Gathering materials might not catch your eye right away, but it becomes crucial as you delve into the endgame of *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Let's explore the best gathering set and skills to optimize your material collection.
Monster Hunter Wilds Best Gathering Set
For those dedicated to gathering materials in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, a carefully curated armor set can significantly boost your efficiency. Here's the optimal gathering armor configuration:
- 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 due to its Botanist skill, which directly enhances your gathering capabilities. For safety and convenience, I prefer including Intimidator to deter small monsters, which can be achieved with the Conga Mail and Guardian Rathalos Vambraces. Alternatively, you could opt for Leather pieces to benefit from different bonuses.
The Azuz Pants are a must-have, providing Geologist 3, which significantly improves your gathering efficiency.
For the Charm slot, choose between Marathon or Intimidator, based on your armor choices. If your armor doesn't include Intimidator, the Intimidator Charm is a good pick, and vice versa.
Best Gathering Skills
Alongside the right armor, you'll need the best skills to maximize your gathering efforts in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Here are the essential skills to 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 for your gathering set. While you might not have all the ideal armor pieces immediately, prioritizing these two skills is key. The other skills can be acquired over time.
That concludes our guide on the best gathering armor set for *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more in-depth tips and information on the game, including how to obtain Commission Tickets, Frenzy Shards, and Crystals, be sure to visit The Escapist.
