MHW Palico Guide – How to Unlock Gear and Gadgets

Create Your Very Own Palico

From the moment you start Monster Hunter World, you’ll be creating and customizing your Palico. No initial quests are required; your feline companion’s initial appearance is a starting point for your personalization. Within the game’s hub area, Astera, you’ll find your shared headquarters, a dedicated space for interacting with your Palico. Here, you can manage their gear, decide if they’ll join you on missions, or simply stay in the hub while you explore.

How to Unlock Armor and Weapons for Your Palico

Unlocking gear for your Palico mirrors the process for your hunter. Each monster you successfully defeat, whether from a main quest or a side quest, unlocks a corresponding armor and weapon set at the Smithy. These sets are crafted using monster materials. Crucially, your Palico’s gear requires fewer materials and in-game currency compared to your hunter’s gear, making it significantly easier and faster to acquire new sets for your companion.

Armor sets, typically helmet and body armor, seldom demand more than two crafting materials. This means new gear for your Palico is often readily available after taking down a new monster.

How to Unlock Gadgets

Initially, your Palico starts with the Vigorwasp Spray. More are unlocked through a particular pathway. Look for Grimalkyne. Completing expeditions involving these creatures is the key to unlocking new gadgets. Grimalkyne quests are exclusive to expeditions, meaning you’ll need to explore dedicated areas to gain access to their quests and the consequent gadgets.

Each gadget offers varied advantages during hunts. Some provide healing, others boost damage, and still others add other beneficial effects.

The Best Palico Gadgets to Equip

A variety of gadgets became available in Monster Hunter World, including several additions with the Iceborne expansion. Narrowing down the most effective options depends on your play style. Here are some popular choices:

• Vigorwasp Spray/Revive: This is often considered the best starting gadget. It provides quick health regeneration, and the upgraded “Revive” version can prevent you from being knocked out by automatically reviving you when your health hits zero.
• Coral Orchestra: This gadget offers defensive buffs, allowing you to increase defenses by a substantial margin with multiple buffs at the start of a fight. Think of it as an extra defensive layer.
• Meowcano: Excellent for solo play, the Meowcano’s unpredictable nature is potent. This gadget has an excellent chance of dealing impactful damage and can often stun or put monsters into a sleep state.

Create the Best Meowmories With Your Palico

Your Palico is a valuable asset, no matter the monster you’re facing. The best approach is to equip them with gear and gadgets that complement your hunting style. Experimenting with different combinations will likely reveal the perfect setup for your specific play preferences and monster-hunting strategies. Don’t be afraid to try new combinations and see what works best for you and your furry companion!

Ultimately, the most satisfying aspect is the personalized experience of tailoring your Palico’s equipment to align with your desired approach. Through meticulous testing and adjustment, you can develop a synergistic partnership that maximizes your success in the monster-filled world of Monster Hunter World.