Material Retrieval lets you passively farm items in Monster Hunter Wilds. Learn how to farm materials and know the locations and unlock conditions of all material gatherers here!

How to Unlock the Item Farm

Complete Missions to Unlock Gatherers

Material Retrieval is the item farm mechanic of Monster Hunter Wilds, which is unlocked after completing the side mission Beware the Gypceros. You can get this mission after completing Chapter 4's Lurking Shadows story.

You will first unlock Murtabak as the initial item gatherer, but other NPCs will become available by completing their respective missions.

List of Side Missions

Best Items for Material Retrieval

Recommended Items

Having Healing Items, Pods, Bombs and Traps could make your hunt easier, which is why it's best to get their ingredients from the Material Retrieval Feature!

Item	Explanation
Honey	Recommendation: ★★★ Used for Mega-Potion, First Aid Med+, Catalyst, and Energy Drink
Herb	Recommendation: ★★★ Used for Mega Potions
Bitterbug Broth	Recommendation: ★★★ Used for Deodorant, Catalyst, Immunizer, and Luring Pod
Flashbug Phosphor	Recommendation: ★★★ Needed for Flash Pods
Might Seed	Recommendation: ★★★ Needed for Demondrug and Demon Powders
Thunderbug Capacitor	Recommendation: ★★★ Needed for Shock Trap
Parashroom	Recommendation: ★★ Needed for Tranq Bombs
Sleep Herb	Recommendation: ★★ Needed for Tranq Bombs
Godbug Essence	Recommendation: ★ Needed for Demon Powders and Dust of Life
Gloamgrass Bud	Recommendation: ★ Needed for Dust of Life

Material Gatherer Item List and Locations

Murtabak: Windward Plains

Murtabak can be found resting at the center of Kunafa, Windsong Village in Windward Plains. His services will become available after completing the Side Mission Beware the Gypceros.

Murtabak's Item Gathering List

Item	Yield On Plenty	Yield On Fallow
Blastnut
Blue Mushroom
Dragonfell Berry
Fire Herb
Herb
Honey
Nitroshroom
Sleep Herb
Thunderbug Capacitor

Gathering Estimate Legends

Symbol	Explanation
	You'd have to be pretty lucky...
	You won't get much.
	Should be easy to get.
	It'll be real easy to get.

Murtabak's Special Items List

Special Items
Windward Aloe	Fine Windward Aloe	Sinister Cloth

The Special Items listed above have a chance to appear when taking items from Murtabak.

List of Special Items

Plumpeach: Scarlet Forest

Plumpeach can be found right next to the Wudwud Hideout's Fast Travel point in Scarlet Forest. Make sure to complete the Make Fluffy Dealings Side Mission first to access their gathering services!

Plumpeach's Item Gathering List

Item	Yield on Fallow	Yield on Plenty
Herb
Honey
Bitterbug Broth
Mandragora
Blue Mushroom
Ivy
Flowfern
Adamant Seed
Slashberry

Gathering Estimate Legends

Symbol	Explanation
	You'd have to be pretty lucky...
	You won't get much.
	Should be easy to get.
	It'll be real easy to get.

Plumpeach's Special Items List

Special Items
Shiny Treasure	Sparkly Treasure	Great Hornfly

The Special Items listed above have a chance to appear when taking items from Plumpeach.

List of Special Items

Sabar: Oilwell Basin

Sabar can be found at Azuz, the Everforge in Oilwell Basin, surrounded by other people southwest from the forge. Complete the Aida's Apprehension Side Mission first in order to enlist his help.

Sabar's Item Gathering List

Item	Yield On Plenty	Yield On Fallow
Blastnut
Bomberry
Devil’s Blight
Flashbug Phosphor
Honey
Nitroshroom
Parashroom
Smokenut
Toadstool

Gathering Estimate Legends

Symbol	Explanation
	You'd have to be pretty lucky...
	You won't get much.
	Should be easy to get.
	It'll be real easy to get.

Sabar's Special Items List

Special Items
Antimite	Fine Antimite	Drearisite Scraps

The Special Items listed above have a chance to appear when taking items from Sabar.

List of Special Items

Apar: Suja, Peaks of Accord

Apar can be found standing northeast of Suja, Peaks of Accord and can be conversed with immediately after completing the Main Mission Lurking Shadows!

Apar's Item Gathering List

Item	Yield On Plenty	Yield On Fallow	Yield On Inclemency
Nulberry
Honey
Godbug Essence
Mandragora
Sleep Herb
Snow Herb
Slashberry
Dragonstrike Nut
Spider Web

Gathering Estimate Legends

Symbol	Explanation
	You'd have to be pretty lucky...
	You won't get much.
	Should be easy to get.
	It'll be real easy to get.

Apar's Special Items List

Special Items
Wyvernscale Vase	Dragonscale Vase	Scarred Scale

The Special Items listed above have a chance to appear when taking items from Apar.

List of Special Items

Rysher: Ruins of Wyveria

Rysher can be found in Sild, the Keeper's Vigil at Ruins of Wyveria, directly south from the area's Fast Travel point. Apart from completing the Main Mission , make sure to have completed the Side Mission Astonishing Adaptability to enlist their gathering services!

Rysher's Item Gathering List

Item	Yield on Inclemency	Yield on Fallow	Yield on Plenty
Nulberry
Honey
Bitterbug Broth
Flashbug Phosphor
Godbug Essence
Exciteshroom
Parashroom
Gloamgrass Bud
Might Seed
Slashberry

Gathering Estimate Legends

Symbol	Explanation
	You'd have to be pretty lucky...
	You won't get much.
	Should be easy to get.
	It'll be real easy to get.

Rysher's Special Items List

Special Items
Wyveria Lantern	Mature Wyveria Lantern	Great Hibiscus

The Special Items listed above have a chance to appear when taking items from Rysher.

List of Special Items

Material Retrieval Guide

Select Materials to Gather

The Material Retrieval system lets you passively farm Crafting Materials that you’d normally gather yourself in the open world. This ensures a steady supply of essential items, making it easier to keep your inventory stocked!

Upon speaking to a Material Gatherer, select "Could you help me gather items?" to open the Material Retrieval screen. Here, you can view all available materials they can collect.

To set gathering targets, check the empty boxes next to the materials you want, or select Any if you have no specific preference.

Regardless of your selection, the gatherer will always make sure to fill up their Pick-Up Box's 16 slots comprised of the materials you choose.

List of Crafting Materials

Materials Gathered Have Estimated Quantities

Each material has a fixed estimate, indicating an approximate quantity within the gatherer’s 16-item limit. A higher star rating increases the likelihood of obtaining more of that item compared to those with fewer stars.

Consider this when assigning materials, as a different gatherer may be able to collect the same item for a much higher estimate.

Estimate Changes Due to the Weather

The Gathering Estimates are also affected by the locale's weather. If you want the best estimate for your chosen item, you can change the environment condition into something more favourable for the item.

Weather System Explained

Wait One In-Game Day to Pick Up Materials

After one in-game day has passed, you may personally return to each gatherer and access their Pick-Up Box. Here, you may choose to either Take All which will auto-deliver all of their gathered items into your Item Box, or Sell All which converts their gathered materials into Zenny!

Gather All Materials From Nata

You can also speak to Nata at your Base Camp anytime to obtain materials from all gatherers at once!

However, you will still have to speak to every gatherer individually to change the type of item they collect.

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