Month: February 2025

In Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, the top armor is any Rarity 8 gear that becomes available once you finish Chapter 6 in the main story. Following this milestone, Gemma introduces five distinct armor sets of such high-tier quality for players to craft (excluding aesthetic alternatives). Each of these armors can potentially claim the title of “best armor”, depending on your preferred playstyle and weapons, as they are all equally strong contenders in their respective roles.

In chapter two, following your victory over The Black Flame (Nu Udra) in the Oilwell Basin, approach Gemma the smithy. From her menu, select ‘Manage Kinsects’ and then opt for ‘Raising Kinsects’. This initial set of enhancements enables you to convert a purchased Mauldrone or Culldrone into three distinct Kinsects each, at the expense of monster resources. I’ll detail the choices in the section that follows.

Using the Lance and its large protective guard, your offensive moves primarily consist of two sets of thrusts at varying heights. However, mastery of this weapon lies in integrating defensive techniques. As you execute blocks or counterattacks, additional powerful abilities become accessible to you.

If you’ve previously ventured into the Ruins of Wyveria, you might have come across the small, pink Pillopod creatures clinging to the rocks. Their larger relative, the Gillopod, can be tricky to locate but here’s where you can find the last one for Dareel’s endemic life quests.

If you’ve already scouted the Ruins of Wyveria, you might have seen the tiny pink Pillopods on the rocks. Their larger kin, the Gillopod, can be tough to track down, but here’s where you’ll find the final one for Dareel’s endemic life missions.