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Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest game in the hit series from Capcom. Slash your way through tons of monsters with 14 unique weapons!



Monster Hunter Wilds Guides


News
Message Boards
Recommended Guides


Builds
Weapons
Armor Sets


Monsters
Tips and Tricks
Items and Materials


Story Walkthrough
Quests
Palico


Maps and Locations
Skills
Decorations


Talismans
Trophies and Achievements
Endemic Life


Characters
Cosmetics
About


All Monster Hunter Wikis

News and Game Info

You may encounter some issues when starting Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam. Check out some fixes you can do so you can start playing the game!



All Steam Errors and Issues


Gray Play Button
Error 88500020 Fix


Anti-Tamper Error Fix
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Error Codes and How to Fix



The first Title Update for Monster Hunter Wilds will arrive on early April this year, which will introduce Mizutsune, a gathering area for multiplayer, and a new type of Tempered Monsters into the game!

Title Update 1 Release Date and Monsters



Monster Hunter Wilds is now available on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam)! Let the grand hunt begin!

Release Date and Countdown



Version 1.000.020 for Monster Hunter Wilds was released along with the preload for the game before its February 28, 2025 release.

No patch notes were released for the patch, but it likely contains a few fixes for the game before it goes live for players all over the world.

Day One Patch Notes



A special Japan-exclusive collab between MH Wilds and Baskin Robbins (31 Ice in Japan) has been announced! This will let players get ice cream-themed Pendants for the game.

MH Wilds x Baskin Robbins Collaboration Event


Release Date and Countdown Updated 2/28/2025 Learn about the Monster Hunter Wilds' release time and release date.
Available Platforms and Consoles Updated 2/25/2025 See all the platform availability of Monster Hunter Wilds in this guide.
Price and Edition Differences Updated 2/25/2025 See all available editions for Monster Hunter Wilds.
Preorder Guide Updated 2/28/2025 Check out the preorder bonuses for Monster Hunter Wilds.
New Gameplay Features and Mechanics Updated 2/27/2025 See all the new gameplay features and mechanics in this guide.
Wilds x Baskin Robbins Collab Updated 2/25/2025 Check out the Japan-exclusive collaboration between MH Wilds and Baskin Robbins!
Preload Date and Guide Updated 2/26/2025 Know all Preloading times to download game files on the PS5, Xbox, and PC to play MH Wilds as soon as possible!
CAPCOM ID Registration Bonus Item Pack Updated 2/27/2025 Learn how to link your CAPCOM ID to receive a free Item Pack!
Twitch Sub Item Pack Updated 2/28/2025 Check out the Twitch Campaign for Monster Hunter Wilds and the rewards you can claim!
Monster Hunter Now x Monster Hunter Wilds Collab Updated 2/27/2025 Join in the Monster Hunter Now x Monster Hunter Wilds collab to earn an Item Pack!

News and Game Info


Open Beta 2 Release Date
Open Beta Save File Bonuses


Differences from Monster Hunter World
Monster Hunter World Save Data Rewards


Is Monster Hunter Wilds Open World?
Is There Underwater Combat?


Does Monster Hunter Wilds Have PVP?
Are There New Weapon Types?


Does Monster Hunter Wilds Have Crossplay?
Are There Elder Dragons?


Can You Play Offline?
Benchmark Tool


Upcoming Monsters
PC Requirements and Recommended Specs


Server Status
How Long is Monster Hunter Wilds?

All Bugs and Error Codes


C1152-TMT-TD72  (PlayStation Error)
EA_19e15  (Communication Error)


R1187  (OBT Error)
CSE-00200-0-0  (Char. Creation Bug)


C1061-0-0  (Xbox Error)
Benchmark Tool Crash  (PC Error)


Gray Play Button (Steam Error)
88500020(Steam Error)


Anti-Tamper Error  (Steam Error)
Steam Errors and How to Fix

All Digital Events and Livestreams


February 4 Capcom Spotlight Details
Pre-Launch Community Update Summary

Message Boards and Forums



Discussion Board (2)
Questions Board (0)


Discord Server Recruitment Board (0)
Multiplayer Hunting Board (0)


Fashion Hunting Board (0)
Suggestions Board (0)


Design Codes Sharing Board (2)

Best Weapons Tier List
Best Secondary Weapons


Best Items to Bring
How to Increase FPS


Should You Buy a PS5 Pro?
Best PC For Monster Hunter Wilds


Is Monster Hunter Wilds on Game Pass?

Is Monster Hunter Wilds Steam Deck Verified?



Is Monster Hunter Wilds Playable on the Xbox Series S?

Resolution or Frame Rate: Best Option to Prioritize



Are There Classes in Monster Hunter Wilds?

Is There Romance?


PlayStation 5 Game Performance
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List of Builds for Each Weapon



All Weapon Builds & Guides


Great Sword
Low Rank |
High Rank

Long Sword
Low Rank |
High Rank



Sword and Shield
Low Rank |
High Rank

Dual Blades
Low Rank |
High Rank



Hammer
Low Rank |
High Rank

Hunting Horn
Low Rank |
High Rank



Lance
Low Rank |
High Rank

Gunlance
Low Rank |
High Rank



Switch Axe
Low Rank |
High Rank

Charge Blade
Low Rank |
High Rank



Insect Glaive
Low Rank |
High Rank

Bow
Low Rank |
High Rank



Light Bowgun
Low Rank |
High Rank

Heavy Bowgun
Low Rank |
High Rank

All Weapons and Guides



All Weapon Types


Great Sword
Long Sword
Sword & Shield


Dual Blades
Hammer
Hunting Horn


Lance
Gunlance
Switch Axe


Charge Blade
Insect Glaive
Light Bowgun


Heavy Bowgun
Bow

All Weapon Trees


Great Sword
Long Sword
Sword & Shield


Dual Blades
Hammer
Hunting Horn


Lance
Gunlance
Switch Axe


Charge Blade
Insect Glaive
Kinsects



Light Bowgun
Heavy Bowgun
Bow

List of Armor and Armor Sets



Head
Chest


Arms
Waist
Legs



List of All Monsters



All Monster Guides



List of New Monsters
List of Returning Monsters


List of Small Monsters
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Arkveld

Rey Dau

Nu Udra

Balahara

Doshaguma

Chatacabra

Uth Duna

Lala Barina

Quematrice

Rompopolo

Ajarakan

Yian Kut-Ku

Congalala

Rathalos

Gypceros

Rathian

Gravios

Nerscylla

Gore Magala

Hirabami

Mizutsune

Jin Dahaad

Blangonga

Guardian Arkveld

Guardian Doshaguma

Guardian Rathalos

Guardian Ebony Odogaron

Xu Wu

Zoh Shia

Guardian Fulgur Anjanath

Tips and Tricks




Getting Started


List of Controls
Character Creator Guide


How to Change the Palico Voice
How to Save the Game


How to Craft Items
How to Start Quests


Best Beginner Weapons
How to Forge Weapons and Armor

How to Customize Radial Menu
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General Tips and Tricks


How to Change Character Name
How to Use Character Edit Vouchers


How to Use Gestures and Stickers
How to Hide Helmet


How to Pause Quests
How to Skip and Pause Cutscenes


What is Arachnophobia Mode?
Best Graphic Settings on PC


Best Keyboard Settings and Bindings
Best Settings for Console


How to Climb Walls
Item Trading Guide


Support Ship Guide
How Do Quest Rewards Work?


Zenny Farming Guide
How to Farm Guild Points


How to Unlock High Rank
How to Unlock Weapon Trees


Smelting Guide
Hunter Profile Features Explained


Photo Mode Guide
How to Change Character Appearance


Character Design Codes Guide
How to Customize Your Seikret


Beta Character Data Transfer Guide
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Hunting Tips


Tips to Hunt Better
How to Cook and Eat Meals


How to Heal and Increase HP
How to Restore and Increase Stamina


Scoutfly and Tracking Monsters
How to Start Monster Fights and Turf Wars


How to Use the Slinger
How to Separate Monster Herds


How to Catch Endemic Life Creatures
How to Break Monster Parts


How to Cut Monster Tails
How to Set and Activate Traps


How to Capture Monsters
Respawn Timers


Fishing Guide
How to Fast Travel


How to Stop Monsters From Fleeing
How to Take Down and Hit Flying Monsters


Climate Effects Guide
How to Use Hunting Assistants



Gameplay Features


Wounding Mechanic Explained
Focus Mode and Focus Strike


How to Trigger a Power Clash
Offset Attacks and How to Use


Seikret Mount Features and Abilities
How to Set Up Pop-up Camps


Weather System Explained
How to Bring Support Hunters



Combat Guides


Weapon Changes from Rise and World
Weapon Changes from the Beta


How to Sharpen Weapons
How to Change and Swap Weapons


Training Area Location and Features
How to Lock On Using Target Lock


I-Frame and Dodging Guide
How to Block and Perfect Guard


How to Dive Evade
How to Dodge Monster Roars


How to Sneak Attack Monsters
How to Mount Monsters


How to Stun Monsters
What Happens When You Faint?


List of Status Effects
How to Prevent Flinching


Best Status Effects to Use
Moves with Super and Hyper Armor


Poison Status Ailment Explained
Fireblight Status Ailment Explained


Waterblight Status Ailment Explained
Thunderblight Status Ailment Explained


Iceblight Status Ailment Explained
Dragonblight Status Ailment Explained


Blastblight Status Ailment Explained
Paralysis Status Explained


Sleep Status Explained
Exhaust Status Explained



Stats and Weapon Mechanics


Explanation of Player Stats
How Does Attack Work?


How Does Weapon Elemental Damage Work?
Defense Stat Guide


What Does Elemental Resistance Do?
Weapon Sharpness Explained


Affinity Explained
Buffs Explained


Damage Formula Explanations
Damage Number Colors Explained


What are Motion Values?
What are Hitzone Values?


What is Critical Distance?
Blunt, Sever, and Shot Damage Types


Gunlance Shelling Explained
Phial Types Explained


Bowgun Mods Explained
Bowgun Special Ammo Guide


Hunting Horn Songs and Effects
How to Upgrade Armor



Multiplayer Guides


Multiplayer Guide
Should You Join a Lobby?


How to Check Your Hunter ID
How to Use Voice Chat


How to Use the SOS Flare
How to Join a Session Mid-Hunt


Link Members Explained
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List of All Items and Materials



Items by Type


Hunting Items
Equipment Materials


Crafting Materials
Essential Items


Supply Items
Special Items


Trade-In Materials
Ingredients


Bowgun Ammo
Slinger Ammo

Fixed Items


Ghillie Mantle

Binoculars
Paint Pod


Fishing Rod

Camping Kit
Whestone



Capture Net

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Walkthrough and List of Main Story Chapters



Chapters
Missions


Chapter 1
・Desert Trotters
・Village of Whispering Winds
・Forest Findings
・A Hunter's Pride
・Beyond the Deluge


Chapter 2
・A Looming Shadow
・Toward Fervent Fields
・The Eye of the Storm
・Hopes of Home
・Long-forgotten Flame


Chapter 3
・The Faithful Keepers
・Nothing Frozen, Nothing Gained
・Through the Dusk
・Full Circle
・Broken Chains
・Monster Hunter


Chapter 4
・New Ecosystems
・A Visitor from the West
・Chasing Change
・Rendezvous
・Lurking Shadows
・Touring History
・To Wyvern's Rest
・Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns


Chapter 5
・Premonitions
・Omens
・Storm-cold Vortex
・The Root Cause
・A Torrent of Energy
・A World Turned Upside Down
・A Break in the Clouds

List of Quests



List of Characters and Voice Actors



All Characters



Hunter
Alma
Palico


Gemma
Nata
Fabius


Olivia
Athos
Erik


Werner
Roqul
Nona


Jack
Tom
Rex


Conut
Tetsuzan
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Palico Guide



Palico Guides


Which Palico is the Best For You?
List of Weapons


List of Armor
List of Palico Support Moves



List of Maps and Locations



All Locations


Windward Plains
Scarlet Forest


Oilwell Basin
Iceshard Cliffs


Ruins of Wyveria
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Special Areas


Training Area
Suja, Peaks of Accord


Wounded Hollow

Other Location Guides


All Pop-Up Camp Locations
All Bonepile Locations


All Mining Outcrop Locations
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List of All Skills



List of Skill Types


Weapon Skills
Armor Skills


Group Skills
Set Bonus Skills


Food Skills

List of All Decorations



Decorations


Armor Decorations
Weapon Decorations

List of Talismans

All Trophies and Achievements

List of All Endemic Life



List of Cosmetics


Hunter Cosmetics

Layered Armor
Pendants




Palico and Seikret Cosmetics

Palico Layered Equipment
Seikret Decorations

Release Date
February 28, 2025


Price
• $69.99 - Standard Edition
• $79.99 - Standard Steelbook Edition
• $89.99 - Deluxe Edition
• $109.99 - Premium Deluxe Edition


Platform
• PC (Steam)
• Playstation 5
• Xbox Series X | S


Release Versions
Physical / Digital


Game File Size
Approx. 75 GB on Steam


Developer
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.


Publisher
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.


Genre
Action, Hunting, Multiplayer


Website
Official Website


Twitter
Official Twitter Account


YouTube
Official YouTube Account

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