How To Upgrade Weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds

In any core Monster Hunter game, weapons serve as the fundamental structure. Yet, enhancing them might seem cumbersome within these mainline games. While Capcom aimed to simplify the upgrade and crafting process in Monster Hunter World, it may still appear complex for novice players.

10 Monster Hunter Wilds tips we wish we’d known before playing

To optimize your learning experience when starting the game for the first time, consider selecting one of the MH Wilds weapons to thoroughly understand its unique characteristics. As you progress, have another weapon handy as a backup, which you can gradually master with practice. It’s beneficial if these two weapons offer distinct playing styles (like long-range vs melee, or fast vs slow), but it’s not strictly necessary.

Where to find a Tracktail Lizard in Monster Hunter Wilds

The researcher provides some information on local wildlife, then hands you a capture net so you can catch and study these small creatures for your monster guidebook. You can also inspect a selected creature closely in the command tent. To start, however, you must locate a Tracktail Lizard first, and here’s where to find them.

Slaying monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds is fun and all, but I’m here to tell you that capturing is secretly the better option

In Monster Hunter Wilds, there are advantages and disadvantages to both slaying monsters versus capturing them, which I will discuss further below. If you’re new to the game and questioning whether to spare the creatures of the Forbidden Lands or not, or simply unsure about the capture process, here’s a breakdown on when to kill or capture in Monster Hunter Wilds, along with instructions for capturing them effectively.

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