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Extra Slots Adds 2 More Augment Slots When you augment your weapon with Extra Slots, you'll get 2 additional augment slots. This doesn't fill up any augment slot but costs rare materials & some Research Points. Strengthen Master Rank Weapons With Custom Upgrades.
Read this Monster Hunter World: Iceborne guide to learn how to augment Master Rank weapons. Including changes, new features and augment skills, and more.
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How To Augment Master Rank Weapons
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The way you can augment weapons & armor has been changed in Iceborne. It will now cost a number of slot & will fill these up when you augment your weapon.
Augmentation Slots Per Weapon Rarity
| Rarity | No. Of Slots |
|---|---|
| Rarity 10 | 5 Slots |
| Rarity 11 | 4 Slots |
| Rarity 12 | 3 Slots |
Only Fully Upgraded Weapons Can Be Augmented
The same way it works in MHW, augmentation on weapons can only be done when they are fully upgraded. This means having the weapon at the end of its weapon tree.
Augmentations Now Have Augment Slot Cost
In Iceborne, all available augmentations will now have slot costs. The more augment slots your weapons have, the more augmentations you can put into it.
Master Rank Weapon Augment Slot Costs
| Augment | Effects | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Slots | Adds more augment slots on weapon | - |
| Attack Increase | Slightly increases attack power of weapon | 3 |
| Health Regen | Slightly recovers health when damaging monsters | 3 |
| Slot Upgrade | Adds a Level 1 slot into weapon | 3 |
| Affinity Increase | Slightly increases affinity rate of weapon | 2 |
| Defense Increase | Defense is slightly increased with chance of reducing damage | 1 |
| Element/Status Effect Up | Slightly increases power of elements & status effects | 1 |
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When you augment your weapon with Extra Slots, you'll get 2 additional augment slots. This doesn't fill up any augment slot but costs rare materials & some Research Points.
Strengthen Master Rank Weapons With Custom Upgrades
Another new feature of Iceborne, weapons now have custom upgrades. Using specific mods, you can slightly increase specific stats of your weapon & also change their appearance. More mods are unlocked when you keep upgrading a weapon.
Custom Upgrades List
| Mod | Effect |
|---|---|
| Kulu-Ya-Ku Mod | Slightly increases affinity |
| Pukei-Pukei Mod | Slightly increases elemental or status effect damage |
| Barroth Mod | Slightly increase attack |
| Hornetaur Mod | Slightly increases defense |
Recommended Master Rank Weapon Augments
Best Master Rank Weapon Augment Chart
| Elements | Description |
|---|---|
| Health Regen | - Reduces need to use recovery items, therefore increasing time to attack monsters |
| Affinity Increase | - 2nd augment increases by 5% - Best for weapons with low affinity |
| Attack Increase | - Increase depends on weapon type - Recommended for weapons with high affinity |
| Slot Upgrade | - Best for weapons lacking slots |
| Defense Increase | - Low priority augment as defense should be armor-focused |
Focus On Health & Affinity Augments
It's best to augment weapons with Health Regen & Affinity Increase as these work make hunting more efficient. If your chosen weapon already has a high affinity rate, it's best to use Attack Increase instead.
Choosing Between Attack Or Affinity Increase
Prioritize Weapons With Low Affinity
Having a weapon with high affinity will increase your chance of dealing critical hits & doing heavy damage so it's best to raise the affinity rate of your weapons. However, note that Affinity Increase augments have diminishing returns.
Use Attack Increase With High Affinity Weapons
If your weapon of choice already has a high affinity or cannot be augmented with Health Regen, you can opt to augment it with Attack Increase. This will strengthen your raw attack stat, making each hit more powerful!
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Unlocks After Main Story Of Iceborne
Augmenting Master Rank weapons will be unlocked when you complete Iceborne's main story quests. You'll gain access to the Guiding Lands after, the area where you can find most of the materials for Master Rank weapon upgrading.
Check Out Master Rank Quest Guide Here!WARNING! High Rank Augments Will Disappear
If you've already augmented your weapon in Monster Hunter World and decide to upgrade and augment in Master Rank, your augments will disappear. You'll get your materials back, however, augments from High Rank may be crucial in early game Master Rank.
Augments Use Monster Materials From Guiding Lands
Master Rank weapon augments don't use Streamstones anymore, however, they do cost valuable Research Points and need rare materials from the Guiding Lands - the end-game endless hunting area in Iceborne.
Check Out Guiding Lands Features Here!Read this Monster Hunter World: Iceborne guide about the Botanical Research Center - how to unlock cultivated items, fertilizer, slots, harvest box slots & more!
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How To Increase Fertilizer & Its Effects
How To Increase Fertilizer Types & Their Effects
| Fertilizer | Effect / Duration How To Get |
|---|---|
| Fertilizer | Plant Harvest Up (S) Duration: 3 quests Unlocked from beginning |
| Mushroom Substrate | Fungi Harvest Up (S) Duration: 3 quests Unlocked from beginning |
| Summoner Jelly | Bug/Honey Harvest Up (S) Duration: 3 quests Unlocked from beginning |
| Catalyst | Growth Up (S) Duration: 4 quests Complete 'Sprouting an Ancient Tree' delivery quest |
| Mega Fertilizer | Plant Harvest Up (L) Duration: 4 quests Complete 'Grow, Greenery, Grow' delivery quest |
| Choice Mushroom Substrate | Fungi Harvest Up (L) Duration: 4 quests Complete 'A Mountain of Mushrooms' delivery quest |
| Thick Summoner Jelly | Bug/Honey Harvest Up (L) Duration: 4 quests Complete 'The Pied Bug Piper' delivery quest |
| Ancient Catalyst | Growth Up (L) Duration: 4 quests Complete 'Shattering the Grass Ceiling' delivery quest |
| Soft Soil | Extend existing fertilizer duration by 5 Duration: 5 quests Complete 'A Gentle Earthen Bed' delivery quest |
Talk To NPC With '!' To Unlock Quests
To get the delivery quest unlocked, talk to any NPC that has '!' on top of its head. This will start the conversation and will unlock the quest you need to complete.
Use Fertilizer To Grow Items Efficiently
Fertilizers are used to boost plant/mushroom growth & bug harvests. It's one of the most important features of the Botanical Research Center so it's best to unlock it as fast as possible.
How To Increase Cultivated Items
How To Expand Cultivated Items List
| Expand | How To Unlock |
|---|---|
| 1st Expansion | Complete 3★ Quest 'Prickly Predicament' |
| 2nd Expansion | Complete 4★ Quest 'Gettin' Yolked in the Forest' |
Unlock Cultivated Item Types Via Quests & Gathering
Some items you can cultivate can be unlocked by completing some quests. However, most types need to be gathered in the field for you to be able to cultivate them.
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How To Unlock Cultivation Slots
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| Slot | How To Unlock |
|---|---|
| 1st Slot | Unlocked from beginning |
| 2nd Slot | Complete 4★ Quest 'Persistent Pests' |
| 3rd Slot | Complete 4★ Quest 'Talons of Ire & Ice' |
Cultivation Slots Can Go Up To 3
You can unlock up to 3 cultivation slots in the Botanical Research Center. Be sure to unlock these slots so you can cultivate more items at the same time.
Same Items Can Be Cultivated Simultaneously
You can cultivate the same type of items in the different slots you have available. This makes it easier to get more items in a shorter amount of time.
How To Increase Harvest Box Slots
How To Increase Harvest Box Slots
| Box Number | How To Unlock |
|---|---|
| 20 Slots | Complete 'To Hold a Harvest' delivery quest |
| 30 Slots | Complete 'Your Storage Solution' delivery quest |
Harvest Box Can Have Up To 30 Slots
Your harvest box will initially only have 10 slots. You can unlock up to 30 slots by completing quests in the game. This is useful when you plan to cultivate a lot of items.
Recommended Items To Cultivate
| Item | Recommendation Criteria |
|---|---|
| Honey | |
| Flashbug | |
| Mandragora | |
| Blue Mushroom | |
| Devil's Blight | |
| Thunderbug | |
| Ivy Spider Web | |
| Exciteshroom | |
| Godbug |
Ranged Weapon Users Should Cultivate Coatings & Ammo
Hunters who use ranged weapons such as the Bow, Light Bowgun, and Heavy Bowgun should always be cultivating items for coatings & ammo.
Cultivate Items For Recovery
The most recommended items to cultivate in the Botanical Research Center are Honey & Mandragora. These are commonly used in creating Potions & Mega-Potions for health recovery.
All Cultivated Items List
Cultivated Items Available From Beginning
| Item | Harvest No. | Growth Time |
|---|---|---|
| Herb | 2 | 1 |
| Latchberry | 20 | 1 |
| Needleberry | 20 | 1 |
| Blue Mushroom | 2 | 1 |
| Bitterbug | 2 | 1 |
| Honey | 2 | 1 |
| Ivy | 2 | 1 |
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Cultivated Items After 1st Expansion
| Item | Harvest No. | Growth Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nulberry | 4 | 2 |
| Might Seed | 4 | 2 |
| Adamant Seed | 4 | 2 |
| Fire Herb | 2 | 1 |
| Antidote Herb | 2 | 1 |
| Flowfern | 2 | 1 |
| Snow Herb | 2 | 1 |
| Sleep Herb | 2 | 1 |
| Smokenut | 2 | 1 |
| Dragonfell Berry | 6 | 3 |
| Blastnut | 5 | 1 |
| Dragonstrike Nut | 8 | 3 |
| Slashberry | 15 | 1 |
| Bomberry | 8 | 3 |
| Flamenut | 20 | 1 |
| Blazenut | 30 | 2 |
Cultivated Items After 2nd Expansion
| Item | Harvest No. | Growth Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mandragora | 4 | 2 |
| Nitroshroom | 2 | 1 |
| Devil's Blight | 4 | 3 |
| Parashroom | 2 | 1 |
| Toadstool | 2 | 1 |
| Exciteshroom | 4 | 2 |
| Flashbug | 4 | 2 |
| Godbug | 8 | 3 |
| Thunderbug | 2 | 1 |
| Baitbug | 4 | 2 |
| Spider Web | 2 | 1 |
What Is The Botanical Research Center?
Place To Increase Items For Crafting
The Botanical Research Center is where you can grow plants & mushrooms, harvest bugs & honey, and more. These are items normally used for crafting recovery items, buff consumables, and even ammo coatings.
Things To Remember About Botanical Research Center!
- Can only cultivate items you've already gathered
- Complete 1 quest for 1 round of cultivation
- Items will keep cultivating once assigned to a slot
- You can change items you're cultivating at any time
- Cultivation stops went the harvest box is full
Use Fertilizer To Increase Cultivation Efficiency
You can unlock different types of fertilizer by completing certain delivery requests. Fertilizer buffs the growth of your cultivated items - increases number of harvest, shortens growth time, and more.
Can Be Upgraded By Certain Conditions
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You can upgrade the Botanical Research Center by going through the main story & completing certain requests. Since this feature is very helpful, it's best to upgrade it as fast as you can.