How to Farm Tempered Arkveld and Best Build

This is a guide for farming Tempered Arkveld in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). It covers recommended best builds, tips, and strategies for effective Tempered Arkveld farm runs.

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Strategy	Temp. Arkveld	Armor	Weapon

Best Farming Build for Tempered Arkveld

Wyvernheart Piercing Heavy Bowgun

Weapon			Mods
Wild Stinger			Pierce Ammo Powder Ignition Mode
Attack		Affinity		Defense
330		5%		0
Weapon Skill		Special Ammo BoostLv2 Opening ShotLv1
Special Ammo		Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition
Ignition/Type		Ignition Gauge Recovery Lv1 Standard Mode ST II
Decoration		Focus-Precise Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3 Critical Jewel 1

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
	Arkvulcan Helm Beta	③②①	Chain Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2 Flash Jewel 1
	Arkvulcan Mail Beta	③②ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
	G. Arkveld Vambraces Beta	①①①	Sheath Jewel 1 Sheath Jewel 1 Sheath Jewel 1
	Arkvulcan Coil Beta	①①ー	Brace Jewel 1 Medicine Jewel 1
	Dahaad Shardgreaves Beta	②ーー	Mighty Jewel 2
	Challenger Charm II	-	-
	Corrupted Mantle	-	-

For farming Tempered Arkveld in Monster Hunter Wilds, the recommended build is Piercing Heavy Bowgun centered around Wyvernheart. This build focuses on high uptime with Wyvernheart to rapidly accumulate damage on the chains, enabling quick and efficient farming runs.

Wild Stinger Is Accessible as Forgeable Weapon

Wild Stinger is a Heavy Bowgun forgeable from Congalala materials, so there's no need to farm for reinforcement bonuses like with Artian weapons. You can forge it quickly after hunting just a few monsters, making it an easy weapon to start with.

Artian Weapons Are Also an Option

If farming for 'Reinforcement Bonuses' isn't an issue, Artian weapons are also recommended. They allow for more shots with 'Pierce Ammo' compared to forged weapons, making it easier to charge the Ignition Gauge.

Paralysis or Sleep Weapon for Palico

Weapon	Key Feature
Felyne Barina Needle	- It helps accumulate Paralysis. └Paralysis is easier to achieve when paired with Paralysis Ammo.
Felyne Nerscylla Wedge	- It can immobilize the target with Sleep.

For Palico weapons, those with Paralysis or Sleep effects are recommended. They can disrupt enemy actions, creating opportunities for attack.

Items and Meals to Prepare

Immobilize Items
Flash Pod	- Almost a necessity for controlling movement. - Set up the crafting recipe in Radial Menu. - Using it too often will cause the effect to become ineffective.
Flashbug Phosphor	- Needed as a crafting material for Flash Pods. - Ensure it's fully stocked.
Paralysis Ammo	- Paralysis can be induced with 3 shots at the start, making it a good choice. - Immobilize the target in place to deal more damage.
Capture Items
Pitfall Trap	- Prepare traps specifically for capturing. - If you have a Shock Trap as well, consider using one for offense.
Shock Trap	- Prepare traps intended for capturing the target. └Fast activation after placement makes it ideal for capturing. - You can also bring extra for crafting during the hunt.
Tranq Ammo	- A must-have for capturing. └You can also use Tranq Bombs.
Damage-Boosting Items
Corrupted Mantle	- Greatly increases Ignition Gauge recovery speed. └A must-have for Wyvernheart Heavy Bowgun. *With a long cooldown, use it once every several runs.
Might Seed	- Attack Up item with a 3 minute duration. - Since it stacks with Demondrug effects, use them together. - Can be easily obtained in bulk through gathering requests.
Demondrug	- Attack Up with a 30 minute duration. - If you have the spare resources, use Mega Demondrug.
Demon Powder	- Attack Up item with a 3 minute duration. - Since it stacks with herbs and potions, it provides an additional attack boost. - A choice for those wanting to reduce clear time even more.
Powercharm	- Grants Attack Up simply by having it in your pouch. - Side mission 'As Gatekeeper' reward.

Use Attack up Items Before Starting

Demondrug has a long-lasting effect and a slightly longer usage time, so it's recommended to use it at the Base Camp in advance. Use Might Seed and Demon Powder just before leaving Seikret to make sure they aren't wasted.

Make Sure to Have Capture Items Ready

Tempered monsters have a lot of HP, and even when they're weakened, it can take longer than anticipated. Restraint methods also tend to be less effective. To save time, capture them as soon as the weakness indicator appears, before moving to another area.

Meat + Egg is the Best Meal Choice

Ration	Additional Ingredients	Finishing Touches
Meat	Fluffy Egg	Eastern Honey Jeweled Mullet Roe

For the meal, select Meat + Fluffy Egg (Airy Egg) for an attack up boost. For the finishing touches, any choice is fine, but Eastern Honey, which increases recovery, and Jeweled Mullet Roe, which boosts attack while in wet status, are recommended.

Strategy and Tips for Tempered Arkveld Farm

Farming Strategy

Use Paralysis Ammo After Sneak Attack

Once you reach the waypoint, equip the Corrupted Mantle and initiate a 'Sneak Attack'. After the Sneak Attack, quickly apply Paralysis and prioritize shooting 'Wyvernheart' at the chains, aiming for a knockdown through damage accumulation.

Paralysis Applied up to 2 Times

During the effect of 'Corrupted Mantle', Paralysis can be applied up to the second time with just the carried Paralysis Ammo. Be mindful of the second paralysis as a way to create an opening for shooting Wyvernheart.

Mainly Use Wyvernheart for Your Strategy

The basic rotation for this equipment is: 'Shoot Wyvernheart once the Ignition gauge is full' → 'Shoot Pierce Ammo when the gauge runs out' → 'Shoot Wyvernheart again once the gauge fills up.' Focus on aiming at the chains during both Wyvernheart and Pierce Ammo attacks.

Prioritize Wyvernheart While Corrupted Mantle Is Active

While Corrupted Mantle is active, the Ignition Gauge recovers significantly faster, usually enough to reuse Wyvernheart after firing just 5–6 Pierce Ammo shots. Don't hesitate to use Flash Pods or traps during this time; focus your attacks on the chains for maximum effect.

Use Flash Pods to Protect Yourself

It's better to use Flash Pods to interrupt attacks that are especially difficult to avoid. Rather than forcing the monster down during gliding or chained attacks, this gives you more time to stay on the offensive.

Flash Pod Loses Its Effect After 7 to 8 Uses

The Flash Pod gradually loses its effectiveness with continued use, and by the 7th or 8th use, it will no longer have any effect. Be mindful of this timing and pace your usage to avoid wasting them.

Utilize Environmental Features

Using environmental features, like Vine Traps and Falling Pillars in Windward Plains, or Floating Rubble in Ice Cliffs, can help conserve Flash Pods and give you an advantage. Try to begin hunts in areas where such features are readily available.

How to Unlock Field Survey & What to Do

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Destroy Temp Wounds After Traps & Flash Pods

Breaking Tempered Wounds outside of Paralysis or Trap effects will trigger a knockdown, giving you a window to fire your Wyvernheart. Make sure to avoid breaking them during moments when a knockdown won't occur.

Practice to Be Able to Guard Instantly

How to Do
+ (*Press both as the enemy attacks)

Since 'Auto Guard' doesn't trigger immediately after firing or reloading, it's important to stay ready for a manual guard. Mastering guard helps you initiate 'Power Clashes' and significantly lowers the chances of being incapacitated.

Capture Before It Relocates

▲If the mini-map circle turns white, the monster is relocating.

Letting a weakened monster escape can cost you extra time, so when your Palico calls out that it's weakened, try to capture it right away. Stopping it with a 'Flash Pod' or a second paralysis makes it much easier to set a trap and secure a safe capture.

How to Unlock and Spawn Tempered Arkveld

Set It to 'Fallow' and Repeatedly Rest

To find Tempered Arkveld, it's best to set the environment to 'Fallow' and continue taking rest as needed. Our tests on spawn rates during breaks showed that 'Fallow' produced notably higher spawn rates compared to Plenty and Inclemency..

[Map Weather Reference During Rest]

PlentyFallowInclemency
Camp	Status	Plains	Forest	Basin	Cliff	Ruins
Plains		‐
		‐
		‐
Forest			‐
			‐
			‐
Basin				‐
				‐
				‐
Cliff					‐
					‐
					‐

Weather conditions in each field are fixed during Rest. To maximize your chances, it's best to take Rest in areas with a high likelihood of 'Fallow,' including 'Windward Plains/Plenty & Fallow,' 'Scarlet Forest/Plenty & Fallow,' 'Oilwell/Plenty & Fallow,' and 'Iceshard Cliffs/Plenty & Fallow.'

How to Find Tempered Arkveld

1	Open the map and press the △ button to view a summary of each field on the full map.
2	If Tempered Arkveld is not found, rest at the tent to advance time. It's recommended to choose areas where three or more fields turn to 'Fallow,' such as the Oilwell Basin.
3	After Rest, check the full map again for Tempered Arkveld. If you find it, press the □ button to turn Arkveld into a quest, allowing you to challenge it anytime.

Multiplayer via SOS Flare Quests

If searching for a quest feels like a hassle, using the 'SOS Flare Quest' to farm is a good alternative. Since quests fill up quickly, use the search settings below to join efficiently.

▼Recommended Search Settings

Best Farming Spot for Tempered Arkveld

Oilwell Basin Area 4 is Recommended

The best spot for farming Tempered Arkveld is Area 4 of the Oilwell Basin. It's located right next to the Base Camp, and you can trigger a knockdown while dealing heavy damage using the environmental hazard 'The Ancient Forge', allowing for fast and efficient runs.

Recommended Spots for Each Map

Plains Forest Basin Cliffs Ruins

Starting in Area 7 Is Recommended

Area	Detail
Area 7	- Deal heavy damage and knock down the monster using 'Falling Boulder.'

Area 7 in Windward Plains is the most recommended spot for farming Tempered Arkveld due to its strategic advantages. By utilizing the environmental feature, Falling Boulder, you can safely control the fight, dealing heavy damage and knocking down the monster. Additionally, its proximity to the Base Camp makes it a highly efficient location for quick and effective farming.

Windward Plains Camp Locations & Map

Alternatively, Lure It to Area 5 for the Starting Position

Area	Detail
Area 5	- There are 3 environmental features that allow for heavy damage and knockdowns. - The Pop-Up Camp in 'Area 4 West' is nearby.

Area 5 has three 'Sharp Crystal Pillars,' which have similar effects to 'Falling Boulder', allowing for a significant increase in farming speed. However, since it's not the initial position when the environment changes, you will need to lure the monster using the Luring Pod before starting the quest.

Starting in Area 15 or 12 is Recommended

Area	Detail
Area 15	- The feature 'Dam Rubble' allows for heavy damage and knockdowns. - Pop-Up Camp in 'Area 16 Ruin Interior' is nearby
Area 12	- The feature 'Entangled Rocks' allows for heavy damage and knockdowns. - Pop-Up Camp in 'Area 12: Northeast' is nearby.

The recommended areas in Scarlet Forest are the initial positions, Area 12, and Area 15. Both have environmental features and nearby Pop-Up Camps, allowing for efficient farming. Especially, Area 15 offers a wide terrain with no unnecessary obstacles, making it easier to fight.

Scarlet Forest Camp Locations & Map

Starting in Area 4 is Recommended

Area	Detail
Area 4	- Heavy damage and knockdown with 'The Ancient Forge.'

The recommended area in Oilwell Basin is Area 4, as the starting point. This location has an environmental feature, 'The Ancient Forge,' which can inflict significant damage and cause knockdowns, enabling faster and more efficient farming runs. Its close proximity to the Base Camp further reduces clear time.

Oilwell Basin Camp Location & Map

Area 2 and 15 Are Recommended

Area	Detail
Area 2	- The area is spacious and has flat terrain, making it easy to fight in. - The Pop-Up Camp 'Area 1 Icy Shore' is nearby.
Area 15	- Similar to Area 2, its wide and flat terrain makes it favorable for combat. - The Pop-Up Camp 'Area 15 Upper Corridor' is nearby.

The recommended areas in Iceshard Cliffs are Areas 2 and 15. Both feature flat and spacious terrain, making combat easier. The nearby Pop-up Camps in both areas are secure locations that monsters cannot destroy, so be sure to set up your camp there.

Iceshard Cliffs Camp Location & Map

Area 11 or 17 is Also Recommended

Area	Detail
Area 11	- Heavy damage and knockdown with the 'Floating Rubble'.
Area 17	- Heavy damage and knockdown with the 'Brittle Ice Floor'.

For faster clear times, it is also recommended to guide and establish your initial position in Areas 11 or 17, which feature environmental hazards. Area 17 additionally offers the advantage of restraining monsters using Flashflies.

Starting in Area 6 is Recommended

Area	Detail
Area 6	- Monsters can be restrained using the Vine Trap or Great Thunderbug. - The Pop-Up Camp 'Area 6 Southeast' is nearby. - Caution is advised, as other monsters frequently enter the area.

The recommended area in Ruins of Wyveria is Area 6. It features two locations each for the environmental trap, Vine Trap and Great Thunderbug, allowing for continuous monster restraints. However, since other monsters frequently enter the area, caution is advised during turf wars or multi-monster encounters.

Ruins of Wyveria Camp Locations & Map

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