Gathering materials might not seem crucial at first glance in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, but it becomes absolutely vital as you progress into the endgame. To help you optimize your material collection, here's the ultimate gathering set and the skills you'll need to master.
Monster Hunter Wilds Best Gathering Set
When you're focused on gathering materials in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, selecting the right armor pieces 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 indispensable for your gathering ventures, providing the Botanist skill, which is crucial for enhancing your material collection. I personally prefer the Intimidator skill to avoid interruptions from small monsters, which is why I opt for Conga Mail and Guardian Rathalos Vambraces. However, if you're looking for different bonuses, you can switch to Leather pieces.
The Azuz Pants are essential as they grant Geologist 3, significantly boosting your gathering efficiency.
For the Charm slot, choose between Marathon or 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
In addition to the perfect armor set, equipping the right active skills is crucial for efficient material gathering in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Here are the essential skills you should prioritize:
| 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. |
From my perspective, Botanist and Geologist are non-negotiable skills for your gathering armor set. Even if you don't have all the ideal armor pieces yet, prioritizing these two skills is essential. The others 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, including how to obtain Commission Tickets and Frenzy Shards and Crystals, be sure to check out The Escapist.
