He uses heavy axes and swords, emphasizing the physical toll of fighting large beasts. Key Monsters and Encounters

He receives "contracts" from the nearby castle via a mechanical chime and a pole where the heads are exchanged for bounty.

Various unseen creatures are implied through horrific sound design and the severed heads the Hunter brings back.

A key plot element is a mystical, foul-smelling black grease/sludge the Hunter uses to heal his wounds. It has supernatural regenerative properties but comes with a dark cost.