Monster Hunter Wilds Hourly Driving

Rare materials are typically dropped by specific monsters and require strategic hunting. Focus on breaking body parts such as tails, wings, or claws to increase drop chances. For example, Balahara scales become more likely to drop if you interrupt its burrowing behavior by attacking its back. Additionally, capturing monsters (using traps and capture balls) often yields better rewards than killing them outright. To capture Ajarakan, weaken it to 30% health with tranquilizers before deploying capture balls to secure additional Plates

Tempered investigations unlock rare decorations and Artis Parts for Artian Weapons. Spot a tempered monster (e.g., Guardian Arkveld), then select “Investigate” via the Scoutfly menu. These investigations often require optimal weather or locations - like sunny Oilwell Basin for Gravios. Completing them grants rewards unavailable through regular hunts.

Focus on monster weak points and elemental attacks. For example, use Thunder-element weapons on Balahara in the Windward Plains to exploit its weakness. Auto-Gathering while mounted on Seikret speeds up herb and ore collection. Prioritize confirmed monsters like Congalara (Scarlet Forest) for hides and Lala Barina (Oilwell Basin) for bones.  

Focus on monster weak points and elemental attacks. For example, use Thunder-element weapons on Balahara in the Windward Plains to exploit its weakness. Auto-Gathering while mounted on Seikret speeds up herb and ore collection. Prioritize confirmed monsters like Congalara (Scarlet Forest) for hides and Lala Barina (Oilwell Basin) for bones.  

Solo farming is feasible but demands meticulous preparation. Monsters like Arkveld, with relentless attacks and high mobility, can overwhelm unprepared hunters. Equip gear resistant to their elemental abilities (e.g., water-resistant armor against Balahara’s fire breath) and stock traps, healing items, and ammunition tailored to the hunt. However, network stability is critical 0 disconnections or lag can ruin hours of progress. For tough monsters, consider Monster Hunter Wilds Boosting services.

Event Quests appear at the Mission Board and involve objectives like defeating specific monsters or retrieving items. Completing tasks tied to Mizutsune (a companion mount) or zone-specific challenges unlocks ecosystems like the Iceshard Cliffs. These quests also reward rare materials like Adamantine Ore (from Rajang).  

Decorations enhance stats (e.g., +5 Attack). The “Master Fisherman” decoration requires catching King Lagombi with a Level 5 Rod, while “Ecosystem Explorer” unlocks after completing zone tasks in the Windward Plains or Scarlet Forest. Tempered investigations grant dual-skill decorations, like those from Guardian Arkveld.  

Capturing monsters often rewards more rare materials than killing them. Tranquilizing Ajarakan, for instance, guarantees additional Plates compared to a straightforward kill. To capture effectively, weaken the monster to 30% health using tranquilizer arrows, then deploy capture balls while avoiding its final thrashes. Capturing also prevents loot loss from death, as captured monsters are stored in the Expedition Command Tent for later retrieval.

Gravios spawns in the Oilwell Basin during sunny weather. Use Dragon-element attacks for 30% bonus damage, and interrupt its charge attack during recovery for 50% counter damage. Farming Gravios yields scales and talons needed for high-tier armor.  

Equip gear that counters monster’s elemental abilities - use fire-resistant armor against Ajarakan’s molten strikes or wind-resistant gear for Balahara’s sandstorms. Stock traps (e.g., pitfall traps for burrowing monsters) and healing items like Herb Varieties. Study attack patterns: Ajarakan’s molten ground indicates incoming fire attacks, while Balahara’s quicksand traps can stun you if avoided improperly. Auto-Gathering on Seikret during hunts helps collect nearby herbs and ores, reducing post-hunt grind.

Hold LT/L2 to enable Auto-Gathering, then use the D-pad to switch between resources (e.g., herbs, ores). Focus on zones with dense monster activity, like the Windward Plains for Quematrice, and scan glowing markers for rare materials. This cuts herb foraging time by 70%.  

Interrupt its Laser Charge during the wind-up phase using traps or weapons with strong interrupt abilities. Farm during sunny weather in the Oilwell Basin for higher spawn rates, and target weak points (e.g., legs) with heavy attacks for bonus damage.  

Progress through main quests and complete zone-specific tasks. Early hubs like the Oilwell Basin unlock after tutorials, while later areas (e.g., Iceshard Cliffs) require defeating key monsters like Uth Duna. Exploring and finishing ecosystem quests expands your map.  

Quematrice spawns in the Windward Plains during dry seasons. Use Ice-element attacks to exploit its weakness, dodge its fire breath, and Auto-Gather herbs mid-hunt. 10+ kills typically secure enough hides for intermediate armor crafting. 

Use Dragon Bone Fragments (5% drop rate from Kulu-Ya-Ku) and Oricalcite (smelted from monster materials). Visit the Smelting Foundry in Basin Base Camp after completing the “Long-forgotten Flame” quest to refine Oricalcite. Each +1 upgrade consumes 10–15 materials, depending on gear rarity.  

Mizutsune aids traversal and Auto-Gathering, and appears in Event Quests tied to ecosystem exploration. Bonding with it unlocks faster resource retrieval and reveals hidden spawn points for monsters like Rompopolo.