Monster Hunter Wildsis the first game since the series began in 2004 that can easily be enjoyed without multiplayer. It may seem like a sin to veterans but it may in fact be a better game alone than with a co-op buddy or two in the mix. Even if that’s the case, not every player is going to listen to that advice.
After all,co-op is still fun inMonster Hunter Wildsand any excuse to get online with friends is a good one. For those who like solo experiences though or for those without good internet connections, then these tips will help with their runs.
6Setting Up Your Online Session
From Companions To SOS Flares
Alma is the Guild assistant in this game and talking to her will bring up the quest menu. Players can go into the settings and tweak many things relating to multiplayer and hunts. For example, they can set the maximum number of players from one to four. They can also set whether or not they want A.I. companions to join hunts, just players online, or a combination of the two.
Most importantly, there is the SOS Flare setting and players should turn this to automatic. This automatically sends an SOS to signal aid as soon as it becomes available on a mission whether it’s an optionalside quest inMonster Hunter Wildsor a main quest. For solo players, they should switch the player type to just Support Hunters who don’t want the intrusion of others online.
5Ride Your Seikret In Battle
A Slow, Circling Battle
ASeikret is a new addition inMonsterHunter Wildsthat looks somewhere between a lizard and a Chocobo from the Final Fantasy series. Players will get one in the story and they can eventually customize its color and name. One of the handiest features is that a Seikret will lead players straight to the monster on a mission whether players are directly controlling it or not.
When playing with others online, it’s typically a good idea to jump off the mount and engage the monster directly. However, when playing alone, it’s a good idea to stay on the Seikret for certain fights. For example, the Balahara is a big sandworm that is extremely fast. Players can take away its speed advantage by circling it on their Seikret and attacking it. Of course, this works best with a ranged weapon like a bow, but overall this is a strategy players should consider whether they have A.I. assistants or not.
4Focusing That Radial Dial
Organizing Your Inventory
Whether players are engaging with the console versions or the PC version, the controller setup is a bit complicated for the game. That’s why solo players need to pay attention to their inventory.Monster Hunter Wildsplayers can go into their tent at home base or temporary pop-up tents in the field to switch out what itemsthey want to appear in the inventory bar.
On the PS5 for example, players can cycle through items by holding L1 and then strafing through the collection using Circle. Once an item is selected, like a Mega Potion, they can consume it with Square. Alternatively, players can hold down L1 to bring up Radial Menus which can be customized in tents with shortcuts to items using the analog stick and this is an important strategy for solo players.
3Building Traps
Defeat Monsters Quicker And Loot More
No matter how far advanced the series gets to welcome in new players, Capcom has yet to implement a health bar.Monster Hunter, as a franchise, can be likened to a series of boss battles except it’s hard to engage how powerful these monsters are without health bars. When going at it alone, it can take twice as long although with A.I. partners it’s not so bad.
A.I. partners or not, players can end battles quicker if theycapture marks inMonster Hunter Wildswhich is a two-step process. First, they need to lay down a Shock Trap, which can be crafted with Trap Tools and Thunderbug Capacitors. Once the monster gets ensnared in the trap, players have to quickly throw down a Tranq Bomb or two which can be crafted with Sleep Herbs and Parashrooms. If players are lucky, they will end the fight and get more materials than if they killed the monster outright.
2Always Cook A Meal Before A Mission
Keep An Eye On Time
Players are not going to last long on a mission if they don’t keep a meal beforehand even with companions taking a few hits for the team. The starting HP and stamina gauge for players is laughable and one or two hits from a monster could spell the end of a hunt. Any type ofmeal prepped, whether it uses meat or vegetables will boost both gauges inMonster Hunter Wilds.
The more ingredients players throw into their pot, the longer their boost will last which can range from thirty to fifty minutes on average. Players can generally go on two to three hunts before they need to replenish their food supply which can run out during a mission. They can check their boost duration in the tent which will show a direct timer.
1The Right Gear For The Job
Bows Take Advantage Of Wounds
One thing that makesMonster Hunter Wildseasier than other entries is the Woundsystem. Continually attacking a spot on a monster will open up a glowing orange spot which players can then attack for extra damage. This will also break off materials, making the idea of farming monsters a dozen times a thing of the past as players should generally get enough materials for full sets after about three to four hunts.
The bow is the easiest weapon to attack Wounds with using the Focus Mode. The bow, in general, is a good weapon for beginners and players who plan to play the game solo. Also, solo players need to pay attention to a monster’s stats via the journal. Prepping the right gear before a mission will keep players safer like equipping fire-resistant gear against a monster like the Quematrice. Every little bit helps as no one can ever be over-prepared.
