Turns out almost any other sword would have been a better choice.

Investigating its contents reveals that it contains a handful of useful items, including First Aid Kits and Rations.

Don’t forget to pick up everything!

The main loading screen image from Monster Hunter Rise, showing a party of two human hunters, a Palico, and a Palamute battling against a huge lizard-like monster.

Another thing you’ve got the option to do here is order a serving of Bunny Dango.

Your Palico and Palamute companions will get their own serving and enjoy the benefits as well.

However, you shouldn’t let the timer put you off.

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Wirebugs can take you to hidden resources

Wirebugs are a new piece of equipment in Monster Hunter Rise.

They are effectively a next-generation grappling hook.

Sometimes it’ll be too high, but sometimes you’ll find a handy shortcut.

Ordering a trio of Bunny Dango from the canteen at the start of a Monster Hunter Rise quest.

These are Spiribirds, and you collect them automatically when you walk or ride close to them.

When you collect a Spiribird, have a look around to see if you could spot any others nearby.

Luckily, you’re free to perform a spot of field maintenance at any time using the Whetstone.

A Hunter riding a Palamute mount, about to collect a Spiribird in Monster Hunter Rise.

The same goes for yourArmor Spheres.

Don’t be shy about investing in anything you like using.

Those are the top 10 things we wish we’d known before we started playing Monster Hunter Rise!

A downed monster in Monster Hunter Rise receives a finishing blow from the party. Yellow numbers indicate that its weak spot is its neck.