Let me break it down - monitoring monster sounds is actually super effective for staying ahead of their moves. Those distinct roars and growls arent just for show, they reveal exactly what the monsters planning next. Youll start noticing that deeper rumbles usually mean its about to charge while those sharp screeches signal something quicker like a jump attack. Really interesting thing is, if you listen carefully with a good headset those audio hints come slightly before you see any movement, giving you precious extra time to react.

The key is learning each monsters vocal patterns, especially when theyre getting angry. Those enraged roars are super important since they give you a moment to either block or get out of the way before things get intense. Maybe worth noting that switching your audio settings to night mode can help make those monster noises clearer against background sounds.

Once you get used to matching specific sounds with attacks, youll find yourself dodging way before other hunters even see the threat coming. Its definitely something that takes practice but honestly, its one of those skills that separates casual players from veterans who can predict almost every move.