Monster Hunter Wilds SOS Flare Guide
The SOS flare calls support hunters when a hunt goes sideways. When to pop it, what you get, and how it differs from your Palico. A lifeline guide for tough fights.
The SOS flare summons help
When a hunt is too much, the SOS flare calls in support hunters, AI allies who fight alongside you. The support hunters and SOS page covers the system; the flare is your safety valve when the monster enrages and your cart count climbs.
Pop it before you cart
The best time to flare is when you see the fight slipping, not after the second cart. Support hunters can turn a loss into a clear, so do not save the flare for pride.
It pairs with the Seikret
The Seikret guide covers your mount; with support hunters drawing aggro, use the Seikret to reposition and heal. The combo keeps you alive through the worst phases.
It does not replace skill
Support hunters help, but a hunter who cannot dodge still carts. The combat basics page is still the foundation; the flare is a boost, not a substitute.
When not to flare
The SOS flare is a lifeline, but popping it the instant a fight starts trains you to lean on help instead of learning the monster. Save it for when the fight is genuinely slipping, and fight the early hunts on your own to build the reads you need later. The support hunters and SOS page covers the system, and the Seikret guide covers repositioning while allies draw aggro.
Flare before the second cart
The best moment is when you see the fight failing, not after you are already down a cart. Support hunters can turn a loss into a clear if you call them in time.
The flare is insurance
An SOS flare brings hunters to your aid when a hunt goes wrong, so use it before you cart, not after. The support hunters sos page covers the help. A flare thrown in time saves the quest.
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Sources & References
This guide is verified against the game's own data and official communications. For patch notes, current balance, and authoritative specifics, consult the references below. Where a precise number cannot be verified, we explain the mechanic rather than invent a figure.
- Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam — patch notes, current season, and authoritative game data.