Palico Skills

Learn how to manage and equip Palico skills in Monster Hunter Generations. Understand skill costs, categories, and how to customize your feline companions for optimal support or Prowler combat.

Hey there, Hunter! So, you're looking to get the most out of your Palico companions in Monster Hunter Generations, huh? Forget about skills being tied to armor like in some other games. Here, your Palicos come with random skills already equipped when you recruit them. Some of these might even have special conditions you need to meet before they unlock, which you can check out on the Palico Board. The really cool part? You can actually teach one skill to other Palicos once they reach max level, which gives you a surprising amount of freedom to customize your furry friends. This means you can plan out your Palico's skills without worrying about them clashing with your own gear choices.

When you're on the Palico Board, setting up your cat's skills, you'll see these blank circles next to their name. Think of these as your skill 'budget' – some Palicos have more circles (meaning a higher budget) than others, and this usually depends on their level. Now, check out the actual skill list. You'll see skills like 'Negate Confusion' with two blue circles, or 'Support Boost' with two yellow circles. The color of the circles just tells you the skill's category – it's purely for looks. But the number of circles? That's the important part, as it shows you how much that skill costs to equip.

So, if your Palico has, say, four circles available, you could equip 'Negate Confusion' (2 blue circles) and 'Support Boost' (2 yellow circles), and boom – you've maxed out their skill cost. It's all about managing these skills carefully to pick the ones that are actually going to be useful for your playstyle. Whether your Palico is meant to be your trusty support or a fierce Prowler in its own right, you'll want to think about equipping different skill sets to make them shine.