Where to find Mystery Bones in Monster Hunter Wilds

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      Mystery Bones will serve as a crucial crafting resource during your initial hours in Monster Hunter Wilds. These bones can be utilized to create early-game armor and weapons, which offer a noticeable enhancement over the starting equipment.

      Before crafting these items, you must first gather enough Mystery Bones. Finding them can be a challenge if you're unaware of where to search, so here are all the methods available to discover Mystery Bones in Monster Hunter Wilds.

      How to locate Mystery Bones in Monster Hunter Wilds

      The simplest ways to acquire Mystery Bones in Monster Hunter Wilds include collecting them from Bonepiles, obtaining them as quest rewards, and defeating smaller monsters. Often, you can accomplish two tasks at once by engaging in a hunting quest, which rewards you with Mystery Bones while also allowing you to find Bonepiles nearby.

      Searching Bonepiles

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      Bonepiles can be found throughout the map, depending on the region. Use your map to locate the Bonepile icon. You will likely encounter Bonepiles right after vanquishing certain monsters, so searching shouldn't be too difficult. Many monster dens will have Bonepiles from creatures that have long been consumed by the resident monster. Interacting with the Bonepile three times will yield a few Mystery Bones. Here are the areas where you can find Bonepiles:

      - Windward Plains

      - Scarlet Forest

      - Oilwell Basin

      - Iceshard Cliffs

      - Ruins of Wyveria

      Bonepiles resemble the remains of small animals, making them hard to overlook. I suggest inspecting your surroundings for any Bonepiles after defeating a monster and before the hunt timer expires. You will almost always find Bonepiles in monster dens, which is typically where you will defeat the monster you are pursuing.

      Quest Rewards

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      Mystery Bones are frequently awarded upon completing quests. Keep an eye out for this item in the rewards list during your next Assignment or Optional Quest. So far, the following missions provide Mystery Bones as a reward upon completion:

      - A Stage of Rose and Thorn

      - Drive Off the Congalala

      - Pinnacle of the Pack

      - Balahara of the Sandsea

      - Buggin’ in the Desert

      - The Desert is Demanding

      - Buggin’ in the Scarlet Forest

      - A Sharp Sort

      - Beware the Chatacabra

      - Fire Starter

      - Every Rose…

      - Tussle in Pink

      - Sand Sea Surges

      - Forest Outlaw

      - Buggin’ in the Cliffs

      Small Monster Bonepiles

      Although this method may take a while, you can create Bonepiles yourself to gain Mystery Bones by defeating small monsters. These creatures are generally easier to handle than larger monsters, and after taking one down, you can let its body decay. This will only occur if you do not carve it, and it takes a total of six minutes for it to transform into a Bonepile.

      At that point, you are guaranteed to obtain Mystery Bones, but you can choose to wait five minutes instead of six to see it in its decayed state. At this time, there is a chance to receive a Mystery Bone when carving it. I recommend waiting the full six minutes, as Bonepiles from your own small monster kills yield twice the amount of Mystery Bones compared to a standard Bonepile. Although it is inconvenient to wait six minutes, it is well worth it.

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      Preparation is key

      In Monster Hunter Wilds, your hunt actually begins before you step out of your base. You can manage for a short time by rushing to your next target, but you will soon need to invest some time in your tent preparing. The most crucial part is satisfying your hunter’s hunger with a hearty meal. Once you unlock the grill, ensure that you provide yourself with the best buffs possible before each hunt. Basic buffs like increased health and stamina are beneficial, but you can also be more selective and strengthen your resistance against the type of damage your target inflicts