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Monster Hunter Wilds: Customizing Your Hunter

Authore: EmmaUpdate:Nov 04,2025

Character customization plays a vital role in any role-playing game, and Monster Hunter Wilds delivers exceptionally well in this area. If you're looking to modify your character's look in Monster Hunter Wilds, here is a clear guide on how it's done.

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How to Change Your Hunter and Palico's AppearanceCustomizing Gear with Layered ArmorSeikret Customization

How to Change Your Hunter and Palico's Appearance

First, we'll cover your character's physical look in Monster Hunter Wilds. The game provides a highly detailed character creator, letting you design an avatar that may closely resemble your real-life appearance.

That said, you can still make changes after starting the game. Once the base camp is unlocked, go to your tent and access the Appearance Menu by pressing L1 or R1. Select the Change Appearance option to reopen the character creator and adjust how both your Hunter and Palico look.

Customizing Gear with Layered Armor

Layered Armor becomes available from the very beginning of Monster Hunter Wilds. Repeat the same steps: enter your tent, open the Appearance Menu, and select Equipment Appearance. Here, you can freely customize your Hunter's outfit—with the limitation that you can only use Layered Armor items you have already unlocked. Note that you cannot transmog your current armor into other types you have crafted.

There is also a Palico Equipment Appearance setting that enables you to apply Layered Armor to your Palico.

If the Layered Armor choices aren't to your liking, the only alternative is to forge and equip new armor sets. Keep in mind, however, that every piece of gear offers different stats, so it's wise not to sacrifice function for style.

Seikret Customization

You’ll also find the Seikret Customization option in the Appearance Menu. This lets you modify your Seikret’s skin and feather color, as well as adjust other elements like its pattern, decorations, and even its eye color.

That’s everything you need to know about updating your look in Monster Hunter Wilds. For more game guides and tips, be sure to explore The Escapist.