Monster Hunter Wilds: List of all Ore locations

If you're diving into Monster Hunter Wilds, then you probably know by now that mining ore is a huge part of crafting your weapons and armor.

Now, you might be wondering, "Where do I find all these ores?" Well, let’s break it down and make it easy for you.

What are ores in Monster Hunter Wilds?

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In Monster Hunter Wilds, ores are one of the key resources you'll need to upgrade your gear. They're collected from Mining Outcrops, which are scattered throughout the game’s different biomes.

These outcrops are pretty easy to spot, looking like little amethyst-like geodes sticking out of the ground.

There are different types of ores, and they range in rarity from Rarity 4 to Rarity 7, depending on whether you’re in Low Rank or High Rank areas.

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Where to find ores in Low Rank in Monster Hunter Wilds?

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When you're in Low Rank, you'll be dealing with the easier monsters, and the ores are a lot more common. Here’s a list of the ore locations for Low Rank:

Mining Outcrops and Quest Rewards at low rank

• Iron Ore (Rarity 4) - Windward Plains
• Machalite Ore (Rarity 4) - Scarlet Forest Plains
• Dragonite Ore (Rarity 4) - Oilwell Basin
• Firestone (Rarity 4) - Oilwell Basin
• Icium (Rarity 4) - Iceshard Cliffs
• Earth Crystal (Rarity 4) - Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest
• Light Crystal (Rarity 5) - Anywhere except Scarlet Forest

Special Item locations at Low Rank

• Fulgrite Shard (Rarity 4) - Windward Plains
• Scarlet Amber Shard (Rarity 4) - Scarlet Forest
• Antimite (Rarity 4) - Oilwell Basin
• Wylk Pebble (Rarity 4) - Windward Plains, Oilwell Basin, Ruins of Wyveria

Monster Parts at Low Rank

• Krano Copper (Rarity 4) - Krandath (Small Monster)
• Ajarakan Jewel (Rarity 4) - Ajarakan (15% target reward)
• Golden Corneum (Rarity 4) - Xu Wu (Multiple ways to get it, like head break and carving)

Festival Shares at Low Rank

• Drearisite (Rarity 4)
• Specklite (Rarity 5)
• Argecite (Rarity 5)

Where to find ores in High Rank in Monster Hunter Wilds?

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Once you hit High Rank, ore locations are more varied, and the ores themselves get rarer. So you’ll be collecting Rarity 6 and Rarity 7 ores in addition to your regular Rarity 4 and Rarity 5 finds. Here’s the breakdown:

Mining Outcrops and quest rewards at high rank

• Gracium (Rarity 6) - Iceshard Cliffs
• Carbalite Ore (Rarity 6) - Everywhere except Oilwell Basin
• Novacrystal (Rarity 7) - Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest, Oilwell Basin
• Fucium Ore (Rarity 6) - Ruins of Wyveria

Special Item locations at high rank

• Time-honed Wylk Gem (Rarity 6) - Windward Plains
• Eternal Scarlet Amber (Rarity 6) - Scarlet Forest

Monster parts at high rank

• Krano Pyrite (Rarity 6) - High Rank Kranodath (Small Monster)
• Ajarakan Jewel+ (Rarity 6) - High Rank Ajarakan (16% target reward)
• Golden Corneum+ (Rarity 7) - High Rank Xu Wu
• Firecell Stone (Rarity 7) - Gravios (Multiple ways to get it, such as leg breaks)
• Wyverian Bloodstone (S/L) (Rarity 6/7) - Tempered Monsters

Festival shares at high rank

• Orcalcite (Rarity 6)
• Drearisite Scraps (Rarity 6)

Tips for ore mining in Monster Hunter Wilds

If you're trying to collect ores efficiently, here’s a little tip: Use your map to locate Mining Outcrops. Set them as waypoints, and your mount (Seikret) will take you there automatically.

Also, if you're specifically looking for ores, make sure you're using the mini-map to spot those outcrops. Once you find them, you’ll get three ores per hit, and it’s pretty quick.

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FAQ

1. Do I need a pickaxe to mine ores in Monster Hunter Wilds?

Unlike some other games, you don’t need a pickaxe to mine ores in Monster Hunter Wilds.

2. Can I get ores while I'm on my mount?

One of the cool features in Monster Hunter Wilds is that you can set Mining Outcrops as waypoints on your map and then hop on your mount (Seikret) to automatically head there.

3. Where can I find the rarest ores, like Novacrystals?

Rarest ores, like Novacrystals (Rarity 7), are found in High Rank zones. Specifically, you’ll find them in places like Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest, and Oilwell Basin.

4. What are Mining Outcrops, and how do I spot them?

Mining Outcrops are the shiny, geode-like formations scattered around the map. You’ll see them on your mini-map marked with an ore icon, making them easy to find. They're the spots where you’ll go to mine ores, and you can gather three ores from each outcrop.

5. Do ores respawn after I mine them?

Yes, ores do respawn; however, the time it takes for them to respawn can vary. After you mine a spot, you’ll have to give it some time before it’s ready to be mined again.