Discover the different Palico Fortes in Monster Hunter Generations! Learn their specialties, from healing and buffs to attacking and gathering, to build a flexible team.
Hey there, hunter! So, you're looking to get the most out of your Palico companions in Monster Hunter Generations, huh? That's a smart move! Every Palico has a special 'Forte,' which basically means they have a unique set of skills and special abilities they can use. Think of it like different job classes for your furry friends. For instance, the awesome True Health Horn, which can totally save your bacon by restoring your health, is usually found on those handy Healing Forte Palicos.
To really make sure you're covered for any situation, it's a good idea to have a few Palicos of each Forte. This way, you've got flexibility when you head out on a hunt. Let's break down what each Forte specializes in so you can pick the best buddies for the job:
| Forte | Specialties |
| Charisma | Cheers you on and buffs your attack/defense, can heal sometimes. |
| Fighting | Specializes in attacking the monster instead of buffing you |
| Protection | Buffs your defense and gives you other forms of protection against statuses and the like. |
| Assisting | An oddball forte that does a variety of things the other fortes don’t. Can create a trampoline that you can leap off of to mount a monster, for example |
| Bombing | Attacks the monster ruthlessly like Fighting Palicos, but only with bombs! |
| Gathering | Does not fight or help you much and instead will focus solely on gathering from gathering spots and monster bodies. |
Having a mix of these will make your hunts a lot smoother. Need to heal up? Grab a Charisma or Healing Palico. Need to dish out damage? Fighting or Bombing types are your go-to. Want to stay alive and avoid nasty status effects? Protection Palicos have your back. And don't forget the Assisting Palicos for those clutch monster mounts!
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