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Mantles are tools that can give you a variety of unique buffs when worn in Monster Hunter World, from Blight immunities and dropping bonus Trade-in Items to giving you super armor from monsters’ attacks. The first Mantle you’ll get is Ghillie, and you’ll be able to unlock up to 17 different ones as you play the game. Most are obtained from Optional Quests, but some rarer ones are acquired from Deliveries side quests.
Monster Hunter World: All Mantles List and How to Unlock and Upgrade Them
1. Apothecary Mantle
It increases Status (Paralysis, KO/Stun, Sleep, Poison, Blast) buildup. Max out Research Levels for 10 or more monsters and speak with the Smithy. Then complete the “★8 A Portent for Disaster” Optional Quest (Kushala Daora). To upgrade, complete the “MR★5 The Tyrant’s Banquet” (Savage Deviljho in Wildspire Waste).
- Duration: 3 minutes.
- Recharge: 3 minutes 30 seconds.
2. Assassin’s Hood Mantle: How to Unlock and Upgrade in Monster Hunter World
It increases walking and running speed and makes it easier to hide from monsters. Deals bonus damage when attacking an unsuspecting monster, but the Mantle will instantly deplete. It can be used for the Mantle’s duration if worn in the middle of a fight.
Complete “Specialized Tool: Assassin’s Hood” Critical Bounty (Senu’s Feather x2 and 1,000 Research Point). To upgrade, complete “The Assassin” Event Quest (Nargacuga in Ancient Forest). The Mantle is no longer obtainable and cannot be upgraded after December 2021, as the Assassin’s Creed crossover expired.
- Duration: 6 minutes.
- Recharge: 3 minutes.
3. Bandit Mantle
Attacking monsters will make them drop Trade-in Items to be sold for Zenny. Complete “★5 Redefining the “Power Couple”Optional Quest (Rathalos, Rathian in Ancient Forest). To upgrade, complete “MR★3 A Nasty Flesh Wound” (Tempered Odogaron in Coral Highlands).
- Duration: 3 minutes.
- Recharge: 3 minutes 30 seconds.
4. Challenger Mantle
It pulls the monster’s aggro, but the effect will disappear when hit. Complete “(★7) The Red and Blue Crew” Optional Quest (Rathalos and Azure Rathalos in Ancient Forest) to unlock it. It can be upgraded by finishing “MR★3 Runnin’, Rollin’, and Weepin'” Optional Quest (Radobaan and Tigrex in Rotten Vale).
- Duration: 3 minutes.
- Recharge: 5 minutes.
5. Dragonproof Mantle: How to Unlock and Upgrade in Monster Hunter World
It takes less Dragon Element damage, provides immunity to Dragonblight, and increases your weapon’s Dragon Elemental damage. Acquired from completing “The Food Chain Dominator” Special Assignment (Deviljho in Ancient Forest). Can be upgraded by finishing “Technicians Temperament” Delivery (Teostra or Daora Fellwing x1)
- Duration: 2 minutes.
- Recharge: 5 minutes.
6. Evasion Mantle: How to Unlock and Upgrade in Monster Hunter World
It increases the invincibility iframes when dodging and increases Attack when performing successful dodging at the last seconds. Defeat 7 Threat Level 2 Tempered monsters and complete “(★9) New World Sky, New World Flower” Optional Quest (Tempered Pink Rathian and Azure Rathalos). Clear “MR★3 Proud White Knight” Optional Quest (Tempered Barioth in Hoarfrost Reach) to upgrade it.
- Duration: 1 minute 30 seconds.
- Recharge: 5 minutes.
7. Fireproof Mantle
It reduces Fire Element damage taken and provides immunity to Fireblight and Blastblight. Acquired from completing “(★7) A Fiery Convergence” Special Assignment. It can be upgraded by finishing the “MR★3 Festival of Explosions!” Optional Quest (Uragaan and Brachydios in Elders Recess)
- Duration: 3 minutes.
- Recharge: 3 minutes 30 seconds.
8. Ghillie Mantle
Monsters will stop seeing you; it is more effective when used before being targeted or when hiding. Mantle will automatically deplete when attacking, being attacked, or using Slinger. Obtained from “Flying Sparks: Tobi-Kadachi” Assigned Quest. Upgraded by finishing “MR★1 Ice Catch!” Optional Quest (Capture Beotodus in Hoarfrost Reach).
- Duration: 3 minutes.
- Recharge: 5 minutes.
9. Glider Mantle: How to Unlock and Upgrade in Monster Hunter World
Float when falling from a high distance, ride strong winds, and mount monsters more easily. Obtained when doing the Coral Highlands Expedition for the first time. To upgrade, clear the “MR★3 Red and Black Aces” (Rathalos and Nargacuga in Ancient Forest).
- Duration: 3 minutes.
- Recharge: 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
10. Iceproof Mantle
Take less Ice Element damage and become immune to Iceblight as well as cold weather. You can walk normally in heavy snow. Acquired from completing “Armory R&D: Weatherizing” Critical Bounty. The Mantle can be upgraded by finishing the “MR★4 Duet of Rime” Optional Quest (Shrieking Legiana and Legiana in Hoarfrost Reach).
- Duration: 3 minutes.
- Recharge: 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
11. Immunity Mantle
You can wear this Mantlet to heal and be immune to Status Effects. Max out Research Levels for 15 or more base monsters then speak with the Smithy. Afterward, complete the “★8 A Blaze in the Sand” Optional Quest (Teostra). To upgrade it, finish the “MR★5 It’s the Afterlife for Me” Optional Quest (Blackveil Vaal Hazak in Rotten Vale).
- Duration: 2 minutes.
- Recharge: 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
12. Impact Mantle
This Mantle adds and increases Exhaust and KO/Stun Status Effect to your attacks. Defeat 5 Threat Level 1 Tempered monsters, then speak with the Smithy. Afterward, complete “(★9) Showdown: The Muck and the Maul” Optional Quest (Tempered Barroth and Radobaan in Arena). It’s upgraded once you’ve completed “MR★6 Hymn of the Moon and Sun” Optional Quest (Gold Rathian and Silver Rathalos in Elders Recess) at MR 125.
- Duration: 1 minute 30 seconds.
- Recharge: 4 minutes.
13. Rocksteady Mantle
Gain super armor against monsters’ attacks, roars, tremors, and winds, making you unable to be flinched. Clear the “★9 A Summons from Below” Optional Quest (Tempered Odogaron and Vaal Hazak in Rotten Vale) to unlock it. Upgraded once “MR★4 Piercing Black” Optional Quest (Tempered Black Diablos in Wildspire Waste) is completed.
- Duration: 1 minute 30 seconds.
- Recharge: 4 minutes.
14. Temporal Mantle: How to Unlock and Upgrade in Monster Hunter World
You will automatically dodged when attacked. However, a few rare attacks that don’t knock you down won’t activate the Mantle so be careful at low health! Obtained after finishing the “★9 No Remorse, No Surrender” Special Assignment (Teostra and Lunastra in Elders Recess). Upgraded once you’ve completed the “MR★6 Divine Surge” Optional Quest (Tempered Namielle and Kirin in Coral Highlands) at MR 150.
- Duration: 1 minute 30 seconds. Will shave off 20 seconds every time it’s activated.
- Recharge: 4 minutes.
15. Thunderproof Mantle
You will take less Thunder Element damage and become immune to Thunderblight as well as Paralysis. Acquired from completing “★5 Gone in a Flash” Optional Quest (Kirin in Coral Highlands). It can be upgraded by finishing the “MR★4 Trap the Thunder Jaw” Optional Quest (Capture Fulgur Anjanath in Hoarfrost Reach).
- Duration: 3 minutes.
- Recharge: 3 minutes 30 seconds.
16. Vitality Mantle
The Mantle will absorb a small amount of damage from a monster’s attack. Obtained from the “Tickled Pink” Assigned Quest and upgraded from “MR★1 This Here’s Big Horn Country” Optional Quest.
- Duration: 2 minutes.
- Recharge: 6 minutes.
17. Waterproof Mantle
You will take less Water Element damage and become immune to Waterblight. You can walk normally in deep waters. Acquired from completing “Armory R&D: Waterproofing” Critical Bounty. It can be upgraded by finishing the “MR★2 Put that Red Cup Away” Optional Quest (Coral Pukei-Pukei in Coral Highlands).
- Duration: 3 minutes.
- Recharge: 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
The Best Mantles to Use in Monster Hunter World
Without any shadow of a doubt, Temporal and Rocksteady Mantles are the best Mantles in Monster Hunter World. Especially Temporal Mantle before the Iceborne nerf; it saved my skin a lot when fighting Arch-Tempered Nergigante. If you’re a Gunlancer, Charged Long with Rocksteady and Health Regen Augment is the most brain-dead playstyle you’ll ever learn. Don’t forget to stab their legs or head for Elder Dragons like Kushala, with Wyvernstake Blast first for maximum cheese. Nevertheless, other Mantles still have their niche purposes as well.
For example, carrying both Waterproof and Rocksteady Mantles is a good way to deal with Namielle’s wave attacks. Ghillie Mantle is extremely useful for Egg Quests or when you’re farming items or gathering points. Wear the Mantle to make sure big or small monsters won’t get in your way. It can be alternated with Assassin’s Hood so you can run around faster, too.
Speedrunners often use Glider or any Mantle with the longest duration to squeeze in damage buffs from Decoration slots. But as a casual player, I like to slot them with Tool Specialist instead. That way, when you’re using one Mantle, you’ll recharge the other Mantle or Booster faster.
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
