Monster Hunter Wildswields the strongest focus on the story that the series has had.

Along the way, they discover the true nature of Nata’s quest.

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A monster rears up on the left, a Hunter charges a monster on the right, and a Hunter with his Palico stands in front of his tent, all in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Its characters are easy to root for: here are some of the best.

Just like your Hunter has their own Palico, Olivia has Athos.

He is her constant companion, helping her on hunts andgenerally being cute.

The Hunter eats food in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Athos has a scar on his right eye, showing he took a wound sometime in the past.

Regardless, he maintains a positive attitude and loves trying the different dishes in the regions Olivia visits.

His most notable appearances are always in the cutscenes involving food: Athos has his priorities straight.

Gore Magala roaring in Monster Hunter Wilds.

9Zatoh

Village Guardian

Your first meeting with Zatoh is far from amicable.

The Wudwuds bear a strong resemblance to Disney’s Stitch - cute, toothy, and aggressive.

They’re not all that smart as a group, but the outlier Rove is an exception.

Split image of Olivia, Nata and Gemma from Monster Hunter Wilds.

7Erik

Compulsive Botanist

Erik and caution have never been more than passing companions.

Even though heknowswhich ones are poisonous, you’ll be lucky to stop him just short of tasting them.

Somehow, thanks to Olivia’s care, Erik has managed to survive so far.

A hunter traveling on Seikret in Monster Hunter Wilds.

He gets captured by a monster while guiding the party, but they free him.

The story happens around them, nottothem.

Monster Hunter Wilds is no different.

A Palico takes food from Olivia in Monster Hunter Wilds

Your hunter is charged with protecting Nata, a child who is himself the main character.

The game has only just begun.

Nata may be young and helpless, but he is also resilient.

Zatoh stands in front of the village in Monster Hunter Wilds.

From then on, he serves as the narrative’s anchor.

Alma is your handler, acting as your quest-giver and advising you on what to do next.

The game itself calls her your guildmate, and she is one of the most notable ones.

Rove asks a philosophical question in Monster Hunter Wilds

While Erik and Alma are non-combatants, Olivia can hold her own.

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Olivia is even more experienced at hunting monsters than you are, often congratulating you for being competent.

Erik and Werner smile at the camera in Monster Hunter Wilds.

She also has a poetic side, musing on the finite nature of life early into the game.

Whenever your group runs into Olivia, she becomes the de facto leader.

Your Hunter’s personality is pre-determined, with few dialogue choices and one that affects the story.

Nata looks concerned in Monster Hunter Wilds

They’realso a good cook, as the game’s mouthwatering mealtime cutscenes show.

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