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Journey
Complete story quests to unlock new stages. Explore, learn, and grow into a seasoned adventurer.
THE PROGRESSION NOTEBOOK
Monster Hunter Outlanders Progression Guide
Follow a source-backed starting checklist for MHO story progress, Adventurer Rank, Ecological Rank, equipment and Keepsakes.
A practical starting checklist
This is an editorial reading order, not a prescribed unlock chain or fastest levelling route. Checkboxes stay on this browser only; they do not track your game account.
Keep the progression systems separate
Adventurer Rank uses experience. Ecological Rank affects field difficulty and caps. Proof of Mastery uses its own objectives and points. A Keepsake upgrade is another progression system; none of these references supplies a complete shared cost table.
Use Material Finder for candidate sources, Adventurer profiles for stories and tokens, and the currency reference to distinguish materials from recruitment contracts.
Client instructions by system
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Adventurer Rank Up
Earn experience from seasonal tasks, stamina use, Free Hunt Studies, and requests. Raise your Adventurer Rank by accumulating experience.
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Ecological Rank
Once your Adventurer Rank meets certain requirements, you can increase your Ecological Rank. Ecological Rank affects monster star rating in the field, the Keepsake level cap, the Buddy level cap, and access to certain game modes.
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Adventurer Weapons
Each weapon type offers a unique hunting style. Switch weapons via the Equipment menu and train at the Village Training Ground.
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Forge Weapon
Collect materials to forge new weapons. The right weapon makes all the difference in a hunt!
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Forge Armor
Collect materials to forge new armor. Armor not only provides reliable protection—equipping a set number of matching pieces can also unlock unique set bonuses. Give it a try!
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Equipment Upgrade
Visit Peach to upgrade your equipment and increase its rarity. Higher rarity means stronger stats.
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Proof of Mastery
Complete Proof of Mastery objectives to earn Mastery Points and quickly become a seasoned Adventurer.
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Hunting Insights
In the Insights tab, convert insights into Insight Points. Gain more to unlock additional abilities.
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Keepsake Awakening
Each Adventurer has their own Awakening Keepsake. Collect materials to upgrade it, deepening the bond between the Adventurer and the Keepsake to unleash even greater power.
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Upgrade Keepsake
An adventurer's Keepsake embodies their conviction. Upgrading it lets the adventurer fight with greater ease and confidence.
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Keepsake Engraving
An adventurer's Keepsake embodies their conviction. Each Engraving marks both a breakthrough in resolve and a leap in the adventurer's strength.
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Watchtower Upgrade
Upgrading the Watchtower unlocks more exploration features, raises the build limit for field facilities in the region, and reveals additional map information.
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Adventurer Bond
Recruiting an adventurer unlocks the Bond feature. As Bond level increases, you can unlock their backstory and earn generous rewards.
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Gift Pouch
Gifting an adventurer a treasured item increases your Bond with them. Every Adventurer has their own gift preferences—the same gift may increase Bond by different amounts depending on the adventurer.
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Bond Story
Once the Bond level requirement is met or a specific quest is completed, you can unlock and view their exclusive story.
Equipment skill descriptions are separate from weapon attack values and crafting costs. Read a few client examples below, or search all documented equipment skill effects →.
Combat & equipment references
Equipment skill
Very slightly decreases the impact of attacks.
Very slightly decreases the impact of attacks.
Above 80 health, you withstand an attack that would normally cause you to faint.
Above 80 health, you withstand an attack that would normally cause you to faint.
Above 70 health, you withstand an attack that would normally cause you to faint.
Above 70 health, you withstand an attack that would normally cause you to faint.
Above 60 health, you withstand an attack that would normally cause you to faint.
Above 60 health, you withstand an attack that would normally cause you to faint.
Above 50 health, you withstand an attack that would normally cause you to faint.
Above 50 health, you withstand an attack that would normally cause you to faint.
Slightly increases invulnerability window.
Slightly increases invulnerability window.
Sources & scope
English tutorial, currency and recruitment text comes from the supplied client localization snapshot, reviewed 2026-11-04. It is reference material with no confirmed live version, region or banner schedule. In-game notices for your server take precedence.
The official website confirms the Standard Contract and Zenny names. Its Japanese currency notice lists Rutacoin; it does not confirm worldwide purchase terms, drop rates or reset time zones. Official sources were checked 2026-11-04. No account connection or game testing is implied.