Monster Hunter Wilds keeps evolving and adding new equipment parts. It not only adds monster parts like Mizutsune materials but also the Introduction of Pinnacle coins. These coins are different from the other crafting ingredients that you typically find. They serve a unique purpose, as they can unlock some of the most unique armour pieces in the game. But you need to do Arena Quests to access the sets, and your performance also has to be up to scratch.
Understanding Pinnacle Coins And Their Role
Pinnacle Coins are used to create gear from the Guild Cross and Clerk sets, as well as two unique earrings. Monster parts have very clear uses. But these coins, it’s less clear exactly what they do. However, they do unlock equipment with powerful features, notably the new Glory’s Favor Group Skill, which improves Target Rewards when quests are completed.
Players can obtain the following sets using Pinnacle Coins.
- To obtain the Guild Cross Alpha Set, you need to have a Chata Coin (obtained from Arena: Chatacabra quest).
- Clerk Alpha Set: Requires a Rathian Coin, obtained from the Arena: Rathian challenge.
- You earn the Gourmand’s Earring Alpha by beating Arena: Chatacabra with B rank or better.
- Earrings of Dedication Alpha: Arena: Rathian B rank or higher requirement.
The Smithy will craft all of these once you collect the necessary coins.
Using Pinnacle Coins At The Forge
Players might notice the Guild Cross and Clerk currently listed under special sets at the Smithy’s armour forging screen. Every piece you craft not only gives functional benefits for different styles of hunting but also gives access to the aforementioned Glory’s Favor bonus.
Many hunter-tank builds have gotten very popular recently and tidy up your budget to get this old cloud. Coins are required to obtain the latest weapon skins and charms in the game, regardless of whether you want to test your skills or just want new skins.
Where To Earn Pinnacle Coins
The best way to obtain Pinnacle Coins is through Arena Quests and Challenge Quests. Standard hunting quests provide you gear and score you based on how quick you were able to finish it. Arena Quests are permanent, while Challenge Quests are rotating. The latter often rewards unique cosmetics (like an exclusive pendant) besides coins.
To begin the quest, players need to use the Arena Quest Counter in the Grand Hub. When you participate you can earn Pinnacle Coins and the Chata and Rathian Coins that you need for the related armour sets.
Farming Pinnacle Coins Efficiently
If players want to accumulate Pinnacle Coins rapidly, Arena Quests is the best way. You can keep on playing Arena Quests while Challenge Quests only last a short time. If you farm these with a partner, the time needed to collect coins and unlock gear will be significantly less.
Also, since every Arena Quest is linked to unique monster coins, like Chata and Rathian, doing these missions can fulfil multiple crafting quests.
Future Quest Additions Could Expand Coin Utility
More Arena Quests will likely be added in updates to come. Going by the first two, newer quests might have new monster coins, more cosmetics, and more gear on Pinnacle Coins, too. As the game progresses, these coins will likely become more important to hunters for customising their builds to get the most from the hunt.
If you want to get your hands on the best gear the game has to offer, whether it is performance-oriented or simply stylish, spending time on Arena Quests for Pinnacle Coins is worth it.
Explore more guides.