Use the hunting horn! I made a a lagi horn because I wasn't going to use the materials for anything else, and it's great! It can give me unlimited stamina for a few minutes, a defense boost, increased movement speed, and it even has the psychic ability(tells you where the boss monsters are on the map). Just check out the weapon information before you buy it, though. If you scroll to the right it will list the songs you can play. Some have healing abilities, if that's more your thing. The only downside is that it can't cut off tails and whatnot, but if you smack something in the head a few times you actually stun it for a while.

Log in to comment