Gathering materials might not seem crucial at first glance, but it becomes essential as you dive deeper into the endgame of *Monster Hunter Wilds*. To optimize your gathering efforts, you'll need the perfect armor set and skills. Let's dive into the best gathering set and skills for *Monster Hunter Wilds*.
Monster Hunter Wilds Best Gathering Set
When your primary focus is gathering materials in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll need to carefully select your armor pieces to maximize your bonuses. Here's the optimal gathering armor set:
- Sild Hood
- Conga Mail or Melahoa Jacket
- G. Rathalos Vambraces or Leather Gloves
- High Metal Coil or Suja Sash
- Azuz Pants
- Marathon Charm or Intimidator Charm
The Sild Hood is indispensable for gathering, as it provides the Botanist skill, crucial for increasing your herb and consumable item yield. I personally prefer the Intimidator skill to avoid interruptions from small monsters while gathering, which is why I recommend the Conga Mail and Guardian Rathalos Vambraces. However, you can opt for Leather pieces if you're aiming for different bonuses.
The Azuz Pants are a must-have, offering Geologist 3, which significantly boosts your gathering efficiency.
For the Charm slot, choose between Marathon or Intimidator based on your armor setup. If you haven't included Intimidator in your armor pieces, select the Intimidator Charm, and vice versa.
Best Gathering Skills
In addition to the right armor, equipping the correct skills is vital for efficient material gathering in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Here are the essential skills you should equip:
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Botanist | Increases the quantity of herbs and other consumable items you gather. |
| Geologist | Increases the number of items you gain at gathering points. |
| Intimidator | Reduces the chance small monsters will attack after spotting you. Has no effect on certain monsters. |
| Aquatic/Oilslit Mobility | Grants resistance against impairments to mobility while in water, oilslit, or streams. |
| Entomologist | The bodies of small insect monsters won’t be destroyed, allowing them to be carved. |
| Outdoorsman | Improves fishing, grilling, and transporting abilities. |
In my opinion, Botanist and Geologist are non-negotiable skills for your gathering set. Even if you're still working on acquiring all the necessary armor pieces, prioritizing these skills is key. The other skills can be added as you progress.
That wraps up our guide on the best gathering armor set in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and information on the game, including how to obtain Commission Tickets and Frenzy Shards and Crystals, be sure to check out The Escapist.
