Is there a "best" use for each gem?

[JohnJSal]

Hi all. I know that "best" is somewhat relative and it all depends on your playstyle, but generally speaking, I'm wondering if there are some preferred uses for each of the gems that monsters drop, for example a really good endgame weapon that requires a gem, or a piece of armor that works for many sets. Basically, a piece that you won't regret using the gem on later.

I was farming for Anjanath Fang+ today and I happened to get an Anjanath Gem. I was actually getting the fangs for the Anja bow, so the gem is required for the final form of that as well, but then I started to wonder, should I really use the gem for that bow? I hear it's the best fire bow, and I was planning to use it for the Kirin quest, because that horse is just a pain to deal with. But I'm not sure I'll use it much after that. Perhaps just the penultimate form of the bow would suffice.

So basically that's what I'm wondering. Are there certain must-have weapons/armor that require gems, and others that really aren't worth using them for?

Thanks!

[IrisMachina]

for monster gems the most widely used are.

anjanath and nergigante for health augment.
rathalos and teostra for attack augment
kushala and odogaron for affinity augment.

there are many endgame weapons. they all require gems to augment.

https://www.reddit.com/r/MonsterHunterWorld/comments/blbmjc/pcconsole_the_ultimate_meta_build_compilation/
this is a list of meta builds that brings the most damage out of every endgame weapon. this will give you an idea on what is recommended. but you can always tailor it to your own playstyle.

[Mhblis]

Lunastra and Xeno gems are the other commonly used gems.

The reat are used in thenoccasional.charm but never in quantities that make them a problem.

Anjnath and Nergi gems are the big ones to try stock up on.

In the end you always have Gold Wyverian Prints you can meld into gems in a pinch.

[JohnJSal]

Oh man, I forgot about augments because I haven't even unlocked that yet. I was just thinking about the weapons and armor I can craft right now. I better save this gem for later!

[JPM岩]

Originally posted by JohnJSal:

Oh man, I forgot about augments because I haven't even unlocked that yet. I was just thinking about the weapons and armor I can craft right now. I better save this gem for later!

Why wouldnt you save it to begin with?

[Tregrenos]

Originally posted by JohnJSal:

Oh man, I forgot about augments because I haven't even unlocked that yet. I was just thinking about the weapons and armor I can craft right now. I better save this gem for later!

You can purchase the gems from the Elder Melder when you unlock her later with tickets from weekly quests. If you're enjoying a weapon and the upgrade calls for it then it's best to go ahead and use it. Armor is another matter, as you'll most likely only be grinding in intervals as you unlock armor that fits your playstyle.

[JohnJSal]

Originally posted by JPM岩:

Originally posted by JohnJSal:

Oh man, I forgot about augments because I haven't even unlocked that yet. I was just thinking about the weapons and armor I can craft right now. I better save this gem for later!

Why wouldnt you save it to begin with?

Because it's possible to use it right now?

[JohnJSal]

Originally posted by Nyanko Sensei:

for monster gems the most widely used are.

anjanath and nergigante for health augment.
rathalos and teostra for attack augment
kushala and odogaron for affinity augment.

there are many endgame weapons. they all require gems to augment.

https://www.reddit.com/r/MonsterHunterWorld/comments/blbmjc/pcconsole_the_ultimate_meta_build_compilation/
this is a list of meta builds that brings the most damage out of every endgame weapon. this will give you an idea on what is recommended. but you can always tailor it to your own playstyle.

Thank you, that link is amazing!

[Smug Kot]

as a buttplug !

[Tregrenos]

Originally posted by Undertale: "CENSORED" edition:

as a buttplug !

Until the Smithy finds out, then you're banned from his store. lol

[Dallagen]

Gems aren't really that rare either, just upgrade what you want.