Monster Hunter Wilds is Capcom's latest entry in the Monster Hunter series, built on the RE Engine with expanded open-world zones, seamless transitions, and dynamic ecosystems where monsters interact with each other and the environment. The game introduces the Seikret mount system for traversal, Focus Mode for precision targeting, and wound mechanics that replace tenderizing. With 14 weapon types each offering hundreds of hours of mastery, it's the most ambitious Monster Hunter yet.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary weapons | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your role's key synergies |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary weapons | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Windward Plains
Key resources: Early armor sets, basic materials, learning hunt patterns Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Long Sword upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Scarlet Forest
Key resources: Mid-tier armor sets, vine trap materials, forest-exclusive monsters Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Long Sword upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Iceshard Tundra
Key resources: Ice-element weapons, cold resistance gear, high-tier monster parts Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Long Sword upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Oilwell Basin
Key resources: Rare ores, fire-element weapons, explosive trap materials Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Great Sword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Wounded Hollow
Key resources: Endgame armor sets, rare decorations, Elder Dragon materials Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Great Sword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Windward Plains — Scarlet Forest)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Long Sword once accessible
Mid Game (Iceshard Tundra)
- Push Long Sword to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Great Sword
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Oilwell Basin — Wounded Hollow)
- Max out Great Sword — this is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary weapons for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple weapons — Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials — Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear — Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Iceshard Tundra farming — This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early — Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Capture monsters for better reward chances than killing — use Shock Traps and Tranq Bombs when the monster starts limping (below 20% HP).
- Farm Iceshard Tundra during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build — some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Monster Hunter Wilds Guides
- Monster Hunter Wilds Monster Hunter Wilds Overview
- Monster Hunter Wilds Best Builds
- Monster Hunter Wilds Tier List
- Monster Hunter Wilds Walkthrough
- Monster Hunter Wilds Beginner's Guide
- Monster Hunter Wilds Tips & Tricks
- Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Guide
- Monster Hunter Wilds Combat Guide
- Monster Hunter Wilds Boss Guide
- Monster Hunter Wilds Maps & Locations
- Monster Hunter Wilds Classes & Characters
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