Epic boss fights with giant monsters are what drive Monster Hunter: World, and those same monsters also fuel its expansive crafting system. The scales, claws and horns of every monster can be used to forge gear that's as powerful as it is stunning. Crafting the right armor is just as important as choosing the right weapon, if not more so. Your choice of weapon determines your attacks, but the armor you wear into battle not only amplifies those attacks, it also protects you from monsters. With that in mind, we've put together a rundown on how Monster Hunter's unique armor crafting system plays out, and how it ties into hunting.
