Unlocking High Rank in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you ready to ascend to High Rank in Monster Hunter Wilds? For series veterans, High Rank is the true heart of the game (at least until Master Rank arrives in a future DLC!). This guide will walk you through the process.

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How to Unlock High Rank

Unlocking High Rank requires completing the main storyline of Monster Hunter Wilds. Spoiler Warning: The following details the end-game scenario. If you wish to avoid spoilers, stop reading now.

To unlock High Rank, you must defeat the final boss within the Dragontorch. After the subsequent cutscenes, the game will automatically transition to High Rank.

What is High Rank?

High Rank marks the beginning of the core Monster Hunter experience many players know and love. Expect significant increases in monster health and attack power, along with heightened aggression. This difficulty increase is accompanied by new weapon tiers, a whole new armor class, and an overall heightened challenge. For many, High Rank represents the true meat of the Monster Hunter gameplay loop.

High Rank also introduces dynamic environmental changes to Monster Hunter Wilds. Each region's two environmental states (previously accessible sequentially) now cycle throughout the game, creating more varied hunts. Expect to experience shifting weather patterns (such as dust storms on the plains) and a full day-night cycle. This increased variability is further enhanced by the introduction of entirely new monsters and variations of existing ones.