Monster Hunter Outlanders Beginner Guide: 9 Tips for Day 1 Progression

Starting Monster Hunter Outlanders can feel overwhelming because the game has several progression systems, character upgrades, equipment materials, and daily activities. If you want to make the most of your first day, focus on unlocking important features, collecting free rewards, and improving your main team instead of spending resources on everything.

This guide covers nine beginner tips for your first day, including redeem codes, quests, guilds, character upgrades, stamina management, and combat preparation.

1. Redeem the Latest Gift Codes

Before spending too much time farming, redeem the available gift codes for free rewards. The codes mentioned in the source guide are MHOGohan and MH129. These codes can provide useful items, including potions and Zenny, which help you during the early stages of the game.

To redeem a code, progress through the main story until you speak with Ikarus and unlock the relevant menu. Open the bag icon, switch to the second tab, and look for the CD or code redemption option. Enter the code and claim your rewards. If the redemption feature is not available yet, continue the main story until it unlocks. Code availability and expiration may change, so redeem them as soon as possible.

2. Prioritize Main Story Quests and XP Requests

Your main goal on Day 1 should be progressing through the main story as far as possible. The early game has story progression limits, so completing available quests helps you unlock additional features and activities. Whenever you can no longer continue the main story, check the Request menu for missions that reward experience points.

Focus on requests that provide XP before spending too much time on optional tasks. You can return to other missions later when you need additional resources or Research Points. Research Points can be collected by opening chests and capturing creatures in the open world, and they can be exchanged with NPCs for rewards.

3. Unlock Daily Missions and Claim Your Mail Rewards

Try to reach Adventure Level 15 and Gear Rank 2 on your first day, as these are the requirements mentioned in the source guide for unlocking daily missions. Daily activities provide additional XP and rewards, making them useful for continued progression after you reach a main story limit.

You should also open your mailbox and claim all available rewards. These free items can include resources that help with character development and other activities. Check the mail regularly, especially after redeeming gift codes or receiving rewards from events and promotions.

4. Increase Your Proof of Mastery Rank

Proof of Mastery is an important progression system that provides rewards and additional character stats. You can find it through the main menu, where the system displays your current rank and the requirements for advancing.

Increasing this rank can provide benefits such as additional Ultimate Energy, physical attack, and elemental attack, depending on your current progression. Higher ranks also unlock more challenging content with better potential rewards. Check the listed requirements and complete the available missions instead of ignoring this system while focusing only on character levels.

5. Join an Active Guild

Joining an active guild is another useful task for your first day. Guilds provide access to activities, rewards, and a dedicated shop where you can exchange Guild Emblems for items.

The source guide mentions an SSR character named HZ, which requires 30 coupons. Each coupon costs 800 Guild Emblems, meaning you need 24,000 Guild Emblems to collect all 30. The shop also offers other resources, including Zenny. Look for a guild with regular activity, and consider joining one with players who speak your preferred language so you can communicate more easily.

6. Complete Hero Journey Missions

Open Adventures Chronicles and check the Hero Journey section. These missions are designed to guide your early progression and provide rewards for completing specific objectives. Try to finish as many available tasks as possible on your first day.

The section also includes daily login rewards that can provide additional gacha tickets. You can use Chronicles Coins in the item exchange to obtain useful items, including Pyro-related rewards. According to the source guide, prioritize the Feature Contract for the upcoming Midori gacha when spending the relevant currency, then use any remaining resources according to your needs.

7. Build a Balanced Team and Upgrade Four Characters

A balanced team can make early monster fights easier. The recommended setup is one Support, one Disruptor, and two Assault characters. Each role serves a different purpose, so avoid building a team that focuses entirely on damage without considering healing and monster control.

• Support: Madeline is a strong early option because she can heal and provide buffs.
• Disruptor: Lex Hard is a useful choice for staggering or stunning monsters, especially if you do not have a suitable SSR Disruptor.
• Assault: Use your strongest available damage dealers, such as the main character and Pyro. Faren is another option if you need a free character who can help fill the defensive role.

The main character is particularly useful because you can change their weapon and role, giving you more flexibility. For early upgrades, prioritize the main character, Madeline, Lex Hard, and one additional character that fits your available team. Avoid spreading upgrade materials across your entire roster before you have a reliable main squad.

8. Complete Challenges and Manage Your Stamina

Character upgrades can require you to reach a certain Ecological Rank. Open the relevant assignment or challenge menu to see the requirements. For example, you may need to complete two Basic Training Grounds challenges before advancing to the next rank.

Complete these challenges one by one to learn the game’s systems while collecting rewards. Once your Ecological Rank increases, you can unlock further upgrade options, including higher equipment levels.

You should also manage your stamina carefully. The source guide recommends avoiding the 120-stamina cap, since stamina that cannot regenerate is effectively wasted. Complete each available Daily Hunt activity at least once on the initial difficulty, then move to higher difficulties after unlocking them. Prioritize the highest difficulty you can complete efficiently to make better use of your stamina.

9. Upgrade Equipment and Learn Monster Weak Points

Equipment upgrades are important because stronger weapons and armor help you deal more damage and survive difficult fights. Complete available Equipment Supply activities to collect materials, then choose equipment that matches your preferred weapon and the monster you plan to hunt.

Elemental weaknesses should influence your weapon choice. If a monster is weak to water, consider using a water weapon. If it is weak to fire or thunder, switch to the appropriate element when possible. Armor sets also have different bonuses, so check their set effects before crafting them. For example, the source guide mentions that the Jyuratodus set can increase water damage, while the Great Jagras set can increase thunder damage.

During combat, lock onto a monster’s weak points, such as its head or arms when those parts are vulnerable. Attacking weak points can improve your damage and help you fight more efficiently. Learning monster behavior and choosing the correct element will make a noticeable difference as you progress.

Your first day in Monster Hunter Outlanders should focus on unlocking features and building a solid foundation for later progression. Redeem the available codes, push the main story, complete XP requests, unlock daily missions, and increase your Proof of Mastery rank. Joining an active guild and finishing Hero Journey tasks will provide additional rewards.

For combat progression, focus on four characters, use a balanced team, complete rank challenges, and avoid wasting stamina. Finally, upgrade equipment based on monster weaknesses and learn to target weak points. Following these steps will help you progress more efficiently without spreading your resources too thin.