Monster Hunter World features an array of distinctive gear sets, some of which cannot be obtained through conventional means. Sinister Cloth, a vital crafting material for creating one of the most visually striking armor sets in Low/High Rank, is not easily acquired by Hunters themselves. Instead, players must rely on their feline companions to secure this elusive resource.

This guide unveils the process of dispatching Palicoes to embark on Sinister Cloth runs, a less apparent but invaluable feature in Monster Hunter World.

How to Acquire Sinister Cloth

To obtain Sinister Cloth, players must either chance upon it randomly in the game world or deploy their Palicoes on Tailrider Safari tasks. This functions as a passive source of supplementary materials, akin to the Argosy. However, Tailrider Safaris target monsters in regions such as the Ancient Forest or Wildspire Waste, yielding diverse materials based on the chosen monster and region.

To initiate a Tailrider Safari, players must first reach the Research Base and converse with the NPCs there. Subsequently, they should engage the Housekeeper Palico in their room, where the Tailrider Safari option will be accessible in the menu. Once the safari window is open, players can select a region at Low or High Rank and choose a route from the available list.

The route list encompasses all potential rewards from the Tailrider Safari expedition. For those specifically seeking Sinister Cloth, dispatching Palicoes to hunt large monsters in the Ancient Forest is recommended, as this location offers the highest likelihood of securing Sinister Cloth. Additionally, routes featuring a Bazelgeuse or a Deviljho are noteworthy, as these monsters boast relatively high Sinister Cloth drop rates regardless of their location. It is important to note that the probability of obtaining Sinister Cloth from a Tailrider Safari is quite low.

Significance of Sinister Cloth

Sinister Cloth is an essential component for crafting the Death Stench armor set and its corresponding Palico gear. This set not only enhances Dragon damage and weapon sharpness but also provides three points of the Focus skill, a highly advantageous skill for Great Swords. Furthermore, Sinister Cloth is required for crafting the head, arm, and leg pieces of the Commission set.