In Monster Hunter Wilds, Great Stoutbones serve as essential crafting components for a variety of weapons and armor pieces. Their distinct advantages make bone weapons highly favored, especially among players who excel in utilizing the game’s intricate combat mechanics—ideal for those who prefer an aggressive approach.
As hunters advance through the primary storyline of MH Wilds, a steady supply of high-quality materials becomes crucial. Fortunately, acquiring Great Stoutbones isn’t particularly challenging. Below, we outline the locations where players can find these valuable materials for their crafting needs.
Finding Great Stoutbones in Monster Hunter Wilds
Great Stoutbones are categorized as materials found in High Rank quests. Currently, players can primarily acquire these bones by completing the following quests:
- As Gatekeeper (dual Ajarakan hunt)
- What We Protect (Blangonga)
- Blangonga Excursion (Blangonga)
- Doshaguma Hunt (Doshaguma)
- Annihilating Anguish (Ajarakan)
- Any Investigation or Field Survey involving these monsters
Among these, Blangonga is considered the most accessible target. These monsters frequently inhabit the Iceshard Cliffs region, often alongside smaller Blangos. For those specifically seeking Great Stoutbones, farming Blangongas proves to be the quickest option—their attack pattern is notably easier to predict than that of the Ajarakan, and although they’re swifter than Doshagumas, their damage output is considerably lower.
If you encounter a Frenzied version of any of these monsters, prioritizing them is advisable. Despite being more aggressive, they possess lower health, making them relatively simpler to defeat. To replay Frenzied or Tempered monster investigations, utilize the Field Survey History tab in the Quest Board, or opt for Optional Quests that feature these creatures.
The Purpose of Great Stoutbones
Great Stoutbones are predominantly utilized for crafting Tier 4 Bone Tree weapons and the armor sets of the aforementioned monsters. Notable weapons created from these materials include:
Generally, bone weapons boast superior raw Attack values compared to their metal counterparts. However, they tend to have lower sharpness, requiring players to sharpen their weapons more frequently, and they may struggle to maintain higher sharpness levels, such as white or purple, for extended periods.
Furthermore, many bone weapons carry negative Affinity, which can diminish damage output on regular hits. Given that critical strike chances depend on Affinity, players aiming to maximize damage with bone weapons should consider equipping skills like Critical Eye and Weakness Exploit to enhance their crit potential.
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