High Rank Armor List: Alpha and Beta Sets – Monster Hunter World

Below you will find the High Rank Rarity 8 armor sets in Monster Hunter World. These sets start to add more available set bonuses to the pool which is nice. See the various sets below.

Nergigante α+β Set (Rarity 8)

Armor Requirements:

Human: All Materials are Nergigante Carves/Drops unless noted.

• Helm – 2x Horn+, 6x Carapace, 4x Immortal Dragonscale, 1x Nergigante Gem
• Mail – 4x Carapace, 4x Immortal Dragonscale, 2x Talon, 3x Elder Dragon Bone
• Vambraces – 4x Carapace, 1x Horn+, 2x Tail, 1x Firecell Stone
• Coil – 4x Carapace, 4x Immortal Dragonscale, 4x Regrowth Plate, 1x Novacrystal
• Greaves – 4x Carapace, 4x Immortal Dragonscale, 2x Regrowth plate, 2x Elder Dragon Blood

Set Bonus:

• 3 Pieces – Nergigante Hunter (Hasten Recovery): Regenerates your health as you continually attack a monster. Recovery varies by weapon.

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Teostra α+β Set (Rarity 8)

Armor Requirements:

Human: All Materials are Teostra Carves/Drops unless noted.

• Crown – 5x Carapace, 2x Horn+, 2x Tail, 1x Firecell Stone*
• Mail –5x Carapace, 4x Webbing, 4x Powder, 1x Rathalos Plate*
• Vambraces – 4x Scale+, 4x Carapace, 4x Claw+, 4x Elder Dragon Bone*
• Coil – 4x Scale+, 4x Carapace, 1x Mane, 3x Elder Dragon Blood*
• Greaves – 3x Horn+, 6x Scale+, 2x Mane, 1x Gem

Set Bonus:

• 3 Pieces – Teostra Technique (Master’s Touch): Prevents your weapon from losing sharpness during critical hits.

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Kushala α+β Set (Rarity 8)

Armor Requirements:

Human: All Materials are Kushala Daora Carves/Drops unless noted.

• Glare – 4x Scale+, 4x Carapace, 2x Webbing, 4x Elder Dragon Bone*
• Cista – 5x Carapace, 3x Horn+, 2x Claw+, 1x Gem
• Grip – 5x Carapace, 2x Horn+, 2x Tail, 1x Legian Plate*
• Cocoon – 4x Scale+, 4x Carapace, 2x Horn+, 5x Carbalite Ore*
• Crus – 5x Carapace, 4x Scale+, 3x Webbing, 3x Elder Dragon Blood*

Set Bonus:

• 3 Pieces – Kushala Daora Flight (Nullify Wind Pressure): Negates all wind pressure.

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Val Hazak α+β Set (Rarity 8)

Armor Requirements:

Human: All Materials are Val Hazak Carves/Drops unless noted.

• Helm – 5x Deceased Scale, 4x Carapace, 4x Talon, 4x Elder Dragon Bone*
• Mail – 5x Carapace, 3x Fang+, 2x Tail, 1x Odogaron Plate*
• Braces – 3x Fang+, 6x Deceased Scale, 2x Membrane, 1x Gem
• Coil – 5x Carapace, 4x Wing, 2x Membrane, 3x Elder Dragon Blood*
• Greaves – 5x Deceased Scale, 4x Carapace, 2x Membrane, 6x Dragonvein Crystal*

Set Bonus:

• 3 Pieces – Vaal Hazak Vitality (Super Recovery): Allows recovery to exceed the red portion of the health gauge.

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Kirin α+β Set (Rarity 8)

Armor Requirements:

Human: All Materials are Kirin Carves/Drops unless noted.

• Horn – 3x Hide+, 1x Horn, 2x Shamos Scale+*, 4x Thunder Sac*
• Jacket – 3x Hide+, 1x Horn, 2x Thundertail, 4x Fucium Ore*
• Longarms – 3x Hide+, 4x Kirin Mane, 3x Paolumu Carapace+*, 6x Dragonvein Crystal*
• Hoop – 4x Hide+, 4x Mane, 3x Horn, 1x Novacrystal*
• Guards – 3x Hide+, 3x Thundertail, 3x Carapace+, 1x Dragonborn Relic*

Set Bonus:

• 3 Pieces – Kirin Favor (Capture Master): High chances of increased capture rewards (no effect when joining mid-quest).

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Xeno’jiiva α+β Set (Rarity 8)

Armor Requirements:

Human: All Materials are Xeno’jiiva Carves/Drops unless noted.

• Headgear – 5x Soulscale, 4x Shell, 2x Horn, 1x Rathalos Plate*
• Hide – 3x Horn, 6x Soulscale, 3x Wing, 1x Gem
• Claw – 4x Shell, 3x Claw, 2x Veil, 1x Wyvern Gem*
• Spine – 4x Shell, 2x Wing, 2x Tail, 1x Odogaron Plate*
• Spurs – 4x Scale, 4x Shell, 2x Veil, 1x Legiana Plate*

Set Bonus

• 3 Pieces – Xeno’jiiva Divinity (Razor Sharp/Spare Shot): Halves sharpness loss. For bows and bowguns, shots have a chance not to expend coatings or ammo.  

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Rarity 8 Equipment Pieces:

Check out the various single piece equipment items you can forge at the Rarity 8 level:

Dragonking α

• Eyepatch – 2x Dragonvein Crystal, 1x High Commendation, 6x Immortal Dragonscale.

Let me know what you think of the Rarity 8 sets in The Pit below.