Monster Hunter Stories 3 allows you to raise plenty of monsties on your adventures, and one of the most important tasks is to raise their XP as quickly as possible.
To make a monstie perform to its potential, having good genes is only half the task. You'll also need to raise its XP so that it can defeat the mightiest of enemies.
Thankfully, there are some effective ways to raise your XP fast.
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How to raise your monstie XP fast in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Whenever your monstie participates in an activity, it will gain XP. But that might not be the quickest or most efficient way, so here are some key ways to fast-track the process.
Bonus from foods
Certain meals offer bonuses that help your monstie gain XP. These bonuses can sometimes work during a battle, and they can sometimes trigger when your monstie encounters a new opponent. For example, the Powerfruit Noddlebread helps your monsters to gain levels when they participate in a battle. The lower the level of your monstie, the more XP they gain from the food item.
Target stronger monsties
It might seem silly to take your low-level monstie and make it fight a creature that has a higher level, but it's a great way to level up your monstie, as it will fight for more turns. You should always approach a monstie from behind. This will get you the first strike and land additional damage even before the battle begins.
You can try your luck battling the likes of Deviljho, which is one of the hardest monsties to deal with. As an alternative, battling Invasive monsties also works well for XP. However, make sure to use the correct weapons and armors as you'll have to compensate for your monstie's lower levels.
Once your monstie is beyond the low-level stage, you'll depend more on the food items and the bonuses they offer.
Hunt down Barrel cats
On your adventures, you'll find Barrel cats. Destroying the barrels on the cats will give you a massive boost of XP. While you can get it done on your own, it's better to use Kora. Kora can practically one-shot them, which makes it extremely easy for you to gain XP without any extra risk.
Complete side quests
The side quests in Monster Hunter Stories 3 aren't my favorite. However, the more they provide you with, the easier the quests are, and your monsters can get extra fight (which results in extra HP). Additionally, you can always unlock more recipes in the process, which can land you some of the best armors and weapons in the game.
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