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Marvel’s Midnight Suns has a dozen or so characters that will join the Hunter, the player’s character, in escapades. It’s important that you buddy up with them not just to improve relations, but also to obtain boosts and cosmetic items. Here’s our Marvel’s Midnight Suns guide to help you increase your hero Friendship XP and level via Hangout activities, conversations, and more.
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Marvel’s Midnight Suns guide – How to increase hero Friendship level
Missions
There are several ways to increase your hero Friendship level in Marvel’s Midnight Suns. This is denoted by red circle with a heart next to a character’s name. The quickest way to do this is by bringing them in missions. It’s implied that the bonds of the heroes are strengthened as they learn to fight alongside one another.
Dialogue Conversations
From time to time, you’ll engage in conversations with other characters. Some of these options (usually the “nice and friendly” types) will boost your relationship with them. Do take note, however, that some might have an adverse effect in case you’re strictly following the Hunter’s Light or Dark alignment. For instance, a Light alignment response might cause the Friendship XP to go down because that character isn’t impressed by your goody-two-shoes attitude.
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Gifts and Compliments
Eventually, you’ll be able to acquire gifts that can be given to your squadmates, providing a much-needed boost. Likewise, you can give them a compliment whenever the option pops up in the Abbey. This does have diminishing returns, so try not to excessively praise someone repeatedly.
Hangouts
Another method to increase hero Friendship level in Marvel’s Midnight Suns is through Hangouts. These tend to appear in the Abbey when it’s nighttime (i.e., after finishing a mission). Characters with a Hangout available tend to lounge around in the living room, and you’ll be able to select an option. This, too, has additional conversations that will increase or decrease the bond XP.
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Sparring
During the day, you’ve got a chance to pick a sparring partner in the Abbey’s Training Yard. Apart from the Friendship XP, the hero you chose will have a buff if you bring them in your next mission.
Havens
As you explore the Abbey’s outskirts, you’ll stumble upon areas with a bluish glow. These are known as Havens. They are special locations that let you invite a hero, doubling any Friendship XP that’s earned during the activity. Be forewarned, however, that each Haven can only be used once, and each hero can only be invited once as well.
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Legendaries and Passive Boosts
Aside from cosmetic outfits, improving your Friendship level in Marvel’s Midnight Suns also helps in unlock their full potential:
- Passive boosts – Each hero has a particular passive that becomes more effective the higher the Friendship level. For instance, Captain Marvel gains a chance to get the “Counter” perk whenever an enemy is KO’d, and Nico can draw more abilities into her hand whenever other cards are played.
- Midnight Suns Challenge – Once you’ve reached rank 5 with a hero, their Midnight Suns Challenge becomes available. Completing this nets you their Legendary ability, as well as their Legendary combat outfit.
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Marvel’s Midnight Suns is available via Steam.
