Gathering materials might not seem crucial at first, but it becomes essential in the endgame of *Monster Hunter Wilds*. To ensure you're equipped for efficient material collection, here's the best gathering set you can assemble:
Monster Hunter Wilds Best Gathering Set
When you're out gathering materials in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, optimizing your 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 a must-have for its Botanist skill, which directly boosts your gathering efficiency. For additional safety, I recommend the Intimidator skill, which prevents small monsters from disrupting your gathering. You can achieve this by choosing the Conga Mail and Guardian Rathalos Vambraces, though you could also opt for Leather pieces for different bonuses.
The Azuz Pants are indispensable, providing Geologist 3, which significantly enhances your gathering efficiency.
For the Charm slot, choose between Marathon and Intimidator based on your armor selection. If you haven’t chosen Intimidator on your armor, use the Intimidator Charm, and vice versa.
Best Gathering Skills
Alongside the right armor, equipping the following skills will optimize your gathering efforts in *Monster Hunter Wilds*:
| 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. Even if you're missing some armor pieces, prioritizing these skills will still keep you effective. Other skills can be integrated over time as you refine your set.
That concludes our guide on the best gathering armor set for *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.
