Oricalcite is a rare and valuable material in Monster Hunter Wilds that plays a crucial role in upgrading Artian weapons to their full potential. As you progress through the game’s endgame content, you’ll find that gathering Oricalcite becomes essential for maximizing your hunting capabilities. This guide will walk you through the most effective methods for farming Oricalcite and using it to reinforce your Artian weapons.
What is Oricalcite?
Oricalcite is a high-quality material used exclusively for reinforcing Artian weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds. Unlike common ores that can be mined throughout the game world, Oricalcite is obtained through specific activities and is particularly important for high-rarity Artian weapons.
Key points about Oricalcite:
- It’s used solely for upgrading Artian weapons
- Most valuable for Rarity 8 Artian weapons
- Provides significant upgrade points compared to other materials
- Cannot be mined from typical ore deposits in the game world
Best Methods to Farm Oricalcite
1. Everforge Melding System
The most reliable way to obtain Oricalcite is through the Everforge melding system in Azuz, the Oilwell Basin village.
Step 1: Travel to Azuz and locate the Smelting Foundry.
Step 2: Speak with Roqul and select the “Smelt Ore” option.
Step 3: Choose monster parts you no longer need from your inventory.
Step 4: Convert these parts into Oricalcite points.
This method is particularly useful in the endgame when you have an excess of monster materials. The rarer the monster part you convert, the more Oricalcite points you’ll receive.
2. Festival Shares
Festival Shares provide a passive way to accumulate Oricalcite over time.
Step 1: Visit Nata at your basecamp.
Step 2: Select the “Festival Shares” option.
Step 3: Claim all available materials, including Oricalcite.
The Everforge generates these materials automatically, so check back regularly to collect your rewards.
3. Trading with Nata
Occasionally, you can trade with Nata for Oricalcite.
Step 1: Locate Nata in Suja Base Camp or Windward Plains Base Camp.
Step 2: Check if Oricalcite is available for trade.
Step 3: Exchange 10 Ancient Wyvern Coins for 1 Oricalcite, if available.
Note that this trade option is shared with Roqul at the Smelting Foundry, so availability may be limited.
Farming Monster Gems for Oricalcite Conversion
Since monster gems provide the most Oricalcite points when converted, farming these gems is an efficient strategy.
Using Investigations for Targeted Farming
Step 1: Open your map and press the appropriate button (Square/X) to access the Environment Overview.
Step 2: Look for monsters with a “Guaranteed Gem” listed in their rewards.
Step 3: Save these quests as investigations by spending Guild Points.
Step 4: Complete the investigations to obtain gems efficiently.
Saving hunts as investigations allows you to complete the quest multiple times, increasing your chances of obtaining more gems.
Best Monster Parts for Conversion
When converting monster parts to Oricalcite, focus on these high-value materials:
- Arkveld Gems: Provide 1000 Oricalcite points each
- Apex Monster Gems: Offer 800 points per conversion
- Wyvern Gems: Provide several hundred points each
Always check with the Smithy before converting rare materials to ensure you don’t need them for other equipment crafting.
How to Use Oricalcite for Artian Weapons
Once you’ve gathered enough Oricalcite, it’s time to upgrade your Artian weapons:
Step 1: Visit a Smithy in any major hub.
Step 2: Select “Reinforce/Dismantle Artian Weapons” from the menu.
Step 3: Choose the Artian weapon you want to upgrade.
Step 4: Select Oricalcite as your reinforcement material.
Step 5: Confirm the upgrade to reinforce your weapon.
Each piece of Oricalcite provides 300 upgrade points, making it the most efficient material for high-level Artian weapon upgrades. For Rarity 8 Artian weapons, you’ll need thousands of points per upgrade tier, so stockpiling Oricalcite is crucial.
Maximizing Oricalcite Farming Efficiency
To optimize your Oricalcite farming:
- Focus on high-rank and tempered monster hunts for better gem drop rates
- Use the Geologist skill to increase mining yields from rare gathering points
- Participate in event quests that offer increased rewards or gem drop rates
- Utilize Lucky Vouchers before important hunts to increase quest rewards
Farming Oricalcite may seem time-consuming, but the power boost to your Artian weapons makes it worthwhile. These upgraded weapons will give you an edge in tackling Monster Hunter Wilds’ toughest challenges. Happy hunting, and may your Artian weapons shine with the power of Oricalcite!