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Monster Hunter Wilds Hub: Tips, Builds, Weapons, & More

March 2, 2025

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While Monster Hunter Wilds is one of the series’ most beginner-friendly entries, it can still be tricky to navigate. Whether you’re new to the franchise or just need some extra guidance, this hub gathers all of Game Rant’s guides in one spot.

Browse through the entire content and explore essential Monster Hunter tips, from capturing creatures to maintaining weapon sharpness.

For dedicated hunters, you’ll also find the best builds for every weapon type. Plus, we’ll be adding in-depth guides on each weapon over time to help players master their arsenal.

Table of Contents

Beginner’s Guide: Essential Tips for Getting Started in Monster Hunter Wilds

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This section of our Monster Hunter Wilds guides hub covers key beginner topics to help players get started on their journey.

Basic Tips

How to Emote and Message People
How to Join Friends Online
How to Customize Your Seikret
Transmog/Layered Armor Guide
How to Play Solo
Where is the Training Area?
Should You Do Optional Tasks?
How to Pause?
How to Change Your Equipment
Changing Your Voice
How to Upgrade Your Weapons and Armor
Eating and Cooking Guide
How to Fish
How to Change Appearance
How to Save Your Game
How to Claim Preorder Items
How to Have the Best Possible Start

Hunting & Combat Tips

Blocking and Perfect Guarding Explained
Focus Mode and Wounds
Tail Cutting Guide
How to Cook a Well-Done Steak
How to Poison Monsters
How to Target Monsters
Resting and Time of Day
How to Sharpen Your Weapons
What’s the Difference Between Slay and Hunt Quests?
How to Switch Weapons (and Carry Two at Once)

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Guide: Tips and Strategies for Every Weapon

This section basically highlights all 14 weapon types in Monster Hunter Wilds. While we’re still adding detailed guides, stay tuned for upcoming updates.

Insect Glaive
Light Bowgun
Heavy Bowgun
Bow
All Weapons and Their Differences

Monster Hunter Wilds: Quests & Monsters Guide

This part of the Monster Hunter Wilds hub basically focuses on main and side quests, along with detailed information on Large Monsters.

Side Missions

Where to Find Tracktail Lizards
How to Capture Ember Rufflizard
Samin’s Research Report
Seeking the Goldenfish

Main Quest Guides

How to Search for the Black Flame
How to Head Toward the Forest
Full Main Quest List
How Long is the Story?

Large Monsters

All Large Monster Locations and Weaknesses

Monster Hunter Wilds: Resource Gathering and Monster Parts Guide

Getting the best weapons and armor in Monster Hunter Wilds won’t be easy. You’ll need to hunt various monsters to collect their parts and gather materials like ore through mining for crafting upgrades.