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Not sure this is the right place to post this, but here goes...

1. Introduction 2. Quick Guide 3. Detailed Guide 4. Summary & Sources

Introduction Since I didn't find a guide myself for this, I decided to write one myself, using the knowledge from various sources and my own experience from the game. I hope this information will prove useful for other players out there.

Quick Guide There are a few ways to obtain Tru Armor Sphere(s). In my experience, using the items Armor Stone and Melspar Ore OR Flutterfly can be a very efficient way to produce more than a few of them, doing the Harvest Tour quests to either Flooded Forest (Bug Catching) or Volcano (Mining) on G-Rank. I recommend using an armor with utilizing the Whim, Speed Gather and/or Gathering skills to maximize your outcome with every tour to your preferred destination. With the free Granny Go-To DLC, the old lady with the huge backpack in Port Tanzia occasionally sells Armor Stone(s) for the prize of 1500z/piece, making them relatively easy to bulk up.

Detailed Guide Please read the quick guide before you continue. Flooded Forest (G-Rank) Make sure you bring enough Bug Nets to make at least one run before returning to camp. Move past Area 1 to Area 2. There are occasionally a Bug node in this area, but not always. When done here, move on to Area 4. There are usually one Bug node here, but sometimes, there are two or none. Next is Area 7, where there can be up to 2 nodes. Moving onward past Area 9 to Area 10, there is (in my experience) always at least 1 node for catching Bugs here. When complete, return to camp or repeat the run. With some luck, you've managed to collect at least a few Flutterfly(s). Advantages: - Avalable when ascending to G-Rank. - Various Account Items generate quite a few Zenny. - You'll find plenty of useful Bugs. Disadvantages: - No guarantee you will obtain any Flutterfly(s). Usual Outcome/Tour: 0-3, on occasion a few more. Volcano (G-Rank) Bring your Mining Pick(s), and don't forget that useful Cold Drink. Make your way past Area 1 to Area 3. Sometimes, you'll find a Ore node here. In Area 5, there are up to 2 nodes, sometimes none. Area 8 almost always yield 1 Ore node.Area 9 and 10 holds quite a few nodes, usually totaling at 5 or 6. At this point I personally return to camp, but if you are inclined, Area 7 sometimes has a Ore node. Advantages: - Often yields at least 1 Melspar Ore or Tru Armor Sphere. - Rustshard(s), Ancient Shard(s) and Talisman(s) helps generate Zenny. - You'll find plenty of useful Ore and other mineral items. Disadvantages: - Not avalable directly after ascending to G-Rank. Usual Outcome/Tour: 2-5, my personal best so far is 8, and is surprisingly common result.

Summary & Sources I hope you enjoyed the guide, and that it will prove useful in your Hunts. Thank you for reading! http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/MH3U:_Combination_List http://kiranico.com/item/tru-armor-sphere 