There are 14 weapon types to choose between - from swords to bows, and even musical bagpipes and insects - so it's worth swapping them round between early hunts to get a feel for something you like. Try a range of weapons to see what works for you If you're after the essentials, our Monster Hunter World walkthrough and guide can help break down what a hunt entails step-by-step, as well as the variety of activities you can get up to outside main story missions - which we also list in order to help you decide when to push on to a specific monster you want to carve into fancy armour.

To help, here's a list of Monster Hunter World tips you should be doing or taking notice of as you progress through the Hunter Ranks. Combat, quests, materials and upgrades all have their quirks, and it's only you put a handful of hours into it that things start to really come together.

Monster Hunter World is the most forgiving entry to date, but that's not to say everything is straightforward.