"Crafting Artian Weapons Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds"

Curious about Artian weapons in *Monster Hunter Wilds*? These innovative weapons are a fresh addition to the game, offering players the chance to craft highly customizable weapons with a range of stats and elements. However, they're a late-game feature, so let's dive into the essentials you'll need to know to get started with them.

How to Craft Artian Weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds

First off, you'll need to unlock the Artian weapons feature. To do this, you must complete the main storyline to unlock High Rank, and then proceed until you conquer your first Tempered monster. We won't spoil which monster it is, but you'll recognize it as the NPCs will mention its toughness and numerous scars.

After defeating this formidable foe, Gemma will initiate a conversation about Artian weapons, which will kick off a tutorial explaining the crafting process. Essentially, each weapon type requires three components, and you need at least one of each to craft a weapon. But the system is more intricate than that.

Each component comes with a rarity value, an element type, and an Artian bonus. For components to be compatible, they must share the same rarity value. The elemental effect of your weapon is determined by the predominant element among your components. For example, if you use two water and one lightning component, you'll end up with a water weapon. Using three water components will result in a stronger water infusion, whereas using three different elements will yield no elemental infusion at all.

The Artian bonus can enhance either your attack power or your affinity. Attack power reflects the overall damage capability of your weapon, while affinity influences your critical hit chance. Your choice depends on your preferred playstyle. To proceed with crafting, you'll need to gather Artian materials.

How to Get Artian Materials in Monster Hunter Wilds

Acquiring Artian materials is straightforward; you'll need to hunt Tempered monsters in High Rank. Once you've defeated your initial Tempered monster, you'll find one or two roaming in each area. You'll receive notifications about their presence, and they'll be identifiable on the map by their blue outline.

Upon defeating or capturing a Tempered monster, you'll obtain Artian parts. You can continue farming these monsters to gather more materials and eventually acquire the specific ones you need. These parts appear alongside the main mission rewards and decorations. As your hunter rank increases, so does the rarity of the Artian materials you can obtain. It's worth noting that there isn't a direct correlation between the monster you hunt and the types of Artian drops it provides, so feel free to hunt the monsters you enjoy battling or those whose parts you need for other weapons or armor.