What is affinity in monster hunter rise?

In Monster Hunter Rise, Affinity is a mechanic that represents a hunter's chance of landing a critical hit when attacking a monster. Affinity can be both positive and negative, ranging from -100% to +100%. A positive affinity increases the chance of landing a critical hit, which deals 25% more damage, while a negative affinity decreases the chance of landing a critical hit, resulting in reduced damage.

Affinity can be influenced by various factors, such as weapon attributes, armor skills, and decorations. Some weapons have inherent affinity values, while others may have the ability to increase or decrease affinity through upgrades or decorations. Additionally, certain armor sets and skills can also affect a hunter's affinity, providing bonuses to critical hit chance.

Players can check their weapon's affinity in the equipment menu and equip armor pieces or decorations that enhance affinity to maximize their damage output. Managing affinity effectively can greatly improve a hunter's combat effectiveness in Monster Hunter Rise.