Topic: Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds title update #2 news and release date expected.

August patch notes. Update goes live tonight, August 12th, 2025 7:30 p.m. PT . 9-star monsters with random talismans for rewards. These talismans have multiple baked in skills and slots.

https://info.monsterhunter.com/wilds/update/en-au/Ver.1.021.0...

Personally not sure if I want to jump back in or wait till G-ranks get released.

Oh good news, the Steam reviews are up from overwhelmingly negative to mostly negative!

Best breakdown + link to the Googledoc regarding skill groupings.

Alright, as someone who prefers comfort over speed, I'm looking at a rarity eight. Primarily for defense boost 4, razor sharp 3, and 3x 1 slot. Ten build efficiency points total. I'm tired of these 8-star and higher monsters two-tapping.

The new build, assuming the Googledoc is accurate looks like...

Sword and Shield
Numinous Helm Beta + Weakness Exploit 1 & Maximum Might 1 & Recovery Speed 1
Guardian Arkveld Arms Beta = Flinch Free 1 x3
Numinous Chest Beta = Weakness Exploit 1
Numinous Waist Beta = Maximum Might 1
Numinous Legs Beta = Weakness Exploit 1 & Maximum Might 1
Talisman = Defense 4 + Razor Sharp 3 + 1 slot x3 (Defense Boost 1 x3)

Artian Weapon
Dragon Attack 3 + Guard 1
Guard Up 3 + Guard 1
Offensive Guard 3 + Guard 1

Skills
Defense Boost - 7
Agitator - 5
Weakness Exploit - 5
Maximum Might - 3
Razor Sharp - 3
Offensive Guard - 3
Guard - 3
Guard Up - 3
Dragon Attack - 3
Flinch Free - 3
Recovery Speed - 3
Elemental Absorb - 1
Counterstrike - 1

The grind is real.

Several hundred talismans and I've gotten fewer than ten rarity eight.

My rarity seven, defense 4 + 2 attack boost + 2x one-slot, might be the best talisman I'll ever get.