While gathering materials might seem unimportant early on in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, it becomes crucial in the endgame. This guide details the optimal gathering set for maximizing your 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 set:
- Head: Sild Hood (essential for the Botanist skill)
- Chest: Conga Mail or Melahoa Jacket
- Arms: G. Rathalos Vambraces or Leather Gloves
- Waist: High Metal Coil or Suja Sash
- Legs: Azuz Pants (necessary for Geologist 3)
- Charm: Marathon Charm or Intimidator Charm (choose based on your chest and arms selections; if you lack Intimidator on your armor, use the Intimidator Charm, and vice-versa)
The Sild Hood is a must-have for its Botanist skill. The Conga Mail and Guardian Rathalos Vambraces provide Intimidator, preventing small monster attacks during gathering; however, Leather pieces offer alternative bonuses. Azuz Pants are indispensable for their Geologist 3 skill. Finally, select either the Marathon or Intimidator Charm to complement your armor choices.
Essential Gathering Skills
Effective gathering requires the right skills. Here are the key ones:
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Botanist | Increases the quantity of herbs and other consumable items gathered. |
| Geologist | Increases the number of items obtained from 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 abilities. |
Prioritize Botanist and Geologist for your gathering set. While other skills are beneficial, these two are paramount. The remaining skills can be acquired over time.
This guide provides the best gathering armor set for *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more game tips, including information on Commission Tickets, Frenzy Shards, and Crystals, visit The Escapist.
