Top Gathering Armor Set for Monster Hunter Wilds Revealed
Gathering materials might not seem crucial at first, but it becomes essential as you progress into the endgame of *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Here's the best gathering set and skills to optimize your material collection:
Monster Hunter Wilds Best Gathering Set
When your focus is on gathering materials in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll want to assemble a set of armor that maximizes your efficiency. Here's the ideal 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 gathering due to its Botanist skill, which boosts the quantity of herbs and other consumables you gather. For added convenience, I prefer the Intimidator skill to prevent interruptions from small monsters while gathering, which you can get from Conga Mail and G. Rathalos Vambraces. However, you can opt for Leather pieces if you're after different bonuses.
The Azuz Pants are a must-have, providing 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 selected Intimidator in your armor, go for the Intimidator Charm, and vice versa.
Best Gathering Skills
Alongside the right armor, you'll need the following skills to make the most of 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. |
In my experience, Botanist and Geologist are non-negotiable skills for any gathering-focused armor set. Even if you don't have all the ideal armor pieces yet, prioritizing these two skills is crucial. The other skills can be added as you progress.
That's our guide to the best gathering set in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and information on the game, including how to acquire Commission Tickets and Frenzy Shards and Crystals, be sure to check out The Escapist.





