Monster Hunter Wilds Endgame Explained – Tempered Monsters, Decorations, Artian Weapons, and Investigations

In Monster Hunter Wilds, the adventure doesn’t conclude once the credits finish rolling. This won’t come as a shock to those familiar with the franchise, as in Monster Hunter Wilds, the credits marking the end are merely signaling the transition from low rank to high rank hunts. As you delve deeper into high rank hunts and strive to boost your hunter rank, you’ll encounter increasingly formidable monsters. Your objective is, of course, to continually enhance your equipment and craft superior weapons. The current endgame in Monster Hunter Wilds seems like a fusion of several mechanics from previous games. It incorporates aspects from Monster Hunter World and Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, but the execution here is notably improved so far.

As we delve deeper, please be aware that this guide may contain spoilers since it focuses on the climax. This serves as a last-minute spoiler alert before you reach the end of Monster Hunter World’s main game as it stood on its release day.

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In Monster Hunter Wilds, let me break down the endgame loop for you. You might wonder about tempered monsters and Artian Weapons. These tempered monsters are tougher versions of regular monsters that appear in certain quests. To craft Artian Weapons, you’ll need to collect Artian Parts which drop from these tempered monsters or can be purchased from the Smithy.

Once you have enough Artian Parts, you can forge an Artian Weapon by visiting the Smithy in Astera. Each weapon type has its own unique recipe for crafting an Artian Weapon. Keep in mind that each Artian Weapon also comes with a set of unique skills and attributes.

As you progress through the game, you’ll want to reinforce and upgrade your Artian weapons. To do this, you can use the Smithy’s reinforcement options or collect rare materials from special investigations to create more powerful versions of your weapons.

In addition to regular quests, Monster Hunter Wilds offers investigations in the endgame that provide better rewards and challenging monsters. These investigations often lead to rare materials and decorations that can further customize your gear. By completing these investigations, you’ll be able to get better decorations for your armor and weapons, making you even stronger in battle.

Monster Hunter Wilds Endgame loop explained

As a gamer, diving into Monster Hunter Wilds’ endgame, I find myself merging aspects from tempered monster investigations in World, decoration farming, and the thrill of Safi’jiiva and the Guiding Lands from Iceborne. Though the Guiding Lands section in Wilds is somewhat akin to the game’s general map layout, it still brings back memories of the camaraderie I experienced while teaming up with strangers in Iceborne, hunting down tempered monsters within the Guiding Lands.

As you ascend to higher ranks and strive to break into the 21 and above range, your focus will shift towards exploring various areas on your map to discover quests or monsters. You’ll need to continuously battle tempered creatures to secure special items crucial for the endgame weapon setup. Initially, you’ll gather rarity 6 materials, followed by rarity 7, and ultimately, sought-after rarity 8 (orange) drops.

In Monster Hunter Wilds, the tamed beastly foe yields the unique pieces necessary for creating Artian weapons. After strengthening these weapons, you gain additional benefits from them. You reinforce these weapons with a rare ore, which can be crafted using monster remains. This loop forms the fundamental endgame mechanic in Monster Hunter Wilds.

In the detailed explanation provided below, it’s fortunate that Monster Hunter Rise’s endgame structure offers some flexibility. You have the option to examine your map and hover over various spots to determine if there are tempered monsters (along with their rewards) present, allowing you to hunt them instantly. Alternatively, you can generate a quest and save it as an investigation for future use, enabling you to complete the quest up to three times.

As a fan who often treats Monster Hunter like a “background game” while enjoying music or podcasts, I’ve found myself frequently joining SOS hunts and contributing to others’ quests. This strategy was useful for me in Iceborne as well as during the endgame grind in Monster Hunter: World pre-release. It’s an effective method for farming special weapon parts (dropped from tempered monster hunts) and expanding my collection of decorations. The rarity of these decorations increases with the tier of the tempered monster, like the Attack Jewel 3 I obtained from a tempered Rey Dau hunt.

What are tempered monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds

Tamed beasts exhibit greater strength than regular ones, which can be identified by a purple border surrounding their icon on the map or quest page. The Scoutflies guiding you to these enhanced creatures are colored blue instead of the typical light green. Questing for tempered monsters yields additional rewards, including components known as Artian parts that are essential for crafting Artian weapons. You can access tempered monsters once you’ve completed a specific hunt at HR 20, represented by the [???] Lala Barina.

What are Artian Weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds

Artian Weapons share similarities with the Safi’jiiva weapons, as they allow you to customize and enhance them according to your preferences. Once you finish your initial tempered monster quest, you can create your first weapon utilizing Artian Components.

How to forge Artian Weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds

After gathering sufficient quantities of Artian Parts, head to the Smithy to craft Artian weapons. Speak with Gemma and choose the “Forge Artian Weapons” option. You’ll require three identical types of parts (some parts are limited to specific weapon categories). Ensure that you have three of the same rarity and those compatible with forging your desired weapon will allow you to craft an Artian weapon of that rarity. Begin by farming Rarity 6 items, then progressively move on to Rarity 7 and eventually Rarity 8. Keep in mind that Rarity 8 provides the best weapons within the base game.

From my perspective as an avid player, here’s how I’d rephrase that for a more engaging and first-person narrative:

“When crafting an Artian Great Sword, broken blade pieces are your allies. However, crushed tubes, rusted devices, and cracked discs have no place in this grand endeavor. The essence of the weapon you create will be shaped by the predominant element among the parts you select. If you opt for three components of the same element, you’ll enjoy a powerful boost to its elemental prowess. Conversely, combining three distinct elements will result in a versatile yet elementally neutral weapon. Make your choices carefully, for they will determine the strength and nature of your weapon.

Where to get Artian Parts in Monster Hunter Wilds

These items can be earned as rewards from defeating tough monsters and completing specific tasks, or you can combine them using the Melding Pot located in Suja after speaking with Vio and choosing the “Meld Relics” option.

What kind of Artian Parts are required for each weapon in Monster Hunter Wilds

Here are the Artian Weapon recipes for each Monster Hunter Wilds weapon category, organized by the necessary components:

1. Artian Sword Recipe
2. Artian Dual Blades Recipe
3. Artian Hammer Recipe
4. Artian Hunting Horn Recipe
5. Artian Lance Recipe
6. Artian Gunlance Recipe
7. Artian Switch Axe Recipe
8. Artian Dual Swords Recipe
9. Artian Charge Blade Recipe
10. Artian Insect Glaive Recipe
11. Artian Long Sword Recipe
12. Artian Bows Recipe (Gun and Light)
13. Artian Heavy Bowgun Recipe
14. Artian Light Bowgun Recipe

Great Sword – Broken Blade, Broken Blade, Crushed Tube
Long Sword – Broken Blade, Crushed Tube, Crushed Tube
Sword & Shield – Broken Blade, Crushed Tube, Cracked Disc
Dual Blades – Broken Blade, Broken Blade, Cracked Disc
Hammer – Cracked Disc, Cracked Disc, Crushed Tube
Hunting Horn – Cracked Disc, Rusted Device, Rusted Device
Lance – Broken Blade, Cracked Disc, Cracked Disc
Gunlance – Cracked Disc, Cracked Disc, Rusted Device
Switch Axe – Broken Blade, Broken Blade, Rusted Device
Charge Blade – Broken Blade, Cracked Disc, Rusted Device
Insect Glaive – Broken Blade, Crushed Tube, Rusted Device
Light Bowgun – Crushed Tube, Rusted Device, Rusted Device
Heavy Bowgun – Cracked Disc, Crushed Tube, Rusted Device
Bow – Crushed Tube, Crushed Tube, Rusted Device

How to reinforce and upgrade Artian weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds

You enhance and improve weapons for Artian by using unique Ore minerals. You can also melt these in the Oilwell Basin after speaking with Roqul. Choose ‘Melt Ore’ from this menu, then select any monster parts you don’t require for ore smelting. Keep in mind that if you aim to reinforce or upgrade Artian Weapons of Rarity 7 and 8, be prepared to melt a substantial amount of Oricalcite here.

How do investigations work in Monster Hunter Wilds

In Monster Hunter Wilds, you can spontaneously generate investigations or quests. This can be done in two ways:

1. Locate and attack a monster within any map, then save the encounter in Alma’s “Field Survey History” menu by spending some points.

2. Utilize the world map to highlight various areas. By doing this, you can view the monsters and potential quest opportunities present in each area. Simply select an interesting option by pressing Square (PlayStation) or X (Xbox). This will initiate a quest after spending points to save it for later (up to three times) or begin it immediately as a “Field Survey”.

Here, you have ample room for customization. For instance, I encountered a rare Rey Day item that I wanted to capture, but had to step out. By using some of my points, I saved it as an Investigation for future endeavors. Later on, I managed to gather 2 companions who required specific loot drops, and we successfully hunted the item together.

How to get better decorations in Monster Hunter Wilds

In Monster Hunter Worlds, targeting tougher monsters in their tempered form offers the best opportunities for exceptional rewards. When you check your map, you’ll often find maps that allow multiple monster quests. These missions frequently list various decorations as prizes. While you can gather these to expand your decoration collection, focus on hunting tempered Arkveld, Rey Dau, and similar monsters for the most valuable rewards. Keep in mind that even in Monster Hunter Worlds, decorations are still random drops, but pursuing those higher-tier tempered monsters will increase your chances of finding rare items.

I’m confident that this advice will prove useful for you, whether you’re just starting or wrapping up the late stages of the Monster Hunter Wilds endgame on day one. However, once the free title update arrives, things might change. For now, this information is current.

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2025-02-27 16:27