Bond Level in Monster Hunter Outlanders goes up when you give gifts to an adventurer. This guide covers how to raise Bond efficiently, which gifts give the most Bond, and the rewards and Bond Stories each level unlocks. Information as of November 6, 2026.
How to Raise Bond Level
Give Gifts to Adventurers
You raise an adventurer's Bond Level by giving them gifts. The Fated Adventurer has no Bond Level and cannot receive gifts.
Up to 5 Gifts a Day
You can give gifts up to 5 times a day. Each adventurer has different favorite gifts, so give each one gifts they like to raise Bond Level efficiently. Giving gifts every day adds up, so spend all 5 daily gifts on the adventurer you want to raise.
Open the Bond Screen from the Adventurer Screen
Open the Bond screen with the Bond icon at the bottom left of the adventurer screen. The icon also shows the current Bond Level. You can only see adventurers you own there.
Gifts That Give the Most Bond
Each gift's description says how much Bond it gives: a small, medium or large amount. To raise Bond Level quickly, give gifts with a large amount first. Journey Memento is loved by every adventurer, so it is a safe choice for anyone. The other gifts work best on an adventurer who likes them.
| Gift | Bond gained |
|---|---|
| Journey Memento | Large |
| Thick-Cut Tail | Large |
| Elder Dragon Banner | Large |
| Dome Landscape | Large |
| Moonfeather Chime | Large |
| Kulune Songbook | Large |
| Black Pearl Roe | Medium |
| Journey Cord | Medium |
| Worn Adventurer Badge | Medium |
| Vista Display | Medium |
| Forest Amber | Medium |
| Bonfire Album | Medium |
| Exploration Badge | Medium |
| Prized Matsutake | Small |
| Wooden Carving | Small |
| Glowmoss Bottle | Small |
| Outlands Poetry | Small |
| Adventurer's Charm | Small |
All gifts come from the Research Points Shop, Achievements and Anonymous Request. Limited-Time Supplies at the base also sells items that help raise Bond Level.
Bond Level Rewards
Raising Bond Level gives rewards at set levels. The rewards are mostly cosmetic, such as titles and icons, and do not make the adventurer stronger, so it is fine to raise the Bond Level of your favorite adventurers first.
| Bond Level | Reward |
|---|---|
| Lv. 3 | A title themed on the adventurer |
| Lv. 5 | A medal themed on the adventurer |
| Lv. 7 | An icon themed on the adventurer |
| Lv. 9 | A card themed on the adventurer |
| Lv. 10 | Resonance Crystal (an Engraving material) |
Resonance Crystal at Bond Level 10 is the one reward that helps in battle: it is an upgrade material for Engraving.
Bond Stories
Raising Bond Level also unlocks Bond Stories, on top of the rewards. For example, Raya's first story unlocks at Bond Level 2. Check the story each time the Bond Level goes up.
The Fated Adventurer also has Bond Stories, but since they have no Bond Level, their stories unlock as you progress through the main story.
The screenshots are from the Japanese version of the game.