Introduction
Mushroomancer (called Mycology in MHGU’s skill list) is one of the quirkiest but most powerful support skills in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate. Instead of using standard items, Mushroomancer lets you eat mushrooms for powerful effects, effectively replacing Potions, Demondrugs, Dash Juices, and more.
When paired with Wide-Range, Speed Eating, and Item Use Up, you can turn into the ultimate team buffer: a walking pantry that keeps the entire hub topped up on stamina, buffs, and heals.
| Mushroom | Effect (with Mushroomancer) |
|---|---|
| Blue Mushroom | Potion |
| Toadstool | |
| Dragon Toadstool | Max Potion |
| Parashroom / Bindshroom | Armorskin (Defense Boost) |
| Nitroshroom / Greatshroom | Demondrug (Attack Boost) |
| Mopeshroom | Dash Juice (Stamina Reduction) |
| Choice Mushroom | Mega Dash Juice (Stronger Stamina Reduction) |
| Abyssal Mushroom | Nullberry (Removes Blights) |
| Reststool | Antidote |
| Chaos Mushroom | Psychoserum (Reveals Monster Location) |
| Unique Mushroom | Ration |
| Ripened Mushroom | Ancient Potion (Full Heal + Max HP/Stamina) |
Why Run Mushroomancer?
- Saves money – no need to constantly craft Demondrug, Armorskin, or Dash Juice.
- Saves inventory space – mushrooms cover multiple consumables.
- Support powerhouse – when combined with Wide-Range +2, buffs spread to allies.
- Solo utility – infinite Max Potions and Ancient Potions (via Dragon Toadstool / Ripened Mushroom).
- Style points – nothing is funnier than eating a mushroom mid-combat to out-heal a roar.
Core Skills for Mushroomancer Sets
To get the most out of Mushroomancer, you’ll want to pair it with utility and survivability:
- Mushroomancer (Mycology) – mandatory.
- Wide-Range +2 – spreads mushroom effects to the whole team. IMPORTANT! The item that the shroom replaces should be compatible with wide-range. It wont work on all shrooms!
- Speed Eating +2 – makes shroom-chugging fast and safe mid-hunt.
- Item Use Up – extends buff duration by 50%.
- Free Meal (Rationer) – chance to not consume the mushroom, great with expensive ones.
- Typical damage skills – Weakness Exploit, Crit Boost, or Sharpness+1 depending on your weapon.
Closing Thoughts
Mushroomancer isn’t about raw DPS — it’s about sustain, utility, and creativity. Whether you’re soloing with infinite healing and buffs, or in multiplayer feeding your team Max Potions and Dash Juices, the skill shines as one of the most fun ways to play MHGU.
So next time you’re in the Gathering Hall, swap out your Max Potions for mushrooms and watch the lobby cheer when you feed them all free buffs. 🍄