To upgrade charms in Monster Hunter: World, you need to visit the Workshop and locate the Smithy. Choose the "Upgrade Equipment" option and select the charm you want to upgrade. You will need specific materials and zenny to enhance your charms, gradually improving their effects and benefits.
Unlocking Charm Upgrades
To upgrade charms in Monster Hunter: World, you first need to unlock the ability to do so. This typically requires reaching a specific point in the game's story or completing certain optional quests that unlock the charm crafting and upgrading feature. Make sure you progress through the story to unlock the necessary quests and materials to upgrade charms.
Acquiring the Necessary Materials
Once you have unlocked charm upgrades, the next step is to gather the required materials. Charms are upgraded using a combination of monster materials, ores, and other resources. To obtain these materials, you'll need to hunt specific monsters, mine ore deposits, gather from gathering points, or complete specific quests that reward the materials needed for charm upgrades.
Visiting the Smithy
With the materials gathered, head to the Smithy in Astera or Seliana. The Smithy is where you can upgrade your charms, craft new equipment, and manage your inventory. Interact with the Smithy and navigate to the "Upgrade Equipment" option to access the charm upgrade menu.
Selecting the Charm to Upgrade
Once in the charm upgrade menu, you will see a list of charms that can be upgraded based on the materials you have collected. Select the charm you want to upgrade, and the game will display the required materials and the resulting stats of the upgraded charm.
Confirming the Upgrade
If you have the necessary materials and zenny, you can proceed with the upgrade. Confirm the upgrade, and the Smithy will craft the upgraded charm for you, permanently increasing its stats and effectiveness in your hunts.
Maximizing Charm Upgrades
To fully maximize your charm upgrades, focus on upgrading charms that complement your playstyle or current weapon choice. Charms can provide bonuses to various skills, such as attack, defense, elemental resistances, and more. Choose charms that enhance your strengths or shore up your weaknesses to make the most of the upgrade system.
Utilizing Decorations and Set Bonuses
In addition to upgrading charms, you can further enhance your hunter's abilities by slotting decorations into your equipment and activating set bonuses. Decorations provide additional skill points to further customize your hunter's build, while set bonuses offer powerful effects when wearing a complete set of armor from the same monster or armor series.
Experimenting and Customizing
As you progress through Monster Hunter: World, don't be afraid to experiment with different charm upgrades, decorations, and armor sets to find a combination that works best for your hunting style. Customizing your gear to suit your preferences can greatly enhance your hunting experience and make you more effective against challenging monsters.