It’s time again to dive into yet another semi-secret mechanic of Monster Hunter World. Today we will be talking about augmentations for weapons. In order to augment, players must acquire a Warrior or Hero Streamstone from tempered Elder Dragon quests. Hunters have a 12% chance to obtain a Warrior Streamstone and a 3% chance to obtain a Hero Streamstone.

Augments’ Required Materials

Augments’ Value

Attack Increase

• +5 raw attack per augment

Affinity Increase

• +10% on first augment
• +5% on second augment
• +5% on third augment

Defense Increase

• +10 and +1 Blessing Level per augment

Divine Blessing as a 25% chance of activating

• 15% damage reduction for Level 1
• 30% damage reduction for Level 2
• 50% damage reduction for Level 3

This Divine Blessing doesn’t not stack with the decoration Divine Blessing, so avoid mixing.

Slot Upgrade

• +1 Level 1 Decoration on first augment
• Upgrades Level 1 Decoration to Level 2 on second augment
• Upgrades Level 2 Decoration to Level 3 on third augment

Health Regen

• 10% Damage dealt is recovered on first augment
• 5% Damage dealt is recovered on second augment
• 5% Damage dealt is recovered on second augment

In conclusion

Ultimately, whether players choose attack or affinity, the difference between them is barely noticeable. Dibsville, a member of Fextra community, has made an excel sheet where players can see the difference between attack and affinity augments.

If you are looking for more Monster Hunter: World info, read what is inside the new Spring Blossom Festival coming out on April 6th and the contents of the Spring Update released on March 22nd for all. Alternatively, you can go in-depth with our featured guides: Attack Values & You, Monster Hunter World: The Canteen Explained With Ingredient Guide or Monster Hunter World: End Game Guide.