While we're at it, let's share tactics for monsters.
Anyone have a preferred weapons and armor set for Nargacuga?
I use one of three Wyvern sets with different loads.
Monoblos
-Osteon Pick +
-Crimson War Pike
High attack, maxed out health, and the fact that it makes my character look like a member of GWAR place this high on the list. The fire element of the Crimson War Pike give it an already unfair advantage against Narga seeing a it's weakest against fire. It's also the second preferred set for 'Bull Battles' with the Black Panther.
As for Osteon Pick, this weapon may not have an element but it holds an edge pretty well and has decent attack power, which is amplified by the 'Blos armor's natural high attack (Attack High.) It's one of two weapons I've used to relieve Black Panther of his tail.
Gravios (White/Black)
-Gravios Venom Lance
-Black Doom Flame
-Black Gravios Lance
-White Cannon
-Graviton Hammer
High defense and high guard. The Megaton Monster's armor is best for Bull Battles with lance and gunlances however you can better survive an attack with this set without the ability to guard. The normal Gravios lance comes with a poison element which provides something of an unfair advantage for Bull Battles. Black Panther can slam against your shield all he wants. You can heal, he cannot. The White Cannon can be used in much the same way but with the added benefit of having a cannon fitted to the lance. Be very careful when using the Dragon Fire though. You can get your ass handed to you if not careful.
The Black Doom Flame may have a -10% affinity but the fire element makes up for it against Black Panther. I've survived more than a few direct impacts guarding with this weapon.
As for the hammer we all know what happens when you pop them in the head a few times: Close Head Injury. This equals free hits. The problem is getting Black Panther to sit still long enough to give him a concussion. Poison element of the Graviton Hammer helps a lot.
Azure Rathalos
-Blue Tail
-Blazing Falchion
High attack power and direct relation to flame base weapons, this is the third set I use against Black Panther. Again the flame element comes into play for the Bull Battles as well as for general attacks on Black Panther. The Blazing Falchion fulfills the same duties as the Black Doom Flame but without the negative affinity.
I should probably mention, DO NOT GET GREEDY WITH ATTACKS!!! Get in with a few slashes with a sword and shield then get back. Black Panther kills the overly aggressive easily. Also be careful when choosing your Felyne Comrade. A mad bomber can either just as easily turn the tide as he can fuck things up for you in the long run.
On a related note, Chibi, my primary bomber, went to Al Queda Training Camps to learn suicide bombing from the best.
Ahmed the Dead Terrorist.
'Nuff said...