Increasing your Adventurer Rank in Monster Hunter Outlanders is one of the most important things you need to do if you want to unlock stronger monsters, better equipment, and new features. However, leveling up your Adventurer Rank takes time, especially when you don’t know which activities give the most Adventure EXP.
There are several ways to earn Adventure EXP, including completing Daily Adventure Requests, spending Energy on Hunt Requests, progressing through Story Quests, and finishing Free Hunt Studies. Some activities give a fixed amount of EXP, while others reward you based on your progress. If you focus on the right activities every day, you can increase your Adventurer Rank much faster.
In this guide, we will explain how to raise your Adventurer Rank fast in Monster Hunter Outlanders, including all the ways to earn Adventure EXP, how Energy replenishment works, and which activities you should prioritize. We will also cover what you unlock at higher Adventurer Ranks and how Ecological Rank works.
How to Raise Adventurer Rank in Monster Hunter Outlanders
To increase your Adventurer Rank, you need to collect Adventure EXP by completing different activities throughout the game. Every time you earn enough Adventure EXP, your Adventurer Rank increases, allowing you to access new content and claim additional rewards.
You can check the available EXP sources by opening the Adventurer Rank window and selecting the Rank-up Guide tab. Here, you will find four main categories: Adventure Request, Energy Consumption, Free Hunt Study, and Quest Completion.
However, there are a few additional activities that also give Adventure EXP.
Here is a breakdown of all the methods you can use:
| Method | Adventure EXP |
|---|---|
| Daily Adventure Requests | Up to 3,600 EXP per day |
| Energy Consumption (Hunt Requests) | 200 EXP for every 20 Energy spent on a Hunt Request |
| Story Quests | Varies depending on the quest |
| Free Hunt Studies | 300 EXP per monster for completing all Research |
| Ecological Rank Ascension Challenges | Adventure EXP for increasing Ecological Rank |
| Requests | Adventure EXP from certain Requests |
Our recommendation: Focus on Daily Adventure Requests and Energy Consumption first, as these are your most reliable sources of Adventure EXP. After completing them, you can continue with Story Quests, Free Hunt Studies, and Ecological Rank Ascension Challenges.
Let’s go through each method so you know exactly what to do.
1. Complete Daily Adventure Requests
The easiest way to earn Adventure EXP consistently is by completing your Daily Adventure Requests.
You can find these requests under the Game Modes section. Once you open Adventure Request, switch to the Daily tab, where you will see different tasks and an Activity bar.
Your goal is to complete enough daily tasks to reach 120 Activity, which rewards you with a total of 3,600 Adventure EXP every day.
These tasks are generally quick to complete, so you should make them your first priority whenever you log in.
I recommend checking your Daily Adventure Requests before starting other activities. This way, you can see which tasks you need to complete and avoid spending time on activities that don’t contribute to your daily progress.
Also, some of these tasks involve spending Energy, which means you can work toward your daily rewards while earning additional Adventure EXP from Hunt Requests.
2. Spend Energy on Hunt Requests
Another reliable way to increase your Adventurer Rank is by spending Energy on Hunt Requests.
Every Hunt Request that consumes 20 Energy rewards you with 200 Adventure EXP. This makes Hunt Requests particularly useful because you can earn EXP while farming materials needed to upgrade your equipment, Keepsakes, and Buddies.
You can check the Energy cost and available rewards before starting a Hunt Request.
For example, if you complete a Hunt Request for Keepsake Ascension Materials that costs 20 Energy, you will receive 200 Adventure EXP along with the materials listed in its rewards.
The best part is that spending Energy also contributes to your Daily Adventure Requests. This allows you to progress through two EXP sources at the same time.
How to Refill Energy
If you run out of Energy, you can replenish it using Rutacoins or Energy Replenishment Items.
The game allows you to purchase Energy using Rutacoins up to five times per day. Each refill restores 40 Energy, but the cost increases as you purchase more refills.
Here is the complete Rutacoin refill cost:
| Refill | Rutacoin Cost | Energy Received |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 50 | 40 |
| 2nd | 100 | 40 |
| 3rd | 200 | 40 |
| 4th | 200 | 40 |
| 5th | 300 | 40 |
| Total | 850 | 200 |
The daily Rutacoin refill limit resets at 05:00.
If you purchase all five refills, you will receive 200 Energy for 850 Rutacoins. Since each 20-Energy Hunt Request gives 200 Adventure EXP, you can potentially earn another 2,000 Adventure EXP by spending all that additional Energy on eligible Hunt Requests.
However, I wouldn’t recommend spending all your Rutacoins on Energy unless you really need to increase your Adventurer Rank quickly.
You can also use Energy Replenishment Items whenever you have them available.
For regular progression, make sure you spend your available Energy each day rather than letting it go unused when you could be earning Adventure EXP and farming useful materials.
3. Complete Story Quests
Story Quests are another important source of Adventure EXP in Monster Hunter Outlanders.
Unlike Hunt Requests, which provide a fixed amount of Adventure EXP for a 20-Energy hunt, Story Quests give different amounts of EXP depending on the quest.
For example, one of the Story Quests in Chapter 2 rewards you with 1,400 Adventure EXP upon completion.
You can check how much EXP a quest provides by opening the Objective window, selecting the Story tab, and looking at the available rewards.
Apart from earning Adventure EXP, completing Story Quests is important because it unlocks additional features and monsters.
Some Story Quests also require you to reach a specific Adventurer Rank before you can continue.
If you reach one of these rank requirements, you should focus on Daily Adventure Requests, Hunt Requests, and Free Hunt Studies until you have enough EXP to unlock the next Story Quest.
My suggestion is to keep progressing through the story whenever possible. It gives you Adventure EXP while also opening up more activities that can help you increase your rank later.
4. Complete Free Hunt Studies
Free Hunt Studies are another useful way to earn Adventure EXP, especially if you are already hunting monsters to collect materials.
In Free Hunt, each monster has its own set of Research objectives. Completing these objectives rewards you with Adventure EXP for the first time.
Once you complete all the Research objectives for a particular monster, you will have earned a total of 300 Adventure EXP from that monster’s Research.
To access Free Hunt, open Game Modes and go to Equipment Supply, where you can select Free Hunt.
From there, choose a monster and check its Research progress to see which objectives you still need to complete.
For example, if you open Barroth I and haven’t completed all its Research objectives, you can work on the remaining requirements to collect the available Adventure EXP.
I recommend prioritizing monsters whose Research you haven’t finished yet.
This is especially helpful when you need monster materials for equipment upgrades. Instead of repeatedly hunting a monster whose Research is already complete, you can switch to another monster and earn additional Adventure EXP while collecting materials.
Keep in mind that Free Hunt Research EXP is a first-time reward, so you cannot repeatedly earn the same Research EXP from a monster after completing its objectives.
5. Complete Ecological Rank Ascension Challenges
Increasing your Ecological Rank is another way to earn Adventure EXP.
However, unlike the other methods, you cannot increase your Ecological Rank whenever you want. You first need to reach specific Adventurer Rank milestones.
Ecological Rank Ascension Challenges become available at the following Adventurer Ranks:
15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and 55.
Each milestone allows you to increase your Ecological Rank by one, provided you complete the required conditions.
Once you reach the necessary Adventurer Rank, the game unlocks an Ascension Challenge.
You can then check the requirements for your next Ecological Rank, including:
- Proof of Mastery Rank requirements
- Training Ground requirements
- Ascension Challenge completion
You need to meet all the listed requirements and clear the Ascension Challenge before your Ecological Rank increases.
After successfully increasing your Ecological Rank, you will receive Adventure EXP as a reward.
I recommend completing these challenges as soon as they become available because they do more than just provide EXP.
Increasing Ecological Rank also raises your Keepsake and Buddy level caps, unlocks stronger field monsters, and provides access to higher-difficulty Hunt Requests.
These upgrades become increasingly important as you progress into more challenging content.
6. Complete Requests That Reward Adventure EXP
Apart from Story Quests, you can also earn Adventure EXP from certain Requests.
These Requests become available as you progress through the story, and some of them provide Adventure EXP as part of their completion rewards.
You can find them by opening the Objective window and switching to the Requests tab.
Here, you will see different Requests organized by their star ratings.
However, not every Request gives Adventure EXP, so you should check the rewards before starting one.
If you see Adventure EXP listed among the rewards, completing that Request will help increase your Adventurer Rank.
I suggest completing these Requests whenever you have finished your daily activities and don’t have any important Story Quests available.
They may not be your primary EXP source, but they can help you reach the next Adventurer Rank when you need a little more progress.
What Do You Unlock by Increasing Adventurer Rank?
Increasing your Adventurer Rank is not just about getting a higher number next to your character name.
Your Adventurer Rank determines when you can access certain monsters, equipment upgrades, buildings, systems, and Story Quests.
You can check upcoming unlocks through the New Content Preview in the Adventurer Rank window.
Here are some examples of content unlocked at specific ranks:
| Adventurer Rank | Unlock |
|---|---|
| Rank 17 | New Monster: Anjanath |
| Rank 19 | New Building: Gatherer |
| Rank 20 | New System: Season |
| Rank 20 | New Equipment: Rarity 4 |
These are only some of the available unlocks. As you continue increasing your rank, more content becomes available.
Unlock Higher Equipment Upgrade Stages
One of the biggest advantages of increasing your Adventurer Rank is being able to upgrade your equipment further.
Some armor pieces and other equipment have upgrade stages that remain locked until you reach a specific Adventurer Rank.
For example, upgrading Girros Mail I can require you to reach Adventurer Rank 20.
If you haven’t reached the required rank, you won’t be able to access that upgrade stage.
This matters because higher equipment upgrade stages increase your stats and can unlock additional skills.
So, if you are struggling against stronger monsters, increasing your Adventurer Rank may allow you to improve your equipment and make those hunts easier.
Keep in mind that Adventurer Rank equipment restrictions are separate from the level caps applied to your Keepsakes and Buddies, which are determined by your Ecological Rank.
Claim Adventurer Rank Rewards
Another benefit of increasing your Adventurer Rank is that you can claim rewards whenever you rank up.
To collect them, open the Adventurer Rank window and select the Rank Rewards tab.
Here, you will find rewards for individual ranks, including:
- Reward chests
- Zenny
- Equipment and upgrade materials
The amount of Zenny you receive depends on your Adventurer Rank.
For example, ranks 17 through 19 provide 30,000 Zenny as part of their rank rewards.
Make sure you check the Rank Rewards tab regularly and claim any available rewards.
These resources can help you upgrade your equipment and prepare for the stronger monsters you unlock as you progress.
What Is Ecological Rank in Monster Hunter Outlanders?
While Adventurer Rank controls your overall progression and access to new content, Ecological Rank determines several important progression limits.
Your Ecological Rank affects the maximum levels of your Adventurer Keepsake and Buddy, the star rating of monsters you can encounter in the field, and the difficulty tiers of certain Hunt Requests.
As you increase your Ecological Rank, you will be able to strengthen your character and companions further.
Here are some examples of what different Ecological Ranks unlock:
| Ecological Rank | Unlocks and Effects |
|---|---|
| Ecological Rank 1 | Adventurer Keepsake Level Cap 30, Buddy Level Cap 20, Monster Star Cap 1 |
| Ecological Rank 4 (Adventurer Rank 30) | Adventurer Keepsake Level Cap 50, Buddy Level Cap 50, Monster Star Cap 6, Difficulty III Hunt Requests |
At Ecological Rank 4, you also unlock Difficulty III Hunt Requests for several resources, including:
- Keepsake Upgrade Materials
- Keepsake Ascension Materials
- Buddy Upgrade Materials
- Buddy Ascension Materials
- Zenny
These higher-difficulty Hunt Requests are useful when you need better resources to strengthen your equipment and companions.
For this reason, I recommend paying attention to both Adventurer Rank and Ecological Rank rather than focusing on only one.
Even if your Adventurer Rank is high, your Keepsake and Buddy progression can still be limited until you increase your Ecological Rank.
How to Check Adventurer Rank and Ecological Rank
You can check both ranks directly from the in-game Menu.
How to Check Adventurer Rank
To view your Adventurer Rank details:
- Open the Menu.
- Find your character name near the top of the screen.
- Look for the Adventurer Rank displayed below your name.
- Tap the arrow next to your Adventurer Rank.
- The Adventurer Rank window will open.
From this window, you can check your current rank, view the Rank-up Guide, see upcoming unlocks, and claim available Rank Rewards.
How to Check and Increase Ecological Rank
Your Ecological Rank is also displayed in the Menu, directly below your character name and Adventurer Rank bar.
To check it:
- Open the Menu.
- Find the Ecological Rank section below your Adventurer Rank.
- Select Ecological Rank to open its details.
- Check the requirements for your next Ecological Rank.
- Once you meet the requirements, select Ascend to start the Ascension Challenge.
- Complete the challenge to increase your Ecological Rank.
Remember that you must reach the required Adventurer Rank milestone before the next Ecological Rank Ascension Challenge becomes available.
Best Way to Farm Adventure EXP Fast
If you want to increase your Adventurer Rank as efficiently as possible, I recommend following a simple daily routine.
Instead of randomly completing activities, focus on the ones that give consistent Adventure EXP and help you progress in multiple ways.
Here is the order I suggest:
| Priority | Activity | Why You Should Do It |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daily Adventure Requests | Earn up to 3,600 Adventure EXP daily |
| 2 | Spend Energy on Hunt Requests | Earn 200 EXP per 20 Energy while farming materials |
| 3 | Story Quests | Earn Adventure EXP and unlock new content |
| 4 | Free Hunt Studies | Earn first-time Research EXP from monsters |
| 5 | Ecological Rank Ascension Challenges | Earn EXP and increase progression limits |
| 6 | Other Requests | Collect additional EXP from eligible Requests |
Start by checking your Daily Adventure Requests and completing enough tasks to reach 120 Activity.
Next, spend your available Energy on Hunt Requests that reward materials you currently need. This helps you improve your equipment while earning more Adventure EXP.
Once you have finished those activities, continue with Story Quests. If your story progression is locked behind an Adventurer Rank requirement, work on unfinished Free Hunt Studies or Requests that give Adventure EXP.
Also, remember to check whether you have unlocked an Ecological Rank Ascension Challenge. Completing it will help you earn additional EXP while increasing your progression limits.
By following this routine, you can earn up to 3,600 Adventure EXP from Daily Adventure Requests, plus EXP from Hunt Requests and any other activities you complete.
Increasing your Adventurer Rank in Monster Hunter Outlanders becomes much easier once you understand where Adventure EXP comes from.
The most important thing is to complete your Daily Adventure Requests and spend your available Energy regularly. These two activities provide consistent EXP, while Story Quests, Free Hunt Studies, Requests, and Ecological Rank Ascension Challenges help you earn additional rewards.
You should also keep an eye on upcoming Adventurer Rank unlocks so you know when new monsters, equipment upgrades, and game systems become available.
Finally, don’t forget about your Ecological Rank. Increasing it is essential for raising your Keepsake and Buddy level caps and accessing stronger monsters and higher-difficulty Hunt Requests.
If you follow these methods and prioritize the right activities, you will be able to raise your Adventurer Rank steadily while making progress toward stronger equipment and more challenging content.