Players will start forging pieces of armor almost immediately after starting their time with Monster Hunter Wilds, and the armor crafting process is quite straightforward. What may not be straightforward is the way by which armor is upgraded, and, indeed, players may be confused about how to engage with that mechanic. Fortunately, it is not particularly difficult to upgrade armor in Monster Hunter Wilds, and this guide is here to explain how players can go about improving their defensive gear.

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How Unlock Armor Upgrading in Monster Hunter Wilds

Reach Chapter 2-2

The first step towards upgrading armor is reaching Chapter 2-2 in Monster Hunter Wilds main story. For the uninitiated, this chapter immediately follows a battle with Rompopolo, a large mosquito-like monster that resides in the Oilwell Basin, and it begins in the village of Azuz, the Everforge.

Talk to Gemma

After defeating Rompopolo and reaching Chapter 2-2, players should speak with Gemma, the Smithy. As per usual, this NPC can be found in the various ecosystem’s Base Camps, including the one that is near Azuz, the Everforge in Monster Hunter Wilds‘ Oilwell Basin. While it is expected that most readers will have no trouble finding Gemma, her precise position within the Oilwell Basin Base Camp has been marked on the following map for the sake of full clarity.

Upon speaking with Gemma, players will encounter a short prompt that mentions using Armor Spheres to increase the level of their armor. This prompt confirms that the armor upgrading mechanic has been unlocked, and it is a relatively easy system to understand.

How to Upgrade Armor in Monster Hunter Wilds

Once a player has unlocked armor upgrading, they should take these actions to engage with the mechanic:

1. Select the Smithy’s “Forge/Upgrade Armor” option.
2. Select any piece of armor that is in your possession. Armor pieces that the player owns will be marked with a red chest if they are in their storage or a yellow check mark if they are equipped.
3. Select “Upgrade” in the pop-up that appears.

Monster Hunter Wilds players will have now reached a menu where they can put any Armor Spheres in their possession toward upgrading the selected piece of armor. Here, players should direct their attention to the information that is displayed beneath the armor piece. Among this information, players will find that a certain number of points are needed to upgrade the piece to its next level, and adding the Armor Spheres that appear on the left side of the screen is the way that those points are generated.

As players add Armor Spheres, they will see the information beneath the selected armor piece change. These changes indicate how the added Armor Spheres will affect the piece’s Level and Defense score, and players can click “Upgrade” to execute the transformation when they are satisfied with the improvements.

Should You Upgrade Armor in Monster Hunter Wilds?

While players should definitely plan to upgrade their armor at some point, they may not want to do so immediately upon unlocking the feature. Indeed, players will be replacing their gear quite rapidly at this stage of the game, and they may want to hold onto their Armor Spheres until they have created pieces that they will use for a while. That said, if the player feels as though they could use a little additional defense when battling monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds, they should not be afraid to take at least a few pieces to max level straightaway.

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