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Endgame hunts and unlocks

Unlock the Limit Break system

Limit Break progression provides weapon and armor upgrades, with Inherited Skill changes opening after story completion and a first Core Orb.

PC / Global, final content update through 2023 patches
WHERE & HOW TO FARM

Where to farm

At the Forge after story completion and acquisition of a Core Orb from a Volatile Kemono hunt.

Limit Break is a post-story equipment progression system that uses Core Orbs to improve weapon attributes and armor resilience. Successful Volatile hunts are the main orb source, and the orb type follows the hunt region. For Inherited Skill changes, the documented gate is specific: complete the story and acquire a first Core Orb. Follow the story, earn an orb from a Volatile hunt, and then check the Forge for the available Limit Break options. Read each item’s cost before planning further hunts.

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GET STARTED

How to farm

Before you go

  • Complete the main story.
  • Unlock and complete a Volatile Kemono hunt successfully.
  • Collect at least one Core Orb.
  1. Progress through the main story until completion.
  2. Open the Volatile hunt listings and select an available target.
  3. Complete the hunt successfully and collect its Core Orb reward.
  4. Visit the Forge and inspect the Limit Break options for weapons and armor.
  5. Check whether the Inherited Skill option is available after meeting both gates.
  6. Review the orb type and quantity listed for each desired enhancement.
  7. Select matching regional Volatile hunts if you need more materials.

Farming tips

  • Story completion alone does not satisfy the documented Inherited Skill condition; you also need a first Core Orb.
  • Use the Forge’s displayed costs to choose the region for your next Volatile hunt.

Repeat, collect and use

Unlocking is a one-time progression gate. Afterward, you can repeat Volatile hunts and spend materials on available enhancements as needed.

Common mistakes

  • Expecting the system before story completion: finish the main story first.
  • Expecting Inherited Skills after story alone: acquire a first Core Orb as well.
  • Assuming one orb type covers all upgrades: inspect each item’s listed requirements.

When to stop or switch

Stop the unlock route when the relevant Forge options are available; continue only if you have a specific enhancement to pursue.

Sources & fact checks
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REWARD DETAILS & CONDITIONS

Sources & rewards

Farming route

Unlock the Limit Break system

At the Forge after story completion and acquisition of a Core Orb from a Volatile Kemono hunt.

  • Complete the main story.
  • Unlock and complete a Volatile Kemono hunt successfully.
  • Collect at least one Core Orb.
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