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Monster Hunter: World features numerous types of Quests, which give different rewards and pose varying challenges to the player.

One Quest Type that cannot be listed here are Investigations. These special quests are randomly generated by collecting Monster Tracks, and documenting all possible variations is as impossible as it would be unhelpful.

Assignments

Assignments are Quests that progress the main story of the game. These are unlocked through natural play, and cannot be repeated.
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LOW RANK

1★ Rank

Jagras of the Ancient Forest
Slay 7 Jagras
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

Zorah Magdaros's appearance has brought about changes in the local ecosystem. Head into Jagras territory to investigate, and take them out if necessary.
Unlocked via Story Progress
Special Conditions

2★ Rank

A Kestodon Kerfuffle
Slay 5 female and 3 male Kestodon
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

Zorah Magdaros's appearance has driven a herd of Kestodon to new territory. We'll need you to go out and thin that herd of head-butters.
Unlocked via Story Progress
Special Conditions

The Great Jagras Hunt
Hunt a Great Jagras
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

Things I'm not interested in writing in my daily report: "Researchers swallowed whole by Great Jagras." Take it out before I actually have to write it!
Unlocked via Story Progress
Special Conditions

Bird-Brained Bandit
Hunt a Kulu-Ya-Ku
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

The Kulu-Ya-Ku uses its dexterous forearms to carry objects. Left unchecked it's liable to run off with crucial supplies. Step one of rebuilding a secure camp is hunting that thief!
Unlocked via Story Progress
Unlocks the Ancient Forest Northeast Camp

3★ Rank

Urgent: Pukei-Pukei Hunt
Hunt a Pukei-Pukei
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

That Pukei-Pukei is none too pleased to have that slag in its territory. It'll be even less pleased if we send in our scholars to research it. Looks like we have to put it down.
Unlocked via Story Progress
Special Conditions

The Best Kind of Quest
Hunt a Barroth
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

Something surely left by Zorah Magdaros was discovered out in the Wildspire Waste. Fifth Fleet hunters: Keep our scholars safe as you escort them out to investigate this new evidence.
Unlocked via Story Progress
Unlocks the Wildspire Waste Eastern Camp

Sinister Shadows in the Swamp
Hunt a Jyuratodus
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

A young scholar has gotten separated from his escort out in the Wildspire Waste. Find him and escort him back to base. Neutralize any large monsters that pose a threat.
Unlocked via Story Progress
Rewards the Ghillie Mantle

Flying Sparks: Tobi-Kadachi
Hunt a Tobi-Kadachi
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

Oh, my! That Tobi-Kadachi is sure getting in the way of progress! You hunters will never get a hold of these specialized tools I'm making if I become its dinner!
Unlocked via Story Progress
Unlocks the Botanical Research Center

4★ Rank

The Encroaching Anjanath
Hunt an Anjanath
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

As we're gathering up to capture Zorah Magdaros, we need to secure Astera as much as we can. It's too much of a risk to have that Anjanath roaming so close to base.
Unlocked via Story Progress
Increases armor upgrade level

One for the History Books
Repel Zorah Magdaros
Great Ravine
50 min. 3 Faints

At dawn we'll attempt what no one in history has dared: Capture an elder dragon! Make your preparations and proceed to the site. May the Sapphire Star guide us all.
Unlocked via Story Progress
Rewards the Health Booster
Adds more armor to the armory

Ballooning Problems
Hunt a Paolumu
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

...I'm sorry, I just retched thinking about that monster's face. Seriously, you'll be doing it a favor...and us too. Hunt it and the Airship Engineer will have everything he needs.
Unlocked via Story Progress

Radobaan Roadblock
Hunt a Radobaan
Rotten Vale
50 min. 3 Faints

The bones covering Radobaan's body are gonna be tough to get through, but if we want to continue our survey of the Rotten Vale, you'll need to find a way!
Unlocked via Story Progress

5★ Rank

Legiana: Embodiment of Elegance
Hunt a Legiana
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

You already know how I feel about that intolerable creature. As long as it controls the skies in the highlands, we'll never be able to make our descent. Do take care of it, won't you?
Unlocked via Story Progress
Unlocks the Elder Melder
Increases armor upgrade level

Into the Bowels of the Vale
Hunt an Odogaron
Rotten Vale
50 min. 3 Faints

...... Certain death awaits you in the depths, but so does the key to finding Zorah Magdaros. A fair trade-off if you ask me.
Unlocked via Story Progress
Rewards the Vitality Mantle
Adds more armor to the armory

A Fiery Throne atop the Forest
Hunt a Rathalos
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

The First Wyverian's not gonna spill the beans about Zorah until we stand on top of the food chain. That means we gotta hunt us a Rathalos! ...Does that mean we have to eat it too?
Unlocked via Story Progress

Horned Tyrant Below the Sands
Hunt a Diablos
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

The First Wyverian's not gonna spill the beans about Zorah until we stand on top of the food chain. That means we gotta hunt us a Diablos! ...Does that mean we have to eat it too?
Unlocked via Story Progress

HIGH RANK

6★ Rank

A Colossal Task
Guide Zorah Magdaros
Everstream
50 min. 3 Faints

The operation is set to commence in the Everstream. Do everything you can to force Zorah Magdaros out to sea. We must not fail! May the Sapphire Star light our way!
Unlocked via Story Progress
Unlocks the Argosy
Unlocks Armor Pigments
Adds more armor to the armory
Increases armor upgrade level

Invader in the Waste
Hunt a Pukei-Pukei
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

A Pukei-Pukei in the Wildspire Waste? As if that's not already weird enough, this one's extra tough. We've gotta get to the bottom of this! Be careful, Partner!
Unlocked via Story Progress
Unlocks High Rank Quests & Expeditions

Tickled Pink
Hunt an Anjanath
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

A powerful Anjanath has been sighted! Their kind's the gold--pink?--standard for New World monsters. We can't let this chance at an ideal sample slip away. Go hunt it ASAP!
Unlocked by progressing ???Rathian Research halfway
Unlocks meldable Decorations

7★ Rank

Old World Monster in the New World
Hunt a Pink Rathian
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

We've finally tracked down the source of those mysterious tracks. Report to the Coral Highlands and seek it out! I'll be expecting your report as soon as you're done!!
Unlocked by completing ???Rathian Research
Unlocks Deviljho invading Quests
Increases armor upgrade level

8★ Rank

A Wound and A Thirst
Slay a Nergigante
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

The Nergigante's long eyed us from the far side of the Elder Crossing, but now we have a lead on its whereabouts. If we can study it, it may reveal the Crossing's true nature.
Unlocked via Story Progress
Increases armor upgrade level

Kushala Daora, Dragon of Steel
Slay a Kushala Daora
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

The elder dragon tracks in the forest? Kushala Daora, I'm sure of it. We know it's in the Elder's Recess. For the safety of everyone in Astera, we're counting on you!
Unlocked by completing Ancient Forest Elder Dragon Research

Teostra the Infernal
Slay a Teostra
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

It's Teostra that stalks the Waste- Emperor of flame. And now it sits in wait in the Elder's Recess. Go to it, hunter, and end its searing reign!
Unlocked by completing Wildspire Waste Elder Dragon Research

Hellish Fiend Vaal Hazak
Slay a Vaal Hazak
Rotten Vale
50 min. 3 Faints

I'm absoulutely positive that the effuvium is controlled by Vaal Hazak. Now to prove my theory once and for all. Go to the vale and seek out Vaal Hazak!
Unlocked by completing Rotten Vale Elder Dragon Research

9★ Rank

Land of Convergence
Slay Xeno'Jiiva
Confluence of Fates
50 min. 3 Faints

An immense energy flows through the New World, and we've found where it all leads to. Go with the Seeker and find out what's there. May the Sapphire Star guide us all.
Unlocked by completing the three Elder Dragon Quests
Unlocks a second hunting tool slot
Increases armor upgrade level
Allows HR to go up to 29

Beyond the Blasting Scales
Hunt 2 tempered Bazelgeuse
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

This quest courts only those with absolute faith in their abilities. You face two abnormally powerful Bazelgeuse. Defeat them to prove you are a true master of the hunt!
Unlocked at HR29
Allows HR to go up to 49
Starting Iceborne automatically unlocks and completes this quest

Thunderous Rumble in the Highlands
Hunt a tempered Kirin
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

This quests seeks only those with an unquenchable flame in their chest. Make for the Coral Highlands and investigate the beast swathed in lightning. Beyond it lies true glory.
Unlocked at HR49
Removes HR limit
Starting Iceborne automatically unlocks and completes this quest

Optional Quests

Optional Quests are additional quests that allow for the further hunting of Monsters outside of the main story. While some of them are unlocked through natural story progression, others are only made available after a certain Monster has been seen or captured, or after the player has received the quest as a request from an NPC. Optional Quests can generally be repeated indefinetly.
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LOW RANK

1★ Rank

Butting Heads with Nature
Slay 5 male and 7 female Kestodon
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

Blasted Kestodon! Every single time we go out to collect samples, those annoying creatures knock us on our tushes! I wish they'd butt out of our research!
Unlocked by completing "A Kestodon Kerfuffle"
Special Conditions

A Thicket of Thugs
Slay 7 Jagras
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

One of my field researchers wants to collect brightmoss to study. Only problem is, it's mostly found in caves. Guess what else in mostly found in caves? That's right... Jagras!
Unlocked by completing "Jagras of the Ancient Forest"
Special Conditions

Fungal Flexin' in the Ancient Forest
Deliver 20 Gourmet Shroomcaps
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

Supplements? At MY Canteen? Pfft! We're all organic, baby! If you need vitamin D, get some Gourmet Shroomcaps! *Unlocks a new Canteen ingredient on first time completion.
Given by the Meowscular Chef after completing "Jagras of the Ancient Forest"
Adds Soiled Shroomcaps to the Canteen

2★ Rank

The Great Glutton
Hunt a Great Jagras
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

I'm sure by now you've seen the way Great Jagras swallow its prey whole. One's been spotted again in the forest. Take it out before one of my researchers gets gobbled up!
Unlocked by completing "The Great Jagras Hunt"
Special Conditions

Camp Crasher
Hunt a Kulu-Ya-Ku
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

The other morning one of my researchers woke to his camp having been pilfered by one of those thieving Kulu-Ya-Ku. Do something about it before it ransacks another camp!
Unlocked by completing "Bird-Brained Bandit"
Special Conditions

Snatch the Snatcher
Capture a Kulu-Ya-Ku
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

The Kulu-Ya-Ku uses its nimble forearms to pick up stones and eggs. Monsters that use tools are exceptionally rare. I'd like you to catch one for closer study
Given by the Smart Biologist after completing "The Best Kind of Quest"
Special Conditions

The Pain from Gains
Slay 7 Gajau
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

My paw-thritis is acting up again. Years of Palico-ing will do that to you. The best remedy? Good ol' Gajau liver oil! *Unlocks a new Canteen ingredient on first time completion.
Given by the Meowscular Chef after completing "The Best Kind of Quest"
Adds Gajau Liver to the Canteen

Exterminator of the Waste
Slay 14 Vespoid
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

I need you to go out to the Wildspire Waste and waste a few Vespoids...or as I like to call them, punchin' bags with wings. *Unlocks a new Canteen ingredient on first time completion.
Given by the Meowscular Chef after completing "The Best Kind of Quest"
Adds Bullion Meat to the Canteen

3★ Rank

Scatternut Shortage
Hunt a Pukei-Pukei
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

A Pukei-Pukei must have shown up because it's getting more and more difficult to gather scatternuts! We can't study them if the only specimens we can gather are covered in poison!
Unlocked by completing "Urgent: Pukei-Pukei"
Special Conditions

The Current Situation
Hunt a Tobi-Kadachi
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

Don't touch me! Don't touch me! *zap* I told you NOT TO TOUCH ME! A blasted Tobi-Kadachi has shown up and now I can't touch anything without getting--*ZAP* OUCH!
Unlocked by completing "Flying Sparks: Tobi-Kadachi"
Special Conditions

Mired in the Spire
Hunt a Barroth
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

The Carrier Ants out in the Wildspire Waste are extraordinary engineers. We've been trying to further our research of them but a Barroth appeared and mucked up our entire operation.
Unlocked by completing "The Best Kind of Quest"
Special Conditions

The Piscine Problem
Hunt a Jyuratodus
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

The Iron Helmcrab is such a fascinating creature. Just kick it over and out pops a piercing pod! We'd love to study them more but not with a Jyuratodus lurking about!
Unlocked by completing "Sinister Shadows in the Swamp"
Special Conditions

Prickly Predicament
Deliver 20 Bauble Cactuses
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

I'm confident the plants native to the waste will help us grow our Ancient Trees, but I need your help gathering them! *Unlocks a Botanical Research item on first time completion.
Given by the Laid-back Botanist after completing "Flying Sparks: Tobi-Kadachi"
Adds more cultivation items to the Botanical Research Center

Gettin' Yolked in the Waste
Deliver 2 Herbivore Eggs
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

You ready for leg day? GOOD! You'll need 'em when you're running from that Apceros herd! Now go get me my purr-otein! *Unlocks a new Canteen ingredient upon first time completion.
Given by the Meowscular Chef after completing "Flying Sparks: Tobi-Kadachi"
Adds Herbivore Egg to the Canteen

Landing the Landslide Wyvern
Capture a Barroth
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

Barroth dwell in the marshes of the Wildspire Waste, but details of their activities, diet, and nesting habits remain unknown. Catch one to help shed light on the issue.
Given by the Smart Biologist after completing "Snatch the Snatcher"
Special Conditions

Special Arena: Pukei-Pukei
Hunt a Pukei-Pukei
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Pukei-Pukei, the Toxic Tussler, the Lickin' Machine! He won't listen when you say "no tongues"! Think you can go toe to toe--er, toe-to-claw with this heavy hitter!?
Unlocked by capturing a Low Rank Pukei-Pukei, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: Barroth
Hunt a Barroth
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Barroth, the Hulking Headbutt, the Skullcracker! Lose to this guy, and your name is mud! Think you can go toe-to-toe--er, toe-to-claw with this heavy hitter!?
Unlocked by capturing a Low Rank Barroth, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: Tobi-Kadachi
Hunt a Tobi-Kadachi
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Tobi-Kadachi, the Leaping Lizard, the Bite master! He'll clean your clock with thunder shocks! Think you can go toe-to-toe--er, toe-to-claw with this heavy hitter!?
Unlocked by capturing a Low Rank Tobi-Kadachi, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

4★ Rank

One Helluva Sinus Infection
Hunt an Anjanath
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

Our entire department is out with the flu because of that Anjanath. How could they not be? The Ancient Forest is covered from top to bottom with that nasty mucus!
Unlocked by completing "The Encroaching Anjanath"
Special Conditions

Gettin' Yolked in the Forest
Deliver 2 Wyvern Eggs
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

You ready for leg day? GOOD! You'll need 'em when you're running from that Rathian! Now go get me my purr-otein! *Unlocks a new Canteen ingredient upon first time completion.
Given by the Meowscular Chef after completing "One for the History Books"
Adds Wyvern Egg to the Canteen

Royal Relocation
Hunt a Rathian
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

The samples I need to further my Ancient Tree research are right under a Rathian's nest. Perhaps you can move it for me? *Unlocks a Botanical Research item on first time completion.
Given by the Laid-back Botanist after completing "One for the History Books"
Adds more cultivation items to the Botanical Research Center

It's a Crying Shamos
Slay 11 Shamos
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

I almost feel bad for 'em. Those scrawny little monsters don't even stand a chance. Go flex on 'em while I get the goods! *Unlocks a new Canteen ingredient upon first time completion.
Given by the Meowscular Chef after completing the first Coral Highlands Expedition
Adds King Turkey to the Canteen

A Tzitzi for Science
Hunt a Tzitzi-Ya-Ku
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

We've heard talk of the Coral Highlands' Tzitzi-Ya-Ku, how it emits flashes of light to blind its enemies. We must know the mechanics involved. Field team, please hunt one for our studies!
Unlocked by completing the first Coral Highlands Expedition
Special Conditions

Sorry You're Not Invited
Hunt a Paolumu
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

This is sort of an odd request but there is a birthday party coming up this weekend and we're in desperate need of balloons. If you could help us out you'd be a real hero!
Unlocked by completing "Ballooning Problems"
Special Conditions

What a Bunch of Abalone
Deliver 10 Super Abalone
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

You ready for arms day? GOOD! You're gonna need 'em to gather these ingredients I've had my eyes on! *Unlocks a new Canteen ingredient upon first time completion.
Given by the Meowscular Chef after completing the first Coral Highlands Expedition
Adds Soulful Caviar to the Canteen

White Monster for a White Coat
Capture a Paolumu
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

Paolumu dwell in the Coral Highlands, but details of their activities, diet, and nesting habits remain unknown. Catch one to help shed light on this mysterious creature.
Given by the Smart Biologist after completing "Ballooning Problems"

Persistent Pests
Slay 14 Hornetaurs
Rotten Vale
50 min. 3 Faints

There's a spot that I'm certain hides the secret to new Ancient Tree growth but it's infested with Hornetaurs! *Unlocks a Botanical Research slot on first time completion.
Given by the Chief Botanist after completing "Radobaan Roadblock"
Adds an extra slot to the Botanical Research Center

A Rotten Thing To Do
Hunt a Great Girros
Rotten Vale
50 min. 3 Faints

I was work-k-king in the Rotten V-Vale when a G-G-Great Girros z-z-zapped me from behind. I g-got out in one piece, but I'm still all t-t-tingly... Finish the j-j-job for me? P-Please!
Unlocked by completing "Radobaan Roadblock"
Special Conditions

A Bone to Pick
Hunt a Radobaan
Rotten Vale
50 min. 3 Faints

It's nearly impossible for any of our researchers to study fossils in the Rotten Vale because they keep getting stuck to that blasted Radobaan rolling around down there...
Unlocked by completing "Radobaan Roadblock"
Special Conditions

On Nightmare's Wings
Slay 5 Raphinos
Rotten Vale
50 min. 3 Faints

Here at the Second Fleet, we've been working to develop new tools to help your hunts, but we need YOUR help gathering the materials. We're counting on you to take this quest.
Given by the Armory after completing "Radobaan Roadblock"
Unlocks the Cleanser Booster

Troubled Troupers
Hunt 2 Tzitzi-Ya-Ku
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

We Troupers are getting batterfanged by two Tzitzi-Ya-Ku. Please har-meow-nize with our warriors to wallop them into hightailing it! (Translation by the Lynian Researcher)
Given by the Trouper Tribe after finding them in Area 11 of the Coral Highlands
Unlocks the Coral Orchestra Tool for the Palico

Special Arena: Anjanath
Hunt an Anjanath
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Anjanath, the Jaws of Death, the Stompasaurus! He's just stopped by for a quick bite! Think you can go toe-to-toe--er, toe-to-claw with this heavy hitter!?
Unlocked by capturing a Low Rank Anjanath, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: Rathian
Hunt a Rathian
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Rathian, the Queen of Green, the Skyborne Slasher! Don't get the lady angry; she's poison! Think you can go toe-to-toe--er, toe-to-claw with this heavy hitter!?
Unlocked by capturing a Low Rank Rathian, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: Paolumu
Hunt a Paolumu
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Paolumu, the Punishing Puffball, the Fearigible! It may not be fair, but it's walking on air! Think you can go toe-to-toe--er, toe-to-claw with this heavy hitter!?
Unlocked by capturing a Low Rank Paolumu, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: Radobaan
Hunt a Radobaan
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Radobaan, the Roto-Ravager, the Grinder! Better dodge fast, or you'll be boned! Think you can go toe-to-toe--er, toe-to-claw with this heavy hitter!?
Unlocked by capturing a Low Rank Radobaan, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

5★ Rank

When Desire becomes an Obsession
Hunt a Rathalos
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

They say that Rathalos possess the rarest of gems, but I'm having a hard time obtaining one. I've already gone through ten or so of them with no luck. Oh well, bring me another!
Unlocked by completing "A Fiery Throne Atop the Forest"
Special Conditions

Redefining the "Power Couple"
Hunt a Rathalos and a Rathian
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

Here at the Second Fleet, we've been working to develop new tools to help your hunts, but we need YOUR help gathering the materials. We're counting on you to take this quest!
Given by the Armory after completing "A Fiery Throne Atop the Forest"
Unlocks the Bandit Mantle

Two Spires Upon the Sands
Hunt a Diablos
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

Did you know there's a species of insect that survives by burrowing into Diablos tails? No? Well neither do we! And we won't find out unless you go and bring us one to be sure!
Unlocked by completing "Horned Tyrant Below the Sands"
Special Conditions

A Humid Headache
Hunt a Legiana
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

This weather is so humid you could cut the air with a great sword! Our department could do with some climate control and I know just the monster that can provide some relief!
Unlocked by completing "Legiana: Embodiment of Elegance"
Special Conditions

Scratching the Itch
Hunt an Odogaron
Rotten Vale
50 min. 3 Faints

This morning I awoke to a brilliant epiphany! I have an idea for something every hunter needs after a long day out in the field... Odogaron backscratchers!
Unlocked by completing "Into the Bowels of the Vale"
Special Conditions

Man's Best Fiend
Capture an Odogaron
Rotten Vale
50 min. 3 Faints

I really miss my old pet. The days we spent going to the park, playing fetch. I long for that companionship... that loyalty. Please go out and find me a new one.
Given by the Smart Biologist after completing "Into the Bowels of the Vale" and "White Monster for a White Coat"
Special Conditions

Gone in a Flash
Slay a Kirin
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

Why are you still here? An elder dragon's been spotted and you're just hanging out!? Hurry up before it gets away! *Unlocks a new Specialized Tool on first time completion.
Given by the Impatient Biologist after completing "Man's Best Fiend"
Unlocks the Thunderproof Mantle

The Meat of the Matter
Deliver 2 Lumps of Meat
Rotten Vale
50 min. 3 Faints

You ready for back day? GOOD! You'll need to put your back into it to get all the ingredients on this list! *Unlocks a new Canteen ingredient upon first time completion.
Given by the Meowscular Chef after completing "Into the Bowels of the Vale"
Adds Marinated Carpaccio to the Canteen

Special Arena: Rathalos
Hunt a Rathalos
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Rathalos, the Red-Hot Raider, the Firestarter! Forgive the fireballs; he likes his meals cooked! Think you can go toe-to-toe--er, toe-to-claw with this heavy hitter!?
Unlocked by capturing a Low Rank Rathalos, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: Diablos
Hunt a Diablos
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Diablos, the Sandy Stampede, Biggus Diggus! Don't hang around if he's underground! Think you can go toe-to-toe--er, toe-to-claw with this heavy hitter!?
Unlocked by capturing a Low Rank Diablos, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: Legiana
Hunt a Legiana
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Legiana, the Slipstream Striker, the Wingleader! Remember, you can't spell flight without fight! Think you can go toe-to-toe--er, toe-to-claw with this heavy hitter?
Unlocked by capturing a Low Rank Legiana, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: Odogaron
Hunt an Odogaron
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Odogaron, the Muscle Mutt, the Rex Who Wrecks! He'll bite your leg to fetch the stick inside! Think you can go toe-to-toe--er, toe-to-claw with this heavy hitter?
Unlocked by capturing a Low Rank Odogaron, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

HIGH RANK

6★ Rank

Left Quite the Impression
Guide Zorah Magdaros
Everstream
50 min. 3 Faints

Doesn't the sight of Zorah Magdaros make your heart skip a beat ? Let me assure you seeing its scales close up is just as awe-inspiring. It's imperative that we study it more.
Unlocked by completing "A Colossal Task", begins appearing randomly afterwards. It remains available until two quests are completed, then it disappears again.
Special Conditions

Hard to Swallow
Hunt a Great Jagras
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

We've gotten a disturbing report of an unusually powerful Great Jagras appearing in the Ancient Forest. Begin your investigation ASAP, but beware its gluttonous appetite!
Unlocked by encountering a Great Jagras in High Rank
Special Conditions

Googly-eyed Green Monster
Hunt a Pukei-Pukei
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

We've gotten a disturbing report of an unusually powerful Pukei-Pukei appearing in the Ancient Forest. Begin your investigation ASAP, but beware its poisonous attacks!
Unlocked by encountering a Pukei-Pukei in High Rank
Special Conditions

A Hair-Raising Experience
Hunt a Tobi-Kadachi
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

We've gotten a disturbing report of an unusually powerful Tobi-Kadachi appearing in the Ancient Forest. Begin your investigation ASAP, but beware its lightning attacks!
Unlocked by encountering a Tobi-Kadachi in High Rank
Special Conditions

It Can't See You If You Don't Move
Hunt a Anjanath
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

We've gotten a disturbing report of an unusually powerful Anjanath appearing in the Ancient Forest. Begin your investigation ASAP, but beware its fiery attacks!
Unlocked by encountering a Anjanath in High Rank
Special Conditions

The Sleeping Sylvan Queen
Hunt a Rathian
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

A major change in the ecosystem is driving monsters from their natural habitats. Head to the Ancient Forest and begin your investigation of the invading Rathian ASAP!
Unlocked by encountering a Rathian in High Rank
Special Conditions

Stuck in Their Ways
Capture a Tobi-Kadachi
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

Those three crazy old scholars went to study a LIVE Tobi-Kadachi! Please go capture it before they hurt themselves! *Unlocks a new Canteen ingredient on first time completion.
Given by the Shy Scholar at the Research Base after entering High Rank
Adds Wyvern Amber Ale to the Canteen

Keep Your Hands to Yourself!
Hunt a Kulu-Ya-Ku
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

We've gotten a disturbing report of an unusually powerful Kulu-Ya-Ku roaming the Wildspire Waste. Begin your investigation ASAP, but beware its clever attacks!
Unlocked by encountering a Kulu-Ya-Ku in High Rank
Special Conditions

Pukei-Pukei Ambush
Hunt a Pukei-Pukei
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

A major change in the ecosystem is driving monsters from their natural habitats. Head to the Wildspire Waste and begin your investigation of the invading Pukei-Pukei ASAP!
Unlocked by completing "Invader in the Waste"
Special Conditions

A Crown of Mud and Anger
Hunt a Barroth
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

We've gotten a disturbing report of an unusually powerful Barroth roaming the Wildspire Waste. Begin your investigation ASAP, but beware its mud-caked attacks!
Unlocked by encountering a Barroth in High Rank
Special Conditions

Up to Your Waist in Waste
Hunt a Jyuratodus
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

We've gotten a disturbing report of an unusually powerful Jyuratodus appearing in the Wildspire Waste. Begin your investigation ASAP, but beware of getting stuck in the mud!
Unlocked by encountering a Jyuratodus in High Rank
Special Conditions

Brown Desert, Green Queen
Hunt a Rathian
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

We've gotten a disturbing report of an unusually powerful Rathian appearing in the Wildspire Waste. Begin your investigation ASAP, but beware of its poisonous tail!
Unlocked by encountering a Rathian in High Rank
Special Conditions

Trespassing Troublemaker
Hunt an Anjanath
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

A major change in the ecosystem is driving monsters from their natural habitats. Head to the Wildspire Waste and begin your investigation of the invading Anjanath ASAP!
Unlocked by completing "Tickled Pink"
Special Conditions

Say Cheese!
Hunt a Tzitzi-Ya-Ku
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

We've gotten a disturbing report of an unusually powerful Tzitzi-Ya-Ku appearing in the Coral Highlands. Begin your investigation ASAP, but beware its blinding flash attacks!
Unlocked by encountering a Tzitzi-Ya-Ku in High Rank
Special Conditions

Loop the Paolumu
Hunt a Paolumu
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

We've gotten a disturbing report of an unusually powerful Paolumu appearing in the Coral Highlands. Begin your investigation ASAP, but beware of its airburst attacks!
Unlocked by encountering a Paolumu in High Rank
Special Conditions

A Tingling Taste
Hunt a Great Girros
Rotten Vale
50 min. 3 Faints

...... Why do I want you to hunt a Great Girros? Well, I'll tell you later. I know, how devilish of me. Run along now...
Unlocked by encountering a Great Girros in High Rank
Adds Demontater Brew to the Canteen after speaking to the Third Fleet Master

Stuck in a Rut
Hunt a Radobaan
Rotten Vale
50 min. 3 Faints

We've gotten a disturbing report of an unusually powerful Radobaan appearing in the Rotten Vale. Begin your investigation ASAP, but beware of its rolling attacks!
Unlocked by encountering a Radobaan in High Rank
Special Conditions

Chef Quest! Pumped to Deliver
Deliver 4 Forgotten Fossils
Rotten Vale
50 min. 3 Faints

Now that you've worked both your upper and lower body, are you ready to put it to good use? GOOD! Let's Work! *Unlocks a new Canteen ingredient upon first time completion.
Given by the Meowscular Chef after completing "Invader in the Waste"
Adds Tangy Tripe to the Canteen

Chef Quest! A Rotten Request
Slay 10 Girros
Rotten Vale
50 min. 3 Faints

Those little monsters think you're playing with them! Show 'em what you're made of! Let's say... 10 reps? *Unlocks a new Canteen ingredient on first time completion.
Given by the Meowscular Chef after completing "Tickled Pink"
Adds Steeled Meat to the Canteen

A Meow for Help
Slay 13 Gastodon
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

Every time I try to gather something for my meowster out in the Everstream, these Gastodon knock me on my tail! MEOW-CH! Can you lend a Felyne a paw here?
Unlocked by completing the Elder's Recess Expedition
Special Conditions

A Scalding Scoop
Slay 5 Barnos
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

I was out on assignment when a Barnos barfed something at me. Whatever it was it was HOT, painfully hot! But also the sells-tons-of-copies kind of hot! Help me get my story!
Unlocked by completing the Elder's Recess Expedition
Special Conditions

Dodogama Drama
Hunt a Dodogama
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

Hey, we've gotten a report of an unusually fine monster specimen roaming around. We need to seize on this opportunity, so we need you to investigate ASAP!
Unlocked by encountering a Dodogama in High Rank
Special Conditions

Chef Quest! Gajalaka Lockdown
Defeat 10 Gajalaka
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

Meow my god! Are these lil' guys tryin' to flex on you? Show 'em what you're packin'! Let's say... 10 reps? *Unlocks a new Canteen ingredient on first time completion.
Given by the Meowscular Chef after completing the Elder's Recess Expedition
Adds Boorish Yellowtail to the Canteen

Special Arena: HR Pukei-Pukei
Hunt a Pukei-Pukei
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Pukei-Pukei, the Toxic Tussler, the Lickin' Machine! He won't listen when you say "no tongues"! The gloves are off--not that we have gloves that big...
Unlocked by capturing a High Rank Pukei-Pukei, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: HR Pukei-Pukei
Hunt a Pukei-Pukei
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Pukei-Pukei, the Toxic Tussler, the Lickin' Machine! He won't listen when you say "no tongues"! The gloves are off--not that we have gloves that big...
Unlocked by capturing a High Rank Pukei-Pukei, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: HR Tobi-Kadachi
Hunt a Tobi-Kadachi
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Tobi-Kadachi, the Leaping Lizard, the Bite master! He'll clean your clock with thunder shocks! The gloves are off--not that we have gloves that big...
Unlocked by capturing a High Rank Tobi-Kadachi, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: HR Rathian
Hunt a Rathian
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Rathian, the Queen of Green, the Skyborne Slasher! Don't get the lady angry; she's poison! The gloves are off--not that we have gloves that big...
Unlocked by capturing a High Rank Rathian, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: HR Anjanath
Hunt an Anjanath
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Anjanath, the Jaws of Death, the Stompasaurus! He's just stopped by for a quick bite! The gloves are off--not that we have gloves that big...
Unlocked by capturing a High Rank Anjanath, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: HR Barroth
Hunt a Barroth
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Barroth, the Hulking Headbutt, the Skullcracker! Lose to this guy, and your name is mud! The gloves are off--not that we have gloves that big...
Unlocked by capturing a High Rank Barroth, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: HR Paolumu
Hunt a Paolumu
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Paolumu, the Punishing Puffball, the Fearigible! It may not be fair, but it's walking on air! The gloves are off--not that we have gloves that big...
Unlocked by capturing a High Rank Paolumu, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: HR Radobaan
Hunt a Radobaan
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Radobaan, the Roto-Ravager, the Grinder! Better dodge fast, or you'll be boned! The gloves are off--not that we have gloves that big...
Unlocked by capturing a High Rank Radobaan, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

7★ Rank

Rathalos Rematch
Hunt a Rathalos
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

We've gotten a disturbing report of another unusually powerful Rathalos in the Ancient Forest. Let that red beast know who REALLY stands atop the food chain here!
Unlocked by completing the Elder's Recess Expedition and encountering a Rathalos in High Rank
Special Conditions

Rathalos in Blue
Hunt an Azure Rathalos
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

The field team has spotted an Azure Rathalos patrolling the skies. Subspecies like these are highly valuable to the Commission's research efforts. Get going, hunter!
Unlocked by encountering an Azure Rathalos
Special Conditions

The Red and Blue Crew
Hunt a Rathalos and an Azure Rathalos
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

Here at the Second Fleet, we've been working to develop new tools to help your hunts, but we need YOUR help gathering the materials. We're counting on you to take this quest!
Given by the Armory after completing "Brown Desert, Green Queen" and encountering both an Azure Rathalos and Rathalos in High Rank.
Unlocks the Challenger Mantle

Pretty in Pink
Hunt a Pink Rathian
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

The field team has spotted a Pink Rathian stalking the local wildlife. Subspecies like these are highly valuable to the Commission's research efforts. Get going, hunter!
Unlocked by completing "Old World Monster in the New World"
Special Conditions

Well, That Diablos!
Hunt a Diablos
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

We've gotten a disturbing report of an unusually powerful Diablos appearing in the Wildspire Waste. Begin your investigation ASAP, but beware of its charging attacks!
Unlocked by completing the Elder's Recess Expedition and encountering a Diablos in High Rank
Special Conditions

Two-horned Hostility
Hunt a Black Diablos
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

Hey, we've gotten a report of an unusually fine monster specimen roaming around. We need to seize on this opportunity, so we need you to investigate ASAP!
Unlocked by encountering a Black Diablos
Special Conditions

RRRRumble in the Waste!
Hunt a Diablos and a Black Diablos
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

sigh* I've already told you what I want you to do. Run along now and complete this quest if you want your new toy. *Unlocks a new Specialized Tool on first time completion.
Given by the Third Fleet Master after completing "A Tingling Taste" and encountering both a Black Diablos and Diablos in High Rank.
Unlocks the Affinity Booster and adds Astera Beer to the Canteen.

A Cherry Wind upon the Reefs
Hunt a Pink Rathian
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

The field team has spotted a Pink Rathian stalking the local wildlife. Subspecies like these are highly valuable to the Commission's research efforts. Get going, hunter!
Unlocked by completing "Old World Monster in the New World"
Special Conditions

Legiana: Highlands Royalty
Hunt a Legiana
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

We've gotten a disturbing report of an unusually powerful Legiana appearing in the Coral Highlands. Begin your investigation ASAP, but beware its swift and icy attacks!
Unlocked by completing the Elder's Recess Expedition and encountering a Legiana in High Rank
Special Conditions

A Sore Site
Hunt an Odogaron
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

We've gotten a disturbing report of an unusually powerful Legiana appearing in the Coral Highlands. Begin your investigation ASAP, but beware its swift and icy attacks!
Given by the Airship Engineer at the Research Base
Adds Goldenfish Brew to the Canteen.

Talons of Ire and Ice
Hunt a Legiana and an Odogaron
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

We've gotten a disturbing report of an unusually powerful Legiana appearing in the Coral Highlands. Begin your investigation ASAP, but beware its swift and icy attacks!
Given by the Chief Botanist after completing "Persistent Pests", completing the Elder's Recess Expedition and encountering both Legiana and Odogaron in High Rank.
Adds an extra slot to the Botanical Research Center

Odogaron Unleashed
Hunt an Odogaron
Rotten Vale
50 min. 3 Faints

We've gotten a disturbing report of an unusually powerful Odogaron appearing in the Rotten Vale. Begin your investigation ASAP, but beware of its powerful claws!
Unlocked by completing the Elder's Recess Expedition and encountering an Odogaron in High Rank
Special Conditions

Lavasioth, Monster of Magma
Hunt a Lavasioth
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

Hey, we've gotten a report of an unusually fine monster specimen roaming around. We need to seize on this opportunity, so we need you to investigate ASAP!
Unlocked by encountering a Lavasioth
Special Conditions

Ore-eating Occupier
Hunt an Uragaan
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

Hey, we've gotten a report of an unusually fine monster specimen roaming around. We need to seize on this opportunity, so we need you to investigate ASAP!
Unlocked by encountering an Uragaan
Special Conditions

Ruler of the Azure Skies
Hunt an Azure Rathalos
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

The field team has spotted an Azure Rathalos patrolling the skies. Subspecies like these are highly valuable to the Commission's research efforts. Get going, hunter!
Unlocked by encountering an Azure Rathalos
Special Conditions

Bazelgeuse in the Field of Fire
Hunt a Bazelgeuse
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

That eccentric trio has gone and done it again! Now that they've discovered the location of a Bazelgeuse, they're off to study it! Please hunt it before they get themselves hurt!
Given by the Smart Biologist after completing "Man's Best Fiend" and the Elder's Recess Expedition
Special Conditions

A Fiery Convergence
Hunt a Lavasioth and an Uragaan
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

Here at the Second Fleet, we've been working to develop new tools to help your hunts, but we need YOUR help gathering the materials. We're counting on you to take this quest!
Given by the Smart Biologist after completing "The Sleeping Sylvan Queen" and the Elder's Recess Expedition
Unlocks the Fireproof Mantle

Today's Special: Hunter Flambé
Hunt a Deviljho
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

Partner, we're part of the food chain too if you think about it. And that's bad news for us if a Deviljho gets a hankering for a hunter burger! So, let's hunt it down before we're lunch!
Unlocked by completing "The Food Chain Dominator"
Special Conditions

Special Arena: HR Rathalos
Hunt a Rathalos
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Rathalos, the Red-Hot Raider, the Firestarter! Forgive the fireballs; he likes his meals cooked! The gloves are off--not that we have gloves that big...
Unlocked by capturing a High Rank Rathalos, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: HR Azure Rathalos
Hunt an Azure Rathalos
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Azure Rathalos, the Sapphire Sultan, the True Blue Terror! Bow down to the king of all wyverns! The gloves are off--not that we have gloves that big...
Unlocked by capturing an Azure Rathalos, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: HR Diablos
Hunt a Diablos
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Diablos, the Sandy Stampede, Biggus Diggus! Don't hang around if he's underground! The gloves are off--not that we have gloves that big...
Unlocked by capturing a High Rank Diablos, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: HR Black Diablos
Hunt a Black Diablos
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Black Diablos, the Dark Destroyer, the Horn Express! Run, don't walk, from this furious fiend! The gloves are off--not that we have gloves that big...
Unlocked by capturing a Black Diablos, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: HR Legiana
Hunt a Legiana
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Legiana, the Slipstream Striker, the Wingleader! Remember, you can't spell flight without fight! The gloves are off--not that we have gloves that big...
Unlocked by capturing a High Rank Legiana, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: HR Pink Rathian
Hunt a Pink Rathian
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Pink Rathian, the Burning Blossom, the Beauty Who Bites! Best not stop to smell the roses! The gloves are off--not that we have gloves that big...
Unlocked by capturing a Pink Rathian, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: HR Odogaron
Hunt an Odogaron
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Odogaron, the Muscle Mutt, the Rex Who Wrecks! He'll bite your leg to fetch the stick inside! The gloves are off--not that we have gloves that big...
Unlocked by capturing a High Rank Odogaron, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

Special Arena: HR Uragaan
Hunt a Uragaan
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

A new challenger: Uragaan, the Rolling Rocket, the Chinstigator! Once he starts spinning, uragoner! The gloves are off--not that we have gloves that big...
Unlocked by capturing an Uragaan, appears in Quest List at random afterwards
Special Conditions

8★ Rank

A Portent of Disaster
Slay a Kushala Daora
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

Here at the Second Fleet, we've been working to develop new tools to help your hunts, but we need YOUR help gathering the materials. We're counting on you to take this quest!
Given by the Armory after fully researching 10 Monsters, which must include Zorah Magdaros, Nergigante and Xeno'Jiiva
Unlocks the Apothecary Mantle

A Blaze in the Sand
Slay a Teostra
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

Here at the Second Fleet, we've been working to develop new tools to help your hunts, but we need YOUR help gathering the materials. We're counting on you to take this quest!
Given by the Armory after fully researching 15 Monsters, which must include Zorah Magdaros, Nergigante and Xeno'Jiiva
Unlocks the Immunity Mantle

Lightning Strikes Twice
Slay a Kirin
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

Yet another Kirin has shown up and you're just here, playing with your Palico!? We might never get this chance to study it! Go go GOOOOOO!
Given by the Impatient Biologist after finding enough Kirin tracks in High Rank Coral Highlands Expeditions
Special Conditions

Stirrings from the Grave
Slay a Vaal Hazak
Rotten Vale
50 min. 3 Faints

Vaal Hazak serves its purpose in the life cycle of the New World, but now that it has stirred from its nest of decay, it threatens to ruin the whole ecosystem. It must be stopped!
Unlocked by completing "Hellish Fiend Vaal Hazak"
Special Conditions

Master of the Gale
Slay a Kushala Daora
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

Did you know that some cultures worship Kushala Daora as a god of wind? Luckily, we're not one of them! I'm determined to study its mastery of flight...just think of the benefits!
Unlocked by completing "Kushala Daora, Dragon of Steel". Alternates in Availability with "The Winds of Wrath Bite Deep"
Quest will always get invaded by Teostra

The Winds of Wrath Bite Deep
Slay a Kushala Daora
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

We've got a Kushala Daora running 'round, tearin' things up. Seems like it was kicked out of its territory. Question is, what did the kickin'? Time to investigate!
Unlocked by completing "Kushala Daora, Dragon of Steel". Alternates in Availability with "Master of the Gale"
Quest will always get invaded by Nergigante

The Eater of Elders
Slay a Nergigante
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

Nergigante is one helluva beast, and still so much we don't know 'bout it. Which is why I need you! If we're lucky, we might get to see two elder dragons squaring off!
Unlocked by completing "A Wound and a Thirst"
Special Conditions

Hellfire's Stronghold
Slay a Teostra
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

Teostra... Just saying the name makes my quill tip quiver. Some believe it's bad luck to cut the fur from this regal beast, but for the sake of the future, we must study it!
Unlocked by completing "Teostra the Infernal". Alternates in Availability with "The Fires of Hell Bite Deep"
Quest will always get invaded by Kushala Daora

The Fires of Hell Bite Deep
Slay a Teostra
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

We've got a riled up Teostra on the warpath. Seems like it was kicked out of its kingdom. Question is, what did the kickin'? Time to investigate!
Unlocked by completing "Teostra the Infernal". Alternates in Availability with "Hellfire's Stronghold"
Quest will always get invaded by Nergigante

Blue Prominence
Slay a Lunastra
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

I was out studying the feeding habits of some seriously cute local fauna when--WOWSERS--a gigantic blue elder dragon appears! Take care of it so I can get back to research that matters!
Unlocked by completing "No Remorse, No Surrender"
Special Conditions

Infernal Monarchy
Slay a Teostra and a Lunastra
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

I don't know how it happened, but we have the chance to observe Teostra and Lunastra behavior in the Wildspire Waste! This is something we can't miss! Go see for yourself, but don't get hurt!
Unlocked by completing "No Remorse, No Surrender"
Special Conditions

9★ Rank

A Light Upon the River's Gloom
Slay Xeno'Jiiva
Confluence of Fates
50 min. 3 Faints

Xeno'jiiva is such a marvelous, mysterious example of exotic monster biology. We could study it for a hundred years if we just had enough samples! That's your cue, Hunter.
Unlocked by completing "Land of Convergence", begins appearing randomly afterwards. It remains available until two quests are completed, then it disappears again.
Special Conditions

Showdown: the Muck and the Maul
Hunt a tempered Barroth and
a tempered Radobaan
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

Here at the Second Fleet, we've been working to develop new tools to help your hunts, but we need YOUR help gathering the materials. We're counting on you to take this quest.
Given by the Armory after hunting 5 different Threat Level 1 Tempered Monsters
Unlocks the Impact Mantle

New World Sky, New World Flower
Hunt a tempered Pink Rathian and
a tempered Azure Rathalos
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

Here at the Second Fleet, we've been working to develop new tools to help your hunts, but we need YOUR help gathering the materials. We're counting on you to take this quest.
Given by the Armory after hunting 7 different Threat Level 2 Tempered Monsters
Unlocks the Evasion Mantle

A Summons from Below
Hunt a tempered Odogaron and
slay a tempered Vaal Hazak
Rotten Vale
50 min. 3 Faints

Here at the Second Fleet, we've been working to develop new tools to help your hunts, but we need YOUR help gathering the materials. We're counting on you to take this quest.
Given by the Armory after hunting 3 different Threat Level 3 Tempered Monsters
Unlocks the Rocksteady Mantle

The White Winds of the New World
Hunt a Legiana, an Odogaron, a Diablos
and a Rathalos
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

To the hunter who has conquered every investigation, I offer this, the ultimate quest. Enter the Special Arena and take on the New World. Use all that lies before you, and claim glory.
Given by the Commander after completing all 1-8★ Rank Optional Quests including Special Arena Quests
Rewards Research Commission Tickets and unlocks the Rainbow Armor Pigment

The Sapphire Star's Guidance
Slay a tempered Kushala Daora,
a tempered Teostra and
a tempered Nergigante
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

To the unparalleled hunter, I offer this final quest. Return to the Elder's Recess and brave the elders' onslaught. Use all within your grasp to prove yourself master of the New World
Given by the Commander after reaching HR100
Rewards Research Commission Tickets

A Visitor from Eorzea
Slay a Behemoth
Elder's Recess
35 min. 3 Faints

A Behemoth has appeared in the Elder's Recess. Conventional methods won't work, call upon other trustworthy hunte--adventurers to help quell the beast!
Unlocked by completing "He Taketh It with His Eyes"
Special Conditions

Event Quests

Event Quests are Quests that were made available on a rotating schedule and released across the entire games' lifetime. As of the games' final update, all Event Quests have been made permanently available. They generally feature special conditions and offer increased or even entirely unique rewards.
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LOW RANK

1★ Rank

Up at the Crack of Dawn
Slay 12 Kestodon
Arena (New World)
50 min. 3 Faints

"Our friendly Kestodon have blown a gasket, so we let them cool off in your Arena. Research Commission friends, please see if they've settled down." (Translation by the Lynian Researcher)
Special Rewards: Machalite Ore
Special Conditions

2★ Rank

Chew the Fat
Hunt 2 Great Jagras
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

Yo, got a quest for you, but don't worry, this is right up your alley. We got a couple of Great Jagras that need to be taken care of. Trust me, the rewards will be worth it.
Special Rewards: Armor Sphere
Special Conditions

3★ Rank

USJ: Gold Star Treatment
Hunt 3 Great Jagras
Arena (New World)
50 min. 3 Faints

USJ is pleased to bring you the most exciting attraction ever! Witness this grand world in all of its golden glory! You'll be presented with some fantastic equipment once you're done!
Special Rewards: Azure Star Shard, used to make Azure Star Blade
Special Conditions: This Quest always includes a Large and Small Gold Crown Great Jagras.

Where Sun meets Moon
Hunt a Tobi-Kadachi & a Pukei-Pukei
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

I heard there's a period of time when diurnal and nocturnal endemic life meet, so I wanted to see for myself, but now I'm in a jam! (Special ticket and increased rare material rewards)
Special Rewards: Downy Crake Ticket & increased chance for rare monster materials
Special Conditions

4★ Rank

Greeting the Gluttons
Hunt Great Jagras, Pukei-Pukei & Paolumu
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

Huh? Yeah, this is a quest from the Meowscular Chef. Whoa, you'll go instead of me? Wow, thanks a bunch! To show my gratitude, the next meal's on me!
Special Rewards: Voucher
Special Conditions

Timberland Troublemakers
Hunt 2 Anjanath
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

I woke up early to go and fetch some Goldbloom, but I found a grumpy Anjanath standing in my way! Take care of him, will ya? (Rare material reward chance up, special ticket available)
Special Rewards: Bristly Crake Ticket & increased chance for rare monster materials
Special Conditions

Ya-Ku With That?
Hunt a Kulu-Ya-Ku & a Tzitzi Ya-Ku
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

Hunter, these two meownsters are su-purr good at stealing eggs and dropping wingdrakes in a flash. But purrhaps they'll make for good equipment too, mew get me?
Special Rewards: Armor Sphere+
Special Conditions

5★ Rank

Every Hunter's Dream
Hunt a Paolumu & a Rathalos
Arena (New World)
50 min. 3 Faints

A hunter came by with a blueprint of a weapon he wanted. I still have the prints lying around, so if you want one of your own, get me the materials and I'll start workin'.
Special Rewards: Master Craftsman's Blueprint
Special Conditions

Flesh Cleaved to Bone
Hunt a Radobaan & an Odogaron
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

So...let me get this straight, you're going to step into the arena and get between Fido and its chew toy? Teaching it to play dead, are we?
Special Rewards: Armor Sphere+
Special Conditions

The Poison Posse
Hunt Pukei-Pukei, Rathian & Rathalos
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

They say the most beautiful of chalices are poisonous. But I don't think that applies to flying wyverns. But just in case, look into that for me.
Special Rewards: Commendation
Special Conditions

Wicked Wildspire Warfare
Hunt a Diablos & 2 Barroth
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

Do you know what'll happen if we get a couple of highly territorial monsters in one spot? No? Neither do I! Let's find out. Come out on top to earn Armor Spheres!
Special Rewards: Armor Sphere+
Special Conditions

Kirin The Myth
Hunt 2 Kirin
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

I looked left, it appeared on the right. I glanced behind me, it showed up in front of me. When I thought there was one of them, there were two. I'm outmatched here. This task is all yours.
Special Rewards: Commendation
Special Conditions

HIGH RANK

6★ Rank

Wiggle Me This
Deliver 10 Wigglers
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

Wha--hey, don't throw that net on me, I'm not a Wiggler! Fooled you, eh? If you want something like what I'm wearing, then you'll have to help me with my research!
Special Rewards: Wiggler Ticket
Special Conditions

Scrapping with the Shamos
Slay 13 Shamos
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

I'm getting bombarded with requests left n' right for the stuff I'm wearing, but I'm gonna need some special materials to meet demand. That's your cue, Hunter. You know what to do.
Special Rewards: Black Bandage
Special Conditions

Egg Lovers United
Hunt a Kulu-Ya-Ku
Arena (New World)
50 min. 3 Faints

While out gathering egg specimens, a familiar shadow took me unawares. But I believe we can use this for our own purposes! Study the Kulu-Ya-Ku's behavioral patterns, and report back!
Special Rewards: Kulu-Ya-Ku Ticket
Special Conditions: This Quest always includes a Large Gold Crown Kulu-Ya-Ku

Triple Threat Throwdown
Hunt Great Jagras, Great Girros & Dodogama
Arena (New World)
50 min. 3 Faints

This is a quest that I've prepared...just for you. You won't believe how many decorations you'll get if you can complete this quest! Now, show me what you got!
Special Rewards: Decorations
Special Conditions

Gaze Upon the Dawn
Guide Zorah Magdaros
Everstream
50 min. 3 Faints

Whenever I see Zorah Magdaros, I can't help but feel sad, and a bit homesick. Let's finish up our research so I can go back to the Old World and meet my master and former teammates again!
Special Rewards: Commendation & Zorah Magdaros Materials
Special Conditions

A Flash in the Pan
Hunt 2 Tzitzi-Ya-Ku
Arena (New World)
50 min. 3 Faints

My dear sister and I were suffering from poor eyesight, but the Second Fleet Master crafted us some fine spectacles. I'll give mine to you if you help me test them out!
Special Rewards: Black Crystal Ticket
Special Conditions

Mosswinin' and Dinin'
Slay 5 Mosswine
Arena (New World)
50 min. 9 Faints

The Admiral and Meowscular Chef trapped some Mosswine and put them into the Arena. I didn't have the courage to tell them, but those Mosswine look purr-ty odd to me. Take a look!
Special Rewards: Faux Ticket
Special Conditions: The Mosswine in this Quest are huge and do enough damage to one-hit-kill players

7★ Rank

A Royal Pain
Hunt a Rathian & Pink Rathian
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

I wouldn't mind going home, but I hate all the royal hubbub that goes with it. Fiver, remind me why I joined the Fifth. (Special ticket and increased rare material rewards)
Special Rewards: Faux Ticket & increased chance for rare monster materials
Special Conditions

Kings Know No Fear
Hunt a Rathalos & Azure Rathalos
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

Just looking at a Rathalos reminds me of how irrelevant I am compared to the King of the Skies. And I hate it! Help me be famous too! (Increased chance of rare material rewards, special ticket available)
Special Rewards: Faux Ticket II & increased chance for rare monster materials
Special Conditions

USJ Blazing Azure Stars!
Hunt a Dodogama & Azure Rathalos
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

USJ is pleased to present the most EXPLOSIVE show ever! Our twin blue stars will show you a dance like you've never seen before! Complete our challenge, and earn some fantastic armor!
Special Rewards: Azure Stargem
Special Conditions

A Rush of Blood
Hunt 2 Odogaron
Arena (New World)
50 min. 3 Faints

Oh no! There's this big ol' monster that looks a lot like our Rush! Someone's gotta calm the big boy down! Help us out, and we'll give you some special gear for your Palico!
Special Rewards: Mega Man Ticket
Special Conditions: This Quest always includes a Small Gold Crown Odogaron

This is How Revolts Start
Hunt a Diablos & Black Diablos
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

This is preposterous! Why can't I gather Kingly Cactus in peace!? This is beyond annoying, it's an uprising I tell you! Go out there and see for yourself
Special Rewards: Advanced Armor Sphere
Special Conditions

Rollin' With The Uragaan
Hunt 2 Uragaan
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

Urk, my head is still spinning from what I just saw. We need someone to take out these troublemakers before anyone else gets queasy. Complete this quest for a lot of Armor Spheres!
Special Rewards: Armor Sphere+, Advanced Armor Sphere
Special Conditions

Deep Green Blues
Hunt Great Jagras, Pukei-Pukei, Tobi-Kadachi
Anjanath & Rathalos
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

The monsters roaming the Ancient Forest seem intent on facing off with each other. This could be a huge boon for our research. Hunters, don't let this opportunity pass us by!
Special Rewards: Advanced Armor Sphere
Special Conditions: All target monsters have increased chance to be a Small or Large Gold Crown

Wildspire Bolero
Hunt Kulu-Ya-Ku, Barroth, Jyuratodus
Diablos & Rathian
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

The monsters roaming the Wildspire Waste seem intent on facing off with each other. This could be a huge boon for our research. Hunters, don't let this opportunity pass us by!
Special Rewards: Advanced Armor Sphere
Special Conditions: All target monsters have increased chance to be a Small or Large Gold Crown

Coral Waltz
Hunt Tzitzi-Ya-Ku, Paolumu
Pink Rathian & Legiana
Coral Highlands
50 min. 3 Faints

The monsters roaming the Coral Highlands seem intent on facing off with each other. This could be a huge boon for our research. Hunters, don't let this opportunity pass us by!
Special Rewards: Advanced Armor Sphere
Special Conditions: All target monsters have increased chance to be a Small or Large Gold Crown

Effluvial Opera
Hunt Great Girros, Odogaron,
Radobaan & Bazelgeuse
Rotten Vale
50 min. 3 Faints

The monsters roaming the Rotten Vale seem intent on facing off with each other. This could be a huge boon for our research. Hunters, don't let this opportunity pass us by!
Special Rewards: Advanced Armor Sphere
Special Conditions: All target monsters have increased chance to be a Small or Large Gold Crown

Rock N' Roll Recess
Hunt Dodogama, Lavasioth,
Uragaan & Azure Rathalos
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

The monsters roaming the Elder's Recess seem intent on facing off with each other. This could be a huge boon for our research. Hunters, don't let this opportunity pass us by!
Special Rewards: Advanced Armor Sphere
Special Conditions: All target monsters have increased chance to be a Small or Large Gold Crown

8★ Rank

Code: Red
Hunt Anjanath, Odogaron & Rathalos
Slay Teostra
Arena (New World)
50 min. 3 Faints

Legends say in a far off land, a demon hunter in a red coat offed demons with a sickeningly sweet style. How about we make a legend out of you too? If you're interested, jump in.
Special Rewards: Red Orb
Special Conditions

Special Assignments

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HIGH RANK

6★ Rank

A Visitor from Another World
Hunt a Kulu-Ya-Ku
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

My weirdo partner won't shut up about some non-animal animal he found in the Wildspire Waste. Do you wanna tag along? Whatever it is, it's bound to be something interesting!
Given by the Serious Handler after completing "Land of Convergence"
Kulu-Ya-Ku is always Large Gold Crown Size in this Quest and has increased attack and health

7★ Rank

The Food Chain Dominator
Hunt a Deviljho
Ancient Forest
50 min. 3 Faints

The Deviljho is a frightening presence that takes the idea of the food chain and crush it between its massive jaws! Now it's here in the New World. It's time to get investigating!
Given by the Eccentric Trio (marked with a blue !) after completing "Old World Monster in the New World" and finding Deviljho tracks
Unlocks the Dragonproof Mantle

8★ Rank

The Blazing Sun
Slay a Teostra
Wildspire Waste
50 min. 3 Faints

A team has spotted Teostra in the Wildspire Waste. I say it's an opportune time to go and have an audience with the infernal emperor, wouldn't you say?
Given by the Huntsman after completing "Land of Convergence" and "The Food Chain Dominator"
Teostra is always Large Gold Crown Size in this Quest

Pandora's Arena
Slay a Lunastra
Special Arena
50 min. 3 Faints

There's a saying about a cornered animal that slips me mind--Either way, there's a wounded Teostra coralled in the Special Arena. Something's up with it. Go and check it out, eh?
Given by the Second Fleet Master after completing "The Blazing Sun"
Special Conditions

No Remorse, No Surrender
Slay a Lunastra and a Teostra
Elder's Recess
50 min. 3 Faints

I never thought I'd live to see both the emperor and his empress in one spot. It's only fitting that you have the honor of ending their reign.
Given by the Huntsman after completing "Pandora's Arena"
Unlocks the Temporal Mantle

9★ Rank

The Legendary Beast
Repel Behemoth
Elder's Recess
35 min. 9 Faints

Some kind of beast has arrived in the New World due to the instability of the ether. We have to do something otherwise every living thing in the New World is in serious danger!
Given by the Serious Handler after completing "A Visitor from Another World"
Unlocks the Final Fantasy XIV Jump Gesture

He Taketh It with His Eyes
Slay the Behemoth
Elder's Recess
35 min. 3 Faints

It was a Behemoth, an Eorzean beast, in the Elder's Recess. Heed the moogle's advice, call upon other trustworthy hunte--adventurers to help quell this terror!
Unlocked by completing "A Visitor from Another World"
Unlocks the Dragon Soul Kinsect and the Bacon Behemoth Poogie Costume

Contract: Trouble in the Ancient Forest
Slay the Leshen
Ancient Forest
60 min. 3 Faints

Attention field team! An anomaly has been discovered in the Ancient Forest. Help the witcher resolve this issue. In this quest, you will get to play as Geralt of Rivia.
Given by the Felyne at the Astera Tradeyard after completing "Land of Convergence"
Unlocks the Hunter Runestone. If the Pukei-Pukei survives the fight, the player receives an Attack Jewel.

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