How to modify gear appearance in Monster Hunter Wilds

      There are numerous resources available that offer useful tips and tricks for Monster Hunter Wilds, such as customizing your radial menu or utilizing the wishlist. However, it’s ultimately your responsibility to ensure your hunter looks appealing. While altering your appearance is one aspect, your armor will cover most of your character. Some armors are visually impressive, while others might provide strong stats but aren’t as aesthetically pleasing. Fortunately, Monster Hunter Wilds allows you to fully customize the appearance of your gear without sacrificing any stats. Here’s how to do it.

      **How to Modify Your Gear’s Appearance**

      To adjust the visual gear your character wears, regardless of the equipped armor, head to the Base Camp. Navigate to the Appearance section on the far right and select Equipment Appearance. Here, you’ll find various options to modify. You can choose to display or hide different parts of your gear, determine the visual gear for each slot, and adjust colors. Each piece of gear offers up to two color pigments that you can customize to create the most stylish hunter possible.

      Once you achieve High Rank and start unlocking layered armor, even more customization options will become available as you begin crafting new designs. Until then, your choices will be somewhat limited.

      Unfortunately, for now, there’s no way to change the appearance of weapons. Despite the numerous designs available for weapons, you are limited to the one you have equipped.

      **How Long is Monster Hunter Wilds?**

      The duration of Monster Hunter Wilds largely depends on how you define completing the game. If your goal is to reach the credits after finishing the main story, the game could take anywhere from 15 to 20 hours, depending on the optional quests and hunts you take on. However, the main story concludes at the end of Low Rank, with High Rank marking the start of the game for most players, offering even more story content.

      **Monster Hunter Wilds: Capcom's Most Successful PC Launch**

      Monster Hunter Wilds achieved remarkable success shortly after its release, quickly becoming the sixth most-played game on Steam. It has established itself as Capcom's most successful PC launch, attracting over 500,000 players more than its previous records, with numbers continually rising. As of approximately 9:40 AM ET, the game had over 1.3 million concurrent players, surpassing records set by games like Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3. This figure represents a significant increase from Monster Hunter World, which peaked at around 330,000 players. Wilds has become a phenomenal success, especially considering this count excludes PlayStation and Xbox players.

      **Monster Hunter Wilds: Tips and Tricks for an Ideal Hunt**

      Following the introduction of countless players to the excitement of hunting large monsters through Monster Hunter World and Rise, Monster Hunter Wilds is set to become the most popular installment in the franchise. While Wilds refines past issues, it is still intended to be a lengthy and intricate experience, particularly for newcomers. This game requires careful planning; simply grabbing a weapon and rushing towards your next target, without a strategy, won’t guarantee survival. Experienced hunters might understand some basics, but there are many new mechanics and strategies to learn for tackling those high rank hunts. Let’s prepare at camp and discuss essential tips and tricks for Monster Hunter Wilds before jumping on our Seikrets and heading out.

      **Preparation is Key**

      In Monster Hunter Wilds, the hunt begins long before you step out of your base. Although you can initially rush towards your target, you will eventually need to spend time in your tent preparing. The most crucial step is to ensure your hunter has a hearty meal. Once you unlock the grill, prioritize giving yourself the best buffs possible before each hunt. Basic buffs such as increased HP and stamina are always beneficial, but you can also tailor your meals for enhanced resistance to specific damage types that your target may inflict.