Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruinis an RPG spinoff of the popularMonster Hunterseries. This latest entry is available on both Nintendo Switch and PC, but the Nintendo Switch version has certain features that can’t be found on PC. Like many major games for the system,Monster Hunter Stories 2on Switch has amiibo functionality. This guide will explainhow to use amiibo inMonster Hunter Stories 2and what rewards players can receive for doing so.
Using amiibo inMonster Hunter Stories 2grants access to an in-game fortune-telling service called Tsukino’s Lunar Luck. It should be noted that the Steam version ofMonster Hunter Stories 2does allow players to visit Tsukino’s Lunar Luck once per day, despite the fact that amiibo is not compatible with PC. However, players on Switch can access Tsukino’s Lunar Luck up to ten times per day, assuming they have access to ten unique amiibo figures to scan.
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How to Use Amiibo in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Players can begin using amiibo almost right away, as soon as they are able to explore Mahana Village. While this functionality is restricted in the demo version, it is fully accessible when playing the full game or aftertransferring demo data toMonster Hunter Stories 2. The option to actually use an amiibo is available at the Prayer Pot in any village. Players can scan up to ten unique amiibo per day to access Tsukino’s Lunar Luck. Additionally, using certainMonster Hunter-themed amiibo will unlock special features.
What Does Amiibo Do in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Scanning any amiibo will trigger Tsukino’s Lunar Luck. This fortune-telling service will grant random items to the player based on luck. The blessings that the player can earn from best to worst are Full Moon, Half Moon, and Crescent Moon. This feature is a convenient way to stock up on useful consumable items without crafting, buying, or foraging them. The quality and quantity of these items can vary based on which tier of moon blessing each amiibo happens to trigger.
In addition to the generic rewards that can be earned from scanning any amiibo, there are special one-time rewards unlocked by scanning certainMonster Hunter-themed amiibo. Most of these are layered armor sets that canchange character appearance inMonster Hunter Stories 2. The relevantMonster Hunteramiibo that can be used and the rewards players earn by scanning them are listed below:
Amiibo are fun and attractive luxury items for fans of their corresponding games. In the case ofMonster Hunter Stories 2though, many players will see them as a worthwhile investment. As a lengthy RPG, theplaytime inMonster Hunter Stories 2can be rather long. The cosmetic bonuses offered by certain amiibo will be a sight for sore eyes. Of course, this only applies to the lucky few who can track down the increasingly rare amiibo for purchase.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruinis now available for the Nintendo Switch and PC.
