Getting a Yellow Weapon in Monster Hunter Outlanders requires players to challenge Apex monsters and collect special crafting materials. These weapons have better stats and can be customized with different elements, making them useful for improving your character’s combat power.
The main process involves unlocking the Apex Challenge, defeating Ruger, and collecting Radiant Crystals and Rugel Aidal Crystals. You will also need Apex Challenge Orders from the shop to obtain additional materials for your weapon. Here is a complete guide on how to craft Yellow Weapons, change their elements, and upgrade them in Monster Hunter Outlanders.
How to Unlock the Apex Challenge
The first step is unlocking the Apex Challenge through the Weekly section. You can find this activity under the Apex Challenge menu, where several difficulty options are available, including Normal and Veteran.
Each difficulty has its own recommended power level. The Apex challenge requires Rarity 13 equipment and has a recommended power of around 16,000. Veteran has a recommended power of 11,000, although players with lower power may still be able to complete it with good preparation and knowledge of the monster’s attacks.
Normal difficulty is the easiest option, making it a good place to learn the monster’s mechanics. If you are still unfamiliar with Ruger, practice against it first before attempting the harder versions. Understanding its attack patterns will help you avoid unnecessary damage and make the fight easier.
How to Get Radiant Crystals and Rugel Aidal Crystals
To craft Yellow Weapons, you need special materials obtained from defeating Ruger in the Apex Challenge. One of the important drops is the Radiant Crystal, which is required for forging and upgrading your Apex equipment.
You will also need Rugel Aidal Crystals for crafting Apex Weapons. Once you have collected enough materials, head to the weapon crafting menu and select the Forge Apex Weapon option. You can then choose the weapon type and element you want to create.
The available weapon options allow you to choose equipment that matches your preferred combat style. You do not have to stick with one weapon type permanently because the game provides a way to recover crafting materials when dismantling eligible weapons.
How to Craft a Yellow Weapon
After collecting the required materials, open the forging menu and select the Apex Weapon option. Choose your preferred weapon type, then select an element that matches your build. For example, you can craft a Fire Great Sword if you want to use a weapon with Fire damage.
Before confirming your choice, check the weapon’s available stats and make sure they fit your character. Yellow Weapons can also have different bonus attributes, so getting the right combination may require some additional attempts.
One useful feature is that dismantling a crafted weapon returns 100% of its original crafting materials, as long as you have not awakened it. This means you can experiment with different weapon types and elements without permanently losing the materials used to forge them.
However, remember that weapon upgrades require additional resources. You will need Radiant Crystals and Zeni to improve the weapon’s level and increase its power.
How to Get Better Yellow Weapon Stats
Crafting a Yellow Weapon is only the beginning because its bonus attributes can make a major difference in combat. When obtaining Apex weapon materials or related weapon items from the shop, pay attention to the available stats.
For an elemental build, try to get bonuses that improve Elemental Damage. Ultimate Charge Rate is another possible attribute, but you may prefer a weapon with multiple Elemental Damage bonuses if your build focuses on dealing elemental attacks.
You may need to obtain more than one weapon or weapon item to find the stats you want. For example, you can purchase multiple Yellow Ruger VCH items through the shop and compare their attributes before deciding which one to use.
Do not forget to upgrade your chosen weapon after getting the desired stats. Higher upgrade levels can increase its power significantly, although you will need additional Radiant Crystals and Zeni.
How to Change a Yellow Weapon’s Element
You do not have to keep the original element of your crafted weapon. If you want to switch from one element to another, you can dismantle the weapon and forge it again using the element you prefer. Follow these steps:
- Open the weapon management menu.
- Select the Yellow Weapon you want to replace.
- Choose the dismantle option.
- Confirm the dismantling process.
- Check that the crafting materials have returned to your inventory.
- Open the Apex Weapon forging menu again.
- Select your preferred weapon type and element.
This is useful when you want to test different elemental builds without spending all your crafting materials again. However, make sure you understand the difference between dismantling and awakening before confirming any action.
Important: Do Not Awaken Your Weapon Too Early
One important detail to remember is that dismantling and awakening are not the same thing. Eligible weapons that have not been awakened can return 100% of their crafting materials when dismantled. This makes it safe to experiment with different weapon types and elements before committing to a final build.
However, the materials used for awakening are not returned when you dismantle the weapon. Because of this, avoid awakening your Yellow Weapon until you are sure you want to keep it.
Take some time to compare its attributes, element, and weapon type first. Once you are satisfied with the setup, you can consider investing additional materials into its awakening process.
How to Get More Apex Challenge Orders
Besides defeating Ruger, you should also visit the in-game shop and check the available Apex Challenge Orders. These tickets are useful for participating in Apex-related activities and obtaining additional rewards.
Make sure to purchase the available orders if you plan to farm Ruger repeatedly. In the gameplay demonstration, the tickets remain available even after losing a challenge, so you do not necessarily lose your entry ticket when a run goes badly.
This makes it easier to practice the fight and learn the monster’s mechanics. However, always check your available orders and shop inventory before starting another challenge.
Tips for Defeating Ruger in Monster Hunter Outlanders
Ruger becomes more dangerous as the fight progresses, especially when its attacks become faster. You should avoid rushing into melee combat without understanding its attack patterns. Keeping a suitable distance gives you more time to react and prepare your defensive moves.
Here are some useful tips for fighting Ruger:
- Target its weak points: Focus on its head, wings, and tail whenever you have a safe opportunity to attack.
- Break its body parts: Destroying the head can reward you with horns, while breaking the wings and tail can provide their respective materials.
- Learn its charging attacks: Ruger’s charge can become difficult to avoid, so watch its movement and prepare to dodge or parry.
- Use parries carefully: Some attacks can be countered, but timing is important. Do not assume every defensive move will protect you from all damage.
- Keep your distance: Staying at mid-range makes it easier to observe its movements and react to incoming attacks.
- Heal when necessary: Do not wait until your health is almost empty before using healing items. Find a safe opening before recovering.
- Watch the second phase: Ruger becomes more aggressive as the fight continues, so stay patient instead of attacking constantly.
Breaking specific body parts is especially important if you need additional monster materials. Try to focus on the wings, head, and tail rather than attacking the same area throughout the entire fight.
Yellow Weapons in Monster Hunter Outlanders are crafted through the Apex Challenge by collecting Radiant Crystals and Rugel Aidal Crystals from Ruger. After obtaining enough materials, you can forge your preferred weapon type and select its element based on your build.
Remember that eligible weapons can return 100% of their crafting materials when dismantled, but awakening materials are not refunded. Take your time to find the right weapon stats and element before investing in awakening, and make sure to learn Ruger’s attack patterns to farm the materials more efficiently.