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In Monster Hunter Stories 3 (MHS3), Excursions are where you can access the Region Powers to give Environment Skills to your Monsties, and improve their stats. Learn more about how to access Excursions in this guide!

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What Are Excursions?

Expeditions for Monsties to Gain Environment Skills and Stat Bonuses

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During Excursions, Monsters can gain various Environment Skills and Stat Bonuses depending on the habitat they’re exploring and the Monster’s Ecosystem Rank in that habitat.

List of All Monsties

How to Use Excursions

Access in Camps

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Excursions can be accessed in camps. The option is located below the Habitat Restoration tab. Select it to send your Monsties to an Excursion.

Pick Excursion Location and Use Training Talismans

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You must first pick an Excursion Location to send your Monstie to and use a Training Talisman. These talismans will allow you to send a specific Monstie to the area you like.

Get More Training Talismans from the Melynx Emporium

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Talismans are your tokens to send your Monsties to an Excursion, so having more of them is important. You can purchase Training Talismans at the Melynx Emporium!

Trade Point Farming Guide

Benefits of Using Excursions

Monsties Receive Environment Skills

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A Monstie can receive its Environment Skills depending on its Ecosystem Rank in that specific area. For example, if a Monstie is a B in its Ecosystem Rank, it will only receive 1 Egg Power. You can also give multiple powers to a Monstie through an Excursion, in a case where the Monstie's Ecosystem Rank is S.

Send Ratha on Excursions

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In the case of Ratha, the Monstie's Ecosystem Rank cannot be raised, but he is considered an S-Rank Monstie in each area of the game. Since Ratha is essentially with you throughout the game, it is recommended to send the Monstie on Excursions as well.

Habitat Restoration Guide

Monsties Receive Stat Increases

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When you send a Monstie to an Excursion, that Monstie will receive Stat Increases that will depend on the Area where you sent it. For example, Azuria gives Max HP, and Canalta Timberland gives Stamina Recovery.

How to Unlock Excursions

Defeat Feral Aknosom

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To unlock Excursions, you will need to defeat the Feral Aknosom in the Main Story quest, Ward.

Ward Story Quest Walkthrough

Monster Hunter Stories 3 (MHS3) Related Guides

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Beginner's Guide: Tips and Tricks

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Habitat Restoration Guide: How to Restore Habitat Character Creation Guide: How to Change Appearance
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How to Break Body Parts How to Trigger a Head-to-Head
List of Skill Affinities How to Make Monsters Retreat

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Level Cap: What is the Max Level? Best Start Guide: What to Do First?
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