Hey Riders, How’s your adventure going? We hope you’re all having a ton of fun hatching and raising your Monsties, oh and saving the world from the Black Blight, of course! Talking of raising Monsties, building your first team of companions can put you in a strong position as you set out to prove yourself as a Rider and explore Monster Hunter Stories’ world. So, we thought we’d highlight three Monsties that you may, or may not be familiar with yet and how they could be a great fit for your squad! [h1]Meet the Monsties![/h1] Now first things first, Riders! The right team of Monsties for you is the ones you like the most! Whether you think they look cool, find them cute, or are particularly effective in battle alongside you! The following three Monsties that we’re highlighting are purely a suggestion as they can provide a powerful boost to your team early on, if you want it. So, feel free to seek out the following Monsties if you’d like, or stick with your tried and tested crew! [b]Red Khezu[/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44921309/cc463fe86cd4cf5028d0310e73a31d60af3450a2.png[/img] [i]A cheeky smile from Red Khezu![/i] Red Khezu, a vibrant red Monstie, that can be found in the Darj Snowfields, offers powerful status attacks that are a useful boon both at the start of your adventure, and throughout! Which status is that? Paralysis! Red Khezu’s Thunder based attack skills have a chance to inflict paralysis on foes it strikes, stopping them acting against you for three turns! This gives you a window to go on the attack, or buff / heal if you’ve been feeling the pressure from powerful foes. Red Khezu’s Ride Action, Roar, also allows you to avoid roaming encounters in the overworld by using its signature roar to scare away other nearby monsters. When rummaging through nests in the Darj Snowfields, you’ll want an egg that is pink in colour, with a stripe pattern. To increase your chances of encountering a Red Khezu, thus improving your chances of finding their egg in a nest by making them retreat, you can use Qurupeco’s Ride Action, Monster Call, to bring out this monster! Talking of Qurupeco, they’re our next Monstie! [b]Qurupeco[/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44921309/23bea917e74a24ffeb820ef48bcee7c3db2787d3.jpg[/img] [i]This Monstie loves making noise, one way or another![/i] Qurupeco is a Bird Wyvern known for its ability to mimic the calls of other monsters, luring them to the Qurupeco’s location. This means that wherever you battle this monster, be ready as others are never far behind! In battle, this Monstie is a great support to have around, with the ability to heal itself and any allies using its initial skill, Soothing Song. Upon reaching level 9 with Qurupeco, you’ll unlock Fortifying Song, boosting defence power for three turns, ideal for tanking blows from hard hitting monsters! As mentioned, outside of battle Qurupeco can use its Monster Call ability to attract certain and in some cases, rarer monsters to your location! This is great for seeking out specific Monster Dens and their nests, as well as parts for your gear! You can find Qurupeco in the Monsonne Plains after some initial story progress, so keep a look out! When rummaging through nests, look out for a green egg with patches on it for this Monstie! [b]Zamtrios[/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44921309/0beb060cdd4e289a50c879a02860f8ba6c3b2a5e.jpg[/img] [i]A freshly hatched Zamtrios! They don’t stay small for long…[/i] Looking for an early Monstie that’s both tanky in battle, and allows you to traverse over bodies of water as you're exploring, opening up new areas and items to gather? Then the amphibious Monstie, Zamtrios, is well worth adding to your team! Zamtrios is a respectably tanky brawler with strong HP and defensive stats that can be found in Darj Snowfields. It utilises ice-based skills both offensively and defensively to control the flow of battle! Its level 1 skill, Spread Frost Breath, even has a small chance to disable your opponent’s special skills for thee turns! Outside of battle, you can use the natural affinity Zamtrios has with water to reach new locations, or even take shortcuts! After all, you never know what you might find when you’re exploring! Much like finding Red Khezu, Qurupeco’s Monster Call ability can help you increase your chances of encountering Zamtrios, speeding up the process of acquiring its egg! Speaking of the egg, watch out for a blue egg with vertical stripes on it when searching a nest! [h1]Ride On![/h1] That wraps up our latest post! We hope you found these Monstie suggestions helpful, but as always, the best Monsties to use are the ones you like the most and find success with, so use whichever you please – there’s plenty to choose from! Which Monsties have you got in your team so far? Let us know and give them a shoutout in the comments! Thanks, Riders! - Monster Hunter Community Team