Monster Hunter Wilds: Why Aren’t My Health and Stamina Bars Full?

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Feb 28, 2025 - 08:05

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There are a few key aspects of gameplay that Monster Hunter Wilds glosses over. One of these you’ll notice as soon as your first hunt when you realize that your health and stamina bars aren’t full. While longtime fans of the series will likely know what the problem is, you’ll likely be scratching your head if you’ve never played a Monster Hunter game before.

Why you don’t have max health and stamina in Monster Hunter Wilds

Shortly after beginning Monster Hunter Wilds you’ll notice that you can’t fill your health and stamina bars to max. No matter how many healing items you use, you’ll only be able to refill a fraction of your total HP. This can make the difference between a successful hunt or a painful death, making it a major problem.

Strangely, the game glosses over this extremely important gameplay tidbit, and it’s easy for players new to the series to overlook the solution to this issue. Your hunter actually needs to eat every so often to maintain their strength. If you go awhile without sustenance, your max health and stamina will begin to be affected. Fortunately, this is an easy issue to fix.

To fill your health and stamina to max in Monster Hunter Wilds, you just have to eat. The easiest solution is to chow down on the rations that are provided to you for free. Alternatively, you can cook a full meal, which will also give you added buffs based on the ingredients you choose.

Maintaining full health and stamina in Monster Hunter Wilds comes down to one simple rule: you must eat. Regular meals help restore your maximum potential while providing additional buffs that can make a difference during tough battles. With some planning, you can ensure that your hunter remains at peak strength even during extended encounters.

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