Prowler Mode

Overview
Prowler Mode (ニャンタ Nyanta) is a mode that allows players to play as a Felyne. It is well suited for those who wish to do both melee attacks and ranged attacks. They do not have stamina, gather quicker, and are allowed 2 faints before actually counting as a cart. However, they are weaker then hunters to compensate for the benefits, as well as they cannot use items that a hunter uses, except for Power Charm/Talon and Armor Charm/Talon. Those in Prowler Mode may still carry items hunters use, but may not use them. Those who are using Prowler Mode may choose to support hunters from the sidelines, or independently dealing their own damage. Prowler Mode allows for a very diverse playstyle, allowing many hunters to enjoy it.

Notable Skills

 * Boomerang Boost - Boomerangs charge faster and fly faster. Minimum lvl 5, Uses one slot.
 * Earplugs - Negates most monster roars. Minimum lvl 10, Uses two slots.
 * Affinity Up (S)/(L) - Increases affinity by 10% (S), Increases affinity by 20% (L). Minimum lvl 10 (S), Minimum lvl 20 (L). Uses one slot (S), Uses two slots (L).
 * Last Stand - Increases attack and defense, but removes your acorns. Minimum lvl 25, uses three slots.

Notable Actions

 * Pierce Boomerang - Adds pierce properties to your boomerang. Uses two slots.
 * Large Boomerang - Increases the size of your boomerang. Uses one slot.

Traits and Strategy
Boomerang skills greatly aid in the damage you can do. Combinining Pierce Boomerang and Large Boomerang will greatly add to your DPS, and shave a lot of time off of your hunts. Last Stand is also helpful, as it basically makes you a hunter that looks like a Felyne. You have 3 lives rather then 9, like a hunter, but you get a large attack and defense boost for doing so. Earplugs allows you to get in many boomerang hits while the monster is roaring. Especially helpful for a monster with a long roar. Boomerang Boost allows you faster charging times, and your boomerangs fly faster, allowing for more boomerang hits during a monster's roar, and just in general.
 * Powerful, versatile mode.
 * Can be considered Monster Hunter's mid-ranged weapon.
 * Boomerangs can potentially deal equal or more damage then a hunter.

Those in Prowler Mode have an enraged state. Whilst you are a Prowler, there is a hidden gauge that builds up over time and with damage. When you are enraged, you gain: 30% Affinity, Earplugs, Quicker meter gain, faster dodging, and the unlocking of the X + A attack.

Controls
X - Melee attack. Can be continued into a combo.

A - Throw boomerang.

A (hold) - Charge boomerang. Follow up with A to throw another boomerang.

X + A - Can only be done when enraged. Will make you swing left and right. Pressing X continues the combo. Press X + A to end with an Aerial Finisher.

Videos
Prowler Mode vs Incinerating Blade Glavenus (Level 10 Deviant Quest)

Amatsumagatsuchi vs 4 Prowlers

Ferocious Gammoth vs solo Prowler

Mizutsune vs Prowler