Monster Hunter Wilds’ Title Update 2 is just around the corner. While we can’t say for sure if it’s dropping next week or a bit later, we’re excited to see what Capcom has in store for the game’s future. The return of classic monsters like Lagiacrus has fans talking, and who knows what else is getting added?
However, one of the strangest shifts Capcom has made to Monster Hunter Wilds’ endgame is how it stripped away much of the theory-crafting and build-crafting that players loved.
This is largely due to how streamlined the overall content has become. The in-game system most affected by this change is the game’s Artian System. Many players argue this is one of the weakest endgame farming methods the series has seen, so the change was needed.
What Is the Artian System?
The Artian System is Monster Hunter Wilds’ endgame weapon crafting system.
It allows players to forge some of the strongest weapons in the game, with top-tier stats and raw damage based on their rarity. Anyone can create Artian Weapons as long as they collect enough Artian Parts, which are rewarded after every Tempered Monster hunt.
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+ 3Each Artian Weapon is customizable. Players can choose its elemental type, attack values, and status effects. The rarer the Ancient Weapon Parts collected from a hunt, the more powerful the resulting weapon.
Why Is the Artian System Unrewarding?
Unlike Monster Hunter World’s Safi’Jiva or Kulve Taroth Awakening Weapons, Artian Weapons involve very little RNG. With only a limited stat pool to consider, there’s almost no grind, which removes a huge part of what makes the endgame loop in Monster Hunter so addictive. Instead of chasing the perfect “god roll,” players are left with a much simpler and more casual endgame loop.
click to enlarge+ 3Artian Weapons are not only easy to craft, they’re also the most optimized weapons in the game. This makes crafting any other monster weapon feel pointless. In fact, many players ignore Artian Weapons altogether, either because they make the game too easy or because their sci-fi-inspired designs feel completely out of place in a series so rooted in fashion-focused hunting.
This is why many players are hopeful that Layered Weapons (transmog) will be added in Title Update 2 alongside Lagiacrus. With transmog, players can apply their favorite monster weapon appearances onto Artian Weapons, finally marrying power and style.
How Can the Artian System Be Improved?
Here’s the thing: improving the Artian System isn’t easy. It’s still a viable endgame option, but without any meaningful grind or challenge, there’s no reason to chase better stats, unless you’re a speedrunner trying to save time.
click to enlarge+ 3For the rest of the Monster Hunter Wilds community, a fix might require an entirely new system to complement Artian crafting. Maybe the introduction of higher-rarity Ancient Weapon drops, especially tied to high-level hunts like the upcoming Lagiacrus, could help. A new tier of Artian Weapons with more demanding requirements could add more depth.
But even then, what’s the point of buffing your attack and defense when the game itself is tuned to be so accessible, with very few real threats?
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