Beginner's Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds. This guide includes things to keep in mind, new player tips, basic control settings, seikret and weapon guides.
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Things to Keep in Mind
- Character appearance redone
- Adjust game settings according to your preference
- Learn the controls
- Pick and learn a weapon that fits your playstyle
- You can automatically move to your destination with a Seikret
- Create a party to tackle difficult hunts
Character Customization Can Be Redone
Character customization can be redone. In the open beta, you can redo as many times as you like, but there may be a limit to the amount of Character Edit Voucher in the final version. Take your time during character creation to design a character you will be happy with.
Adjust Game Settings According To Your Preference
| Settings | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Confirm Button | Adjust to your preference |
| Auto Sheathe | Disable Auto Sheathe |
| Slinger Auto Load | Auto Load |
| Arachnophobia Assistance | Adjust to your Preference ※Can be changed in the title menu |
| Motion Sickness Reduction | Apply recommended settings |
| Automatic Settings | Preferred type |
Adjusting settings such as automatic sheathing and graphics in advance can enhance your gameplay experience. Additional settings are available, so feel free to customize them to suit your preferences.
▶ Best SettingsLearn the Controls
・You can choose different kinds of bullets
・When using a ranged weapon while mounted, it changes to shooting instead.
・Weak points and wounds are highlighted and special Attack Boosts are possible.
Learn the basic controls. Monster Hunter Wilds has a high skill ceiling, so it's important to familiarize yourself with the controls.
Pick and Learn a Weapon That Fits Your Playstyle
| Great Sword | Long Sword | Sword & Shield | Dual Blades |
| Hammer | Hunting Horn | Lance | Gunlance |
| Switch Axe | Charged Blade | Insect Glaive | Bow |
| Light Bowgun | Heavy Bowgun | - | - |
We recommend picking a weapon that matches your preferences and playstyle. As the story progresses, you'll find areas where you can practice freely, so take the time to find a weapon that suits your playstyle and familiarize yourself with its controls.
Weapon Tier ListPick A Secondary Weapon
In Monster Hunter Wilds, you can bring two weapons. In addition to your main weapon, it is important to learn how to use your secondary weapon during battle.
You Can Automatically Move To Your Destination With a Seikret
| Call Seikret （Automatic） |
|---|
If you set a destination and use the D-pad to ride Seikret, it will automatically guide you there. This feature is helpful when moving to a specific monster or gathering area without worrying about getting lost. Alternatively, you can control Seikret manually with the directional pad.
You Can Pin A Destination Using Your Map
You can set a destination from the map screen by placing a pin. Select the icon you want to set as your destination and press the R3 button to set that icon as your destination.
Create Or Join A Party To Tackle Difficult Hunts
If you find hunting alone challenging, consider forming a party to take on monsters together. Since the game uses a network-based lobby system, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with how to recruit players or join multiplayer sessions。
What to do When You Get Stuck?
- Review your equipment's skills
- Eat Food to Activate Food Skills
- Bring Items for synthesis or Hunting
- Learn the Monster's Attack Patterns
Review your equipment's skills
Each piece of equipment has a skill attached to it. If you are concerned about survivability, consider activating Defense Boost skills. On the other hand, equipping skills like Attack Boost will enhance your damage output
Eat Food To Activate Food Skills
| Portable Food | Fixed Effect: Health+50, Stamina+150 Ingredients Effects: Status Up |
|---|---|
| Additional Ingredients | Fixed Effect: Effect Duration +20:00 Ingredients Effects: Adds one food skill |
| Finishing Ingredients | Fixed Effect: Attribute Resistance +5 Ingredients Effects: Adds one food skill |
By eating food, you can activate various skills that enhance your Health and resistance. Although the effects are time-limited, it’s an easy way to gain a temporary boost, so make sure to take advantage of it.
Bring Items For Synthesis Or Hunting
| Item | Effect |
|---|---|
| Mega Potion | Greatly restores Health |
| Max Potion | Fully restores Health ※Requires Synthesis in beta |
| Shock Trap | A trap that immobilizes a target. Used to capture monsters. |
| Nulberry | Cures various blights (status effects). |
Ensuring you have the right items before starting a hunt gives you an advantage when fighting monsters. Additionally, bringing synthesis materials allows you to restock items when you run out, so plan carefully which materials to take on a hunt.
Learn The Monster's Attack Patterns
The most important thing in a hunt is to familiarize yourself with its weaknesses, attack patterns and phase changes. If you learn the monsters attack patterns, you will be able to predict their next action based on their attack patterns and take less damage. Once you get comfortable with your weapon of choice, you can also pay attention to the monster's movement.
▶ All Monsters ListReconsider Your Strategy If You Are Still Struggling
If you are still struggling, try reconsidering your approach. The following articles summarizes some useful information for hunting.
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