Maps are perhaps the most effective way of assessing your way from Point A to Point B, unless you’re my wife, and the Monster Hunter Wilds map in particular offers tons of information at a glance. However, there are even more effective ways to make use of the information that it provides.
Monster Hunter Wilds map | What can it do?
So sure, maps help you know where you are at any given moment. But the Monster Hunter Wilds map can also prove invaluable at getting you to where you want to be with minimal effort. By using left and right on the D-pad in the map screen itself, a number of options become available.
FAST TRAVEL
The first option is the Fast Travel List, which includes the Base Camp, any pop-up camps that are available and also any other notable named locations in the locale you are currently in. A quick tap of the confirm button and you’ll be whisked away in the blink of an eye to re-stock items or to visit Gemma for armour and weapon upgrades.
FILTERED ICONS
The second available selection is the Filter Icons tab. With options such as species of endemic life, collectible consumable items, traps and gathering spots, it’s super quick and easy to find just the thing that you are looking for. Tap left or right on the D-pad to cycle through where that chosen icon can be found. You can then pin that icon with a right stick press, and your Seikret can carry you straight to it. The icons can be filtered by type such as gathering, small monsters or slinger ammo, to save your time scrolling the extensive list.
ENVIRONMENT OVERVIEW
Next up is the Environment Overview. At a glance, you can see the time of day and the monsters currently roaming the field. This is especially useful if looking for a certain part for gear. Again, a press of the right stick will pin the monster, for swift relocation via your Seikret. By pressing the shoulder buttons, you can also flip to the forecast menu. This shows monsters that will be coming up later in the locale, any changes in weather patterns or outbreaks of endemic life such as Flashflies or Nitrotoads. Being better prepared will make for a smoother hunt in the long run.
MONSTER THREAT LEVEL
The final tab provides a live overview of the map including areas of danger around monsters. Some beasts have a more active danger radius than others, that helps to decide just how close to get. That’s worth remembering as some will happily eat you as soon as look at you.
WORLD MAP
The map is also your quickest way to access other locales to hunt in. Thankfully you don’t have to ride your Seikret across the entire map. Pressing A or Y whilst on the map screen will provide an overview of the world map. From here you can fast travel between each individual area. The Environment Overview is also shown here, allowing you to scout for exactly the right monster you want beforehand. This saves both time and effort in the long run.
So next time you’re out and about wandering about, casually glancing at the Monster Hunter Wilds map, make use of it more effectively. It’ll help you get what you need or to get to where you need to be with minimal fuss. For more handy tips and guides for Monster Hunter Wilds, such as endemic life lists, armour and weapon tips plus much more, why not pay a visit to our other extensive guides.
