegraphed, so it's easy to dodge.

Strategy:

• Honestly, just wail on them a few times. They can't really fight back effectively, even at the start of the game. Focus on landing hits and getting the feel for your weapon's combos. It's all about practice at this stage!