Gathering materials in *Monster Hunter Wilds* might not seem crucial at first, but it becomes vital as you delve into the endgame. To optimize your material collection, here's the best gathering set and essential skills you should focus on.
Monster Hunter Wilds Best Gathering Set
When you're out to gather materials in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll want to equip a combination of armor pieces that provide the best bonuses. 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 your gathering efforts due to its Botanist skill, which boosts your herb and consumable item collection. I prefer using Intimidator to avoid distractions from small monsters, which is where the Conga Mail and Guardian Rathalos Vambraces come in handy. However, you can swap them for Leather pieces if you're aiming for different bonuses.
The Azuz Pants are non-negotiable, offering Geologist 3, which significantly enhances your gathering efficiency.
For the Charm slot, choose between Marathon or Intimidator based on your armor setup. If you haven't opted for Intimidator in your armor, go with the Intimidator Charm, and vice versa.
Best Gathering Skills
Alongside the right armor, you need the appropriate active skills for effective material gathering in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Here are the key 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 armor set. Even if you're missing some armor pieces, these two skills are a must-have. The others can be added 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 check out The Escapist.
