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Weakness Exploit Effect and Activatable Equipment

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Weakness Exploit skill effects and activation equipment in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Includes level-based effects and activation weapons, armor, and decorations.

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Weakness Exploit Effect

Skill TypeArmor Skill
EffectIncreases the affinity of attacks that exploit a monster's weak points and wounds

Skill Effects per Level

Level 1Attacks that hit weak points gain affinity +5%, with an extra 3% on wounds
Level 2Attacks that hit weak points gain affinity +10%, with an extra 5% on wounds
Level 3Attacks that hit weak points gain affinity +15%, with an extra 10% on wounds
Level 4Attacks that hit weak points have 20% increased affinity, with an extra 15% on wounds
Level 5Attacks that hit weak points have 30% increased affinity, with an extra 20% on wounds

Equipment with Weakness Exploit

headHead
bodyChest
armArms
backWaist
legLegs
  1. G. Rathalos Helm
    26
    3
    1
    -2
    1
    -5
    Slots
    ー ー ー

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1
    Intimidator Lv 1

    Set BnsRathalos's Flare
    GroupGuardian's Pulse
  2. G. Rathalos Vambraces
    26
    3
    1
    -2
    1
    -5
    Slots
    ① ー ー

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1

    Set BnsRathalos's Flare
    GroupGuardian's Pulse
  3. G. Rathalos Greaves
    26
    3
    1
    -2
    1
    -5
    Slots
    ① ー ー

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1

    Set BnsRathalos's Flare
    GroupGuardian's Pulse
  4. Bulaqchi Specs α
    32
    -4
    1
    1
    -2
    4
    Slots
    ー ー ー

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1
    Entomologist Lv 1

    GroupNeopteron Alert
  5. Chatacabra Mail α
    36
    1
    2
    -3
    -1
    1
    Slots
    ー ー ー

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1
    Speed Eating Lv 1

    GroupFlexible Leathercraft
  6. Chatacabra Greaves α
    36
    1
    2
    -3
    -1
    1
    Slots
    ー ー ー

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1
    Item Prolonger Lv 1

    GroupFlexible Leathercraft
  7. Chatacabra Greaves β
    36
    1
    2
    -3
    -1
    1
    Slots
    ① ー ー

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1

    GroupButtery Leathercraft
  8. Nerscylla Mail α
    38
    -2
    2
    -2
    1
    2
    Slots
    ー ー ー

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1
    Ambush Lv 1

    GroupNeopteron Alert
  9. G. Rathalos Helm α
    48
    3
    1
    -2
    1
    -5
    Slots
    ① ① ー

    Skill
    Survival Expert Lv 2
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1

    Set BnsRathalos's Flare
    GroupGuardian's Pulse
  10. G. Rathalos Mail α
    48
    3
    1
    -2
    1
    -5
    Slots
    ① ー ー

    Skill
    Intimidator Lv 2
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1

    Set BnsRathalos's Flare
    GroupGuardian's Pulse
  11. G. Rathalos Vambraces α
    48
    3
    1
    -2
    1
    -5
    Slots
    ② ー ー

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1
    Survival Expert Lv 1
    Intimidator Lv 1

    Set BnsRathalos's Flare
    GroupGuardian's Pulse
  12. G. Rathalos Coil α
    48
    3
    1
    -2
    1
    -5
    Slots
    ① ① ー

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1
    Windproof Lv 1

    Set BnsRathalos's Flare
    GroupGuardian's Pulse
  13. G. Rathalos Greaves α
    48
    3
    1
    -2
    1
    -5
    Slots
    ① ー ー

    Skill
    Windproof Lv 2
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1

    Set BnsRathalos's Flare
    GroupGuardian's Pulse
  14. G. Rathalos Helm β
    48
    3
    1
    -2
    1
    -5
    Slots
    ② ② ー

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1

    Set BnsRathalos's Flare
    GroupGuardian's Protection
  15. G. Rathalos Mail β
    48
    3
    1
    -2
    1
    -5
    Slots
    ② ー ー

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1
    Intimidator Lv 1

    Set BnsRathalos's Flare
    GroupGuardian's Protection
  16. G. Rathalos Vambraces β
    48
    3
    1
    -2
    1
    -5
    Slots
    ② ① ①

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1

    Set BnsRathalos's Flare
    GroupGuardian's Protection
  17. G. Rathalos Greaves β
    48
    3
    1
    -2
    1
    -5
    Slots
    ② ー ー

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1
    Windproof Lv 1

    Set BnsRathalos's Flare
    GroupGuardian's Protection
  18. Dahaad Shardhelm α
    60
    -3
    2
    -1
    2
    -1
    Slots
    ① ー ー

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1
    Agitator Lv 1

    Set BnsJin Dahaad's Revolt
    GroupLord's Favor
  19. Dahaad Shardcoil α
    60
    -3
    2
    -1
    2
    -1
    Slots
    ① ① ー

    Skill
    Tremor Resistance Lv 2
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1

    Set BnsJin Dahaad's Revolt
    GroupLord's Favor
  20. Dahaad Shardcoil β
    60
    -3
    2
    -1
    2
    -1
    Slots
    ① ① ①

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1
    Tremor Resistance Lv 1

    Set BnsJin Dahaad's Revolt
    GroupLord's Fury
  21. Arkvulcan Mail α
    66
    2
    0
    -1
    0
    -3
    Slots
    ② ー ー

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1
    Elemental Absorption Lv 1

    Set BnsArkveld's Hunger
    GroupInspiring Pelt
  22. Arkvulcan Coil α
    66
    2
    0
    -1
    0
    -3
    Slots
    ① ー ー

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 2
    Recovery Speed Lv 2

    Set BnsArkveld's Hunger
    GroupInspiring Pelt
  23. Arkvulcan Mail β
    66
    2
    0
    -1
    0
    -3
    Slots
    ③ ② ー

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1

    Set BnsArkveld's Hunger
    GroupAlluring Pelt
  24. Arkvulcan Coil β
    66
    2
    0
    -1
    0
    -3
    Slots
    ① ① ー

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 2
    Recovery Speed Lv 1

    Set BnsArkveld's Hunger
    GroupAlluring Pelt
  25. G. Arkveld Vambraces α
    66
    2
    0
    -1
    0
    -4
    Slots
    ① ー ー

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 2
    Blight Resistance Lv 1

    Set BnsGuardian Arkveld's Vitality
    GroupGuardian's Pulse
  26. G. Arkveld Greaves α
    66
    2
    0
    -1
    0
    -4
    Slots
    ー ー ー

    Skill
    Elemental Absorption Lv 2
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1

    Set BnsGuardian Arkveld's Vitality
    GroupGuardian's Pulse
  27. G. Arkveld Vambraces β
    66
    2
    0
    -1
    0
    -4
    Slots
    ① ① ①

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 2

    Set BnsGuardian Arkveld's Vitality
    GroupGuardian's Protection
  28. G. Arkveld Greaves β
    66
    2
    0
    -1
    0
    -4
    Slots
    ② ① ー

    Skill
    Weakness Exploit Lv 1
    Elemental Absorption Lv 1

    Set BnsGuardian Arkveld's Vitality
    GroupGuardian's Protection
1 Slot
2 Slots
3 Slots
Melding
Not Meldable
  1. SkillWeakness Exploit Lv 1
    Obtain
    Meld Decorations: Not Meldable
    Chance of Obtaining
    Mystery Orb - Armor
    -
    Glowing Orb - Armor
    -
    Ancient Orb - Armor
    ★★★
Item Enhancement
Ammo Enhancement
Resistance
Stamina
Action Enhancement
Healing
Attack Boost
Affinity
Element/Ailment
Sharpness
Guard
  1. Exploiter Charm
    Rarity 5 to 7
    Skill
    Weakness Exploit

    ForgeRathian Carapace x6
    Rathian Spike+ x3
    Chatacabra Hardshell x4
    Rathian Ruby x1
    View Upgrade Materials
    Lv2Hunter Symbol III x5
    Hunter Symbol II x3
    Arkveld Gem x1
    Guardian Rathalos Ruby x1

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