For one reason or another, theTough Guardian Boneis one of the more elusive crafting items inMonster Hunter Wilds. Since it appears during certain parts of the RPG, Tough Guardian Bone can be a challenge to come across.

Out of all the crafting materials in Monster Hunter Wilds, the Tough Guardian Bone may be one of the more important ones. It opens the door for stronger gear that will become paramount in the endgame. To better prepare yourself for the harder monsters of Monster Hunter Wilds, farming for Tough Guardians Bone will be beneficial.

Monster Hunter Wild character fighting monster with another character in background. The monster is about to attack the character infront of it.

Where To Find Tough Guardian Bone

Upon reaching theRuins of Wyveria in Chapter 3of the main story, you’ll go up againstZoh Shia andGuardian Arkveld. Both of which are formidable, andboth may drop Tough Guardian Bone.

Now, when you fight Zoh Shia in the story,you won’t be able to find them in the Optional Questsection of Alma’s Quest Counter. This meansyou can’t repeat the fightand farmfor the Tough Guardian Bone through this monster.

Monster Hunter Wilds players fighting Guardian Arkveld. Its looking at another player who is charging at it.

For Guardian Arkveld, you’ll face itat least three timesin the game. Twice inChapter 3,during missionsRepel the Guardian Arkveld, and again at themidway point (3-4)duringThe Pale Dream of a Lone Shadow.

When you fight the beast again for thethird time, it’ll be in the endgame during theChapter 6 mission, Awaking from a Dream. This fight will be tougher since the Guardian Arkveld is a lot stronger this time around. So make sure you’re geared appropriately.

Monster Hunter Wilds a Seikret charging at a character with another one heading towards it. A character is look at the fight. There is a creature in background standing away.

While Guardian Arkveld has multiple appearances in Monster Hunter Wilds, it seemsZoh Shia only has one. When you fight it once, that’s the only time you’ll interact with the creature in the entirety of the game.

How To Farm For Tough Guardian Bone

The aforementioned method of fighting harder-than-life creatures may slow you down, which could deter you from getting Tough Guardian Bone. The good news is that there are a couple of easy ways to farm for the resource:Bonepiles and Guardian Seikrets.

Bonepiles

Bonepiles can be foundscattered throughout the Ruins of Wyveriaand are usually filled with high-quality resources, so it’s worthwhile finding one when you can.

To avoid wasting time searching for a Bonepile,look in Areas 4 and 5,located on thesecond levelof the ruins. The drop rate in these areas might be higher than in others.

Monster Hunter Wilds the level map showing all icons. The numbers 4, 5, and 6 are displayed in orange.

These Bonepilesmay reappearin the same spot as Areas 4 and 5. So once you can loot them again, try going backand interacting with them.

Additionally, you canopen up your mapand see a snapshot view of all the Bonepiles in the surrounding areas, if any.

Monster Hunter Wilds main level map with Bonepile icon selected.

This should make it easier when grinding for the Tough Guardian Bone since you’re not running around aimlessly. Once you’re on the map, simplyhover overa Boneplie, andset a waypointto it.

Guardian Seikret

Next would befighting Guardian Seikrets. You’ll meet these monsters when you reachChapter 3 in the story. They are smaller creatures, which makes them easier to fight.

The Guardian Seikret’sOptional Objectiveat Alma’s Quest Countershould already be available. You might not have to slay these creatures as you do most monsters for the objective to unlock in the Quest Counter.

Monster Hunter Wilds optional quest page open with the Seikret’s reward panel open on the right.

Guardian Seikrets usually drop Tough Guardian Bone. You can check the drops bynavigating to the Quest info panel in Alma’s Quest Counter. There you can see all the rewards from hunting the monster. But if they don’t drop the bones during your first attempt, keep fighting them.

Since these monsters are on the smaller end of the stick, you’re able to usuallyfind a pack ofthem when hunting. This could increase the chances of one or all of them dropping the Tough Guardian Bone.