In the realm of Monster Hunter, the key to success lies in meticulous planning and preparation.Monster Hunter Wilds upholds this principle, serving as a hard-hitting reminder that a hunter who fails to prepare is often destined for defeat.
However, by curating a specialized loadout for your expeditions, you can significantly enhance your odds of survival. Whether embarking on a solo quest or teaming up with allies, these essential items are indispensable, and any wise hunter would think twice before venturing out without them.
Even if you deem yourself a minimalist, incorporating these items will greatly elevate your chances against even the most formidable foes the game offers.Monster Hunter Wilds is already being hailed as one of the top entries in the franchise, and veterans of previous games will undoubtedly spot familiar tools in this guide.
This list is designed to be broadly applicable, catering to hunters wielding everything from Greatswords to Bowguns. Don’t hesitate to customize your selection with specific needs, such as Cold/Hot Drinks or Deodorants.
10 Potions / Mega Potions
You’re Throwing If You Don’t Bring Them
When it comes to survival, Potions are your best friend, offering a crucial healing boost, especially when upgraded to Mega Potions.Always bring at least 10 of each on every hunt; there’s no room for exceptions here.
Mega Potions are particularly vital for quick healing mid-battle. They are consumed faster than Potions, but remember, you cannot use them while dodging, so choose your moments wisely. Returning to the camp without these essential items? Not advisable!
9 Honey
Winnie The Pooh Was Onto Something
To complement your Potions, it’s wise to carry a full stack of 10 Honey. While you can occasionally find it in the wild, having your own supply is always beneficial. Honey can be combined with regular Potions, transforming them into Mega Potions, effectively giving you a total of 20 Mega Potions on your person for tough encounters.
8 Rations / Well-Done Steaks
That Growling Better Not Be Your Stomach!
Rations are another critical asset for prolonged quests. While Potions replenish your health, Rations and Well-Done Steaks restore your stamina—key for maintaining effectiveness in combat.
As weapon types vary in stamina consumption, the necessity of Rations might differ based on your playstyle. However, nothing is more frustrating than finding yourself out of stamina mid-fight, a mistake that teaches you to always include stamina-restoring items in your arsenal.
7 Antidotes
I Don’t Feel So Good
Poison is a prevalent threat in Monster Hunter Wilds, capable of quickly depleting your health. Thankfully, a visible timer for debuffs is a helpful feature. Still, I prefer to regain control immediately with Antidotes, which negate poison effects at the cost of a brief usage period.
While Antidotes do not grant immunity against re-poisoning, they remain a crucial item to mitigate injuries during combat. For an even greater advantage, seek out Herbal Medicine, which can relieve poison while providing minor healing.
6 Nulberries
Nature’s Cure All
Nulberries often go underappreciated, but their capabilities are essential to your survival toolkit. In Wilds, they offer rapid relief from various ‘blights’, which can significantly hinder your hunting abilities.
Among the most common blights is Waterblight, which impedes stamina regeneration. Other debilitating blights, like Thunderblight, can be heartbreaking, leading to unexpected losses.Keep Nulberries on hand for these crucial encounters; they may save your life.
5 Shock Traps / Pitfall Traps
Don’t Ask What They Do With The Live Ones
Traps are indispensable in any serious hunter’s inventory, providing the ability to immobilize your target effectively. What’s new in Wilds is the option to reposition traps after placement.
Both Shock and Pitfall Traps serve to temporarily disable monsters, creating opportunities for your team to deliver significant damage. Additionally, they can facilitate monster captures, presenting a different strategic advantage. Capturing doesn’t always yield superior rewards; however, it can provide varied loot.
For further information on monster specifics, refer to the Monster Field Guide. Remember, setting traps alone won’t guarantee a capture—this leads us directly to the next essential gear.
4 Tranq Bombs
The Forever Sleep
Monsters often retreat when severely injured, returning to sleep and allowing hunters to change their approach. If you successfully trap a sleeping beast with a Pitfall or Shock Trap, two Tranq Bombs can finish the hunt with a clean capture instead of a defeat.
Bear in mind that you can only capture a monster when it is weak enough to show signs of retreat. Attempting to use Tranq Bombs prematurely will yield no results. However, experienced players might try a double-tranq before deploying a trap for instant captures.
3 Dung Pods
Better Than They Smell
The life of a hunter is rarely glamorous, often requiring dealing with unpleasant tasks, such as collecting dung. Despite their reputation, dung can be a game-changer.
By utilizing dung at any hunting monster, you can effectively force them to relocate, proving invaluable when an unexpected threat appears during your hunt. A simple throw of dung will safely escort any unwanted guests away.
While you could wait for monsters to separate naturally, doing so could take considerable time. Dung Pods offer immediate results, letting you redirect your target strategically.
2 Large / Mega Barrel Bombs
The Rude Awakening
Barrel Bombs can be deployed at any time during a hunt, but they shine when executed through a tactic known as ‘sleepbombing.’ Large and Mega Barrel Bombs can be placed strategically, detonating upon contact.
Thanks to the absence of friendly fire, you can set traps around a sleeping monster and then trigger them for significant damage—a tactic that allows hunters to deal damage from both the monster and bomb explosions at once.
This approach is particularly effective with heavy-hitting weapons, though it’s beneficial for any hunter looking for free damage without worrying about evasion.
1 Lifepowder
‘Our’ Healing Items
Lifepowder functions similarly to Potions, but it stands apart due to its ability to heal multiple hunters at once. You can utilize this item for immediate relief if a teammate finds themselves in jeopardy.
Crafting Lifepowder is straightforward by combining a Godbug and Blue Mushroom, while an upgraded version exists for more advanced gameplay. It becomes a crucial item for keeping your reckless teammates alive who might rush into danger without thinking.
While Monster Hunter Wilds is the hot new title, the enjoyment and depth of this series also continue in prior installments, resonating with fans and new players alike.
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