Hunting for Gracium Ore in Monster Hunter Wilds? This rare and vital resource can only be found in the High Rank Iceshard Cliffs, where mining outcrops hide this precious ore among icy peaks and lurking monsters. Master the art of mining in Area 8 to gear up with powerful upgrades and dominate your hunts like never before.
How to get Gracium Ore in Monster Hunter Wilds
To get Gracium Ore in Monster Hunter Wilds, you need to reach High Rank and head to the Iceshard Cliffs, specifically Area 8, where three Mining Outcrops are located near your base camp. Simply set a marker on one of these outcrops, and your mount will take you there automatically. Mine the outcrops to collect Gracium Ore, but keep in mind it is a rare resource, so you may need to cycle through multiple outcrops or wait for them to respawn. Equipping the Geologist skill at level 3 can increase your chances of getting extra ore per harvest. If you deplete the outcrops, you can either wait for a cooldown, start and return from a quest in the area to reset them, or explore other zones within the Iceshard Cliffs to continue farming Gracium.
Once you’ve defeated the game’s flagship monster and finished the Low Rank campaign, you’ll be able to visit (most) of the game’s environments to get new, better materials.
Gracium Ore locations can be found in the Iceshard Cliffsin High Rank.
More specifically, load into the Iceshard Cliffs and set a marker on one of the Mining Outcrops – there are three in Area 8, near your base camp. Your mount should automatically take you to the ore.
Mine the rock and you’ll have a chance to get Gracium Ore. This ore is actually quite rare, so not every Mining Outcrop is going to have some. Ride your mount from Mining Outcrop to Mining Outcrop until you eventually find some.
If you exhaust all the Mining Outcrops in the Iceshard Cliffs and still need more Gracium Ore, wait for the Mining Outcrops to respawn, load into a new area and come back later, or just restart your game. If you’re looking for a specific amount of Gracium Ore to build an upgrade (more on that below), try wishlisting the item so the game will tell you when you’ve gathered enough.
What to use Gracium Ore for in Monster Hunter Wilds
Gracium Ore in Monster Hunter Wilds is primarily used for crafting and upgrading non-monster weapons and armor pieces, especially those found in High Rank sets like the Artian armor. It is also essential for enhancing metal weapons to their advanced versions, which serve as precursors to monster-based weapons. Additionally, Gracium is required for forging certain charms and Palico equipment, making it a vital resource for progressing in High Rank and preparing for tougher monsters.
Gracium Ore is mostly used for upgrading non-monster weapons and crafting non-monster armor pieces – similarly to Fucium Ore, another High Rank resource. Some pieces in the High Rank Artian armor set, for example, require Gracium Ore.
Gracium Ore is also required for upgrades to your metal weapons. You’ll need to craft many of these metal weapons (and their upgrades) if you want to build the monster-based weapons that build off of them. For example, you need to use Gracium Ore to craft the Metal Bagpipe 3 if you want to eventually craft the Jin Dhaang 1 Hunting Horn. Other weapons have similar upgrade pipelines that require Gracium Ore.
How can I efficiently locate Gracium Ore in the Iceshard Cliffs
To efficiently locate Gracium Ore in the Iceshard Cliffs in Monster Hunter Wilds, follow these steps:
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Gracium Ore is only available in the High Rank Iceshard Cliffs, specifically around Area 8 near your base camp where three Mining Outcrops are clustered.
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Set a marker on one of these Mining Outcrops on your map; your mount will automatically transport you there, saving travel time.
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Mine the outcrop repeatedly, but note that Gracium is a rare drop, so it may take multiple attempts and cycling between the three outcrops to collect enough.
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To maximize your yield, equip the Geologist skill (ideally at level 3) and wear the Azuz armor set, which increases the number of items mined per outcrop.
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Use your Palico to gather materials first, as this does not reduce your mining attempts but can increase total drops.
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Farm during the Plenty weather state, when mining nodes have a higher chance of rare drops; look for Mining Outcrops with sparkles indicating increased rare material yield.
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If you exhaust the Mining Outcrops, you can either wait for their 15-minute respawn timer, start an Optional Quest in the Iceshard Cliffs and return from quest to reset nodes, or explore other areas and come back later.
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Prioritize Optional Quests like “The Nerscylla’s Hunting Grounds” and “Aberrant Atrocity” in the Iceshard Cliffs for more efficient Gracium farming due to their Plenty state and numerous outcrops.
Following this route and strategy will help you efficiently gather Gracium Ore for crafting and upgrades in Monster Hunter Wilds.
How do I identify Mining Outcrops with higher Gracium drop rates in Iceshard Cliffs
To identify Mining Outcrops with higher Gracium drop rates in the Iceshard Cliffs, focus on these key points:
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Look for blue rock icons on your map representing Mining Outcrops in High Rank Iceshard Cliffs, especially in Area 8 near the base camp, which is known for clustered outcrops with better chances for Gracium.
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Mining Outcrops that sparkle or emit a faint glow often indicate a higher chance of rare materials, including Gracium, so prioritize mining those nodes.
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The Plenty weather state boosts rare material drops from Mining Outcrops, so try to mine during this weather condition when available.
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To bypass the usual 15-minute cooldown on Mining Outcrops and increase farming efficiency, start Optional Quests in Iceshard Cliffs and return to base, which resets the nodes and maintains access to high-drop-rate outcrops.
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Equipping gear or skills that enhance mining yield, such as the Geologist skill or Azuz armor set, can increase the quantity of Gracium obtained per outcrop, effectively improving your drop rate.
By combining these strategies-targeting known high-yield outcrop locations, mining during Plenty weather, resetting nodes via quests, and boosting mining efficiency-you can maximize your chances of finding Gracium Ore in the Iceshard Cliffs.
