While gathering materials might seem unimportant early on in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, it becomes crucial in the endgame. This guide outlines the optimal gathering set for maximizing your material yield.
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Monster Hunter Wilds: The Best Gathering Set
For efficient material gathering in Monster Hunter Wilds, you'll need a strategic armor combination. Here's the top pick:
- Head: Sild Hood (Essential for the Botanist skill)
- Chest: Conga Mail or Melahoa Jacket (Choose based on whether you prioritize Intimidator)
- Arms: G. Rathalos Vambraces or Leather Gloves (Again, depends on your Intimidator preference)
- Waist: High Metal Coil or Suja Sash (Flexibility based on desired skills)
- Legs: Azuz Pants (Necessary for Geologist 3)
- Charm: Marathon Charm or Intimidator Charm (Select based on your chest and arms choices – choose the charm that complements your chosen armor pieces to provide Intimidator if you haven't already obtained it via armor.)
The Sild Hood is a must-have for its Botanist skill. The Conga Mail and G. Rathalos Vambraces offer Intimidator, preventing small monster interruptions. However, the Leather alternatives provide different beneficial skills. Azuz Pants are essential for the Geologist 3 skill. Finally, your charm slot should be filled with either the Marathon Charm or Intimidator Charm depending on your armor choices; select the charm that will give you Intimidator if your armor set doesn't already.
Best Gathering Skills in Monster Hunter Wilds
Beyond armor, the right skills are vital. Here's a breakdown of key gathering skills:
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Botanist | Increases the quantity of herbs and other consumable items gathered. |
| Geologist | Increases the number of items gained at gathering points. |
| Intimidator | Reduces the chance of small monster attacks after being spotted (exceptions apply). |
| Aquatic/Oilslit Mobility | Grants resistance to mobility impairments in water, oilslits, or streams. |
| Entomologist | Prevents the destruction of small insect monster bodies, allowing carving. |
| Outdoorsman | Improves fishing, grilling, and transporting. |
Prioritize Botanist and Geologist for your gathering set. While other skills are beneficial, these two are essential for maximizing your yield.
This optimized gathering set will significantly improve your material gathering efficiency in Monster Hunter Wilds. For more Monster Hunter Wilds guides, including information on Commission Tickets, Frenzy Shards, and Crystals, check out The Escapist.
