Gearing up in Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflections is one of the most satisfying parts of the experience. With dozens of armor sets spread across six elemental categories, knowing what to hunt and when to hunt it can save you hours of trial and error. Whether you're just starting out with default Ranger or Leather armor, or pushing toward end-game pieces like Tentacle or Rimeguard, this guide covers every set, its defense value, skills, and exactly how to unlock it.

Monster Hunter Stories 3 Guide: All Armor Recipes & How to Unlock Them
Monster Hunter Stories 3 में Armor कैसे काम करता है?
Armor in Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted ReflectionsDefense Values और passive Skills प्रदान करता है जो सीधे आपकी survivability और combat performance को प्रभावित करते हैं। Mainline Monster Hunter series के विपरीत, आप Hunter के बजाय Rider के रूप में खेल रहे हैं, लेकिन equipment depth अभी भी significant है। प्रत्येक armor set छह elemental categories में से एक से संबंधित है: Normal, Fire, Water, Ice, Thunder, और Dragon। जिन खतरों का आप सामना करते हैं, उनसे अपने armor का मिलान करना कठिन fights में एक real difference ला सकता है।
Skill tiers size notation का पालन करते हैं: (S) small है, (M) medium है, (L) large है, और (XL) किसी दिए गए skill का सबसे powerful version है। late-game progression के लिए XL-tier skills वाले armor को prioritize करना एक strong strategy है।
सभी Normal Element Armors क्या हैं?
Normal element armors broad utility skills के साथ early-to-mid-game options का एक mixed bag हैं।
| Name | Defense | How to Unlock | Key Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arzuros | 82 | Defeat an Arzuros | All-Elem Def Boost (M), Item Saver (S) |
| Alloy | 68 | Treasure Chest recipe | Critical (S), Water Atk Boost (S) |
| Barroth | 122 | Defeat a Barroth | Potential (M), Instigator (M) |
| Gravios U | 170 | Defeat a Black Gravios | Potential (L), Antiburn (L), Dragon Buster (M) |
Gravios U 170 defense value और Potential (L) और Dragon Buster (M) के powerful combination के साथ यहां stand out करता है, जो इसे game में सबसे strong normal-element options में से एक बनाता है।
सभी Fire Element Armors क्या हैं?
Fire element में game में सबसे बड़ा armor roster है, जो beginner sets से लेकर कुछ सबसे sought-after end-game pieces तक सब कुछ प्रदान करता है।

Rathalos armor stats screen
| Name | Defense | How to Unlock | Key Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger | 52 | Default | Den Protector (S) |
| Kut-Kn | 62 | Defeat a Yian Kut-Kn | Fire Def Boost (S), Antiburn (S) |
| Kut-Kn U | 68 | Defeat a Blue Yian Kut-Kn | Fire Atk Boost (S), Critical (S) |
| Izuchi | N/A | Defeat a Great Izuchi | Critical (S), Stamina Boost (S), Quick (S) |
| Anja | 82 | Defeat an Anjanath | Fire Def Boost (M), Vicious (S) |
| Aknosom | 100 | Defeat an Aknosom | Fire Atk Boost (M), Dancer (S) |
| Rath Heart | 108 | Defeat an Azure Rathalos | Self-Heal (M), Crit-Heal (M) |
| Azure | 116 | Treasure Chest recipe | All-Elem Def Boost (M), Panacea (M), Potential (M) |
| Odogaron | 124 | Defeat an Odogaron | Antibleed (L), Stamina Boost (S), Stamina Surge (S) |
| Ajakaran | 128 | Defeat an Ajakaran | Bombardier (M), Blightproof (M), Partbreaker (S) |
| Garuga | 132 | Defeat a Yian Garuga | Vicious (M), Inflict Rate Up (M), Antivenom (S) |
| Tigrex | 136 | Defeat a Tigrex | HtH Master (M), Potential (M), Dragon Buster (S) |
| Bishaten U | 138 | Defeat a Blood Orange Bishaten | Fire Def Boost (M), Antiburn (M), Vigilance (M) |
| Diablos | 140 | Defeat a Diablos | Potential (L), Heroics (M), Vigilance (M) |
| Gravios | 144 | Defeat a Gravios | All-Elem Def Boost (L), Insomniac (L), Instigator (L) |
| Glavenus | 148 | Defeat a Glavenus (standard only) | Elemental Breaker (L), Elemental Assault (M) |
| Espinas | 150 | Defeat an Espinas | Inflict Rate Up (L), Salt In Wound (M), Partbreaker (S) |
| Rathalos | 150 | Defeat a Rathalos | Partbreaker (L), Fire Atk Boost (L), Soul Kinship (M) |
| Brachydios | 150 | Defeat a Brachydios | Bombardier (L), Vicious (M), Tenacity (S) |
| Astalos | 150 | See Thunder table | — |
| Sinister | 162 | Defeat Magnamalo (non-story) | HtH Master (XL), Blightproof (L), Fortify (M) |
| Diablos Nero | 162 | Defeat a Black Diablos | Slugger (L), Partbreaker (M), Dragon Buster (M) |
| Regios | 164 | Defeat a Seregios | Critical (L), Antibleed (L), Evasion Ability (M) |
| Barioth U | 164 | Defeat a Sand Barioth | Darkness Resistance (L), Evasion Instinct (L), Evasion Ability (L) |
| Tigrex U | 168 | Defeat a Brute Tigrex | Non-Elem Atk Boost (L), Kinship Skill+ (L), Fortify (L) |
| Rath Soul | 168 | Defeat a Pink Rathian | Critical (XL), Critical Kinship (L), All-Out (L) |
| Arkvulcan | 170 | Defeat an Arkveld (non-story) | Synchronize (XL), Stamina Surge (L), Tenacity (M) |
Rath Soul और Arkvulcan Fire category के crown jewels हैं। Rath SoulCritical (XL) को Critical Kinship (L) और All-Out (L) के साथ लाता है, जो इसे damage-focused Riders के लिए exceptional बनाता है। ArkvulcanSynchronize (XL) और solid defensive utility के साथ counter करता है।
सभी Water Element Armors क्या हैं?
| Name | Defense | How to Unlock | Key Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather | 54 | Default | Synchronize (S) |
| Lumu | 62 | Defeat a Paolumu | Divine Blessing (S), Stamina Surge (S) |
| Ludroth | 62 | Defeat a Ludroth | Water Def Boost (S), Sealbreaker (S) |
| Pukei-Pukei | 82 | Defeat a Pukei-Pukei | Antivenom (M), Inflict Rate Up (M), Item Saver (S) |
| Edel | 82 | Treasure Chest | Antivenom (M), Item Saver (M), Elemental Assault (XL) |
| Tetranadon | 82 | Defeat a Tetranadon | Stamina Boost (M), Stamina Surge (S), Water Atk Boost (S) |
| Somnacanth | 100 | Defeat a Somnacanth | Inflict Rate Up (M), Insomniac (M), Salt In Wound (S) |
| Ludroth U | 108 | Defeat a Purple Royal Ludroth | Antivenom (L), Salt In Wound (M), Water Atk Boost (S) |
| Almudron | 118 | Defeat an Almudron (non-story) | Elemental Assault (M), Elemental Breaker (M) |
| Plesioth | 102 | Defeat a Plesioth | All-Out (M), Water Def Boost (M), Den Protector (S) |
| Plesioth U | 132 | Defeat a Green Plesioth | Water Atk Boost (M), Synchronize (M), Stamina Boost (S) |
| Golm | 134 | Defeat a Garangolm | All-Out (L), All-Elem Def Boost (M) |
| Mizutsune | 138 | Defeat a Mizutsune | Dancer (M), Evasion Ability (M), Water Atk Boost (M) |
| Damascus | 164 | Treasure Chest | All-Elem Def Boost (L), Panacea (M), Tenacity (S) |
| Malzeno | 170 | Defeat a Malzeno | Self-Heal (XL), Weak Point (L), Crit-Heal (M) |
| Tentacle | 174 | Acquire any Namielle material | All-Out (XL), Stamina Boost (L), Stamina Surge (L) |
Tentacle armor (Namielle materials से tied) 174 defense तक पहुंचता है और All-Out (XL) के साथ Stamina Boost (L) और Stamina Surge (L) को ले जाता है, जो इसे पूरे game में सबसे high-defense options में से एक बनाता है। MalzenoSelf-Heal (XL) के साथ एक और standout है, जो raw offense पर sustain पसंद करने वाले players के लिए है।
सभी Ice Element Armors क्या हैं?
| Name | Defense | How to Unlock | Key Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter | 54 | Default | Non-Elem Def Boost (S) |
| Kululu | 118 | Defeat a Kulu-Ya-Ku | Slugger (M), Critical (S) |
| Blango | 138 | Defeat a Blango | Ice Def Boost (L), Elemental Breaker (M) |
| High Metal | 138 | Treasure Chest | Health Boost (L), Anti 1-Hit KO (M) |
| Somnacanth U | 108 | Defeat a Somnacanth | Ice Atk Boost (M), Soul Kinship (M), Elemental Assault (S) |
| Nargacuga | 132 | Defeat a Nargacuga | Evasion Ability (L), Critical (M), Quick (S) |
| Nargacuga U | 154 | Defeat a Nargacuga | Evasion Instinct (L), Quick (L), Stamina Surge (M) |
| Barroth U | 154 | Defeat a Jade Barroth | Anti 1-Hit KO (L), Slugger (M), Potential (M) |
| Legiana | 160 | Defeat a Legiana | Quick (L), Ice Atk Boost (L), Divine Blessing (M) |
| Barioth | 160 | Defeat a Barioth | Sealbreaker (L), Critical (L), Partbreaker (M) |
| Lunagaron | 162 | Defeat a Lunagaron | Vigilance (L), Evasion Instinct (L), Heroics (M) |
| Goss Harag | 164 | Defeat a Goss Harag | Heroics (L), Dragon Buster (L), Health Boost (M) |
| Rimeguard | 174 | Defeat a Velkhana (any material) | Kinship Skill+ (XL), Panacea (L), Divine Blessing (L) |
Rimeguard armor, Velkhana को defeat करने से unlock होता है, 174 defense पर Tentacle के साथ tie करता है और Ice category को Kinship Skill+ (XL) के साथ top करता है। यह Combat में Kinship Skills पर heavily rely करने वाले Riders के लिए एक must-have है।
सभी Thunder Element Armors क्या हैं?
| Name | Defense | How to Unlock | Key Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone | 54 | Default | Non-Elem Atk Boost (S) |
| Gypceros | 62 | Defeat a Gypceros | Antivenom (S), Darkness Resistance (S), Thunder Def Boost (S) |
| Kadachi | 64 | Defeat a Tobi-Kadachi | Thunder Atk Boost (M), Evasion Ability (S) |
| Gypceros U | 68 | Defeat a Gypceros | Vigilance (S), Fortify (S) |
| Khezu | 100 | Defeat a Khezu | Thunder Def Boost (M), Self-Heal (M), Antiparalysis (S) |
| Khezu U | 108 | Defeat a Khezu | Antiparalysis (M), Crit-Heal (M) |
| Lagiacrus | 110 | Defeat a Lagiacrus | Thunder Def Boost (M), Soul Kinship (M), Kinship Skill+ (M) |
| Astalos | 150 | Defeat an Astalos | Elemental Assault (L), Stamina Surge (M), Antiparalysis (M) |
| Fulgur Anja | 150 | Defeat an Anjanath | Item Saver (L), Thunder Atk Boost (L), Weak Point (M) |
| Rey Dau | 150 | Defeat a Rey Dau | Vicious (L), All-Out (M), Elemental Assault (M) |
| Zinogre | 150 | Defeat a Zinogre | Partner (L), Vigilance (M), Weak Point (S) |
| Lagiacrus U | 150 | Defeat a Lagiacrus | Thunder Atk Boost (L), All-Elem Def Boost (M), Partbreaker (M) |
सभी Dragon Element Armors क्या हैं?

Zinogre U dragon armor skills
| Name | Defense | How to Unlock | Key Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bnahabra | 62 | Defeat a Bnahabra | Inflict Rate Up (S), Dragon Def Boost (S) |
| Chatacabra | 62 | Defeat a Chatacabra | Health Boost (S), Item Saver (S), Instigator (S) |
| Nescylla | 64 | Defeat a Nerscylla | Insomniac (S), Inflict Rate Up (M), Anti 1-Hit KO (S) |
| Bishaten | 82 | Defeat a Bishaten | Item Saver (M), All-Out (S) |
| Ceanataur | 118 | Defeat a Ceanataur | Dancer (M), Partner (M) |
| Nerscylla U | 138 | Defeat a Nerscylla | Panacea (M), Evasion Ability (S), Critical (S) |
| Zinogre U | 168 | Defeat a Zinogre | Dragon Atk Boost (XL), Dancer (L), Partner (M) |
Zinogre U यहां standout है, Dragon element offense के आसपास build करने वाले players के लिए Dragon Atk Boost (XL) पैक करता है। 168 defense पर, यह इस category में sturdier options में से एक भी है।
कौन से Armors Default रूप से उपलब्ध हैं?
Four armor sets game की शुरुआत से ही बिना किसी unlocking requirement के उपलब्ध हैं:
- Ranger (Fire, 52 defense) with Den Protector (S)
- Leather (Water, 54 defense) with Synchronize (S)
- Hunter (Ice, 54 defense) with Non-Elem Def Boost (S)
- Bone (Thunder, 54 defense) with Non-Elem Atk Boost (S)
ये starter sets पूरी तरह से early exploration के लिए हैं। जैसे ही आप अपने पहले कुछ monsters को clear कर लेते हैं, उन्हें replace करें।
किस Armor में Highest Defense Values हैं?
यदि raw survivability आपकी priority है, तो यहां सभी elements में top-tier defense options दी गई हैं:
| Armor | Element | Defense | Standout Skill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tentacle | Water | 174 | All-Out (XL) |
| Rimeguard | Ice | 174 | Kinship Skill+ (XL) |
| Malzeno | Water | 170 | Self-Heal (XL) |
| Gravios U | Normal | 170 | Potential (L) |
| Arkvulcan | Fire | 170 | Synchronize (XL) |
Tentacle और Rimeguard game में 174 defense value के साथ highest defense share करते हैं। आपके बीच का चुनाव playstyle पर निर्भर करता है: Tentacle aggressive stamina-heavy Riders को reward करता है, जबकि Rimeguard Kinship-focused builds को support करता है।





