Investigation Farming & Rewards
Investigations are a cornerstone of endgame progression in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, offering a highly efficient way to farm specific monster materials, Zenny, and valuable rewards like decorations. Understanding how to effectively farm investigations is crucial for gearing up and tackling the toughest challenges.
Investigations are generated by gathering monster tracks, scoutflies, or by completing certain quests. They are categorized by monster, rank (High Rank or Master Rank), and the number of players they are designed for. Each investigation comes with specific conditions, such as a time limit, a limited number of faints (usually 1 or 2 for Master Rank), and a target monster or monsters.
The key to successful investigation farming lies in understanding the reward system. Investigations offer bonus rewards that are displayed before you accept them. These bonuses can include:
- Gold and Silver Wyvernmotes: Essential for crafting powerful decorations.
- Monster Materials: Specific parts from the target monster, often in greater quantities than standard hunts.
- Zenny: A significant amount of in-game currency.
- Decorations: Rare jewels that provide valuable skills to your armor and weapons.
- Research Points: Used for various in-game functions.
Farming Strategies:
- Prioritize Reward Types: When looking at available investigations, always check the bonus rewards. If you need specific decorations, prioritize investigations with a high number of Gold and Silver Wyvernmotes or those that explicitly list decorations as a reward.
- Target Specific Monsters: If you're farming for a particular monster part, focus on investigations featuring that monster.
- Master Rank Investigations: For endgame gearing, Master Rank investigations are paramount, as they offer the best materials and the highest chance of rare decorations.
- Use the Search Function: The investigation management screen allows you to filter and sort your investigations, making it easier to find what you need.
- Join Investigations with Good Rewards: In multiplayer, look for lobbies or players hosting investigations with desirable bonus rewards.
- Don't ore Time Limits and Faints: While some investigations have generous limits, others are more challenging. Ensure your gear and skills are up to par before attempting difficult investigations.
Regularly check your investigation list and clear out older or less rewarding ones to make space for new, potentially more lucrative investigations. Effective investigation farming is a continuous process that fuels your progression through Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.