Your Palamute and Palico companions are invaluable allies in Monster Hunter Rise. You can bring one of each on solo hunts, or one of either on multiplayer hunts. Understanding their roles and customizing them effectively will greatly enhance your hunting success.
Palamute:
- Mount: Ride your Palamute for fast travel across the map without consuming stamina.
- Combat: Attacks monsters alongside you, drawing aggro and dealing damage.
- Skills: Equip 'Palamute Gear' and 'Palamute Scrolls' to customize their abilities (e.g., healing, status effects).
Palico:
- Support Types: Palicos come in various support types, each with unique abilities:
- Healer: Focuses on healing you and allies.
- Assist: Sets traps, inflicts status effects.
- Gatherer: Gathers extra materials from monsters and nodes.
- Fighter: Focuses on aggressive attacks and buffs.
- Bombardier: Uses bombs for explosive damage and status.
- Skills: Equip 'Palico Gear' and 'Palico Scrolls' to further customize their support.
Choose companions that complement your weapon and playstyle. For example, a Healer Palico is great for beginners, while a Gatherer Palico is excellent for farming materials.