In Monster Hunter Wilds, the classic farming mechanics have been replaced by a new system called Material Retrieval. To unlock this feature, players must first complete the Low Rank portion of the game. Once accomplished, several Side Missions tied to various NPCs will become available. Completing these quests allows access to unique farms. Nata becomes the central coordinator for these NPCs once their respective missions are completed, so all farming tasks can then be handled through him.
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Unlocking Material Retrieval
The following list outlines the necessary Side Missions and conditions required to unlock Material Retrieval in each biome. These quests become available after specific points in the story, and are initiated by speaking with designated NPCs.
Biome: Windward Plains
Location: Kunafa, Windsong Village
Villager: Murtabak
Related Sidequest: Beware the Gypceros
Unlocks After: Chapter 4-1 – New Ecosystems
Biome: Scarlet Forest
Location: Wudwud Hideout
Villager: Plumpeach
Related Sidequest: Make Fluffy Dealings
Unlocks After: Chapter 4-1 – New Ecosystems
Biome: Oilwell Basin
Location: Azuz, the Everforge
Villager: Sabar
Related Sidequest: Aida’s Apprehensions
Unlocks After: Chapter 4-1 – New Ecosystems
Biome: Suja, Peaks of Accord
Location: Suja, Peaks of Accord
Villager: Apar
Related Sidequest: Secure Wounded Hollow
Unlocks After: Chapter 4-2 – Lurking Shadows
Biome: Ruins of Wyveria
Location: Sild, The Keeper’s Vigil
Villager: Rysher
Related Sidequest: Astonishing Adaptability
Unlocks After: Chapter 4-3 – Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns
Gathering Materials
Each farming location specializes in different types of resources, and the weather directly affects the frequency and availability of these items.
Note: Material Retrieval stops acquiring new items once 16 inventory slots are filled. Be sure to visit Nata frequently to manage your resources.
Frequency Indicators
- Very Rare: You’d need a lot of luck.
- Low: Few will be collected.
- Moderate: Decent chances of collection.
- High: Resources will be gathered with ease.
Farming During Fallow Weather
| Resource Type | Murtabak | Plumpeach | Sabar | Apar | Rysher (Wyvern’s Stirring) |
| Herb | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Honey | Moderate | High | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Thunderbug Capacitor | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | High |
| Blue Mushroom | Low | Very Rare | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Sleep Herb | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Fire Herb | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Dragonfell Berry | High | Moderate | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Adamant Seed | Very Rare | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate |
| Nitroshroom | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Blastnut | Low | High | High | High | |
| Slashberry | High |
Farming During Plenty Weather
| Resource Type | Murtabak | Plumpeach | Sabar | Apar | Rysher |
| Herb | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Very Rare |
| Honey | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Thunderbug Capacitor | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Blue Mushroom | Moderate | Moderate | Low | High | High |
| Sleep Herb | Moderate | High | High | Moderate | High |
| Fire Herb | High | High | High | High | High |
| Dragonfell Berry | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Adamant Seed | Low | High | High | Low | Moderate |
| Nitroshroom | Very Rare | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Blastnut | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
| Slashberry | Moderate |
Farming During Inclemency Weather
| Resource Type | Murtabak (Sandtide) | Plumpeach (Downpour) | Sabar (Firespring) | Apar (Frostwinds) | Rysher (Wyvern’s Wakening) |
| Herb | Not Available | Very Rare | Not Available | Very Rare | Low |
| Honey | Not Available | High | Not Available | Moderate | Moderate |
| Thunderbug Capacitor | Not Available | Very Rare | Not Available | Very Rare | High |
| Blue Mushroom | Not Available | Very Rare | Not Available | Low | Low |
| Sleep Herb | Not Available | Low | Not Available | Low | Very Rare |
| Fire Herb | Not Available | Very Rare | Not Available | Low | High |
| Dragonfell Berry | Not Available | Low | Not Available | Low | Moderate |
| Adamant Seed | Not Available | Low | Not Available | Very Rare | Moderate |
| Nitroshroom | Not Available | Very Rare | Not Available | Low | Very Rare |
| Blastnut | Not Available | Low | Not Available | Low | |
| Slashberry | Not Available | Low | Not Available | Low |