Monster Hunter Stories

1 Important Information

Getting Started

2 amiibo

3 Information-Sharing Precautions

4 Online Features

5 Parental Controls

Starting the Game

6 E-Manual

7 Story

8 Characters

9 Starting/Saving

10 Button Configuration

Let's head out!

11 Field Screen

12 Field Actions

13 Riding Actions

14 Gathering Items

15 Gathering Eggs

Camp Menu

16 Camp Menu

17 Statuses

Entering Battle

18 Battle Screen

19 Status Changes

20 Fighting a Battle

21 Battle Rules

22 Skills and Kinship Skills

23 Finishing a Battle

Towns

24 Towns

25 Weapons and Armour

26 Subquests

Stables

27 Monsties & Eggs

28 Rite of Channeling

Albarax

29 Restoring Albarax

30 The Rider Arena

31 Expedition Parties

Network Battles

32 Network Battles

33 Local Wireless

34 Internet

35 Stickers

36 Block/Ignore

37 DLC Menu

38 Bonus Content

39 StreetPass

40 StreetPass Dens

Support Information

41 How to Contact Us

1 Important Information

Please read this manual carefullybefore using the software. If thesoftware will be used by children,the manual should be read andexplained to them by an adult.

Also, before using this software,please sele in the HOME Menuand carefully review content in"Health and Safety Information." Itcontains important information thatwill help you enjoy this software.

You should also thoroughly readyour Operations Manual, includingthe "Health and Safety Information"section, before using this software.

Please note that except whereotherwise stated, "Nintendo 3DS™"refers to all devices in theNintendo 3DS family, including theNew Nintendo 3DS,New Nintendo 3DS XL,Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL,and Nintendo 2DS™.

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2 amiibo

This software support .You can use compatible amiibo™accessories by touching them to thelower screen of yourNew Nintendo 3DS orNew Nintendo 3DS XL system.

◆ In order to create new game dataon an amiibo that already has datasaved on it from another game,you must first delete the existinggame data. To delete your gamedata, ope on the HOMEMenu and then reset the data

Using near-field communication(NFC), amiibo can connect tocompatible software to open brand-new ways to interact with yourfavorite Nintendo games. For moreinformation, please visit Nintendo'sofficial website atwww.nintendo.com/amiibo.

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under amiibo Settings.◆ Data stored on amiibo can be read

by multiple compatible games.◆ If the data on an amiibo is

corrupted and can't be restored,ope on the HOME Menu andthen reset the data under amiiboSettings.

Precaution about amiibo● Just a light touch on the lower

screen is enough for thesystem to detect your amiibo.Do not press the amiibo intothe screen or forcefully drag itacross the screen.

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3 Information-Sharing Precautions

User-generated content, or UGC, iscontent created by users, such asmessages, Mii™ characters, images,photos, video, audio, etc.

Information-Sharing Precautions

• Nintendo bears no responsibilitywhatsoever for any problems thatresult from the use of the Internet(for example, the sending ofcontent over the Internet, or thesending or receiving of contentwith others).

The extent of UGC exchangedepends on the software.

4 Online Features

By connecting to the internet, thissoftware allows you to play withother players all over the world,acquire bonus, and downloadablecontent, and much more.For more information, refer toNetwork Battles (p. 32) or DLCMenu (p. 37).♦ For information about connecting

your Nintendo 3DS system to theinternet, refer to the OperationsManual.

Online Precautions● If you post, send or otherwise

make available any information orcontent through wirelesscommunication please make sure

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not to include any information thatcan be used to identify youpersonally, such as your name,email address, your address oryour telephone number, as othersmay be allowed to see suchinformation and content. Inparticular, when choosing a username or nickname for your Mii™characters, please do not useyour real name as others may beable to view your user name andthe nicknames of your Miicharacters when using wirelesscommunication.

● Friend codes are a part of asystem that allows you toestablish a friendship with otherusers, so that you can play,communicate and interact withpeople you know. If you exchangefriend codes with strangers, thereis a risk that you could receiveinformation or messages withoffensive language orinappropriate content and thatstrangers may see informationabout you that you do not wantstrangers to see. We thereforerecommend that you do not giveyour friend codes to people youdon't know.

● Do not engage in harmful, illegal,

offensive or otherwiseinappropriate activity that mightcause problems for other users. Inparticular, do not post, send orotherwise make available anyinformation or content thatthreatens, abuses or harassesother persons, infringes on therights of others (such ascopyrights, portrait rights, privacyrights, rights of publicity ortrademarks) or that may makeother people feel uncomfortable.In particular, when sending,posting or making availablephotos, images or videosdisplaying other people, makesure to obtain their permissionbeforehand.

5 Parental Controls

You can use the following ParentalControls to restrict certain featuresof this software.♦ For more information about

Parental Controls, refer to theOperations Manual.

● Nintendo 3DS Shopping ServicesRestricts the purchase ofdownloadable content.

● Sharing Images/Audio/Video/LongText Data

The comment on your Rider Cardcan be restricted. (p. 16) (Oncerestricted, the default comment willbe used instead)

● Online InteractionRestricts online battles with otherplayers.

● StreetPass™Restricts the sending/receiving ofRider Cards, StreetPass Dens, andBattle Party data via StreetPass.

● Friend RegistrationRestricts the registration of newfriends.

6 E-Manual

This e-manual provides informationfor playing Monster Hunter Stories.

Certain topics can be checked ingame for more detailedexplanations.These topics are marked asfollows:

When you see thisicon, check the Rider'sNotes in game for moreinformation.

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7 Story

Monster Riders..."Those who bond with monsters."

Through the use of Kinship Stones,Riders awaken to a secret power,allowing them to form bonds with

monsters.

The story begins in the Rider'svillage, hidden in a land far from

those who hunt monsters.

Our hero receives a Kinship Stonefrom the Village Chief, overcoming

arduous trials to become a Rider.

Eventually, having grown as a Rideralongside the amnesiac Felyne,

Navirou, our hero determines to step

out into the world and tread newpaths.

8 Characters

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An amnesiac Felynewho journeys with themain character.Greatly admires the maincharacter forovercoming theobstacles placed beforethem. An unendingsource ofencouragement.

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9 Starting/Saving

Press on the Title Menu, or tapthe Touch Screen to display theGame Menu.

Start a new game.♦ Please be aware that

character and Monstie namesmay be viewed by otherplayers through the use ofnetwork features. Please avoidusing names that may causeoffence, infringe upon therights of others, violate anylaws, or convey any personalinformation.Please also note that you willbe unable to change yourcharacter name in game, oncethis has been finalised.

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Continue a saved game.

Battle against other playersthrough local wireless or OnlineInteraction. (p. 33-34)

Connect to the Internet toreceive new downloadableSubquests. (p. 38)You can also enter downloadcodes and read a QR Code®here. (p. 37)

If Monster Hunter Generations or Monster Hunter Stories (DemoVersion) save data is detected onthe SD card, bonus content will beautomatically received when theGame Menu is opened.

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Only one set of save data may becreated per game.Ensure that the game has beensaved before finishing play.♦ An SD card with at least 15 free

blocks is required to save thegame.

♦ A System Transfer will berequired to continue a game onanother system.

♦ If the SD card is removed duringplay, you will be unable to savethe game even if the card isreinserted.

● The bed in your house. (p. 24)

● Catavan Stands, etc.

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● Do not repeatedly reset thesystem or intentionally inputincorrect controls. Do notremove any Game Card/SDcard inserted into the systemwhile saving. Make sure not toget dirt in the terminals. Theseactions could result inpermanent data loss.

● Do not use externalaccessories or software tomodify your save data, as thiscan lead to an inability toprogress or loss of save data.Any modification is permanent,so be careful.

10 Button Configuration

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- Character movement- Select menu option

- Camera movement- Select menu option

- Camera movement

- Talk/Continue- Gather- Perform Riding Action

(Whilst icon is displayedduring a ride)

- Confirm menu option

- Crouch/Stand- Perform Riding Action

(Whilst riding)- Cancel menu option- Close Camp Menu

- Open Camp Menu

- Call Monstie- Mount Monstie (Whilst

Monstie is nearby)- (Hold) Call and

immediately mount- Dismount Monstie

- Rotate camera anti-

clockwise♦ With Camera Type A

- Rotate camera

clockwise♦ With Camera Type A

♦ Alternatively, tap theTouch Screen. (p. 11)

- Get advice from Navirou

- Change lead Monstie♦ Alternatively tap the

Touch Screen. (p. 11)

♦ Actions can also be performedthrough use of the TouchScreen. (p. 18)

an are only availableon New Nintendo 3DS andNew Nintendo 3DS XL systems.

♦ Press and to return thecamera behind the character.(Camera Type A)

♦ Go to Options (p. 16) to changethe camera type and cameratracking.

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- Select action- Select menu option

- Select action- Select menu option

- Confirm selection

- Cancel selection

- Change battle speed- (During Network Battle)

Use Stickers

- (When Kinship Gauge isfull) Ride

- (Whilst riding) UseKinship Skill

11 Field Screen

♦ Only displayed whilst standingstill.

The main character's name.

The lead Monstie's name.

Gauge displaying the maincharacter's remaining HP.Whilst in the field this willgradually decrease if thecharacter is Burned or Poisoned.

Gauge displaying the lead

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Monstie's remaining HP.Whilst in the field this willgradually decrease if the leadMonstie is Burned or Poisoned.

Displays the party's remainingHearts. (p. 18)

Main character's and leadMonstie's icons.Changes when under anAbnormal Status (p. 19). (Onlyfor Abnormal Statuses that stayin effect whilst in the field.)

♦ Tap the Touch Screen tochange the zoom level of themap.

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The name of the current location.

Indicates where the current fieldwas entered from.

Marker to indicate thecharacter's current location.

Marker to indicate the destinationfor story progression.May also indicate locations forSubquests. (p. 26)

Receive advice from Navirou.Tap to obtain information on thecurrent objective.

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Switch lead Monstie with anotherin your party.Tap to display the current partyon the Touch Screen. From thereselect the Monstie to switch.

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12 Field Actions

Start a battle by colliding with amonster out in the field.Depending on how you collide witha monster, the battle conditionswill change.

By colliding with a monster frombehind, you will initiate a backattack, gaining the opportunity touse a pre-emptive attack.

If a monster collides with youfrom behind, it will launch asurprise attack.

Gather useful items to assist in

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your adventures. (p. 14)

Call your lead Monstie with .Mount up by pressing near yourMonstie (p. 13). (Hold tosimultaneously call and mount.)

- Call Monstie- (Whilst near Monstie)

Mount- (Hold) Call and mount

Monstie- (Whilst riding) Dismount

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13 Riding Actions

In addition to providing a means ofmovement around the field, youwill also be able to perform RidingActions whilst riding your Monstie.

Individual skills performed byMonsties whilst being ridden.

During a ride, press to performa Riding Action.

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Display gatheringpoints on the mapon the TouchScreen.

At certain points in the field,your lead Monstie may be ableto perform a Riding Action if theyhave the appropriate skill.Press when the icon isdisplayed to use the RidingAction.

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Jump from cliffedges and acrossgaps to reach theopposite side.

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14 Gathering Items

You can collect useful items toassist in your adventures out in thefield.

An icon will display above yourcharacter's head whenapproaching a gathering point.Press to gather items.When items have been gathered,the point will disappear for aperiod of time.

Harvesting points・Herbs・Paintberries, etc.

Mining points・Stones・Iron Ore, etc.

Catching points・Bitterbugs・Godbugs, etc.

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❶ An icon will display above yourcharacter's head whenapproaching a fishing point.Press to start fishing.

❷ Press as soon as the iconappears above the bait to catchfish, or acquire other items.The quicker you press afterthe icon appears, the better theitems you will receive.

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- Whetfish- Sushifish- Goldenfish- Small Goldenfish, etc.

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Equippable items with passiveskills, such as Heat Res andNegate Poison. Your character mayequip only one accessory.You can receive accessories fromgathering points or treasure boxesout in the field.

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15 Gathering Eggs

By gathering eggs out in the field,you will be able to hatch them atthe Stables (p. 27) and acquire anew Monstie.

❶ You can acquire eggs inMonster Dens. An icon willappear when approaching theeggs, press to pick one up.

❷ After you have picked up anegg, you will have to leave thearea whilst carrying it.Watch out, as you will moveslower whilst carrying an egg.

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❸ You will receive the egg if youmanage to leave the area whilstcarrying it. Head to the Stablesto hatch it.

Whilst carrying an egg, monsterscan still attack you! If you lose afight whilst carrying an egg, theegg will be lost.

After picking up an egg, you canswap it out for another onewithin the same nest. There areonly a limited number of eggsthough, so choose carefully.

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Upon reaching certain conditions,you can cause a monster toreturn to its Den at the end of abattle. (p. 23)

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16 Camp Menu

Press to display the Camp Menuwhilst out in the field, in a MonsterDen, or in towns.

You can select the followingoptions in the Camp Menu.

Check and use items in yourinventory.♦ Items available for use in

battle are stored in the BattlePouch.

View a summary of Story Questsplayed.

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Combine items to create a newitem.

View a summary of acceptedSubquests.

Change equipped weapon,armour and accessory.♦ You can also change whether

or not to display your helmetin the equipment menu.

View status information for yourcharacter and Monsties. (p. 17)

Change items available for use inbattle.Only the items selected here willbe available for use in battle.

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View information on encounteredmonsters and hatched Monsties.

Your Rider Card features yourcharacter information, which canthen be viewed by other playersvia network features such asStreetPass.Here you can view and changeyour Rider Card, as well as addRider Cards received from otherplayers to your favourites list.♦ You still retain your Rider Card

even if it is passed to anotherplayer.

View information useful to youradventures.

You can change the followingoptions:● BGM Volume● SFX Volume● Sound Settings● Camera Type● Camera Motion● Camera Tracking● START Button

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● Message Speed, etc.

End the game and return to theTitle Screen. (p. 9)

Displays the next objective.Check here if you're confusedabout where to go next.

Displays any bonuses currently ineffect from the Prayer Pot. (p. 24)

Displays the number of eggscurrently in your Egg Carton.

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Displays information on Monstiescurrently in your party.Information includes remainingHP and Abnormal Statuses.

Displays information on the maincharacter.Information includes remainingHP and Abnormal Statuses.

Displays the party's remainingHearts.

Displays a simplified World Map.Check your character's currentlocation and next destination.

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17 Statuses

You can view information onMonsties in your current party andyour character from the "Status"option in the Camp Menu. (p. 16)You can also switch Monsties fromthis menu.

Current level.Maximum HP and Attack increasewith levels.

Current maximum HP.With a higher maximum HP, youwill be able to take more damagefrom monster attacks beforelosing a Heart.

Current Attack.With higher Attack, you will beable to deal more damage to

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monsters in battle.

Current Defense.With higher Defense, monsterattacks will deal less damage toyou in battle.

Current Speed.With a higher Speed, you will beable to act earlier in battle.

Details which of the three attacktendencies (Power, Speed,Technical) is a particular forte. (p. 21)♦ The main character will be

listed as No Type.

The remaining experience pointsuntil the next level.You receive experience pointsfrom victory in battle. When youhave received enough, you willlevel up.

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The higher the value, the lessdamage received when being hitby an elemental attack.

Details skill information. (p. 22)♦ You can view both Active

Skills and Passive Skills in thismenu.

Displays the current level of yourKinship Stone.This will increase as youprogress through the main story.

Kinship Stone and MonstRarit

The higher the level of yourKinship Stone, the higher therarity of Monsties you will beable to use in your party.

The higher the value, the moredamage dealt to enemies whenusing an elemental attack.

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Shows currently equippedweapon.

Shows currently equippedarmour.

Shows currently equippedaccessory.

Displays the Monstie's genus.

Displays the Monstie's rarity.Level 9 is the highest rarity.

Displays informatioon the Monstie's genslots (p. 28). Press for more detaileinformation.

Displays the speed at which aMonstie grows.

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Displays the Riding Actions aMonstie can use.(p. 13)

Displays the Kinship Skill aMonstie can use.(p. 22)

❶ You can also change the partyorder in this menu. Press the button to select the Monstie youwould like to switch.

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❷ Once you have entered theparty edit mode, press toconfirm the Monstie you wouldlike to switch. Press again tocontinue switching.Alternatively, press to cancel.

18 Battle Screen

Main character's name.

Lead Monstie's name.

Enemy monster's name.

Gauge displaying the maincharacter's remaining HP.Decreases whenever you sustainan attack.If HP is reduced to zero, you willlose a Heart.

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Gauge displaying the leadMonstie's remaining HP.Decreases whenever the Monstiesustains an attack.If HP is reduced to zero, you willlose a Heart.

Gauge displaying the enemymonster's remaining HP.Decreases when you hit it withattacks.The monster will be defeatedwhen its HP is reduced to zero.

The next action that yourMonstie will take.

The party's remaining Hearts.If you lose all Hearts, you willlose the battle and be forced torecover at a nearby location.

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Command your Monstie in battle.You can only command yourMonstie to use Skills.

Attack a monster with a standardattack.Select which monster to attack,with which attack type, on theTouch Screen.

Use one of your own Skills.After selecting a Skill, decidewhich monster to use it on withthe Touch Screen.

♦ In addition to enteringcommands with button presses,you can also tap the TouchScreen.

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Switch the Monstie to use inbattle.Select which Monstie to switch infrom your current party.

Use an item from your BattlePouch.

Run away from the battle.If successful, you will return tothe field. If you are unable toflee the battle, you will beunable to take any action for aturn.♦ There are also battles you

cannot run away from.

Once full, you will be able to rideyour Monstie in battle. (p. 22)

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19 Status Changes

Through the use of items ormonster attacks, the maincharacter or lead Monstie's statsmay be positively or negativelyaffected.A mark will be displayed next tothe name display for as long as theeffect remains in place.

Status Effect Mark

Attack UpAttack increases.

Defense UpDefense increases.

During battle, you can be afflictedwith Abnormal Statuses by monsterattacks.

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You will be unable to take anyaction when afflicted by certainstatuses.

Example

SleepUnable to take anyactions for a certainnumber of turns.You will sustain alarge amount ofdamage if attackedwhile sleeping.

You will be unable to take certainactions when afflicted by certainstatuses.

Example

StenchUnable to use itemsfor a certain numberof turns. Can behealed by certainSkills.

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Abnormal Statuses continuing fora certain number of turns.

Example

PoisonSustain damageeach turn.Continues for acertain number ofturns unless healedby Skills or Items.

Abnormal Statuses affectingcharacter parameters, includingAttack and Defense.

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20 Fighting a Battle

Battles are resolved within a turn-based system.❶ First, select an action.

❷ Then select the target for youraction.

❸ When selecting "Fight", choosewhich attack type to use.

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❹ The battle begins!A turn ends when an action hasbeen undertaken by yourcharacter, your Monstie and allenemy monsters.

♦ The attack order is influencedby the Speed parameter.

21 Battle Rules

When selecting a monster toattack, a battle line will bedisplayed if the monster is alsoattempting to attack you.Note that when facing an enemyRider, you will be unable todirectly attack them.♦ You will be able to attack

opposing Riders if they arecurrently riding their Monsties.

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When attacking each other withstandard attacks, a Head-to-Headwill commence.

There are three types of attack:Power, Speed and Technical(Tech). Each is strong against, andweak to, another attack type. AHead-to-Head will be decidedbased on the attacks used.The strengths and weaknesses areas follows:● Speed beats Power● Power beats Technical● Technical beats Speed

In the event that the followingconditions are met, you will

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perform a Double Attack:● The main character and your

Monstie attack the same enemy● The main character and your

Monstie both use the sameattack type

● The attack type beats theenemy monster's attack type.

Your Kinship Gauge will greatlyincrease when a Double Attack isused.

When using Power, Speed andTechnical attacks in certain orders,a combination move can betriggered. Combos will dealgreater damage.Different weapon types havedifferent attack orders to trigger acombo.

Great Sword example

Power⇒Power⇒Technical

If you lose three consecutiveHead-to-Head attacks, you will beDowned. When Downed you willbe unable to take any actions for a

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During battle, various specialevents may be triggered. If you winat the resulting minigame, you willdeal damage to your opponent,and the Kinship Gauge will beboosted.

Tap consecutively to chargeyour opponent down.As you tap the button, the gaugewill move in line with who iswinning the battle. The victor willbe decided by who pushes thegauge furthest in to theiropponent's half.

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When both opponents arecapable of flight, a mid-air battlecan be triggered.Press and in turn as manytimes as possible during the timeperiod to win the battle.

When both opponents arecapable of using a Breath skill, aBreath Blast can be triggered.Rotate as many times aspossible during the time periodto win.

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22 Skills and Kinship Skills

When your Kinship Gauge is full,you will be able to ride yourMonstie.

There are various ways to fill theKinship Gauge, such asdamaging the enemy, andfinishing a turn.The following events will causeyour Kinship Gauge to fill greatly.

Examples

● Win a Head-to-Head● Launch a Double Attack● Win a special battle event

Kinship Skills are special attacks

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unique to your Monstie. Press at any point during a ride to use it.However, using Kinship Skillsterminates your ride, so only usethem when you really think it'sworth it.

When you win a Head-to-Headduring a ride, your Kinship Levelwill increase.The higher your Kinship Level,the greater damage your attackswill deal.

Skills used during battle bycommand. These skills maytemporarily affect statuses ordeal heavy damage, amongstother effects.Employing these skills will use upyour Kinship Gauge. How muchof the Gauge will be useddepends on the skill.

Broadly speaking, your characterand Monsties have two types ofSkills.

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Rider's ActivSkill Examples

Power-houseStrike

Great Sword SkillDeals heavy non-elemental damageto a singleopponent. Becomesthe last action to beused in a turn.

RestAll Weapon SkillRecover a smallamount of HP.

Monstie ActivSkill Examples

Intimidate

Velocidrome SkillReducesopponent's Attackfor three turns.

Swift Strike

Velocidrome SkillAttack against asingle opponent.May attack beforeopponents.

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Skills that activate automaticallywhen entering battle, remainingin effect for the duration of thebattle.These skills may protect fromAbnormal Statuses, orstrengthen attacks, amongstother effects. There are skillsthat only the main character canuse as well as skills that onlyMonsties can use.

Passive Skill Examples

NegatePoison

Protects fromVenom and NoxiousVenom

NegateParalysis

Protects fromParalysis

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23 Finishing a Battle

Win a battle by defeating allopponents.

When you win a battle, you willreceive experience points anditems. Experience points will bereceived by all Monsties in theparty.

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Win a battle decisively and youwill receive some bonus points,raising your battle results.If you finish a battle with goodresults, you may receive more,or rarer items.

If you lose three Hearts during abattle, you will be defeated. Youlose a Heart when yourcharacter's or Monstie's HPdepletes to zero. (p. 18)Return to your house to restoreHearts. (p. 24)

You will be returned to whereyou entered the current field, orto your last save point.

You may occasionally see aBonus Chance at the beginningof a battle.If you see a Bonus Chance, youwill be able to receive a largenumber of bonus points at theend of the battle.

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When you defeat a monster, youmight cause it to retreat to itsDen.When a monster retreats, its Denwill appear somewhere on thecurrent field. You will be able toretrieve an egg of the samemonster type if you make it tothe nest.

Depending on how you defeat amonster, you can raise thelikelihood that it will retreat to itsDen. Try out lots of differentmethods to see what works bestfor each monster!You can also use the Paintballitem to tag a monster beforedefeating it, to raise thelikelihood that it will retreat.

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24 Towns

At the towns throughout the world,there are various things that youwill be able to do.

● Heal your character andMonsties

● Save the game● Change your character's and

Navirou's appearance● View the Gallery

● Manage your eggs● Perform the Rite of Channeling● Manage your Monsties● Manage your Monstie

Expedition Party

● Get items● Sell items and equipment

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● Get equipment● Strengthen equipment● Accept Forge Quests● Sell items and equipment

● Accept Subquests

● Manage StreetPass settings● View Rider Cards from other

players● View Battle Party data from

other players● Challenge StreetPass Dens

By speaking to the Connecticat,you will be able to receive bonusand downloadable contents bythe following methods:● Via the Internet● Via Download Code● With an amiibo● Via QR Code

● Travel to Catavan Stands youhave previously visited

● Save the game

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● View the Encyclopoogia● Change active Poogie● Receive an item every 10

Poogies found

By using special items (Charms)at Prayer Pots, you can receivevarious beneficial effects to helpyou on your journey.● Temporarily grants you and

your Monsties a certainbenefit

● Change field conditions

● Grill Raw Meat● The type of meat you gain will

change depending on how ithas been grilled

♦ Some facilities may not appearin all towns.

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25 Weapons and Armour

There are four types of weaponyour character can use: GreatSword, Sword & Shield, Hammerand Hunting Horn.

Weapon Attributes

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Attack Basic attack powerof the weapon.

Crit Rate

Likelihood of yourattacks beingcritical.Critical attacks dealfar greater damagethan normal.

ElementStrength of theweapon's elementalattribute.

Bonus Details specialweapon bonuses.

Skill

Active Skillavailable byequipping theweapon.

Strength

Details theweapon's level.Raise a weapon'slevel bystrengthening it atthe Smith.

Armour Attribute

DefenseBasic defensivepower of thearmour.

Elem Res

Strength of thearmour's elementaldefence.The larger thevalue, the greaterthe reduction indamage fromelemental attacks.

Skill

Passive Skillstriggered byequipping thearmour.

Strength

Details the armour'slevel.Raise armour's levelby strengthening itat the Smith.

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In the event that the leadMonstie, and monster materialsused in production of equippedarmour or weapon are of thesame type, Skills (p. 22) used inbattle will consume less of theKinship Gauge to activate.♦ This effect does not stack

when using both weapon andarmour of the same type.

Example

Monstie: Velociprey

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Acquire weapons and armour atthe Smith.

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In order to strengthen equipment,you will need certain materials andsome funds.Materials are worth various pointvalues. Invest materials inequipment to get over a certainamount of points.

You can strengthen weapons andarmour at the Smith.

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Forge Quests are available fromthe Smith. By clearing them, youwill be able to get your hands onspecial weapons and armour.

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26 Subquests

Subquests are optional quests thatdo not impact upon the main story.By clearing them, you can receiverewards and experience points.You can accept up to 30Subquests (5 DLC Subquests) atany one time.

Some Subquests are availablefrom characters in towns.Return to the quest giver oncethe quest conditions have beencleared to receive your reward.

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You can also accept quests fromthe Quest Board in towns.Return to the Quest Board oncethe quest conditions have beencleared to receive your reward.

♦ Some Subquests do not rewardexperience points.

You can receive Forge Quests (atype of Subquest) from the Smithin towns. (p. 25)Once the quest conditions havebeen cleared, return to the Smithto receive the equipmentrewarded for the quest.

Certain Subquests wilcause a blue marker tappear on the map on thTouch Screen when yoenter the appropriate field.This indicates the

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destination for a Subquest.

The Objective Marker can beswitched on or off for eachindividual Subquest.To do this, go to "Subquests" inthe Camp Menu, select theappropriate Subquest, then press to switch the Objective Markeron or off.

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27 Monsties & Eggs

You can manage your Monsties atthe Stables in towns.The following options are availablefrom the Stable Menu.

Check your Egg Carton to manageyour eggs and egg fragments.

Hatch eggs you have broughtback from the field and birth anew Monstie. Here you canhatch any eggs that you own, aslong as there is space in theStables.

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Hatch an egg by tapping thescreen, or pressing .Depending on where you tap theegg, the stats of the Monstiethat is born will change.

Here you can manage the EggFragments you receive fromNetwork Battles, amongst otherplaces.By combining 9 fragments, youcan create a new egg to hatch.

Egg fragments have variouspatterns on them. Each patterndenotes a different type ofMonstie that will be born.

Fragment Pattern Example:

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Fanged Beast FragmentThe more of these fragmentsused, the greater the likelihoodthat a Fanged Beast Monstie willbe born.

If the same colour of fragment isused vertically, horizontally ordiagonally across the 9fragments, the Monstie that isborn will receive some statbonuses.

Use the Rite of Channeling totransfer Kinship Genes from oneMonstie to another. (p. 28)

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Manage your Monsties and partycompositions.

Choose which Monsties to takewith you on your journeys, andwhich to rest at the Stables.

Create pre-made parties.Once a party has beenregistered, you can return at anytime to switch it in and outeasily.

Select your favourite Monsties.Once you have registered aMonstie as a Favorite, you willbe unable to use it in the Rite ofChanneling or release it.

Release a Monstie back in to thewild. Be careful, as releasedMonsties will not return.

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Send out an expedition party ofyour Monsties to search for itemsand materials in the field. (p. 31)

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28 Rite of Channeling

By advancing through the story,you will be able to perform the Riteof Channeling at the Stables intowns.Through the Rite of Channeling,you will be able to pass on KinshipGenes from one Monstie toanother, paving the way to greaterpower.

❶ Select a Monstie to Inherit aKinship Gene.

❷ Select a Monstie to Channel aKinship Gene.

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♦ Take care, as the Monstiechosen to channel a KinshipGene will leave your party oncethe Rite is complete.

❸ Select the Kinship Gene tochannel.The channelled Kinship Genewill be placed in to the samegene slot it was placed in fromthe channelling Monstie.

♦ In the event that a Kinship Genealready exists in the gene slot,the inheritor's current Gene willbe overwritten.

❹ This completes the Rite.The inheriting Monstie will nowhave access to new skills orincreased stats.

Kinship Genes are vital tdeveloping your MonstiesThey may bestow variouskills, elements oimproved stats upon youMonsties.A Monstie may have up to amaximum of 9 gene slots availablefor use with Kinship Genes. Byrepeating the Rite of Channeling,your Monsties will reach greaterlevels of strength.

Broadly speaking there are twotypes of Kinship Genes.● Genes particular to individual

Monstie types● Genes available to all

MonstiesBoth types may be passed onthrough the Rite of Channeling.

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By completing a row of geneslots, you will receive a bingobonus for your Monstie, raisingtheir maximum HP.You can also acquire additionalbingo effects by aligning Genesof the same shape or colour in arow, such as the following:● Bonuses received when

entering battle● Bonuses to Monstie stats

Kinship Gene Examples

Aptonoth GeneSkill: ObserveType: No TypeElement: NoneIncreases effect of recovery skills

Antivenom GeneSkill: Negate PoisonType: TechnicalElement: NoneIncreases Defense

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29 Restoring Albarax

By advancing through the story,you will reach Albarax.

The first time you visit, the villagewill be largely destroyed.

However, by accepting andcompleting quests given by theVillage Chief, the village willgradually be restored, allowingvarious facilities to reopen.

Try returning Albarax to its formerbeauty!

30 The Rider Arena

By restoring the town of Albarax (p. 29), you will be able to enterthe Rider Arena.There are various different modesat the Arena.

An offline mode allowing you tobattle against other Riders in atournament format. You canparticipate in either normaltournaments, or DLC Tournaments.

Various classes are available innormal tournaments, each withtheir own difficulty levels.You may receive a rewarddepending on your performance intournaments.

♦ Tournament Mode and VersusMode are available from theOffline Clerk.

♦ You can play with other playersnear you with Local Playthrough the Local Clerk.Alternatively, you can play withother players with Online Playthrough the Internet Clerk.

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In Versus Mode you will battleagainst party data received throughStreetPass from other players. (p. 32)

Allows you to battle against otherplayers nearby through localwireless.You can also use this functionthrough "Network Battle" on theGame Menu. (p. 9)

Allows you to battle against otherplayers online through Online Play.You can also use this functionthrough "Network Battle" on theGame Menu. (p. 9)

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31 Expedition Parties

Through Monstie ExpeditionParties, you can send yourMonsties out to search for itemsand materials.You will be able to use thisfunction once you have completedthe restoration of Albarax. (p. 29)

❶ Select "Expedition Party" fromthe Stable Menu. You can thenselect which field to send theexpedition out to, as well asprimary goals and participatingMonsties.

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❸ Return to the Stables and select"Expedition Party". You willreceive rewards based on thesuccess of the expedition.

❷ Monstie Expeditions take time.(Exactly how long will bedisplayed on the screen oncethe party has departed.)Navirou will let you know whenan expedition party hasreturned. Return to the Stablesto view the result.

32 Network Battles

You can start a battle againstanother player through "NetworkBattle" on the Game Menu, or byspeaking to the appropriate clerkat the Rider Arena. (p. 30)You can battle against nearbyplayers with local wireless, orplayers online with OnlineInteraction.Furthermore, you can receive EggFragments (p. 27) throughNetwork Battles.

In Network Battles, you will beable to choose one of thefollowing rule sets to battle with.The different rule sets variouslylimit the levels of Monsties andMonstie selection criteria, amongstother settings.♦ Other rule sets can also be

acquired via the DLC Menu. (p. 37)

Limited rule set.

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Largely unlimited rule set.

Only one Heart in this battle!

Your Battle Party is the team youtake in to battle with you inNetwork Battles.

❷ Select "Battle Party".

❶ Select "Battle Preparation"from the Rider Arena Menu orGame Menu under NetworkBattle.

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❸ From here you can selectvarious options dealing withyour Battle Party. Select"Change Battle Party" to edityour party.You can also record parties in"Battle Sets", to make iteasier to switch out parties ata later date.

You can receive other players'Battle Party data via StreetPassor by reading their QR Code.

You can receive Battle Party databy using the Nintendo 3DSCamera to read a QR Code.You can also create a QR Codefor your own Battle Partythrough the DLC Menu on theGame Menu.

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❶ Press on the Network Battleresults screen to open theResults Menu. Select "AddFriend" from this menu.

❷ A confirmation screen will bedisplayed. Select "Yes" tocontinue. The request will besent to the other player.

Select "Yes" to add the other

By adding other players as Friends,you can make it easier to find themfor a Network Battle at a laterdate.♦ Playing Network Battles (p. 33-

34)

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player to your friend list, or "No"to reject the request.♦ You will be unable to add

friends if you do not have aPersonal Mii created, or ifthere are no free spaces inyour friend list.

Your Battle Rank displays yourrank as a player in Network Battles.It will change based on the resultsof your Network Battles, along withthe number of battles you haveparticipated in. You can also viewyour Battle Rank on your RiderCard.

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33 Local Wireless

● Network Battles● Add Friends (p. 32)● Exchange Rider Cards● Blocked-user Settings (p. 36)● Stickers (p. 35)

● One Nintendo 3DS system perplayer

● One Game Card per player

Battle against nearby players usinglocal wireless.♦ Network Battles: 2 players♦ You can enter Network Battles

after receiving permission fromDan. Network Battles can alsobe entered from the RiderArena. (p. 30)

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❷ Edit your battle settings. Selectyour battle rules (p. 32) andstatus before searching for anopponent.

♦ Whilst using local wireless,you will be unable to selectrequirements for youropponent.

♦ Press to create your ownlobby whilst using localwireless.

❶ Select "Battle (Local Play)" fromNetwork Battle on the GameMenu, or in the Rider Arena.

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❸ Select your opponent from thelist of lobbies found!

A search may be unable to findany opponents. In the eventthat this happens, press tocreate your own lobby and waitfor opponents. Alternatively,press to search again.

❹ Once an opponent has beendecided on, you will enter in tobattle preparations. Here, youcan select your "Lead Monstie"and "Battle Pouch".Once your preparations arecomplete, select "Battle!" tostart the battle.

34 Internet

Battle against other players usingOnline Interaction.♦ Network Battles: 2 players♦ You can enter Network Battles

after receiving permission fromDan. Network Battles can alsobe entered from the RiderArena. (p. 30)

● One Nintendo 3DS system perplayer

● One Game Card per player● A connection to the Internet♦ To connect to the Internet, a

wireless connection needs to beestablished via the systemsettings. (Please refer to thesystem's Operations Manual forfurther information.)

● Network Battles

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● Add Friends (p. 32)● Exchange Rider Cards ● Blocked-user Settings (p. 36)● Stickers (p. 35)● Acquire downloadable content

(p. 37)

❶ Select "Battle (Online Play)"from Network Battle on theGame Menu, or in the RiderArena.

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❸ Edit your battle settings. Selectyour battle rules, opponent andstatus before searching for anopponent.

❷ Select an option from thematching types below:

● Quick Match - Selects arandom opponent based onyour search conditions.

● Custom Match - Select anopponent from those foundbased on your searchconditions.

❹ How the game proceeds willdepend on your matching type.

● Quick MatchEnter straight into battle if anopponent is found. In theevent that no opponent canbe found, press to searchagain.

● Custom Match

　Select your opponent from thelist of lobbies found.A search may be unable to findany opponents. In the eventthat this happens, press tocreate your own lobby and waitfor opponents. Alternatively,press to search again.

❺ Once an opponent has beendecided on, you will enter intobattle preparations. Here, youcan select your lead Monstieand Battle Pouch.Once your preparations arecomplete, select "Battle!" tostart the battle.

In Custom Match, you can enter aMatch ID to start a battle against aparticular opponent.

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When selecting your battleconditions, choose "Invite byMatch ID" from "Opponent" tocreate a Match ID.

When selecting your battleconditions, press to move tothe "Enter Match ID" screen.Enter the Match ID created byyour opponent, then select "Yes"on the confirmation screen toenter in to battle.

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35 Stickers

During a Network Battle, you willbe able to send Stickers to youropponent.

❶ Press to display your StickerSet on the Touch Screen.

♦ A Sticker Set is a particular packof stickers.

♦ In addition to the basic StickerSets, you can also acquireSticker Sets from the DLCMenu. (p. 37)

❷ Select the Sticker you wouldlike to use, and press to sendit to your opponent.The Sticker will be displayed onthe upper screen.

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Whilst a Sticker Set is beingdisplayed, press to view allSticker Sets available to you.Select the Sticker Set you wouldlike to use and press to confirm.Alternatively, press or toswitch Sticker Sets.

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36 Block/Ignore

● You will not receive Rider Cards,StreetPass Dens or Battle Partydata from players registered inyour blocked-user list by localwireless or Online Interaction.

● Stickers will not be displayedwhilst in a Network Battle withplayers registered in yourblocked-user list by localwireless or Online Interaction.

● Players can be removed fromyour blocked-user list viaSystem Settings.

● You will not be matched againstplayers registered in Ignore Listby local wireless or OnlineInteraction.

● Players will not be notified ifthey have been blocked throughyour Ignore List.

● Players can be removed fromyour Ignore List in game.

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❶ On the Network Battle resultsscreen, press and select"Blocked-user List".

❷ Select "Yes" on theconfirmation screen to add theplayer to your blocked-userlist.

You can remove players fromyour blocked-user list via SystemSettings.You can only remove playersfrom your blocked-user list by

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removing all of them at once,and not individually.

❶ On the Network Battle resultsscreen, press and select"Add to Ignore List".

❷ Select "Yes" on theconfirmation screen to add theplayer to your Ignore List.

❶ Select "Ignore List" from theOnline Play menu.

❷ Tap the name of the playeryou would like to remove fromthe Ignore List and press

to remove them.

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37 DLC Menu

Select "DLC" from the Game Menu(p. 9) or talk to the Connecticat intowns to open the DLC Menu.Here you can acquire bonus andadditional content.♦ Do not take out or insert an SD

card whilst playing the game.

Receive bonus Subquests andBattle Rules via the Internet.

Enter a Download Code toreceive downloadable content.

Acquiring DownloadablConten

Detailed below are theprocedures for acquiring

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❶ Select "Download Code" fromthe DLC Menu and enter yourdownload code.

❷ Choose the downloadablecontent to acquire and select"Next".

❸ After confirming the contents,select "Download".

♦ The download willcommence.

♦ Confirm any pertaining rulesand regulations.

❹ Once the download iscomplete, tap "OK" to returnto the Game Screen.

❺ You will receive thedownloadable content onceyou have returned to theGame Screen.

downloadable content.

Downloadable ContentPrecautions

● You can view your downloadhistory in "Account Activity" inthe Nintendo eShop.

● Once acquired, downloadablecontent can be re-downloaded if deleted.♦ Purchased DLC may no

longer be available for re-download if you delete yourNintendo eShop AccountActivity or Nintendo NetworkID.

♦ Please be aware that datatransmission may beinterrupted or becomeunavailable for re-download.

● Downloadable content will besaved to the SD card.

● Downloadable content mayonly be used on the system itis downloaded to. Even if theSD card is switched toanother system, the contentwill not be available on thatsystem.

Receive bonus content byreading a QR Code with theNintendo 3DS Camera. You canalso create a QR Codecontaining your Battle Party data,or receive Battle Party data fromanother player by reading theirQR Code. (p. 39)♦ This feature does not require

an Internet connection.

Receive bonus content by usingan amiibo.♦ This feature does not require

an Internet connection.

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38 Bonus Content

You can receive the followingbonus and additional content byselecting "Download" through theDLC Menu (p. 37):

Acquire additional Subquests (p. 26). Special items and outfitsfor Navirou can be acquiredthrough these Subquests.♦ Accept downloadable Subquests

through the "DLC Subquests"option available on the QuestBoard in towns.

Acquire additional tournaments.Special eggs and equipment canbe acquired by winning thesetournaments.♦ You can enter downloadable

tournaments through the "DLCTournaments" option availablethrough the Clerk at the RiderArena. (p. 30)

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Acquire additional battle rules forNetwork Battles (p. 32). Selectthese rules to participate inNetwork Battle events. Specialmaterials, items, egg fragmentsand equipment can be acquired byusing these battle rules.♦ You can participate in Network

Battle events via local wirelessor Online Interaction.

Acquire new Stickers to use inNetwork Battles. (p. 35)

Acquire new scenes to use onyour Rider Card. (p. 16)

Acquire new titles to display onyour Rider Card. (p. 16)

Acquire eggs to use in game.Special Monsties can be born by

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39 StreetPass

By visiting the Courier in towns,you can update your StreetPasssettings to automatically exchangeRider Cards, Battle Party data andStreetPass Dens with other playersusing this software.

● Rider Cards (p. 16)● Battle Party data (p. 32)● StreetPass Dens (p. 40)

Speak to the Courier in towns toview your StreetPass settings.

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❶ Speak to the Courier to openthe menu.

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❷ Press , then select "Yes" onthe confirmation screen toactivate StreetPass.Press again at the menu todeactivate StreetPass.

View Rider Cards obtained viaStreetPass.You can store up to 100 RiderCards.

View StreetPass Dens obtainedvia StreetPass, and edit settingsfor your own StreetPass Den.You can store up to 100StreetPass Dens.

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View Battle Party data obtainedvia StreetPass, and edit settingsfor your own Battle Party data.You can store up to 100 BattleParties.

You can deactivate StreetPass byselecting "StreetPassManagement" from "DataManagement" in "SystemSettings". Select the "MonsterHunter Stories" icon and tap"Deactivate StreetPass".♦ Please read the system's

Operations Manual for detailsregarding Parental Controls.

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40 StreetPass Dens

You can receive StreetPass Densvia StreetPass. (p. 39)

❶ Select "StreetPass Den" fromthe Courier Menu.

❷ Select the Dens you would liketo enter from the list by pressing, then exit the menu.

❸ The selected Dens will appear inthe field. Enter them as youwould a normal Monster Den toface their challenges.

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♦ Up to 2 StreetPass Dens canappear in one field area.

❶ Select "StreetPass Den" fromthe Courier Menu.

❷ Select the Den you would liketo use, then pre toset it as your StreetPass Den.

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41 How to Contact Us

For product information, please visitthe Nintendo website at:www.nintendo.com/countryselector

For technical support andtroubleshooting, please visit:support.nintendo.com

This game is published by Nintendo.