Quick Answer

When a material blocks an upgrade, first identify whether it comes from ore, bonepiles, monster parts, captures or breaks, or quest rewards. Do not simply repeat the same hunt. Many material walls come from checking the wrong source.

Source Check

Material typeCheck first
OresGathering nodes and map area
BonesBonepiles, quest region, exploration route
Monster partsHead, tail, wing, or other part targets
Rare dropsCaptures, investigations, quest rewards, harder targets
Item materialsGather along low-pressure routes

Farming Route

  1. Pick the exact weapon or armor target.
  2. Trace the key materials backward.
  3. Split gathering materials from monster materials.
  4. For monster parts, check break and capture conditions.
  5. If the drop is low, change quest type or target route.

Common Mistakes

MistakeBetter route
Killing the same monster repeatedly without checking sourceVerify the material source first
Wanting part materials without part breaksBring a weapon that can reach the target part
Gathering during high-pressure huntsRun separate gathering routes
Spreading materials across many weaponsFocus the main weapon first