One Monster Hunter Wilds player shows off a dramatic increase in their Hunter Rank within Capcom's popular action role-playing title.

Here's a guide to the Monster Hunter Wilds Hunter Rank system and tips on how to level up fast to take on monsters and craft new gear.

As all games need some kind of leveling mechanic to let us know how much of our life we have invested in them, Monster Hunter Wilds follows that trend, giving us Monster Rank as a thing to chase. As you play through the game, you'll find yourself leveling up, but what's the max rank, and why should you care? Let's see.