At first, Commendations may feel like they’re among the rarest ofMonster Hunter World’sHigh Rank crafting materials. They’re required to craft equally strong gear appropriate for their level, ones that easily (and controversially) carry Hunters all the way to theIceborneexpansion without breaking a sweat.
However, as you progress through the base game’s story, you’ll unlock quests that will give you all the Commendations you need tocraft the gear you want. Here’s how to farm Commendations inMonster Hunter World.
Where to Get Commendations
Unlike the usual shiny drops or materials gained from carving, Commendations are only handed out asquest rewards. As such, you need to farm quests that have these tickets as part of their rewards. Such quests include:
Out of all these quests, we highly recommend eitherRedefining The “Power Couple"orKirin The Myth. The former will have you hunting a Rathalos and Rathian in the Ancient Forest, while the latter pits you against two Kirins in the Coral Highlands. Facing off against two thunder horses may bea daunting task for newer players, but this quest is very good for farming Kirin materials along with Commendations.
If you’re hunting the Rathalos and Rathian, it may be best to bring a ranged weapon. Since both of these wyverns tend to fly around a lot, hitting them with melee weapons can be a hassle. However, experienced melee players should have no trouble fighting these if they take full advantage of their Slinger.
Commendations are used to upgrade theDefender weapons, a set of early-game gear specifically designed to help players catch up to theIceborneexpansion. Defender weapons are very strong compared to almost everything else in Low/High Rank, and if you’re rushing toget to Hoarfrost Reachon a new character, then using any of these weapons is your best bet.
You’ll also need Commendations to craft the three pieces of theBrigade Setas well as a number of charms, including:
