MHWorld: Quests
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 |
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| 1★ Rank |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| 6★ Rank |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| 1★ Rank |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| 6★ Rank |
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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
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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
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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Special Assignments
Special Assignments are Quests associated with special content, such as major collaborations and Title Updates. They can generally not be repeated.
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