Monster Hunter Wilds News

All Monster Hunter Wilds skills

What are all the Monster Hunter Wilds skills? There are a ton of stats to juggle in Capcom's hunting RPG, but a handful of well-chosen skills can help any hunter excel in their hunt. Our complete list of all skills in Monster Hunter Wilds can help you decide whether to forge, upgrade, or wait until something even better comes along.

Skills are the backbone of the best MHWilds builds, so getting familiar with them will only improve your performance in the RPG game. Each individual piece of equipment in Monster Hunter Wilds comes with at least one skill attached, and all offer powerful passive effects. Whether you need a straightforward stat boost or more situational abilities, skills are the quickest way to discover the best MH Wilds weapons, decorations, and MH Wilds armor for you.

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Full Monster Hunter Wilds map for all five regions

Looking for a Monster Hunter Wilds map for every region? As the biggest Monster Hunter title yet, you might be a bit overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the five explorable regions. In some cases, regions also have three to four different levels, but we've provided details on each map and how to navigate them.

The expansive map isn't the only feature in Monster Hunter Wilds that might take a while to grasp. The MH Wilds weapons also require hours of practice to get a handle on and dozens more hours to master. Thankfully, we've got build guides on each weapon from the Longsword to the Heavy Bowgun. Finally, don't worry too much about exploring the map until you complete the 20-hour main campaign, as that's when new resources and monsters become available.

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How to level up your Monster Hunter Wilds Hunter Rank fast

How do you level up your Monster Hunter Wilds Hunter Rank fast? The leveling system in MH Wilds operates slightly differently than your typical RPG. Rather than leveling up your character directly, your progression is tied to your Hunter Rank (HR). This number increases with Hunter Rank Points, which you can earn from hunts.

The rank system in Monster Hunter Wilds includes a series of level gates that rise in tandem with the main story. If you focus your energies on side activities like the MH Wilds fishing quests, you may find yourself lingering at those low levels no matter how many MH Wilds monsters you slay. Here's how to level up fast without letting Hunter Rank Points go to waste.

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Monster Hunter Wilds transmog explained

Can you transmog items in Monster Hunter Wilds? With any new armor piece being an upgrade on the previous one in the early game, you might look a bit mismatched as you take your first steps into the world of MH Wilds. There are ways you can create a matching set, at least visually, which makes it easy to look good while you're doing guild business.

We have a ton of MH Wilds best builds for you to maximize your power, and while they are unrivaled in terms of damage and defense, the armor sets in Wilds can be divisive; looking like a rubber plague doctor may be okay for some, but others may prefer a sleeker look. Whether you're rocking the MH Wilds Long Sword or the MH Wilds Bow, here's how Monster Hunter Wilds transmog works.

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Monster Hunter Wilds mounting explained - how to mount monsters

How do you mount monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds? With MH Wilds' new wound tech, it pays to keep targeting the same area of a monster as you're battling it out. There isn't a better way to do it than by jumping onto their back, where you can strike without the need to move. Mounting monsters is a great way to target specific areas, provided you can get up there in the first place.

Taking advantage of mounting in MH Wilds is key to defeating monsters, and the MH Wilds Insect Glaive is recommended as the best MH weapon to do so, but you can reach the height needed with every one of our MH Wilds builds. There are some important things you need to know before you start climbing on the backs of goliaths, so here's Monster Hunter Wilds mounting explained.

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