Fixed Items

Learn about essential tools like the Slinger, BBQ Spit, Capture Net, and Fishing Rod in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. Master your gear!

Hey there, hunter! This section is all about the handy 'fixed items' you'll always have with you in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. Think of these as your trusty sidekicks, always ready to help you out. We'll be diving into the awesome Slinger, the trusty BBQ Spit for cooking up some grub, the Capture Net for snagging critters, and the Fishing Rod for some chill downtime. Getting a good handle on these is super important if you really want to get the most out of your Monster Hunter experience. They've got some slick animations and cool icons, making them a blast to use!

The Slinger

You'll start the game with the Slinger already equipped to your arm. It's got a neat Hookshot function that lets you climb up walls and swing from specific points. Plus, it can launch a variety of ammo types! You can switch between these ammo types using your directional pad on the item bar. Some of these ammo types act like 'sub-weapons' – meaning if you pick up Redpit and then grab Brightmoss, the Redpit will be swapped out. So, you can only carry one type of Slinger ammo at a time. Don't worry, you'll find all sorts of ammo scattered throughout your adventures.

Redpit

Redpit is a pretty common Slinger ammo. You'll find tons of it in the early areas, especially the Ancient Forest. It doesn't do much damage, but it's fantastic for distracting monsters. It's also surprisingly effective against smaller flying enemies. Seriously, when I was farming Vespoids for that armor set, using Redpit was way faster than my Insect Glaive! You can carry up to 20 Redpit at a time.

Scatternut

Scatternuts are found in the mid-sections of the Ancient Forest. When you fire these from your Slinger, they explode multiple times! The noise and sparks they create are great for distracting groups of smaller monsters, often making them run away. This is super helpful if you're trying to sneak by or just need a quick escape. You can carry 5 Scatternuts at a time.

Brightmoss

Brightmoss is pretty much everywhere in Monster Hunter World. You can carry 5 Brightmoss at a time. Firing one doesn't do much damage, but as the name suggests, it lights up the area! This is a lifesaver in dark caves or any dimly lit environment where Brightmoss tends to grow.

Puddle Pods

You can create Puddle Pods by picking up Watermoss, which you'll find in lots of places. These pods deal water damage and can even wash off mud from monsters like Barroth and Jyuratodus. Once the mud is gone, you can hit them with other elemental damage types for extra pain! These Slinger shots deal elemental damage and are a bit more potent than other Slinger ammo.

Stones

These are super common and work as Slinger ammo. You can carry up to 20 Stones. While they won't take down big monsters, they're great for hitting objects or very weak enemies like Vespoids and small endemic life. You can even knock down Mosswines with them! They also serve as a decent distraction if you need one.

Whetstone

Keeping your melee weapon's sharpness up is crucial in Monster Hunter World. When your weapon's sharpness meter (that colored bar in the top-left of your HUD) is fully green, it's at its best. Weapons have different sharpness levels, and only the Whetstone can keep your sharpest blades honed. Sharpening usually takes about four in-game animations, which can be risky if a monster is bearing down on you. Thankfully, skills like Speed Sharpener can cut down the number of animations needed, making the whole process much faster. Trust me, a quick sharpen can save your hunt!