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Arm Wrestling Guide

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Monster Hunter Wilds - Arm Wrestling Guide

You can arm wrestle with other players at the Grand Hub in Monster Hunter Wilds! Read on to learn where and how you can arm wrestle with other hunters and more!

Arm Wrestling Location

From Barrels at the Grand Hub

You can partake into arm wrestling with other players at the Grand Hub. You can find two barrels meant for arm wrestling in the area, located at the center of the hub and in front of the Diva's stage.

Grand Hub Available at HR 16

Grand Hub

The Grand Hub is accessible once you reach HR 16. Once you reach this rank, talk to Tetsuzan in Suja, Peaks of Accord to unlock this area.

The Grand Hub Explained

How to Arm Wrestle

Wait for Other Players

Wait for Other Players

Walk up to one of the arm wrestling barrels and interact with it. Your hunter will get into position and wait for another player to join you before the match can begin.

Mash Buttons to Win

Mash Buttons to Win

Once another player joins you, the minigame will start. All you need to do is mash Circle and X for PS5, A and B for Xbox, or click the left and right mouse button for PC.

The player who is able to outmash their opponent will win the match!

Solo Play Not Available

Unfortunately, arm wrestling needs another live player for it to start. There are no options to arm wrestle against an NPC when playing alone.

How to Play Multiplayer with Friends

Arm Wrestling Details

Grand Hub Minigame

Grand Hub Minigame

Arm wrestling is a minigame available at the Grand Hub, which was also present in Monster Hunter World. This game is nothing more of a way to kill time between hunts, and spend some time with other players who are also at the Grand Hub.

No Reward for Winning or Losing

Arm Wrestling Victory

There are no rewards you can get from either winning or losing the arm wrestling match, but if you win five or more games in a row, an announcement will be displayed in the lobby that a player is on a winning streak.

Added in Title Update 1

Title Update 1 Release Date

Arm wrestling, along with the Grand Hub were added in Title Update 1 for the game, which was released on April 4, 2025.

Title Update 1 Release Date and Monsters

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