Additionally, you’ll find it helpful to have Icium for upgrading the ore tree, so let me guide you through obtaining one as well. To start with, here’s a simple method to secure a Lightcrystal within Monster Hunter Wilds:
This way, you can gather the necessary resources for your ore tree upgrade without any confusion. Enjoy hunting!
Looking for tips on obtaining secret armor sets in Monster Hunter Wilds? Our other guide provides a detailed explanation on how to get all 11 of these sets and the necessary items, but securing them from Gawdygog can save you time. Instead of waiting for a trader’s inventory to update, you can directly acquire the required Ancient Wyvern Coins using the methods outlined below.
If you’re just starting out with the Insect Glaive, it’s important to understand that the main component of this weapon is the Kinsect – a small bug companion perched on your arm that flies around collecting white, red, orange, or green energy. The green energy will restore your health, while the other three colors fill up your essence meter located in the top left corner of your screen. This meter allows you to unleash powerful new attacks, such as a combo move in Wilds that uses up the essence for high damage output.
In simpler terms, the projectiles that come out of the Gunlance’s built-in gun barrel are referred to as “Shells”. These are similar to shotgun blasts and consistently damage monsters regardless of their tough skin. You can fire them individually or all at once in a powerful combo known as a full blast. Further details about this will be discussed later.
In the Wilds, a fresh gameplay feature has emerged, focusing on bartering with the settlements of the Forbidden Lands to procure unique materials and request them to gather materials for you. It’s important to mention that while the Item Trade mechanism is present in Lower Ranks, none of the essential items needed here are available, thus the hidden armor sets cannot be obtained until you ascend to Higher Ranks.
As a thrilled gamer, I can’t contain my excitement for the upcoming launch of Monster Hunter Wilds, one of Capcom’s highly anticipated titles from their flagship series. This game has been a long-awaited release, and I had the privilege to participate in two open beta tests (OBT 1 in October 2024 and OBT 2 in February 2025) that were divided into multiple phases.
In these beta tests, I got the chance to shape both my Hunter and Palico characters using an intricate character customization system, giving me endless possibilities to make them truly mine. This experience only fueled my anticipation for the full game release, as I’m eager to take on even more challenges in this captivating world of Monster Hunter Wilds.