I agree the hunt can seem intimidating, but it's supposed to be. It's a very powerful supplication. However, it can be dealt with quite easily, and it has severe limitations. Used properly, yes it can be an excellent weapon. Then again, used properly, so can almost anything. But like all weapons, there's a way to defend against it. In the case of the hunt, numerous ways. It's not the weapon to end all weapons, that many take it to be. Will it kill you if you stand there and go head to head with it? Maybe.

Patient - Doctor it hurts when I do this.
Doctor - Don't do that.