Unlock the Ultimate Hunter: Top Armor Sets for Every Weapon in Monster Hunter Wilds!

In Monster Hunter Wilds, armor sets serve a dual purpose: they offer protection and enhance your character’s abilities. Each piece of equipment has unique armor skills that grant significant stat bonuses or shape entire gameplay strategies. Consequently, it’s crucial for players to choose armor pieces that complement the weapons they intend to use during a hunt.

This manual provides an overview of several widely used armor sets within the game ‘Monster Hunter Wilds’, along with some options tailored for players progressing through High Rank.

Nearly all the armor pieces you see here are Beta versions. For those players who may not have enough customization options yet, opt for the Alpha versions instead.

Endgame Meta Armor Set

Good Base Armor with High Versatility

  • Best for: All weapons
Gear Armor Skills
Agitator 2
Weakness Exploit 1
Weakness Exploit 2
Constitution 2
Antivirus 1 Flinch Free 1
Skill Summary
  • Weakness Exploit 3
  • Constitution 2
  • Agitator 2
  • Antivirus 1
  • Flinch Free 1
  • Black Eclipse 1

This armor set could very well be the game’s most adaptable, serving as a foundation for numerous strategic builds. It grants players an advantage in critical hit likelihood and attack potency through Weakness Exploit, Agitator, and the Antivirus/Black Eclipse I combination. By investing two points into Constitution, players can effortlessly transform this into a Bow or Dual Blades set as well.

The main disadvantage of this blended armor set lies in its heavy dependence on decorations. If players haven’t acquired decent skill gems yet, it would be advisable for them to avoid this set and opt for the alternative armor combinations provided instead.

Gore Magala Armor Set

For Hyper-Aggressive Playstyles

  • Best for: All weapons
Gear Skills
Evade Window 1 Coalescence 1
Weakness Exploit 1
Constitution 1 Evade Window 1
Constitution 2
Antivirus 1 Flinch Free 1
Skill Summary
  • Constitution 3
  • Evade Window 2
  • Weakness Exploit 1
  • Coalescence 1
  • Antivirus 1
  • Flinch Free 1
  • Black Eclipse 2

This is a basic armor collection that benefits those who are aggressive in their gameplay. Although the armor abilities may not seem impressive, the real worth lies in Black Eclipse II, which enhances both Affinity and Attack Potency upon dispelling Frenzy.

Similar to the earlier armor set, this one performs optimally when enhanced with suitable decorations. On its own, it’s functional, but to reach its full potential, players should equip it with appropriate armor abilities in the decoration slots.

The next few armor sets are meant for players who are yet to reach HR41.

Budget Agitator Set

Decent Set for Pre-Arkveld Hunters

  • Best for: All weapons except Bow and Dual Blades
Gear Skills
Agitator 2
Agitator 2
Agitator 1 Adaptability 1
Burst 1
Evade Window 2
Skill Summary
  • Agitator 5
  • Evade Window 2
  • Burst 1
  • Adaptability 1

With this assorted collection, players can conveniently attain Agitator 5 without the need for decorations or grinding Arkveld and Gore Magala. The Agitator skill is beneficial across all weapons, and this set offers ample room to accommodate additional Level 2 jewels such as Counter and Might, enhancing offensive capabilities even further.

This collection has a disadvantage because it doesn’t include level 1 decoration slots specifically for the Constitution skill, which makes it less attractive to players who primarily use Bows and Dual Blades. The Constitution skill is almost essential for these weapons due to their reliance on dodging as a key gameplay mechanic.

Guardian Fulgur Anjanath Set

For Heavy Hitters

  • Best for: Greatsword, Lance, Gunlance, Hammer, Hunting Horn, Charge Blade, Heavy Bowgun (HBG)
Gear Armor Skills
Agitator 2
Maximum Might 1 Coalescence 1
Maximum Might 1
Maximum Might 1 Stamina Surge 1
Agitator 2
Skill Summary
  • Agitator 4
  • Maximum Might 3
  • Stamina Surge 1
  • Coalescence 1
  • Second Wind 2

This armor set, known as the Guardian Fulgur Anjanath, provides additional stamina reserves to players. These extra stamina bars work in a special way with the Maximum Might skill. Typically, this skill shuts off when players run out of stamina. However, with the bonus stamina bars from this armor set, players can keep the Maximum Might skill active even after they evade or block an attack.

Maximum Might 3 offers a substantial 30% boost in affinity when activated, making it an ideal enhancement for weapons like the Greatsword that don’t rely on stamina for their attacks or abilities.

Those who have a sufficient number of Powerful Jewels can swap out G Fulgur Coil Alpha for either its Beta variant to maintain the four-piece advantage, or opt for G Ebony Coil Beta to gain an additional point in Burst.

Adrenaline Rush Set

For Hunters with Quick Reflexes

  • Best for: Long Sword, Sword and Shield
Gear Skills
Adrenaline Rush 2
Agitator 2
Agitator 1 Adaptability 1
Adrenaline Rush 2
Adrenaline Rush 1
Skill Summary
  • Adrenaline Rush 5
  • Agitator 3
  • Adaptability 1
  • Protein Fiend 1

With this collection, you can quickly acquire Adrenaline Rush 5, a feature that amplifies your basic attack by 30 when you flawlessly dodge an approaching attack. This ability proves especially beneficial for the Long Sword and Sword & Shield, as their move sets inherently include dodging maneuvers.

Weapons have the ability to utilize Adrenaline Rush when players masterfully dodge incoming attacks. Furthermore, this collection triggers the Protein Fiend talent, granting players enhanced Attack following the consumption of Well-Cooked Steaks.

Rathalos Set

For Nimble Fighters

  • Best for: Bow, Light Bowgun (LBG), Dual Blades, Longsword, Sword and Shield
Gear Skills
Constitution 1 Evade Window 1
Adrenaline Rush 2
Constitution 2
Adrenaline Rush 2
Evade Window 2
Skill Summary
  • Adrenaline Rush 4
  • Constitution 3
  • Evade Window 3
  • Scorcher 2
  • Adrenaline 1

If you’re a player seeking a specialized setup with Bows and Dual Blades for your High Rank adventure, the full Rathalos armor set is an excellent choice. It boasts premium skills like Adrenaline Rush, Evade Window, and Constitution, which are particularly beneficial for evasive gameplay styles. To sweeten the deal, it also offers Scorcher II, a skill that increases the chances of your attacks dealing extra Fire damage.

For hunters aiming to inflict greater damage, swapping out the Rathalos Helm Beta with the G Ebony Helm Beta might be beneficial. This trade-off results in a loss of one point each for Constitution and Evade Window, but it grants an extra two points towards the Burst skill, allowing players to deal more damage during regular attacks.

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2025-03-26 05:05