2013-04-10, 11:52 AM
Polantaris Wrote:Goldbeard's armor is the first to give Sharpness +1, but not remotely the last.
I've done G Rank Wroggi, Jaggi and Volvidon, and both Wroggi and Jaggi have points in Sharpness+1 in their armor (not enough to completely make it, but still a decent amount). So far I don't see much reason in farming Goldbeard's armor, especially since you need to do 5 Extended G rank quests just to make it (Conqueror's Seals), and you get those by doing the earlier mentioned monsters.
Plus it seems that most G rank armor has decent skills, they really left all the good stuff for G Rank. I wouldn't bother with Jinouga. Just get decent defense and eat for Water Res and you should be fine.
Sadly finding Charms that have the Handicraft skill already on them is extremely difficult, and the Decoration that gives the skill only increases by +1 and takes up 2/3 slots, so on armors that have some Sharpness +1 on them but not enough to complete the skill, it's basically worthless.
In fact, I haven't had any luck in finding ANY good Charms. The best I have is an Evasion +6 Charm, which I regularly use, but eh. Plan on going Enduring Charm/Timeworn Charm farming in G-Rank Volcano Harvest Quest once I unlock it.
And honestly, I find getting the Conqueror's Seals the easiest part. Those four-monster quests are pretty damn easy and quick, especially the one with Volvidon and Great Jaggi.
And also, is it just me, or does anyone else wish there was SOME kind of trading system in the game? I don't care if they made the requirements super high or you had to trade limb for limb, but it's so aggravating that up to Rare 4 you can trade with your friends, but above that, it's no-go. I know it defeats the purpose of hunting and getting your own materials, but after killing 40+ Brachydios for its Gem and still not getting it, it would be kinda nice to have the ability to trade a bunch of pomegranate I don't need for just one. Another argument I heard is that the game, despite it being about hunting giant monstrous creatures, is set in a bit of reality (like making all your stuff, carving/harvesting your materials, etc), but IMO, if there were really monster hunters out there making gear out of their carves, do they not think that they'd trade their hides and pelts with one another for the stuff they need? Of course they would. [/rantover]