Gathering materials might seem like a minor task at the outset, but it becomes crucial as you delve deeper into the endgame of *Monster Hunter Wilds*. To optimize your material collection, here’s the best gathering set and skills to focus on.
Monster Hunter Wilds Best Gathering Set
When you're out gathering materials in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, assembling the right armor set is key to maximizing your efficiency. 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 essential for gathering as it grants the Botanist skill, which significantly boosts your herb and consumable item collection. For those who prefer less interference from small monsters, the Intimidator skill provided by the Conga Mail and Guardian Rathalos Vambraces is invaluable. However, if other bonuses are more appealing, you can opt for Leather pieces instead.
The Azuz Pants are non-negotiable, offering Geologist 3, which enhances your gathering efficiency by increasing the number of items you can collect at each point.
For the Charm slot, choose between Marathon and Intimidator based on your armor choices. If you haven't included Intimidator in your armor set, opt for the Intimidator Charm, and vice versa.
Best Gathering Skills
Beyond the right armor, having the correct active skills is crucial for effective material gathering in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Here are the key 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. |
Botanist and Geologist are the cornerstone skills for any gathering set. While you may not have all the ideal armor pieces initially, prioritizing these two skills is crucial. The other skills can be acquired as you progress.
That concludes 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 visit The Escapist.
