How to Use the SOS Flare

The SOS Flare allows players to ask for support from other players in Monster Hunter Wilds. See how you can use the SOS Flare, what they do, when you can use them, and what Support Hunters are.

How to Use the SOS Flare

Use from the Radial Menu

To use the SOS Flare, you must (by default) hold L1 on your controller, then press down on the right analog stick. After confirming that you want to use an SOS Flare, your character will shoot one into the sky.

You can customize where on the radial menu you want the SOS Flare option be later on.

What Does the SOS Flare Do?

Ask Hunters to Help with your Quest

Using an SOS Flare allows up to three players to join your Hunt. After accepting your call for help, they will be able to join your ongoing Quest. You can also respond to the SOS requests of other players.

Once all the slots in your party is filled, your SOS request will stop, preventing new players from joining (until you use the SOS Flare again when someone leaves).

Support Hunters Will Help While Waiting

While waiting for other players to arrive, Support Hunters will arrive to help you in your quest. Support Hunters are AI-controlled hunters that, much like other players, will track down whatever you are hunting, and help take it down.

Once players start to join your quest, the Support Hunters will leave to make space for them.

When Can You Use the SOS Flare?

Available Immediately

You can use your SOS Flares as soon as a Quest starts. That means you can either call for help at the start of the Quest, or later on when you are having a hard time.

Using your SOS Flare is optional, so don't feel pressured to use them every time.

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