When monsters lurk in the land, it’s up to hunters to step up and take the lead in hunting them. As theMonster Hunterseries proved, hunting monsters can become quite the adrenaline-pumping activity to do with friends. WhileMonster Hunter Risepaved the way for modernMonster Hunteraction on the Nintendo Switch, players shouldn’t be reckless with their hunters as they stalk their prey in the hunt. One wrong mishap can chunk off a huge portion of a hunter’s Health, and that’s a huge no-no when facing tougher foes.
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Thankfully, a multitude of healing items does exist inMonster Hunter Rise, with various mechanisms and efficacies - all designed to fit specific hunting situations. However, just which healing items should hunters bring and how do they craft them as soon as they need them?
10Farcaster
In case of emergencies, sometimesretreat is the best option. Of all emergency items available, theFarcasteris easily the most reliable one, especially when players need healing in the direst of emergencies. When used, the Farcasterinstantly teleports players to the nearest camp. This is usable in battles, meaning players can get a quick exit from a hunt if they’re at a disadvantage.
While retreating all the way back to camp gives monsters a head start to heal, this does give players a shot at healing as well. When used tactically, a player canhead back to camp and set up trapswhile the rest of the team lures the monster to where the retreating player is going to be situated.
Players can create a Farcaster through crafting, courtesy of combining aSmokenut and an Exciteshroom. Likewise, they can also get the Farcaster from the Argosy for200 points, underTrade Goods.
9Powercharm And Armorcharm
Sometimes,prevention is better than cure. And nothing’s better at preventing a monster from killing the hunter if the hunter gets to take them down first. In line with this are thePowercharmandArmorcharm, essentially amulets thatboost the hunter’s overall Attack and Defense ratingsby simply carrying them. In the case of the Armorcharm, it boosts the player’s Defense stat by12 points. Likewise, the Powercharm boosts the player’s Attack stat by6 points.
Players can obtain the Powercharm by purchasing them from theMarket, at a hefty price of36,000z. The Armorcharm also can’t be crafted and is only purchasable for a price of24,000zfrom theMerchant. They are only available fromKagero the Merchantonce players reachHR6.
8Powertalon And Armortalon
Sometimes improved prevention is better than any type of cure. Such is the nature ofPowertalonandArmortalon, essentially charms that provide a myriad of benefits to the hunter. When worn, the Powertalon gives a9-point Attack Stat boostwhenever they carry them around. Likewise, the Armortalon provides a whopping18-point Defense buffjust by carrying it. Two of the same items don’t stack, but a Powertalon and Armortalon can work with a Powercharm and Armorcharm.
Players can craft the Armortalon through a combination of theArmorcharm and Ibushi Claw+. Likewise, players can get a Powertalon by combining anexisting Powercharm with an Ibushi Claw+.
7Potion
Any fantasy game needs to have an item that does healing, and that’s thePotionfor theMonster Hunterfranchise. At its core, the Potionheals for a small amount, making it aperfect middle-groundfor emergency big heals and retreating to base camp. Players shouldn’t underestimate the potion, though, as that small heal can mean the difference between defeating a monster or losing the hunt entirely.
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Players can get Potions via crafting quite easily, asthey only need Herb to craft Potions. They can also buy this from theMarketat a relatively low price of66z.
6Herbal Medicine
Poison is a pesky enemy inMonster Hunter, and thefragile nature of huntersmeans getting poisoned can spell the difference between life and death. Thankfully,Herbal Medicinecan heal poison completely, as well as heal for a small amount of health. Regardless of the small healing it provides, the priority here is to get poison off any hunter’s system - and poison is a much trickier status to deal with than just losing health, which could easily be healed with a Potion.
Players can get Herbal Medicine by combining anAntidote and Blue Mushroom. Outside crafting, players can get Herbal Medicine by buying it from the Argosy for300 points, underTrade Goods.
5Lifepowder
Hunters in need of a quick heal for the entire squad can look no further than theLifepowderfor quick assistance. When activated, the Lifepowder releases a powder that heals them and their allies - perfect when retreating from a foe but still needing to be in the area. Players who just can’t miss an opponent canuse the Lifepowder to heal the whole squadand still patrol the area without losing their prey.
Players can craft for Lifepowder by combiningGodbug with Blue Mushroom, but they can also obtain Lifepowder through the Argosy for600 points, underTrade Goods.
4Dust Of Life
Support hunters who want to focus on defending their teammates might want to share a bit of healing with them, and that’sDust of Lifedoing its job. When activated, the Dust of Lifereleases a cloud that heals a large amount for both the user and everyone nearby. Squads in need of quick emergency heals in dire situations can definitely use Dust of Life as a life-saver.
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Players can obtain Dust of Life through crafting, combining aGodbug with Gloamgrass Bud. Unfortunately, playerscan’t get Dust of Life in any stores.
3Max Potion
As the name implies,Max Potionrestores thehunter’s full health, which is a life-saver when facing multiple threats or extended incursions. Given its rarity, players shouldn’t use the Max Potion willy-nilly, and instead reserve itfor critical situationssuch as when they’re very close to getting knocked down.
Players can get the Max Potion through crafting, courtesy of a combination of theCatalyst and the Mandragora. There aren’t any other methods of obtaining the Max Potion outside crafting.
2Ancient Potion
Hunters in need of dire assistance in the middle of combat can rely onAncient Potionto get them battle-ready in no time. With the right timing, the Ancient Potioncan fully restore their health and stamina, which worksgreat with buffsthat max out available health and stamina for players. Of course, players need to be wary as they can’t become too over-dependent on the Ancient Potion. If possible, players should use the Ancient Potion incritical situations only.
Players can only obtain Ancient Potions through crafting, courtesy of combining anImmunizer and Kelbi Horn. There aren’t other ways of obtaining Ancient Potions outside crafting, except perhaps through several quests likeChallenge Quest 02 (HR 6),Challenge Quest 03 (HR 7), andChallenge Quest 04 (HR 7).
1Mega Potion
Players who need a bit of a health boost in the middle of combat can rely on theMega Potionfor that healthy dose of moderate health healing. Despite its rarity, the Mega Potion remains a decent companion in most hunts, as it can become one of the many tools players could use for efficient healing. Unlike the riskier full heals of the Max Potion and the Ancient Potion, the Mega Potion remains asafe neutral choice of a healing implement.
Players can obtain a Mega Potion through crafting, courtesy of combining aPotion and Honey. Unfortunately, there aren’t other ways to obtain the Mega Potion outside crafting.
Monster Hunter Riseis currently available on Nintendo Switch and PC.
