Layered Armor in Monster Hunter World: Purpose and Benefits Explained

Monster Hunter World: Fashion Hunting and Functionality – Your Ultimate Guide

Hey, hunter! Let’s discuss looking good while monster slaying. In Monster Hunter World (MHW), it’s not just the kill, it’s the style. Ever thought your armor had peak stats but was a fashion disaster? Enter Layered Armor. It’s like transmog or glamours, but Monster Hunter style.

Layered Armor: Look Good, Hunt Great

What is this “Layered Armor”? It’s cosmetic armor. It’s a dream for the fashion-savvy hunter. Layered armor changes your character’s look without altering the stats and skills of your actual armor. You keep all the benefits of your gear while looking badass. Best of both worlds, functionality and flair.

Equipping Your Style: How to Don Layered Armor

Want a new look? Equip layered armor easily. Just follow these steps:

1. Go to the Item Box. The blue box is your best hunting buddy.
2. Navigate to “Change Appearance.” It’s usually in your equipment options.
3. Select “Layered Armor Settings.” This is for customization.
4. Choose the layered armor pieces you want. Mix and match!
5. Apply your choices. Now you have a new look.

Remember, hunters, you can’t change layered armor in field camps. Make sure you’re happy with your look before you hunt.

Stats? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Stats!

Let’s be clear: Layered armor does not change your stats. Zero. Zilch. Nada. It’s purely cosmetic. Your defense, resistances, and skills come from the actual armor beneath. Layered armor is about looks. It’s like icing on a cake – it adds beauty but doesn’t change what’s beneath. Style and substance together!

Dyeing to Customize: Color Your World

Want to elevate your fashion? Some layered armor sets are dyeable! Yes, you can change colors to suit your mood or weapon. Picture a Rathalos layered set in cool blue. Talk about standing out! Check details of each armor set for dye options.

Unlocking the Fashion Arsenal: Layered Armor and Weapons

So layered armor is great, but how do you get these stylish sets and weapon skins? Unlocking them is part of the Monster Hunter experience and often involves challenges and quests. Let’s dive into details:

Layered Weapons: Bling Out Your Arsenal

Weapon fashion matters too, right? In Iceborne, layered weapons let you change your weapon’s look. To unlock this, head to the Guiding Lands. Specifically, you need to:

1. Progress the Iceborne story until guiding lands unlock.
2. Open the Tundra region. Brr, it’s cold here, but fashion waits!
3. Farm materials from tempered monsters in the Guiding Lands. These materials are crucial to crafting layered weapon skins.

Once you’ve collected materials, go to Smithy and craft your stylish weapon skins.

Master Rank Layered Armor (MHR: Sunbreak): Rise of Fashion

If you are playing Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, Master Rank Layered Armor is your fashion goal. Unlocking it requires leveling up. You’ll need to:

1. Reach MR10.
2. Complete the Urgent Quest “Anomaly Research: Arzuros.” Don’t underestimate that bear!

After completing that quest, BAM! Master Rank Layered Armor crafting opens at the Smithy. Craft layered armor reflecting Master Rank sets to customize your appearance.

Specific Layered Armor Sets: A Fashion Showcase

Let’s discuss specific layered armor sets and unlocking them because everyone loves fashion!

• Samurai Set (MHW): This one’s easy. After some progress, check the red chest in your room, go to “Change Appearance,” then “Layered Armor Sets.” The Samurai set is right there for you.
• Thermae Layered Armor: Want a spa vibe? Unlock this set by completing the 4-Star Master Rank Optional Quest “Treasure in the Steam.” Complete this quest for Thermae Tickets, used to craft this steamy set.
• Rose Layered Armor: For floral fashionistas, this is a must-have. About unlocking it? You need to purchase the Rose a+ armor set and equip all five pieces for the “Full Bloom Blessing” bonus. Then, complete quests while wearing it to increase chances of obtaining VIP Full Bloom Tickets.
• Barbania Layered Armor: Unlock seems tied to a “letter of introduction.” It may involve interacting with NPCs or specific tasks. Details are vague; look for quests or interactions about Barbania.
• Artemis Layered Armor: Movie fans rejoice! To unlock this set based on Monster Hunter movie, complete the “To Our World” mission.

Fatalis and Guiding Lands: Unlocking Endgame Content

Now let’s discuss major endgame milestones: Fatalis and the Guiding Lands.

Fatalis: Face the Black Dragon

Fatalis, the Black Dragon, is Iceborne’s ultimate challenge. Here’s how to face Fatalis:

1. Finish the Iceborne Storyline: Complete the main campaign. No shortcuts!
2. Reach Master Rank 24: Grind those Ranks!
3. Encounter Alatreon: After story completion, take on the special assignment “Blazing Black Twilight.”

The Guiding Lands: Explore Endgame

The Guiding Lands are crucial endgame areas for farming materials, especially for layered weapons. Here’s how to unlock them:

1. Complete Iceborne’s main story.
2. Defeat final boss, Shara Ishvalda.

Talk to Field Team Leader in Seliana after credits roll to access Guiding Lands.

Changing Your Hunter’s Look: Beyond Armor

Layered armor allows outfit changes, but what if you want to change your hunter’s fundamental appearance, like gender?

Gender Change and Character Edit Vouchers

If you want to switch genders or revamp your look, grab a Character Edit Voucher. This lets you re-edit appearance from save data screen. Change gender, facial features, hairstyles – everything! Usually, one free voucher is available; more can be bought as needed.

Armor Spheres and Ace Hunter Coins: Essential Resources

A quick overview of valuable resources that fuel Monster Hunter grind.

Armor Spheres: Level Up Your Defense

Armor Spheres enhance armor’s defense. Farm them efficiently by:

• Defeating High Rank monsters.
• Smelting monster materials.

The Armor Spheres have existed since Monster Hunter 2.

They are a core part of armor progression.

Ace Hunter Coins: Arena Rewards

Ace Hunter Coins are for crafting certain equipment. This gear is often arena-related. You can obtain them by:

• Completing High-Rank Arena Quests of star 8 or higher.
• Focusing on quests with double monsters, like Diablos and Uragaan. Two monsters give double coin rewards!

Hunter Rank and Transmog: Level Up and Look Good

Hunter Rank: Proof of Progress

Hunter Rank (HR) shows progress in Monster Hunter World. You can increase your HR by:

• Hunting!
• Completing Missions and Side Missions. The more quests you finish, the higher your rank will go.

Transmog: The Fashion Endgame

The game doesn’t use the term “transmog.” However, layered armor is essentially that. It changes your armor’s appearance to any layered set you’ve unlocked. Stats of underlying armor do not matter. Some sets even let you change color patterns. Fashion hunting has never been this deep!

So, hunters, there you have it! Your guide to layered armor, unlocks, and looking your best in Monster Hunter World. Now go forth, hunt monsters, and do it with style!