Support Hunter Guide - How to Call & Set Up

Support Hunter guide for Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Learn how to call Support Hunters, set them up, use SOS Flares, explore their advantages and disadvantages, and more!

How to Call Support Hunter

Join Quests via SOS Flares

How To Use	Hold ＋ Move to select
	Menu → SOS Flare

In Monster Hunter Wilds, you can call a Support Hunter to your party by sending out an "SOS Flare" after starting a quest. Support Hunters are fully NPC-controlled and accompany you on quests, similar to the 'Followers' in Sunbreak.

How to Set Up Support Hunter

Set Up Support Hunters from Alma

You can configure Support Hunter settings at Alma's Quest Counter. In the beta test, you can choose from these three settings.

Support Hunters Replaced When Players Join

A Support Hunter that fills in for a missing player will swap out as soon as another player joins, even after they've already entered the quest.

Adjust Support Hunter Behavior in Options

You can adjust Support Hunter's behavior from the options menu. This includes damage display, usage of Offset Attacks/Power Clash, and Slinger restrictions. Since these settings affect usability, it's recommended to adjust them in advance.

Configurable Settings

Choose Support Hunter Settings Based On Playstyle

Choose to Have Both to Play with Other Players

With the top setting, you can send out SOS Flares to other players while also calling for a Support Hunter. The Support Hunter will join when no players come for a long time, and the party is not filling up quickly. This is a setting that allows you to enjoy both playing with other players and having a Support Hunter.

Don't Want NPCs? Set to Only Other Players

If you only want to play with other players, you can set it to Other Players Only to avoid calling NPC Support Hunters.

Only Want NPCs? Set to Only Support Hunters

For single-player or if you don't want to send SOS Flares to other players, set it to Support Hunter Only. With this setting, the SOS Flare will immediately summon three Support Hunters, allowing you to enjoy a full party without waiting.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Support Hunters

Advantages of Support Hunters

Less Likely to Be Targeted

With more people in your party, you will have a much greater chance of being attacked, reducing the likelihood of being defeated. It is recommended to rely on Support Hunters for monsters that are particularly difficult to handle alone.

Support with Items, Status Conditions, and Traps

When a player is near death, Support Hunters can provide various forms of support, such as using Life Powder, setting Shock Traps or Pitfall Traps, and applying status effects like Stun from Hammer or Sleep from Heavy Bowgun. The ability to provide diverse support is a significant advantage.

Disadvantages of Support Hunters

HP Increases With More Support Hunters

*Example based on damage from falling rocks, the damage will vary by about + or - 20.

It has been confirmed that the HP of the monster increases based on the number of Support Hunters. Therefore, depending on the performance of the Support Hunters, the monster's HP may be higher than when facing it solo.

Monsters Can Spread Out

Depending on the weapon type, having the monsters spread out can be a disadvantage. In situations where a fixed hunting method is established or when actions need to be consistent, this can become disruptive.

Support Hunter Characters

* Information from open beta.

Olivia (Weapon: Hammer)

【Character Introduction】
A hammer-wielding member of the Hunter's Guild Forbidden Lands Expedition Team.
She previously took on special missions from the Guild, but has since been assigned to the Forbidden Lands.
She can assist the Hunter as a Support Hunter during quests..

Alessa (Weapon: Lance)

【Character Introduction】
A member of the Hunter Guild's Forbidden Lands Expedition Team.
From a young age, she received elite education in both academics and martial arts, particularly excelling in combat skills.
She is polite and does not shy away from putting in the effort to achieve her goals.
She possesses strong leadership abilities, often keeping her slightly sensitive team members together.

Rosso (Weapon: Heavy Bowgun)

【Character Introduction】
A member of the Hunter Guild's Forbidden Land Expedition Team.
The reason he volunteered for the Forbidden Land Expedition was simply "because I had to go to the unknown lands."
He helps both the strong and the weak, being friendly and straightforward.
Though brave, his motto for combat is surprisingly "steady."

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Useful Information

Game System

Character Creation Guide	Character Creation Recipes	Recommended Settings
Join Multiplayer	SOS Flare Guide	How To Change Name or Rename
Friend Request Guide	Hunter ID Guide	How To Cook
Layered Armor Equipment	How to Play Solo Online	FPS Comparison & Settings
How To Create and Move in a Lobby	Skip Button Guide	Arachnophobia Assistance Guide
Craft Guide Article	Individual Strength Guide	Save Data Guide
Wound Guide	How to Hide Head Armor	How to Link Party
Receptionist	Error Guide	Beginner's Guide
Support Hunter	How to Display FPS	Voice Chat Guide
Seikret Customization	Supply Items	-

Hunting / Operation Method

Basic Controls	Combat Tips	How to use Focus Mode
What is a Wound?	Seikret Guide	Training Ground Location
Power Clash Guide	Offset Attack	Sneak Attack
How To Mount Monsters?	Shortcuts	How to use Binoculars
How to Grill Meat	Capture Net	Ghillie Mantle
Slinger Guide	Large Barrel Bomb	Secondary Weapon
Evasion Guide	Perfect Evade	Radial menu

Map Information

Pop-up Camp List	How to Fast Travel Guide	Where to get Ore
Where to get Bone Material	Fish List & Fishing Spot	Endemic Life
Slinger Ammo	Check & Change Environment

Recommended Information before Purchasing

Release Date & Platforms	Save Data Bonuses	Pre-Order Bonuses
Recommended Specs	PS5 & PS5 Pro VS PC: Specs Comparison	Controller & Set Up Guide
Differences in Edition	How To Crossplay Guide	When Steam Version will be Released?
Will It Be Released On The Switch Or PS4?	Character Profiles and Voice Actor List	Predictions & Speculations
New Features	Storage & File Size Guide	How To Download Benchmark
Weapon Adjustments