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Defense Boost Effect and Activatable Equipment

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Defense Boost 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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Defense Boost Effect

Skill TypeArmor Skill
EffectIncreases defense. Also improves resistances at higher levels

Skill Effects per Level

Level 1Defense +5
Level 2Defense +10
Level 3Defense +5% Bonus: +10
Level 4Defense +5% Bonus: +20 All elemental resistances +3
Level 5Defense +8% Bonus: +20 All elemental resistances +3
Level 6Defense +8% Bonus: +35 All elemental resistances +5
Level 7Defense +10% Bonus: +35 All elemental resistances +5

Equipment with Defense Boost

1 Slot
2 Slots
3 Slots
Melding
Not Meldable
×
  1. Defense Jewel 1Defense Jewel 1
    Rarity 3
    SkillDefense Boost Lv 1
    Obtain
    Meld Decorations: Meldable for 20 pts
    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. Defense Charm
    Rarity 2 to 6
    Skill
    Defense Boost / Divine Blessing
    ForgeDoshaguma Claw x1
    Balahara Shell x2
    Balahara Skull x1
    Machalite Ore x2
    View Upgrade Materials
    Lv2Guardian Doshaguma Hide x2
    Guardian Doshaguma Claw x1
    Guardian Doshaguma Fang x1
    Dragonite Ore x2
    Lv2Hirabami Hide x1
    Hirabami Webbing x1
    Uth Duna Tentacle x2
    Dragonite Ore x2
    Lv3Chatacabra Hardshell x3
    Chatacabra Scale+ x4
    Quematrice Crest+ x2
    Firecell Stone x1
    Lv3Hirabami Webbing+ x4
    Rathian Spike+ x3
    Novacrystal x1
    Wyvern Gem x1
    Lv4Gravios Carapace x2
    Gravios Wing x2
    Guardian Doshaguma Hide+ x4
    Guardian Doshaguma Claw+ x2

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Recommended Equipment by Weapon

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Equipment Guide by Monster

ChatacabraChatacabra QuematriceQuematrice Lala BarinaLala BarinaCongalalaCongalala
Balahara BalaharaDoshaguma Doshaguma Uth DunaUth Duna Rompopolo Rompopolo
Rey DauRey Dau NerscyllaNerscylla HirabamiHirabami AjarakanAjarakan
Nu UdraNu Udra Guardian DoshagumaGuardian Doshaguma Guardian RathalosGuardian Rathalos Guardian ArkveldGuardian Arkveld
Jin DahaadJin Dahaad Guardian EbonyGuardian Ebony Xu WuXu Wu Yian Kut-KuYian Kut-Ku
GypcerosGypceros RathianRathian Guardian FulgurGuardian Fulgur RathalosRathalos
GraviosGravios BlangongaBlangonga Gore MagalaGore Magala ArkveldArkveld

Recommended Decoration

Skill 2 Decoration
MH Wilds Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3MH Wilds Razor Sharp-Ironwall Jewel 3Razor Sharp-Ironwall Jewel 3Razor Sharp-KO Jewel 3Razor Sharp-KO Jewel 3
MH Wilds Crit Elem-Handicraft Jewel 3Crit Elem-Handicraft Jewel 3MH Wilds Crit Elem-KO Jewel 3Crit Elem-KO Jewel 3 MH Wilds Crit Elem-Ironwall Jewel 3Crit Elem-Ironwall Jewel 3
MH Wilds Crit Element-Precise Jewel 3Crit Element-Precise Jewel 3 MH Wilds Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3 MH Wilds Guardian-Ironwall Jewel 3Guardian-Ironwall Jewel 3
MH Wilds Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3 MH Wilds Focus-KO Jewel 3 Focus-KO Jewel 3 MH Wilds Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3
MH Wilds Charge Up-Attack Jewel 3Charge Up-Attack Jewel 3 MH Wilds Charge Up-Handicraft Jewel 3Charge Up-Handicraft Jewel 3 MH Wilds Charge-KO Jewel 3Charge-KO Jewel 3
MH Wilds Sonorous-KO Jewel 3 Sonorous-KO Jewel 3 MH Wilds Sonorous-Attack Jewel 3Sonorous-Attack Jewel 3 MH Wilds Sonorous-Handicraft Jewel 3Sonorous-Handicraft Jewel 3
MH Wilds Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3 Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3 MH Wilds Magazine-Ironwall Jewel 3Magazine-Ironwall Jewel 3 MH Wilds Opener-Precise Jewel 3Opener-Precise Jewel 3
MH Wilds Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3 MH Wilds Flight-Handicraft Jewel 3Flight-Handicraft Jewel 3 MH Wilds Flight-Attack Jewel 3 Flight-Attack Jewel 3
MH Wilds Quickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3Quickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3 MH Wilds Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
Skill 1 Decoration
MH Wilds Critical Jewel III 3Critical Jewel III 3 MH Wilds Expert Jewel III 3 Expert Jewel III 3 MH Wilds Attack Jewel 3Attack Jewel 3
MH Wilds Crit Element Jewel III Crit Element Jewel III MH Wilds Mastery Jewel 3Mastery Jewel 3 MH Wilds Handicraft Jewel III 3Handicraft Jewel III 3
MH Wilds Forceshot Jewel 3Forceshot Jewel 3 MH Wilds Pierce Jewel 3Pierce Jewel 3 MH Wilds Spread Jewel 3Spread Jewel 3
MH Wilds Precise Jewel III 3Precise Jewel III 3 MH Wilds Artillery Jewel III 3Artillery Jewel III 3 MH Wilds KO Jewel III 3KO Jewel III 3
MH Wilds Enhancer Jewel III 3Enhancer Jewel III 3 MH Wilds Razor Sharp Jewel III 3Razor Sharp Jewel III 3

Recommended Armor Decorations

MH Wilds Tenderizer Jewel 3Tenderizer Jewel 3 MH Wilds Challenger Jewel 3Challenger Jewel 3 MH Wilds Chain Jewel 3Chain Jewel 3
MH Wilds Counterattack Jewel 3Counterattack Jewel 3 MH Wilds Mighty Jewel 2Mighty Jewel 2 MH Wilds Counter Jewel 2Counter Jewel 2
MH Wilds Destroyer Jewel 2Destroyer Jewel 2 MH Wilds Evasion Jewel 2Evasion Jewel 2 MH Wilds Phoenix Jewel 2Phoenix Jewel 2
MH Wilds Jumping Jewel 2Jumping Jewel 2 MH Wilds Refresh Jewel 2Refresh Jewel 2 MH Wilds Sane Jewel 1Sane Jewel 1

Mantles Guide

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Evasion MantleEvasion MantleCorrupted MantleCorrupted Mantle-
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