How to Get Aquacore Ore in Monster Hunter World
Monster Hunter: World continues to enthrall players years after its release, its concurrent player count currently through the proverbial roof with tens of thousands of players returning to the hunt for the most fearsome beasts in the game.
Of course, any monster hunter worth their salt knows that to craft the best gear and weapons, it’s not only about defeating huge creatures like the iconic Rathalos; the other half of the challenge is gathering resources out in the open world.
One such important resource is Aquacore Ore, which can be tricky to find if you don’t know where to look. If you’re wondering how to get your hands on some, here is our handy (eheh) guide forhow to get Aquacore ore in Monster Hunter: World.
Where to Find Aquacore Ore in Monster Hunter: World & What It’s For
If you’re in need of Aquacore Ore for some crafting endeavors inMonster Hunter: World, luckily it’s aRarity 4(lower rank) resource that can be gathered in reasonable amounts. Described as having “a vibrant glow that mirrors the ocean”, it can be gathered fromblue-colored mining oresin theCoral Highlandsarea.
Navigating the Coral Highlands is the crux of the challenge here, as many players know of its maze-like winding paths in and out of caverns and absurdly steep cliff drop-offs that can all have you feeling a bit turned around at times. Luckily, we’ve indicated all zone areas in the Coral Highlands which contain mining ores with the chance to drop Aquacore Ore. They include:
There are also three optional quests that potentially give Aquacore Ore as a reward for completion. They include:
What Aquacore Ore is Used For
As you continue to battle monsters of higher difficulty, which increases your Hunter Rank and eventually your Master Rank, you’ll realize how it important is to start getting creative and attentive with yourgearand weapon builds. Boosting your stats in the proper way is paramount to conquering the game’s toughest beasts, and one of the most critical items to help with that isCharms.
Aquacore Ore is used specifically for crafting a wide variety of Tier 1 charms that can all be extremely beneficial to your character, including:
These charm accessories can be forged by simply paying a visit to theSmithy. To initially unlock them, you’ll need to have reached the Coral Highlands (where Aquacore Ore is found, conveniently) and gained access to theThird Fleet’s Research Baseand the wyverian NPC named theElder Melder.
This concludes our guide tohow to get Aquacore Ore in Monster Hunter: World. We hope you found this helpful, and let us know if you find the Coral Highlands a tricky area to navigate, or if it’s just us.
Be sure to check out all of our other guides for Monster Hunter: World, such asour list of the best and worst character creations players have made.
