Monster Hunter Wildsis overflowing with gameplay systems, to the point that it can be a bit overwhelming to new players. You need to get accustomed to quite a bit of resource management, such as the consumables you carry and parts that you carve off monsters, not to mention maintaining your character’s health and stamina.

One of the currencies you should pay particular attention to is Guild Points. While zenny is used for most financial transactions, Guild Points will be used to impact the world around you and make your hunts significantly easier. Here are the best ways to gain and spend your hunting influence.

How To Earn Guild Points

The most common way you will earn Guild Points isthrough the completion of quests. Each time you finish a hunt, you’ll begifted a small sum, so even if you haven’t been thinking about Guild Points during your first few hours with Wilds, it’slikely you’ve accumulated a decent amount.

Another way to add to your Point total is tointeract with endemic life. As you explore Wilds’s various locales, you’ll noticemany small animals that make up the ecosystem, typically birds, fish, lizards, and the like. They are too small to be hunted, but you can stillcapture them in exchange for a handful of Guild Points.

Finally, you cancollect natural resourcesfrom deposits.Be on the lookout for question mark iconsin game and on your minimap. Visiting and interacting with them willnet you a few more Guild Points.

How To Spend Guild Points

Now that you have your war chest of Points, what can you spend them on? The most common service you’ll be using them on isthe establishment ofPop-Up camps. These allow huntersaccess to their item inventory, armor, and weapons, all without having to return to a hub. Each camp will run you25 to 75 Points to establish, depending on its location and safety rating.

Once you reach High Rank,you can use camps to advance time, which is essential if you want tohunt a monster under certain conditions. This process is very expensive,costing you hundreds of Points.

You’ll also want tovisitthe Support Shipin the Windward Plains hub. Here, you’ll meet Santiago, who is more than willing topart with his wares for Guild Pointsas opposed to zenny. Hisshop offerings are even customizable, so make sure you let him know what items you’re interested in before he leaves again.