Style Crates in Monster Hunter Outlanders give you a random layered armor piece. This guide covers where to get them efficiently, the Rare and Epic odds, which crates to go for first, and how to open them. Info as of November 10, 2026.
What Are Style Crates?
You Get One Random Layered Armor Piece
A style crate gives you one random piece from its lineup when you open it. Layered armor only changes how you look and doesn't affect your stats.
Epic Crates Can Also Give Weapons
| Crate rarity | Odds |
|---|---|
| Rare (blue) | Armor: 100% |
| Epic (purple) | Armor: 70% / Weapon: 30% |
Depending on the crate's rarity, it can also give weapon layered armor. The 30% weapon chance is split evenly across the weapon types in the crate. The crate's details screen also shows how many more opens until you're guaranteed a new piece, and Rare and Epic crates keep separate counts.
How to Get Style Crates
| Where | What you get |
|---|---|
| Exchange in the Shop | Style crates for each exchange's currency |
| Exchange Single Pieces in the Tailoring Exchange | A specific layered armor piece, no luck involved |
| Exchange Research Points | Aesoland Style Crate (300 Research Points) |
| Open Splendid Treasure | Aesoland Style Crate (guaranteed reward) |
| Hunt Large Monsters in the Field | That monster's style crate |
| Buy from the Resource Center's Limited-Time Supplies | Style crates in the daily lineup |
| Season Shop | No crates, but season-limited layered armor directly |
Exchange in the Shop
The main way to get style crates is the Shop in the menu. Its tailoring exchange and Co-op Exchange both trade style crates, but each needs its own currency (the Co-op Exchange uses Co-op Points).
Exchange Single Pieces in the Tailoring Exchange
Some items in the tailoring exchange are a specific layered armor piece instead of a style crate. These don't depend on luck, so you're sure to get that piece.
Exchange Research Points
Garnett exchanges the Aesoland Style Crate for Research Points. Research Points also buy upgrade materials, gifts and more, so decide what to trade them for based on how you play.
Open Splendid Treasure
Splendid Treasure you find in the field always gives an Aesoland Style Crate. They're scattered across each area, so use a location map to work through them.
Splendid Treasure / Interactive Map
Hunt Large Monsters in the Field
Each large monster in the field has its own style crate in its rewards. If you want a specific monster's layered armor, keep hunting that monster.
Buy from the Resource Center's Limited-Time Supplies
The Resource Center's Limited-Time Supplies, sold only during set hours each day, sometimes include style crates. The lineup changes every day, so check whether the crate you want is there.
Season Shop
The Season Shop doesn't sell style crates, but you can exchange season-limited layered armor directly. Check it whenever you play the season events.
Which Style Crates to Go for First
Which source to use depends on what you're after. Pick the one that matches your goal.
| Your goal | Go for |
|---|---|
| One specific piece | Single pieces in the tailoring exchange (guaranteed) |
| Weapon layered armor | Epic crates (Rare gives armor only), or the Aesoland Layered Weapon Style Crate in the tailoring exchange |
| A specific monster's set | Hunt that monster in the field, and check the Resource Center daily |
| Crates without spending currency | Splendid Treasure (always an Aesoland Style Crate) and large monsters in the field |
Research Points can buy the Aesoland Style Crate too, but they also get you upgrade materials. If you're still building up your gear, put those first.
How to Open Style Crates
1. Open the Item Pouch from the Menu
Style crates are opened from the Item Pouch in the menu. You don't get the layered armor until you open the crate, so don't forget to use them.
2. Choose the Crate in the Gift Box
In the Gift Box, choose the style crate you want to open, then tap the yellow button at the bottom right to use it.
3. Choose How Many to Open
Set how many to open and confirm. You can open up to 10 crates at once.
Open Them Regularly
You can only open 10 crates at a time, and if you stockpile them, it gets harder to find the one you want in your pouch. Opening them regularly makes it easier when you're going for a specific piece.
The screenshots are from the Japanese version of the game.