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Monster Hunter Rise change appearance – how to alter your look

With the series known for its personalisation, it’s important you understand how Monster Hunter Rise change appearance works so you know how to alter your look.

Monster Hunter Rise change appearance: A hunter riding their Palamute.

As is the case in any game with the ability to customise your appearance and get flashy looking gear, fashion is ultimately the true endgame goal, depending on who you ask at least. This is very much the case in Monster Hunter Rise which features extensive customisation options, not only for your own character but also your Palamute and Palico furry friends. Therefore, you’re no doubt wanting to know more about how Monster Hunter Rise change appearance works and how to alter your look after you’ve created your character.

If you’re wanting to change your appearance or just jumping into Monster Hunter Rise for the first time, it’s worthwhile having a Monster Hunter Rise character creation overview by your side to see all the customisation options at your disposal. Once you’ve got your personalised character, you can show them off to others with our Monster Hunter Rise multiplayer guide. And perhaps most importantly, we have a handy bestiary to keep by your side with our Monster Hunter Rise monsters list for all the details on the monsters you’ll be taking on next.

Monster Hunter Rise change appearance

You can alter your look at any time in Monster Hunter Rise with the change appearance function. To change the appearance of your character in Monster Hunter Rise, simply interact with an Item Box in Kamura Village and select the appearance settings. Note that names cannot be changed. There are several Item Boxes you can use around Kamura Village, though the most readily accessible one is in the centre of the town, near Hinoa the Quest Maiden and the blacksmith.

Interacting with one of these boxes and choosing to change appearance will open the character creation screen that was used to create your character at the beginning of Monster Hunter Rise, with access to all the same options.

Monster Hunter Rise change Palamute and Palico appearance

The Monster Hunter Rise change appearance function is not limited to changing the look of your own playable character, however. You are also able to change the appearance of your Palamute and Palico companions, though it is accessed via a different method.

To change the appearance of your Palamute or Palico in Monster Hunter Rise, visit one of the many Buddy Boards located around Kamura Village and select appearance settings. For convenience, there’s one right next to the Item Box at the centre of town.

Now that you know how to use the Monster Hunter Rise change appearance function you’ll be able to fix any mistakes you made when creating your character and even alter the look of your Palamute and Palico. For more guides on the game, check out our guides in our Monster Hunter Rise walkthrough.