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Monster Hunter Wilds has a dynamic weather mechanic that affects all the flora and fauna, and this article explains all aspects of it.
Weather plays a very important part in Monster Hunter Wilds. This mechanic determines a lot of factors in the game, including the appearance rates of many monsters and their behavioral patterns as well. In general, the flora and fauna of the regions are severely affected because of the dynamic weather system.
There are three weather conditions in the game, and there is a cycle that it follows. In this article, we will explain the Monster Hunter Wilds weather mechanic in detail. We will also look at what each condition means for your hunt and which monster’s presence a weather condition might signify.
How Many Weather Conditions Are There in Monster Hunter Wilds?
There are three weather conditions in Monster Hunter Wilds:
- Fallow
- Plenty
- Inclemency
The weather mechanic of Monster Hunter Wilds follows a constant cycle where it is first Fallow, followed by Inclemency, and finally Plenty. This keeps on repeating, and Inclemency is a special period which has a strong link to the Apex monster in each region.
What is Fallow Weather in Monster Hunter Wilds?
Fallow is an arid and dry weather. It is the “negative” or “bad” weather status in Monster Hunter Wilds. This is because you get very limited flora and fauna across the game’s world. Certain areas of the map will appear dry, almost like a desert. All kinds of monsters, including large, small, and endemic are scarce during this season.
By default, this means the resources that you can get are also low during the Fallow period. If you have side missions that require you to capture any specific lifeform, Fallow might not be the best period.
What is Plenty Weather in Monster Hunter Wilds?
The Plenty weather is the lush season filled with all sorts of lifeforms. It is the exact opposite of Fallow, and is the “good” weather status in Monster Hunter Wilds. Monsters, resources, and all sorts of flora and fauna are abundant during this period.
Throughout the story of Monster Hunter Wilds, it is also indicated that the NPCs, particularly those of Kunafa village, prefer the Plenty season over Fallow.
What is Inclemency Weather in Monster Hunter Wilds?
Simply put, the Inclemency weather mechanic is a state of unrest that marks the transition from Fallow to Plenty in Monster Hunter Wilds. Inclemency affects each region of the game differently, and signifies the presence of the Apex Monster of the particular region.
Here are all the details on Inclemency weather conditions, including the locale that they affect and the Apex Monsters that they summon in Monster Hunter Wilds:
| Inclemency Weather | Region That Is Affected | Monster(s) Summoned |
|---|---|---|
| Sandtide | Windward Plains | Rey Dau |
| Downpour | Scarlet Forest | Uth Duna |
| Fiespring | Oilwell Basin | Nu Udra |
| Frostwinds | Iceshard Cliffs | Jin Dahaad |
| Wyvern’s Wakening | Ruins of Wyveria | More Guardian Monsters |
Here are more details on each of the Inclemency Weather conditions in Monster Hunter Wilds:
1) Sandtide
The Sandtide condition affects only the Windward Plains, and you will first come across this word during a main quest in the Kunafa village. Sandtide is accompanied by Rey Dau, the Apex Monster of this region who bears the Thunder element.
During Sandtide, there will be constant lightning and sandstorms. The bolts of lightning will also often fall on the ground. Defeating Rey Dau generally seems to end the Sandtide condition quickly. Sandtide also causes you to lose your footing more easily during this period.
2) Downpour
This weather condition is brought forth by Uth Duna, the Apex Monster in the Scarlet Forest region in Monster Hunter Wilds. During this time, there will be heavy rainfall in the Scarlet Forest region. There will also be moderate flooding in some areas. In particular, you are prone to the Waterblight condition during this time if you choose to fight Uth Duna.
Once again, defeating Uth Duna during this time seems to shorten the period of Downpour significantly.
3) Firespring
This fiery Inclemency weather is caused by Nu Udra, the Apex Monster of the Oilwell Basin region in Monster Hunter Wilds. You will also come across this monster (The Black Flame) during the main story quest in the Azuz Village. The Everforge remains active only during the Firespring Inclemency period in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Nu Udra bears the Fire element, and the entire Oilwell Basin region is coated with a shade of red during Firespring. Magma often oozes out of craters, and the overall temperature is hot. In most cases, you will have to use Cool Drink or Chillmantle Bug to neutralize the effects of extreme heat.
4) Frostwinds
The Iceshard Cliffs will have icy winds blowing from time to time, and you will be affected by the cold climate very easily. You will either have to consume a Hot Drink or find Hot Pepper from the surroundings to make this drink and consume it.
Jin Dahaad will appear during the Frostwinds weather. It is the equivalent of a Siege battle from Monster Hunter World, and you will have to go to a special area to fight it. Defeating Jin Dahaad also ends the Frostwinds weather faster.
5) Wyveria’s Wakening
This Inclemency weather condition is truly unique and different from the other ones in Monster Hunter Wilds. This condition does not call forth an Apex monster. Instead, more Guardian monster variants spawn during this time. There will also be more number of Wylk pools, which means fights with Guardians will also be slightly longer as these monsters will relocate to absorb this Wylk.
How to Check Weather in Monster Hunter Wilds?
Normally, you could see the surrounding you are in to determine what the current weather is. That said, the current weather of a region in Monster Hunter Wilds is always displayed at the bottom left of your screen, just beside the minimap. You can also open the main Map to see what the weather is like.
How to Change Weather in Monster Hunter Wilds?
You can change the weather in Monster Hunter Wilds from inside your tent in Monster Hunter Wilds. The Base Camp and all Pop-up Camps have a feature that lets you control the weather mechanic in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Here are the steps to change the weather from your tent in Monster Hunter Wilds:
- Go inside your tent.
- Open the Grill tab.
- Click on the Rest option.
- You can change the time of the day and the weather condition from here.
Note that changing the weather condition in Monster Hunter Wilds will cost 300 Guild Points. Once you select the right weather and pay the price, it will instantly change to your selected choice.
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