How layered armor works – Monster Hunter Wilds

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In Monster Hunter Rise (Wilds), the layered armor operates distinctly compared to the transformation system used in earlier Monster Hunter games. Capcom simplified it and minimized the tediousness, making it easier to obtain unique sets, but remember, there’s still effort required once you reach the appropriate level.

In simple terms, our Monster Hunter Wilds guide clarifies the process for acquiring layered armor as well as the essential materials required to create the equipment.

Monster Hunter Wilds: How to unlock layered armor

In Wilds, there isn’t a specific quest to acquire layered armor, and it doesn’t explicitly inform you when you can use this feature. Instead, once you craft a high-rank armor set or individual piece, it automatically becomes available for use as layered armor. This allows you to sport the look of an item, such as Doshaguma Alpha vambraces, while still benefiting from the stats of another piece like Guardian Rathalos vambraces.

In simpler terms, the armor sets that come with the game’s launch and any additional armor from downloadable content are exempt. You can customize your character’s look by using these as layered armor right from the start of the game, once you gain access to your camp tent.

You don’t require any specific coupons or additional components, and there’s no need to create it two times. Creating it just once will make it available for regular usage as well as layered armor straight away.

Monster Hunter Wilds: How to use layered armor

As a gamer, I can switch up my character’s armor look by heading over to my tent at the base camp or any intact campsite I’ve set up in the wilderness. Once there, I’ll navigate to the menu for customizing my appearance, and select “Change your equipment appearance.” In this section, I can choose a specific piece of equipment like my helmet, then pick from the layered armors I’ve unlocked so far.

Changing the outer defense layers on an item will also give you the ability to select different color schemes for those layers, with the option to adjust the color directly in the same interface.

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2025-03-11 03:57