In Monster Hunter Wilds, the Rest option allows players to control the time of day and environmental conditions before heading out on a hunt. Whether you’re aiming for better loot, specific monster patterns, or easier travel conditions, resting lets you shift the world state without having to wait in real time.
Changing the weather or time can affect monster spawns, endemic life, and even difficulty. Since some rare monsters only appear at certain times or during certain weather, using Rest smartly helps target your objectives—though it does cost Guild Points each time.
How to Unlock the Rest Option in Monster Hunter Wilds
If you’re early in the game and wondering why the Rest feature is missing, it’s because it’s not available at the start. Players need to reach a specific point in the main story to use it.
Rest becomes available in Chapter 4, once you’ve unlocked High Rank quests. This is a key moment in the campaign where the difficulty rises and new mechanics are introduced—including the Rest system.
To use it, you need to visit either a base camp tent or use your Portable BBQ Grill. Inside the BBQ Menu, you’ll find the Rest option. It allows you to change the time and environmental setting at the cost of 500 Guild Points.
Checklist to unlock Rest:
- Reach Chapter 4 in the main story
- Unlock High Rank hunts
- Go to a tent or use a grill at a campsite
- Open the BBQ Menu and select Rest
Time and Weather Settings Explained
Here’s what each setting in the Rest menu does:
| Option | Effect |
|---|---|
| No Change | Keeps the current time and environmental state as it is |
| Plenty | More wildlife and smaller monsters appear; good for gathering and hunting |
| Fallow | Barren environment; fewer resources, more aggressive monster behavior |
| Inclemency | Unique weather event; Apex Monsters often appear, rare encounters possible |
Why Rest Might Be Locked Again?
Even after unlocking Rest, there are moments when the feature becomes temporarily disabled.
This often happens in Chapter 5, where the game introduces dynamic weather and environmental chaos as part of the main quests. During this time, some missions force fixed weather and time states to support story or gameplay events.
Another reason may be if you’re in a Link Party with someone who hasn’t progressed far enough. The game may sync to the lowest progression level in the party, locking features for consistency.
These limitations are usually temporary and lift once the story moves forward or party restrictions are cleared.
How to Fix the Rest Option in Monster Hunter Wilds
If the Rest feature is greyed out or missing, and you’ve already used it before, try these fixes:
- Finish Chapter 5’s final mission
The feature usually comes back once the weather-based quests are complete. - Leave your Link Party and restart the game
Joining someone earlier in the story can block features tied to progress. - Talk to the Support Desk Palico at base camp
They sometimes help reset locked content or notify you about pending quests. - Claim any unclaimed Limited Bounties
Some in-game content requires cleanup before systems work properly again. - Switch to offline mode and restart the app
This can force the game to refresh your current progression state.
Final Thoughts: Use Rest Wisely
Rest is one of the most useful tools in Monster Hunter Wilds when you’re trying to control monster conditions or get specific loot. Just remember that it costs Guild Points and isn’t always available. Plan your use carefully, and you’ll get the most out of each hunt—without wasting time or resources.
