Want to delve into the exciting world of Artian weapons in *Monster Hunter Wilds*? These innovative weapons are a fresh addition to the game, offering players the ability to craft weapons with customized stats and elements tailored to their preferences. However, unlocking this feature is a late-game endeavor, so let's dive into everything you need to know about Artian weapons.

How to Craft Artian Weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds

To begin your journey with Artian weapons, you first need to unlock the feature. This involves completing the story and reaching High Rank, then continuing until you defeat your first Tempered monster. You'll know you're on the right track when NPCs comment on the monster's toughness and numerous scars.

After defeating this formidable beast, Gemma will initiate a conversation about Artian weapons, triggering a tutorial that walks you through the crafting process. Gemma will then be able to craft these weapons for you. Each weapon type requires three components, and you need at least one of each to start crafting. But there's more to it than just gathering parts.

Each component comes with a rarity value, an element type, and an Artian bonus. To craft a weapon, components must have the same rarity value. The element of your weapon is determined by the most prevalent element among your components. For example, using two water and one lightning component results in a water weapon. Using three water components strengthens the water infusion, while using three different elements means no elemental infusion at all.

The Artian bonus can enhance either your attack or affinity. Attack boosts the overall damage your weapon can deal, while affinity increases your critical hit chance. Your choice depends on your preferred playstyle. To craft these weapons, you'll need Artian materials.

How to Get Artian Materials in Monster Hunter Wilds

Obtaining Artian materials is straightforward; you simply need to hunt Tempered monsters in High Rank. After defeating your first Tempered monster, you'll start encountering one or two of these in each area. You'll receive notifications when they're present, and they're identifiable on the map by their blue outline.

Defeating or capturing a Tempered monster yields a few Artian parts, which you can find among the main mission rewards and decorations. As your hunter rank increases, the rarity of these parts will also increase, naturally progressing with your gameplay. While there isn't a direct correlation between the monster you hunt and the types of Artian drops, feel free to hunt the monsters you enjoy fighting or need parts from for other weapons or armor pieces.