The first Title Update of Monster Hunter Wilds brings a slew of new content, from bugs fixes to new more challenging monsters. One of the most unique aspects which has intrigued players is the performance of the Diva at the Grand Hub. The music played during the gaming sessions adds to the atmosphere of the game and more importantly it grants buffs that help during hunts. Here’s everything the Diva can do, what the buffs entail, and how to get diva buffs to enhance your gameplay.
When Does the Diva Perform?
When night falls in the Grand Hub, players may want to check out the Diva’s performances. When in the hub, there’s also a chance you could be lucky enough to catch one of her two performances, which often grant significant stat boosts. These happen at the start and at the end of the night cycle, providing opportunities to receive buffs in Monster Hunter Wilds. There’s a big stage in the back of the area where she sings, attracting many fans close to the diva. Unfortunately, there’s no way to manually change the time of day in the Grand Hub. If you want to see her, do some hunts and go back to the hub in between to see whether she’s performing and potentially receive valuable buffs.
The nighttime cycle within the Grand Hub may take as long as 50 minutes to complete because the Grand Hub runs to its own time. If you’re not in a hurry, you might just wait for the show to begin. If you want to get started right away, consider going hunting and returning later for the show to receive the powerful diva buffs.
What Buffs Does the Diva Provide?
Once the Diva ends her show, nearby players will gain one of five buffs at random. You can get as much as two buffs on normal nights with the bard’s performance; during the Festival of Accord: Blossomdance however, there are buffs that can give up to three. The buffs are not game-breaking but they will help with your hunts.
After listening to her sing, there will be a “Stats boosted thanks to the voice of the Diva prayer and gratitude” message but don’t worry about the exact stats boosted will remain a mystery until you go and check it in character’s status. The buffs a Diva can give you and their item equivalents are as follows.
- Gives +7 power (like mega demondrug).
- Fifteen higher defense than the original.
- Grants you 50 extra health (like a meatbed).
- Increases Your Max Stamina by 25 “Well Done” Steak Effects, which can be enhanced by the diva buffs in Monster Hunter.
Increased HP Regen (same effect as Wild Jerky)
Check your health bar for a new icon to tell what’s boosted in your game world. Each buff will show on the right side of your screen. Don’t know what the icons mean? Pull up the Play Guide to learn about the icons that indicate the different diva buffs available.
The Essentials of Stacking Buffs
The buffs of the diva can stack with buffs of other champs. For example, the Diva’s attack buff does not stack with the Mega Demondrug, but you can still benefit from other boosts such as the Mega Armorskin or the buffs in Monster Hunter Wilds. Remember, while the buffs are not that OP, they can help you with your stats when you’re preparing for the next hunt, especially if you visit the canteen beforehand.
While you will enjoy the promotions of the Diva but that does not make you invincible. Every little bit helps — particularly when attempting to handle the tough monsters.
Just be careful before the Diva’s final performance. As night turns into morning, the change occurs quickly, signaling the time for the grand hub diva to perform. You might be fascinated to see the Diva disappear in the light of the morning sun. If you are not careful, the light might bleed you out, leaving you vulnerable to enemies even with diva buffs.