Meaty Hide: Zamite

Learn the best ways to farm Meaty Hide from Zamites in Monster Hunter Rise, including drop rates, locations, and the gear it's used for.

Alright, let's talk about getting your hands on some Meaty Hide in Monster Hunter Rise. This is a pretty common material you'll need for a bunch of gear, especially early on. You'll primarily be hunting a monster called Zamite, which you can find chilling in the Frost Islands. Don't worry, they're not too tough, especially on Low Rank!

You've got a few ways to snag this item. The most straightforward is by actually hunting and carving up Low Rank Zamites. You'll also get a chance from your Palico's Meowcenaries, and there's even a specific Hub Quest, 'Hot Topic Hooligans,' that involves them.

Here's the lowdown on how often you can expect to get Meaty Hide:

If you're looking to maximize your chances, I highly recommend heading to Areas 10, 11, and 12 in the Frost Islands. You'll find Zamites hanging out near the water pools there. Even better, try to go during a Zamite Outbreak if you can – more Zamites means more chances for that Meaty Hide!

Now, why would you want all this Meaty Hide? Well, it's a key ingredient for some decent early-game gear. You'll need it for a few weapons and a good chunk of armor pieces. Here's a quick look at what you can craft:

Weapons

• Great Bagpipe (Hunting Horn): Needs 3 Meaty Hide
• Sharktooth Spear II (Lance): Needs 3 Meaty Hide
• Kamura Iron Axe V (Switch Axe): Needs 2 Meaty Hide

Armor

• Makluva Hood (Head): Needs 2 Meaty Hide
• Lagombi Mail (Chest): Needs 2 Meaty Hide
• Goss Harag Mail (Chest): Needs 2 Meaty Hide
• Barioth Vambraces (Arm): Needs 2 Meaty Hide
• Edel Roots (Legs): Needs 2 Meaty Hide
• Makluva Pants (Legs): Needs 1 Meaty Hide

So, happy hunting! Focus on those Frost Islands areas, and you'll be swimming in Meaty Hide in no time.