Monster Hunter’s combination of fearsome beasts and giant weapons is back. In Monster Hunter Wilds, players explore a new land — previously thought to be uninhabited — in the hopes of solving the mystery behind a new giant beast. Wilds has everything we expect from Monster Hunter games: challenging fights across lush landscapes, and the rewards of awesome armor sets and better gear carved directly from the last beast taken down.
Whether you’re new to Monster Hunter and ready to dive in, or a veteran player interested in what’s new, Polygon’s Monster Hunter Wilds guides have you covered. Read below with help locating specific materials, learning the game’s many systems, or assistance in some of the trickier monster fights.
Getting started
The ultimate Monster Hunter Wilds beginners guide
How to import your beta character in Monster Hunter Wilds
How to claim pre-order and premium bonuses in Monster Hunter Wilds
How to pause in Monster Hunter Wilds with ‘Online Single Player’ mode
How to change hunter and Palico appearance later in Monster Hunter Wilds
Progression and locations
How long does it take to beat Monster Hunter Wilds?
Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough and all main quest steps
Monster Hunter Wilds monster list and unlock order
Bone locations list in Monster Hunter Wilds
Ore locations list in Monster Hunter Wilds
Pop-up camp locations in Monster Hunter Wilds
Combat
How to see and target wounds in Monster Hunter Wilds
How to mount monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds
How to cut monster tails and fangs in Monster Hunter Wilds
How to capture monsters and endemic life in Monster Hunter Wilds
How to practice weapons in the training area in Monster Hunter Wilds
Explainers
Seikrets tips, hidden controls, and abilities in Monster Hunter Wilds
How to unlock fishing in Monster Hunter Wilds
How to cook meals and grill meat in Monster Hunter Wilds
How to craft and use potions in Monster Hunter Wilds
How to turn off auto-crafting in Monster Hunter Wilds
How to deploy or standby your Palico in Monster Hunter Wilds
How to avoid the ‘Your item pouch is full’ warning in Monster Hunter Wilds
How to unlock High Rank in Monster Hunter Wilds
How to ‘Investigate the regions and raise your HR’ in Monster Hunter Wilds
Weapons and armor
All weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds
Best weapons for beginners in Monster Hunter Wilds
Best weapon combos in Monster Hunter Wilds
How to change weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds
Insect glaive guide and how to use kinsects in Monster Hunter Wilds
How to unlock and equip layered armor in Monster Hunter Wilds
Is there a best starting armor choice between hope, leather, and chainmail in Monster Hunter Wilds?
Monster strategies
Lala Barina weakness, location, and strategy in Monster Hunter Wilds
Doshaguma weakness, location, and strategy in Monster Hunter Wilds
Ajarakan weakness, location, and strategy in Monster Hunter Wilds
Nu Udra weakness, location, and strategy in Monster Hunter Wilds
Rey Dau weakness, location, and strategy in Monster Hunter Wilds
Guardian Rathalos weakness, location, and strategy in Monster Hunter Wilds
Multiplayer
How to enable (and disable) crossplay in Monster Hunter Wilds
How to find your lobby ID in Monster Hunter Wilds