A new kind of hunting game is coming, and Koei Tecmo and EA’s Wild Hearts is making sure players are getting a different kind of experience when fighting against the Kemono. Not only are there huge and intimidating creatures to do battle against, but there is also the matter of using crafting mechanics to turn the turn. If you are seeking some vital tips to help you bring peace back into the world, then here are the top 10 Wild Hearts tips and tricks to set you on the right path.
By making sure players have access to more tools beyond their weapons, Wild Hearts is building on a foundation that makes the environment as important as your best equipment. There are also many other ways to gain an edge, and learning this knowledge will ensure you have a better time.
1. Playing in Co-op
One of the best ways to go about a Kemono hunt is to rope in some friends. Getting into the co-op groove in Wild Hearts is quite easy, with several ways to do so:
- Campfires – Resting at campfires will open up a menu to search and join other players’ multiplayer sessions, or start your own.
- Hunters Gate – See a glowing Hunters Gate out in the wild? This will allow you to connect with other players. Interacting with it will show a list of five currently active quests that other players are on, as well as quests that are relevant to your current progress. Just make a choice and jump in.
- Request Assistance – When selecting a quest or hunt from the map, you will have the option to request for assistance. Players online can choose to answer the call and join your hunt, or if there is already someone on the same quest, you will be dropped into their game instead.
Co-op will be available not just on your own platform, but across others as well, thanks to the cross-play functionality in Wild Hearts. This means hunters on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC can play together at any time.
2. Looking Out for One Another
With more people alongside you, it doesn’t mean that you can go about doing whatever you want. Teamwork makes the dream work, and it is always important to keep an eye out for your allies whenever possible. This means helping out when using Karakuri, or joining in a damaging attack phase with your trusted weapon.
Last but certainly not least, be sure to revive them when they are down. Doing so before the timer runs out means you do not expend one of the limited chances allotted for the hunt, and no need to waste time respawning at camp as well.
3. Lethal Experimentation
Wild Hearts boasts eight different weapon types for players to choose from once you are into the second chapter, and each plays differently just like a character class. By trying out the various weapons, switching between them, or combining with other players, you will be better equipped to see what suits you.
The Karakuri Katana is a dependable option for those that like swordplay, while the Maul goes all in for damage at the expense of speed. The Bladed Wagasa is an interesting close-range weapon that is extremely fast, and using the Claw Blade means you can move around the battlefield like no other. The choices are many, and since the initial cost to forge the basic versions are low, it pays to give them all a try before settling on your prime choices.
4. Unlocking Dragon Pits
While Karakuri will expand the options hunters have both in battle and in camp, they are not meant to be built without consideration. For useful Karakuri structures outside of battle, it will require the unlocking of Dragon Pits that can be found across each map.
The initial unlocking of a Dragon Pit will allow for the placement of basic amenities like a camping tent and campfire, but to construct more complicated structures like a beacon means powering them up with crystals and other resources obtained from the hunt. Always remember to see if you can invest, as it will give you more room to manoeuvre for future hunts.