In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, simply forging new armor sets isn't always the best strategy. At times, upgrading your existing armor sets can be more beneficial to tackle the increasingly tough challenges you face. Here's a detailed guide on how to obtain and utilize Armor Spheres in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.
Armor Spheres in *Monster Hunter Wilds* are primarily awarded as quest rewards. You'll start receiving them after completing both main and optional quests. Once you've defeated Uth Duna for the first time, Armor Spheres become a regular part of the rewards from quests that follow.
To see what rewards you can earn, select a quest from your journal and press the R1 button to view the rewards list. Upon successfully completing a hunt, you'll receive your rewards on the results screen. This makes Armor Spheres relatively easy to farm. By naturally progressing through the main story, you'll accumulate a decent number of them. Additionally, tackling optional quests as they become available will boost your Sphere collection even further.
Armor Spheres are crucial for upgrading your armor pieces. To use them, head to the base camp and speak with Gemma, the smithy. Choose to either forge or upgrade your armor. Once you've selected a piece of gear you've already crafted, press R1 to switch to the Upgrade tab.
Select the item you wish to upgrade, and you'll need to spend Armor Spheres along with some Zenny. Keep in mind that the cost to upgrade increases as the level of the armor piece goes up.
That's the complete guide on how to get and use Armor Spheres in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.