Finding the best armor in Monster Hunter Wilds is a challenging process, especially after this game's big change from past Monster Hunters in splitting armor and weapon skills into two separate categories. In some ways it's a nice change, allowing you to switch between weapons at will without it nuking your build, but it has made it harder to distinguish what makes a great armor set. New set bonus and group skills—which provide a buff when you wear pieces from the same set—add another layer to consider.
After two title updates and a series of monster additions, Wilds is expanding the armor sandbox even further. The armor sets for new monsters have included unique new mechanics in set skills, like translating elemental resistances into extra damage and more.
