MH Wilds Material Farming Routes

Material farming is essential for crafting and upgrading gear in Monster Hunter Wilds. Some materials are rare and require specific routes and tactics. This guide covers the best farming routes for every rare material.

Mining Routes

Carbalite Ore

The rarest mining material. Used for high-tier weapons.

Best location: Ruins of Wyveria. Spawns every 50 minutes.

Route:

1. Start at the Central Ruins base camp.
2. Run northeast to the collapsed tower.
3. Mine the 3 nodes at the tower base.
4. Run east to the lava chamber.
5. Mine the 2 nodes in the lava chamber.
6. Return to base via fast travel.

Average yield per run: 6-8 Carbalite Ore.

Fucium Ore

The second-rarest mining material. Used for elemental weapons.

Best location: Scarlet Forest. Spawns every 30 minutes.

Route:

1. Start at the Scarlet Forest base camp.
2. Run south to the swamp.
3. Mine the 4 nodes in the swamp.
4. Run east to the cliffside.
5. Mine the 3 nodes on the cliffside.
6. Return to base via fast travel.

Average yield per run: 8-12 Fucium Ore.

Bug Routes

Godbug

The rarest bug material. Used for high-tier armor.

Best location: Windward Plains. Spawns every 40 minutes.

Route:

1. Start at the Windward Plains base camp.
2. Run north to the desert.
3. Catch the 4 Godbugs on the cactus.
4. Run east to the oasis.
5. Catch the 3 Godbugs in the oasis.
6. Return to base via fast travel.

Average yield per run: 5-8 Godbugs.

Flashbug

The second-rarest bug material. Used for flash bombs and armor.

Best location: Windward Plains. Spawns every 20 minutes.

Route:

1. Start at the Windward Plains base camp.
2. Run south to the forest edge.
3. Catch the 5 Flashbugs in the trees.
4. Run west to the canyon.
5. Catch the 4 Flashbugs in the canyon.
6. Return to base via fast travel.

Average yield per run: 8-12 Flashbugs.

Bone Routes

Dragonbone Relic

The rarest bone material. Used for high-tier weapons.

Best location: Ruins of Wyveria. Spawns every 60 minutes.

Route:

1. Start at the Central Ruins base camp.
2. Run east to the dragon skeleton pit.
3. Gather the 3 Dragonbone Relics.
4. Run north to the dragon maw.
5. Gather the 2 Dragonbone Relics.
6. Return to base via fast travel.

Average yield per run: 4-6 Dragonbone Relics.

Monster Bone+

The second-rarest bone material. Used for mid-tier armor.

Best location: Scarlet Forest. Spawns every 30 minutes.

Route:

1. Start at the Scarlet Forest base camp.
2. Run northeast to the bone pit.
3. Gather the 5 Monster Bones.
4. Run south to the swamp.
5. Gather the 4 Monster Bones.
6. Return to base via fast travel.

Average yield per run: 8-12 Monster Bones.

Plant Routes

Herb

The most common plant material. Used for healing.

Best location: Windward Plains. Spawns every 10 minutes.

Route:

1. Start at the Windward Plains base camp.
2. Run around the base camp.
3. Gather the 10 herbs near the camp.
4. Return to base.

Average yield per run: 8-12 herbs.

Mandragora

The rarest plant material. Used for high-tier healing items.

Best location: Ruins of Wyveria. Spawns every 60 minutes.

Route:

1. Start at the Central Ruins base camp.
2. Run south to the garden.
3. Gather the 3 Mandragora.
4. Run west to the cliff.
5. Gather the 2 Mandragora.
6. Return to base via fast travel.

Average yield per run: 3-5 Mandragora.

Fish Routes

Glutton Tuna

The rarest fish material. Used for high-tier meal ingredients.

Best location: Ruins of Wyveria. Spawns every 50 minutes.

Route:

1. Start at the Central Ruins base camp.
2. Run to the lake.
3. Catch the 4 Glutton Tuna.
4. Run to the river.
5. Catch the 3 Glutton Tuna.
6. Return to base via fast travel.

Average yield per run: 5-7 Glutton Tuna.

Respawn Timers

Fast Respawn (10-20 minutes)

• Herbs
• Mushrooms
• Insects
• Small bones

Medium Respawn (30-40 minutes)

• Monster Bones
• Fucium Ore
• Flashbugs

Slow Respawn (50-60 minutes)

• Carbalite Ore
• Godbugs
• Dragonbone Relics
• Mandragora
• Glutton Tuna

Farming Tips

Use the Right Gathering Skill

The Gathering skill boosts the number of items gathered per node. Skill level 3 doubles the yield.

Eat Before Farming

The Chef's Choice meal boosts the gathering skill by one level.

Bring Gathering Charms

The Gathering Charm reduces the chance of items being stolen by monsters.

Don't Interrupt Routes

Stick to your route. Every detour costs you materials.

FAQ: Material Farming

Q: Can I farm with a full party?

A: Yes. Each player gets their own materials.

Q: Do materials despawn if not gathered?

A: Yes. Materials respawn on a timer, not a counter.

Q: Are there bonus materials during events?

A: Yes. Special events double certain material yields.

Q: Can I buy materials from vendors?

A: Yes, but the prices are very high.

Q: What's the rarest material in the game?

A: Mandragora. It has the longest respawn timer.

With these routes, you will have a steady supply of every rare material. Plan your routes around the respawn timers and always bring the gathering charm.