There are a few event-specific weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds that are charming and even functionally effective. The Mad Scavenger Pickaxe and the Digmore War Pick are two of the most unique. Both are mining-focused guns that reward committed players with an unusual appearance and regular functionality. This guide will show the ways to acquire these weapons, materials needed to craft and upgrade them, and the best way to obtain event materials needed before the time runs out.
Unlocking the Path: The Worn Pickaxe
Both weapons’ needed ingredient is the Worn Pickaxe, an event-unlock material. Worn Pickaxes may only be obtained by completing the limited-time quest “Hungry for Ore?” between August 26, 2025, to September 16, 2025 (ET). Six Worn Pickaxes must be collected by players to fully craft and upgrade both weapons.
Since the hunt will no longer be available once the end date is reached, developing this material should rank high on your agenda if you want to integrate these picks into your repertoire.
The Mad Scavenger Pickaxe
The Mad Scavenger Pickaxe is a Long Sword and an evolution of the Scavenger Pickaxe line. In order to smith it, hunters need to use two Worn Pickaxes and four Gravios Carapaces, ten Carbalite Ore, and one Firecell Stone, as well as a smithing charge of 14,000 zenny.
The acquired weapon is a testament to the ore-addicted miner symbol, which in the game is characterized as “a pickaxe-appearing long sword with the essence of its ore-obsessed owner.” It possesses functional stats alongside a unique design that makes it stand out from ordinary swords.
To break down where to collect its components:
- Two Worn Pickaxes strictly come from the event quest “Hungry for Ore?”, so multiple runs are recommended in order to have enough.
- Gravios Carapaces are carved or warranted from high-rank Gravios kills, usually in volcanic and cavern regions.
- Carbalite Ore is mined abundantly in high-rank mining nodes, especially in rocky mountain maps.
- Finally, Firecell Stones are only very seldom found in volcanic mining outcrops, so a farming route through magma-filled regions is rather efficient.
The Digmore War Pick
Whereas the Mad Scavenger Pickaxe is better for the Long Sword type of play, the Digmore War Pick is in the Sword and Shield category. To create this weapon at a higher crafting expense of 20,000 zenny, one Worn Pickaxe, five Hunter Symbols III, a Gravios Medulla, and ten Fucium Ore are used.
Digmore War Pick’s description brings out its offbeat history, calling it “an enhanced Mining Pickaxe born from an unnatural obsession with ore veins.” Its diminutive height and mining appearance render it both useful and absolutely offbeat.
- Likewise, the Worn Pickaxe needed during the “Hungry for Ore?” event can be obtained.
- The Gravios Medulla is a rarer drop of Gravios, best obtained by breaking its chest or defeating it.
- Fucium Ore can be obtained from late-game high-rank nodes, again most frequently in volcanic regions where rare ores are concentrated.
Players should plan long mining trips when on Gravios hunts for maximum efficiency.
Farming and Material Gathering
Farming and Material Gathering Since Worn Pickaxe is the central bottleneck, the players will have to target the “Hungry for Ore? ” event quest and keep on repeating it until they acquire at least six. Along with this, Gravios hunting will serve a two-way purpose in offering both medullas and carapaces.
Volcanic and mountain mining routes will cater to the demand of Carbalite Ore, Firecell Stones, and Fucium Ore. By merging hunting and mining quests, you will be able to acquire all the resources in fewer playing sessions.
