Here’s how to get Monster Hardbones to forge High Rank weapons and armor in Monster Hunter Wilds.

What Is Affinity?

There really is very little that differentiates it from typical systems that go by that name.

A hunter with a sheathed long sword in monster hunter wilds.

So a weapon with20% affinity has a 20% chance of dealing a critical hit with every hit.

Seriously,every skill just says critical hitinstead of affinity.

When you see Affinity, just change the word to Critical Hit Chance in your head.

The hunter about to speak to Gemma at the forge in Monster Hunter Wilds.

How Does Negative Affinity Work?

However, the Affinity system does have one rather unique aspect to it, and that’sNegative Affinity.

Certain weapons will have an Affinity stat that is in the minus percentages.

A hunter with the equipment skills displayed including affinity in monster hunter wilds.

So what exactly does this mean?

Sadly, probably exactly what you’re thinking.

That’s what makes Affinity builds so popular.

A bow in Monster Hunter Wilds with negative affinity.

It just requires the right skills.

Critical Draw

Increases the affinity of draw attacks, can be increased to level 3.

Critical Element

Increases elemental damage when landing critical hits.

Gemma twirling her hair in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Can be increased to level 3.

Critical Eye

Increases base Affinity, increasing critical hit chance.

Can be increased to level 5.

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Critical Status

Increases status effect build-up when landing critical hits.

Can be increased to level 3.

Play around with them to find a build that works best for you.

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