Monster Hunter Wilds tier list: Best Talismans, Ranked

If you're jumping into Monster Hunter Wilds, one of the best ways to make sure you’re ready for anything is by choosing the right Talisman. Talismans give you extra abilities that can make a huge difference when you’re facing tough monsters.

But with so many options, it can be hard to know which ones are worth your time. Don’t worry—I’m here to break it all down for you.

Here’s a ranked list of Talismans, so you can pick the one that best suits your playstyle.

Monster Hunter Wilds Talisman tier list

S Tier

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If you want to get the most out of your hunts, these Talismans should be at the top of your list:

Hope Charm

It increases how much health you recover when healing, and on top of that, it boosts your attack and defense as you spend more time on a quest.

Recovery Charm

It increases the amount of health you recover when using healing items.

Fitness Charm

If you rely a lot on dodging attacks, this one is perfect for you. It reduces stamina depletion when you're evading, blocking, or doing any other actions that use stamina. This means you can dodge more without running out of stamina, which is crucial for staying alive in tough fights.

Chainblade Charm

This is great if you like to play aggressively. The Chainblade Charm makes it easier to inflict wounds and increases non-elemental damage when you land those wounds. If you’re looking to dish out more damage, this one’s definitely worth considering.

Evasion Charm

It extends the amount of time you’re invulnerable after you dodge. That means you have more time to escape dangerous attacks, making it easier to survive in high-risk battles.

Guard Charm

If you’re a tank who prefers taking hits instead of dodging, the Guard Charm is a solid choice. It protects you from defense-down debuffs, making it easier to withstand powerful monster attacks.

Defense Charm

This one’s all about durability. It boosts your defense and resistance, which can make a massive difference in staying alive, especially against monsters that deal heavy damage. It’s a solid all-around choice.

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A Tier

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These Talismans are still amazing, but they’re better for specific situations. Here is the list of all them:

Fire Charm

It boosts your fire resistance and increases your defense.

Dragon Charm

Dragon Charm boosts your resistance and defense.

Windproof Charm

The Windproof Charm protects you from wind pressure.

Impact Charm

Knockbacks can ruin your rhythm, but with this Talisman, you won’t have to worry about small hits sending you flying. It prevents those knockbacks, keeping you in control even when you’re taking a bit of damage.

Glutton’s Charm

It speeds up how fast you consume items.

Marathon Charm

The Marathon Charm helps by reducing how much stamina you lose while running.

Leaping Charm

The Leaping Charm will extend your dodging range.

Stun Charm

It reduces the duration of stun.

B Tier

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These Talismans are great in specific situations, but you won’t need them all the time. Here is the list of them:

Water Charm

The Water Charm is your go-to for boosting water resistance and defense.

Thunder Charm

Much like the Water Charm, the Thunder Charm boosts your resistance and defense against thunder-based monsters.

Ice Charm

The Ice Charm works the same way as the Fire Charm but for ice-based monsters. It gives you ice resistance and boosts your defense against cold attacks.

Poison Charm

If you’re fighting poison-spreading enemies, this Talisman helps reduce the poison damage you take.

Paralysis Charm

This Talisman reduces the duration of paralysis.

Survival Charm

The Survival Charm helps you recover extra health from environmental sources.

Friendship Charm

It extends the effects of items to nearby allies.

Maintenance Charm

This Talisman will reduce their recharge time.

Botany Charm

If you like gathering herbs, the Botany Charm increases how many you get.

C Tier

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These Talismans are more niche and generally don’t offer as much value as the ones in the higher tiers. They’re still useful, but they’re definitely not something you want to rely on all the time.

Foray Charm

This one boosts your attack and affinity against large monsters affected by poison or paralysis.

Descent Charm

The Descent Charm increases damage when you pull off a sneak attack on large monsters.

Bombardier Charm

This charm increases the damage to explosive items.

Escape Charm

This Talisman protects you from webbed status and frostblight.

Extension Charm

The Extension Charm increases the duration of some item effects.

D Tier

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These Talismans aren’t terrible, but they don’t provide enough value to be a top pick. Here is the list of them:

Intimidator Charm

This charm reduces the chances of small monsters attacking you after they spot you.

Mushroom Charm

This one lets you digest mushrooms that would normally be inedible.

Light Eater’s Charm

This gives you a chance to consume food or drinks for free.

Grit Charm

This increases your attack and defense when your health drops below 35%.

Hungerless Charm

This one reduces how much stamina depletes over time.

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