Monster Hunter: World - 10 Best Armour Sets You Must Unlock
Function over fashion... or both?
Your choice of protective clothing in Monster Hunter: World matters. In the absence of a traditional levelling system (stat distribution, in the traditional sense, doesn't exist) the survivability of your Hunter rests entirely on what vestments they're dressed in.
A self-described fashionista you may be, strutting your stuff in Elder's Recess with a full ensemble of Low-Rank armour, but the only award you'll be claiming after a night on this catwalk will be for the Squishiest Hunter in Astera.
It's not just raw defence you'll need to keep tabs on, either. Perks, some of which are unique to certain armour sets, are there to complement a myriad of different playstyles. Yes, there is some apparel that provides universal enhancements, but rarely is it the case that one set acts as a catch-all undisputed best of the best. For that reason alone, Hunters looking to min-max their builds will treat World's armoury as a Pick & Mix, but Capcom's not averse to making life for newcomers as pain-free as possible.
Every piece of armour in World has its place, but premium loadouts forged from the remains of Elder Dragons and overgrown canines are the garments you should be shooting for (depending on weapon choice) in the race towards the endgame.
10. Lumu
The Insect Glaive is neither a damage-dealing machine or the fastest-attacking weapon in World's armoury, so why should you pick the double-bladed stick, besides the obvious that it looks the coolest in action?
Simple answer: it's the most nimble. Of all the gear available in World, Insect Glaive users have the easiest time staying out of harm's way, freeing up concentration for its most important purpose - to mount and down monsters quicker than any other for huge damage opportunities.
The Lumu set, while admittedly not the most visually appealing, and lacking any attack bonuses to speak of, does come with the Master Mounter perk as standard, which makes the Insect Glaive's primary job much easier to perform. Stamina Surge and Divine Blessing are nothing to scoff at, either - boosting stamina recovery speed and reducing incoming damage respectively.
As for concerns regarding damage deficiency, grab yourself an Attack Charm and/or a handful of number-boosting Decorations and you'll be doling out the pain with the best of them in no time.