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How long does it take to get to High Rank in Monster Hunter Wilds
Progression in Monster Hunter Wilds, like in previous games, is split across two main modes: Low Rank and High Rank. Low Rank is primarily to present the main story campaign, and High Rank is where the real game actually starts. But how long does it take to get there? How long is the Low Rank story in Monster Hunter Wilds Screenshot by Destructoid The amount of time it takes to reach High Rank in Monster Hunter Wilds varies, well, wildly... depending on how you play, your skill level, and the amount of time you have to play per day. I've listed a few possibilities below and I'll explain why I chose them afterward. Brand new solo player: 25-30 hours Longer-term casual solo player: 15 hours Series veteran: 10 hours maximum New group of co-op players: 20-30 hours Longer-term casual co-op players: 15-20 hours Veteran co-op players: 7-10 hours absolute maximum Players who farm Low Rank monsters: +1 hour per two or three monsters hunted Most of the difficulty in Monster Hunter games comes from a lack of foundational knowledge. How to make workable "builds" as you progress, which weapons work best with your playstyle, and how and when to heal are just a few of the considerations. Lacking any or all of those is a big way to increase your necessary playtime. Then there are the hours of cutscenes you can choose to watch if you want a full view of the narrative. Screenshot by Destructoid I've put more almost 1,000 hours into the series since the release of Monster Hunter World in 2018, and while that's a paltry number for true veterans, it's enough to get me by. As such, I consider myself a longer-term casual player. I've got a good understanding of the basics. I know that I need to upgrade my armor as I go, which perks work with my favorite weapons (Switch Axe and Greatsword), and generally how they play. Not counting the few times I left the game open, I probably spent about 12 hours getting through the Low Rank campaign. If Wilds is your first Monster Hunter, however, there are a lot of concepts and mechanics you simply won't understand. That knowledge can take dozens of hours to learn. You might also encounter a monster that becomes a brick wall you can't overcome. Experiencing and defeating the monster giving you conniptions is part of the Monster Hunter learning curve. Every quest you need to complete to finish Low Rank in Monster Hunter Wilds Low Rank will introduce you to most, but not all, of the monsters you'll face in Monster Hunter Wilds, and it takes place over the first three chapters of the story. I'll be spoiling the names and monsters you'll fight in Low Rank now, so if you want to go into the experience blind, look away. If you're still here, know that there are 21 total monsters to fight across the Low Rank campaign. That doesn't include hunting any Small Monsters or Endemic Life, only those beasts you need to fight to continue the story. Here's the complete list of quests and their targets: Screenshot by Destructoid Slimy Situation: Chatacabra Hot on Their Tails: Quematrice A Stage of Rose and Thorn: Quematrice Drive Off the Congalala!: Congalala Balahara of the Sandsea: Balahara Pinnacle of the Pack: Alpha Doshugama A Feast in the Deep: Uth Duna (only repelled, not hunted) A Fuse Ignited: Rompololo A Merciless Glare: Rey Dau The Quiet, Cunning Assassin: Nerscylla Fight or Flight: Hirabami Ajarakan Ablaze: Ajarakan The Black Flame Quietly Manifests: Nu Udra An Ominous Encounter: Guardian Doshugama (slay only, capture is unavailable) The Ashen King: Guardian Rathalos (slay only, capture is unavailable) Repel the Guardian Arkveld: Guardian Arkveld (only repelled, not hunted) The Rimechain Trail: Jin Dahaad (only repelled, not hunted) Watcher of the Ancient Capital: Guardian Ebony Odagaron (slay only, capture is unavailable) A Hunter in the Void: Xu Wu The Pale Dream of a Lone Shadow: Guardian Arkveld (slay only, capture is unavailable) Guardian Zoh Shia: Zoh Shia (slay only, capture is unavailable) To make the process as comfortable as possible, I'd recommend upgrading your armor and weapons every three or four quests at a minimum. For the first few missions, your upgrading ability will be limited. However, once you unlock upgrading armor with Armor Spheres, you'll want to always add at least a few levels to your main pieces. The Defense bonus is small but significant. Lastly, don't worry too much about making anything resembling a build. All of the gear you farm in Low Rank will be instantly obsolete when you reach High Rank, but you can use your time in Low Rank to experiment with the choices you have. Generally, if a gear perk increases your damage, it's good to have. If it helps defend against a status effect, it's also good, but less important than damage. Damage and damage-type resistances are nice to haves, as is anything that saves you resources like Free Meal. You also shouldn't worry too much if yo
Progression in Monster Hunter Wilds, like in previous games, is split across two main modes: Low Rank and High Rank. Low Rank is primarily to present the main story campaign, and High Rank is where the real game actually starts. But how long does it take to get there?
How long is the Low Rank story in Monster Hunter Wilds
The amount of time it takes to reach High Rank in Monster Hunter Wilds varies, well, wildly... depending on how you play, your skill level, and the amount of time you have to play per day. I've listed a few possibilities below and I'll explain why I chose them afterward.
- Brand new solo player: 25-30 hours
- Longer-term casual solo player: 15 hours
- Series veteran: 10 hours maximum
- New group of co-op players: 20-30 hours
- Longer-term casual co-op players: 15-20 hours
- Veteran co-op players: 7-10 hours absolute maximum
- Players who farm Low Rank monsters: +1 hour per two or three monsters hunted
Most of the difficulty in Monster Hunter games comes from a lack of foundational knowledge. How to make workable "builds" as you progress, which weapons work best with your playstyle, and how and when to heal are just a few of the considerations. Lacking any or all of those is a big way to increase your necessary playtime. Then there are the hours of cutscenes you can choose to watch if you want a full view of the narrative.
I've put more almost 1,000 hours into the series since the release of Monster Hunter World in 2018, and while that's a paltry number for true veterans, it's enough to get me by. As such, I consider myself a longer-term casual player. I've got a good understanding of the basics.
I know that I need to upgrade my armor as I go, which perks work with my favorite weapons (Switch Axe and Greatsword), and generally how they play. Not counting the few times I left the game open, I probably spent about 12 hours getting through the Low Rank campaign.
If Wilds is your first Monster Hunter, however, there are a lot of concepts and mechanics you simply won't understand. That knowledge can take dozens of hours to learn. You might also encounter a monster that becomes a brick wall you can't overcome. Experiencing and defeating the monster giving you conniptions is part of the Monster Hunter learning curve.
Every quest you need to complete to finish Low Rank in Monster Hunter Wilds
Low Rank will introduce you to most, but not all, of the monsters you'll face in Monster Hunter Wilds, and it takes place over the first three chapters of the story. I'll be spoiling the names and monsters you'll fight in Low Rank now, so if you want to go into the experience blind, look away.
If you're still here, know that there are 21 total monsters to fight across the Low Rank campaign. That doesn't include hunting any Small Monsters or Endemic Life, only those beasts you need to fight to continue the story. Here's the complete list of quests and their targets:
- Slimy Situation: Chatacabra
- Hot on Their Tails: Quematrice
- A Stage of Rose and Thorn: Quematrice
- Drive Off the Congalala!: Congalala
- Balahara of the Sandsea: Balahara
- Pinnacle of the Pack: Alpha Doshugama
- A Feast in the Deep: Uth Duna (only repelled, not hunted)
- A Fuse Ignited: Rompololo
- A Merciless Glare: Rey Dau
- The Quiet, Cunning Assassin: Nerscylla
- Fight or Flight: Hirabami
- Ajarakan Ablaze: Ajarakan
- The Black Flame Quietly Manifests: Nu Udra
- An Ominous Encounter: Guardian Doshugama (slay only, capture is unavailable)
- The Ashen King: Guardian Rathalos (slay only, capture is unavailable)
- Repel the Guardian Arkveld: Guardian Arkveld (only repelled, not hunted)
- The Rimechain Trail: Jin Dahaad (only repelled, not hunted)
- Watcher of the Ancient Capital: Guardian Ebony Odagaron (slay only, capture is unavailable)
- A Hunter in the Void: Xu Wu
- The Pale Dream of a Lone Shadow: Guardian Arkveld (slay only, capture is unavailable)
- Guardian Zoh Shia: Zoh Shia (slay only, capture is unavailable)
To make the process as comfortable as possible, I'd recommend upgrading your armor and weapons every three or four quests at a minimum. For the first few missions, your upgrading ability will be limited. However, once you unlock upgrading armor with Armor Spheres, you'll want to always add at least a few levels to your main pieces. The Defense bonus is small but significant.
Lastly, don't worry too much about making anything resembling a build. All of the gear you farm in Low Rank will be instantly obsolete when you reach High Rank, but you can use your time in Low Rank to experiment with the choices you have. Generally, if a gear perk increases your damage, it's good to have. If it helps defend against a status effect, it's also good, but less important than damage. Damage and damage-type resistances are nice to haves, as is anything that saves you resources like Free Meal.
You also shouldn't worry too much if your Low Rank time is long or short. High Rank is a massive pace and gameplay change, and it's not going anywhere fast. Use the time to enjoy Monster Hunter Wilds at its simplest.
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