[Garnet FalconDance]

Hmmm, I never had any armor that required wurm shells although I think there is one specific (attribute) headgear that does. Nearly all the Desert armor collectors are right outside the outposts/mission areas (with a couple special exceptions).

I tentatively agree with Purple about when to go hammer as opposed to the others. With the slowness of the hammer, unless you're constantly on the skill buttons hitting hurry-you-up skills, you're much better off *when in a group*, especially if you're the only tank or one of a pair, to go with either sword or axe. Generally, this is what I've noticed in groups with experienced players, anyhow.