Monster Hunter Rise: Guide To Palico Types And Support Moves
Monster Hunter Rise reintroduces the ability to hire multiple Buddies after World restricted you to one Palico for the whole game. To keep Felynes distinct from the new Canyne buddies, Palicos come with a great variety of support moves, and will periodically use these moves during hunts to assist the player.
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Palicos are divided into different support types, but even within a short number of types, there's a lot of variety to be found. Not all moves are created equal, though - there are a few pitfalls to avoid. A well-equipped Palico tuned to your personal preferences and playstyle can be a huge asset during even the most dangerous hunts.
There are five types of Palico - Healer, Assist, Fight, Bombardier, and Gathering. The type determines what support moves the Palico has. Each Palico has a lineup of five support moves that will unlock as it levels up. The Level 1 and Level 20 moves are the same for all Palicos in one type.
For example, all Assist Palicos have Felyne Silkbind and Poison Purr-ison. The Level 5, 10, and 15 support moves are random. There is a slightly greater chance for the move in those slots to match the Palico's type - as in, the most commonly found Level 5 move in Healer Palicos is Healing Bubble - but they will frequently have moves of other types as well.
To summarize, the first and last support moves are locked and exclusive to types, but the middle three are random. Types and support moves do not affect a Palico's skills or stats. You cannot change a Palico's type or skills after hiring them.
Healer Palicos are entirely focused on restoring health. Herbaceous Healing and Vase of Vitality act like the Escuregot and Antidobra
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