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Best Gathering Armor Set in Monster Hunter Wilds

Author : Scarlett

Mar 31,2025

Gathering materials might not seem crucial at the outset, but it becomes vital as you progress into the endgame of *Monster Hunter Wilds*. To maximize your efficiency, here's the best gathering set for materials:

Monster Hunter Wilds Best Gathering Set

When you're focusing on gathering materials in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll need a strategic mix of armor pieces to get the best bonuses. Here’s the recommended 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 indispensable for gathering, as it provides the Botanist skill, crucial for increasing your herb and consumable gathering. For added safety while collecting, I recommend using the Intimidator skill, which is why the Conga Mail and Guardian Rathalos Vambraces are great choices. However, you can also opt for Leather pieces if you're looking for different bonuses.

The Azuz Pants are essential, offering Geologist 3, which significantly boosts your gathering efficiency.

For the Charm slot, choose between Marathon or Intimidator based on your armor setup. If you haven't included Intimidator in your armor, use the Intimidator Charm, and vice versa.

Best Gathering Skills

In addition to the right armor, you'll need the following skills to optimize your gathering 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 your gathering set. Even if you don't have all the ideal armor pieces yet, prioritizing these two skills will still enhance your gathering efficiency. The other skills 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.