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Jul 21, 2018  XX Exclusive Hunter Arts are the hunter arts that are new to XX/GU. All the other hunter arts in the game were in gen and are unlocked the same way: Gen Kiranico HA page. All the Lv1 versions of the new hunter arts are unlocked when you either beat Village 7 star Urgent Congalala or the Hub Urgent Diablos to get into G rank. Aug 27, 2018  G2 Urgent: Dirty Deals (Barroth in Desert). HR Village Key Quests. 12 Things You Need to Know When Going From Monster Hunter World to Generations Ultimate - Duration: 14:28. Arekkz Gaming. Your Hunter Rank, abbreviated by HR, is essentially your “level” in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate.To raise your HR, you'll need to complete the Key Quests (basically the 'main' quests), which.

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LATEST UPDATE: Monster Hunter XX is coming to the west, y’all! That’s right, Nintendo Switch owners outside of Japan can finally play a localized version of the game as the renamed Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate gets an Aug. 28, 2018 release date. I already have the English version so I've started adding the localized Quest names as I verify them. I'll start with the Village missions because those can be soloed easily then go over the Guild missions after that. I mean, I’m sure some of you have noticed that I just sorta-kinda made up the English translations for the mission names. Perhaps I should just leave them for posterity, hmm? I will also add the new translations for the monster names as well. Anyway, it should provide a nice change of pace from Monster Hunter World!

UPDATE 8: Wanna hear a story? Actually, make that stories. For folks interested in Monster Hunter’s JRPG spinoff, I’ve put together a handy-dandy and most egg-cellent Monster Hunter Stories Guide. Yes, I’ve still got a terrible pun habit.

UPDATE 7: Hi y’all. In preparation for Monster Hunter XX for the Nintendo Switch, I’ve updated some key parts of this guide. All Village and Guild Quest mission information is now up to date for folks who have yet to clear everything or reach Free Rank by breaking the rank cap. On a related note, I also updated the Monster Hunter MHX to MHXX Save Transfer Guide to include instructions not just for the 3DS but for the Switch as well. All I can say is, there’s an app for that. Anywho, I hope this tides everyone until Monster Hunter World comes out!

UPDATE 6: Key Quest information is steadily posting in Japan, y’all! I’m starting to update this guide as I speak, starting with the Guild Hall G Rank quests as I assume that’s what most folks are interested in. Per usual, I’ll start verifying these after I get the game but feel free to chime in or e-mail me if you notice anything. Also, don’t, uh, take the English translations for some of the quests too seriously.

UPDATE 5: Monster Hunter XX is almost upon us (yay!). Unfortunately, I got sent two copies of MHX instead due to an order mix up (boo!). Now I’ve got my fingers crossed that my return does not get lost in the mail or I’m out $100-plus. In the meantime, I’m seriously considering just downloading the digital version. Regardless, I’ll make sure to update the key quest guide as soon as I get some information.

UPDATE 4: So anyone itching to be 'Double Crossed?' Check out our first article on the followup up to Monster Hunter X and Generations, 'Transferring Monster Hunter X save data to MHXX.'

UPDATE 3: Hello, Barrage Earrings fans. To help you out, I have now included a section on how to get all 10 Arena Quests that you have to clear (Rank A) to get them.

UPDATE 2: All Village and Hunter Hub Guild Quests are updated! I will also continue to update the Village Requests as I get them.

UPDATE 1: Howdy, folks. Got my review copy of Monster Hunter Generations and I am now updating this guide with the localized English from the Western release! I have finished the Village campaign but might take a bit of time to go through the latter half of the Gathering Hall or, as they're called now, Hunters Hub quests as I've pretty much been soloing the game prior to release. In the meantime, this guide has initially been verified with the Japanese version so you can simply check the requirements and they will still work for Monster Hunter Generations. I am also leaving the Japanese quest names for folks who want to continue using this guide for Monster Hunter X. Any thoughts, comments or contributions? Feel free to share them in the comments section.

The guide

Hello, fellow hunters. Or Nyunters. Or is Nyanters? I’m so confused.

So after feverishly refreshing the U.S. Postal Services product tracking page, one of the two Monster Hunter X games I ordered from Japan finally arrived. Not sure why the other one hasn’t been scanned since leaving Los Angeles a week earlier. Hopefully, my local post office doesn’t have any Melynxes..

In the meantime, I’ve been scouring Japanese “kouryaku” sites for Monster Hunter X info in preparation for my long trek through the various Village and Guild quests. I figure I might as well share all this information I gathered with you, my fellow hunters in arms. Or paws.

Here’s a list of key quests in Monster Hunter X for folks who prize mission efficiency, complete with the Japanese quest names and my poor attempts at translating some of them into English (notice that some of them are based on quests from older games!). I’ll make sure to verify the list and add more information as I go through the game but feel free to drop a note at the comments section if you notice anything wrong or just want to pump up my ego. After all, flattery will get you everywhere with me. This list also will be updated with English info following the release of Monster Hunter Generations in the West!

Looking for more Monster Hunter Generations tips? Here are a few to get you started:

  • Monster Hunter Generations Armor Set Guide
  • How to Level Up and Acquire Any Kinsect in Monster Hunter Generations
  • Monster Hunter Generations Canteen Ingredients Guide

Still playing Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate? Make sure to check out our:

  • MH4U Key Quests Guide
  • MH4U Quick Canteen Guide
  • MH4U Quick Wycoon Wyporium Cart Guide

At any rate, let the Monster Hunter X hunting — or nyunting — begin!

Village Quests

1 Star

Find the Ferns 古代林の特産ゼンマイ

Main: Deliver 8 Unique Ferns (特産ゼンマイ) 300z

Sub: Deliver 10 Unique Mushrooms (特産キノコ) 600z

— Unlocks “A Fungal Hunt” quest

A Fungal Hunt 古代の森でシメジ狩り

Main: Deliver 5 Abyssal Mushrooms (深層シメジ) 300z

Wipe Out! マッカォの群れを討伐せよ!

Main: Slay 10 Maccao (マッカォ) 300z

— Unlocks the “Another Pack Attack!” quest

Request Log: Meowstress, “Another Pack Attack.”

Another Pack Attack ネコ嬢のジャギィ討伐依頼

Main: Slay 10 Jaggi (ジャギィ) 300z

— To unlock, clear the “Wipe Out!” quest then go to the Palico area of Behrna Village and talk to the Meowstress. It will then show up on the Bherna Gal quest lady’s 1-star quest menu.

2 Star

URGENT: Vaulting Outlaw 跳躍のアウトロー

Main: Hunt a Great Maccao (ドスマッカォ) 900z

Sub: Slay 5 Maccao (マッカォ) 600z

— Finish this quest to unlock 2-star Bherna Village quests. This also unlocks the Hunting Hub’s Mewling 1337 (lol) Airship, allowing you to travel to Kokoto, Pokke and Yukumo villages. For foodies, you will get three new ingredients for the Purr-prietress cook: Superior Rice, Bherna Greens and Ancient Seabream after finishing this quest. Also unlocks Health Horn, Defense Up (S) and Negate Poison for Palicoes, as well as the Reliable Villager (1) Request and the first Requests from the Kokoto, Pokke and Yukumo chiefs.

Rambunctious Rhenoplos お騒がせのリノブロス

Main: Slay 5 Rhenoplos (リノブロス) 600z

Gendrome Roadblock ドスゲネポスを狩れ!

Main: Hunt a Gendrome (ドスゲネポス) 1200z

Sub: Slay 5 Genprey (ゲネポス) 600z

The Land Sharq 大地を泳ぐモンスター

Main: Hunt a Cephadrome (ドスガレオス) 1500z

Sub: Mount and topple monster twice, 300z

Hermit Grab 迫るヤオザミ包囲網

Main: Slay 5 Hermitaurs (ヤオザミ) 600z

Sub: Deliver 3 Apceros Livers, 600z

3 Star

URGENT: Tusked Tantrum 鬼面狩人を威す

Main: Hunt a Tetsucabra (テツカブラ) 2400z

Subquest: Wound Tetsucabra’s jaw, 300z

Unlocks Meownster Hunters and a ton of Requests. Rheno Prosciutto and Bherna Eggplant now available as ingredients for pre-hunt meals.

Stomping Grounds 古代林の大怪鳥

Main: Hunt a Yian Kut-Ku (イャンクック) 1800z

Sub: Deliver 2 Ancient Berries (古代木の実) 300z

Crustacean Frustration 砂に潜む巨大蟹!

Main: Hunt a Daimyo Hermitaur (ダイミョウザザミ) 2400z

Sub: Slay 8 Hermitaurs (ウザザミ) 1200z

The Desert Gourmand 砂上のテーブルマナー

Main: Hunt a Nibelsnarf (ハプルボッカ) 2700z

Sub: Wound Nibelsnarf’s front legs, 300z

Tumultuous Sprouts 波乱の萌芽

Main: Deliver 8 Abyssal Mushrooms

— Unlocked by clearing “Stomping Grounds” and “Crustacean Frustration.”

Robbed Blind 毒怪鳥ゲリョスを追え!

Main: Hunt a Gypceros (ゲリョス) 2100z

Sub: Wound Gypceros’ crest

— Unlocked by talking to the Bherna Village chief after clearing “Tumultuous Sprouts” quest.

Current Events 強襲する孤島の水流!

Main: Hunt a Royal Ludroth (ロアルドロス) 2400z

Sub: Slay 8 Ludroth (ルドロス) 1200z

— Unlocked by talking to the Bherna Village chief after clearing “Tumultuous Sprouts” quest.

4 Star

Urgent: The Nocturnal Enchanter

Main: Hunt a Malfestio (ホロロホルル) 3000z

Sub: Wound Malfestio’s head, 600z

— Unlocks 4-star Village Quests and several Requests. Rife Roast for cooking Raw Meat and Fish enabled at canteen. Ingredient Malfest Roast now available for meals. Coast Locale accessible by Meownster Hunters.

Wrath of the Rathian 激闘!雌火竜リオレイア

Main: Hunt a Rathian (リオレイア ) 3300z

Sub: Wound Rathian’s head (Japanese version requires wings, too) 600z

Serpentine Samba 絞蛇竜は踊り奏でる

Main: Hunt a Najarala (ガララアジャラ) 3600z

Sub: Deliver 1 Wyvern Tear (竜のナミダ) 600z

Lurkin’ in the Murk 恐怖…!沼地の怪談

Main: Hunt 2 Khezu (フルフル) 5100z

Sub: Deliver 1 Wyvern Tear (竜のナミダ) 600z

Crustacean Infatuation ショウグンギザミを愛でたくて

Main: Capture a Shogun Ceanataur (ショウグンギザミ) 5100z

Sub: Deliver 3 Carapaceon Brains (ザザミソ) 600z

(Unlocks “Marshlands Mission”?)

Hungry Eyes 紅煌流星

Main: Hunt a Nargacuga (ナルガクルガ) 3600z

Sub: Wound Nargacuga’s wing, 600z

(Unlocks Wyvern of the Wind and Noise Violation?)

5 star

Urgent: The Dark Age

Main: Hunt a Yian Garuga (イャンガルルガ) 3900z

Sub: Deliver 1 Wyvern Tear, 600z

— Unlocks 5-star Village Quests and several Requests. Maximeld XIV now available at Kokoto Village for melding Talismans.

The Fisherman’s Fiend 大海の王・ラギアクルス

Main: Hunt a Lagiacrus (ラギアクルス) 4500z

Sub: Wound Lagiacrus’s head, 900z

A King, Robed in Smoke 噴煙まとう王者

Main: Hunt a Rathalos

Sub: Sever Rathalos’s tail

Fight or Uragaan! 脅威!火山の鉄槌!

Main: Hunt a Jay Leno, er, an Uragaan

Sub: Wound Jay Leno’s, er, Uragaan’s jaw

The Unwavering Colossus 峨々たる巨獣

Main: Hunt a Gammoth (ガムート/Gamuuto) 5100z

Sub: Wound Gammoth's legs, 900z

— Took me a while to figure this out in the Japanese version but my early toiling is now your gain. This basically requires you to do quests from the Pokke Village chief to unlock. At some point early in the game when you talk to this village chief, you will unlock the 2-star mission “Slay the Giaprey!” (ギアノス10頭の討伐). Finish that and you will then be able to talk to the chief again to unlock another 2-star quest, “The Mountain Rough Rider!” (雪山の荒くれ者), which requires you to hunt a Bulldrome. Wrap up that mission and talk to the Pokke chief again and you will get the 3-star mission “The Shadow in the Mountains” (雪山に潜む影) to hunt a Khezu. Finish that and talk to the chief again and you will get access to the 3-star quest “No Go on the Popo” (忍び寄る気配), which requires you to gather 3 Popo Tongues. Talk to the Pokke Village chief one more time and you should unlock the Gammoth (Gamuuto) mission. This mission grants access to shards at the Pokke Village cave with the giant sword.

The Thunderclaw Wyvern 玉の閃電

Main: Hunt an Astalos (ライゼクス/Raizex) 5100z

Sub: Break the comb of the Astalos, 900z

— This one requires you to talk to the Kokotto Village chief. Notice a pattern here? Just like Pokke, you’ll eventually have an opportunity to talk to the Kokotto chief to unlock the 2-star mission “Slay the Velociprey!” (ランポスたちを狩猟せよ!), which requires you to hunt 10 of the beasts. Finish it and talk to the chief again to unlock the 2-star “Slay the Velocidrome” (ドスランポスを討伐せよ!) quest. After that, chat up the village again until you get the 3-star “Defeat the Yian Kut Ku” (大怪鳥イャンクックを倒せ) mission and finish that. This will then unlock the 3-star quest “The Wyvern’s Nest” (潜入!飛竜の巣), which will lead to the Astalos (Raizex) once finished.

The Entrancing Water Dancer 淡紅の泡狐がたゆたうか

Main: Hunt a Mizutsune (タマミツネ/Tamamitsune) 5100z

Sub: Wound Mizutsune’s head, 900z

— This time, you’ll need to talk to the Yukumo Village chief to unlock the 2-star mission “Bye Bye Jaggia” (渓流のジャギィノス退治). After that, talk to the chief to get the 2-star quest “Arzuros the Azure Beast” (青熊獣アオジラ). Report to the chief to unlock the 3-star “Royal Spit Take” (ロアルドロスを狩猟せよ!) mission. This will unlock the 3-star quest “A Forest Fracas” (ざわめく森) where you hunt a Bulldrome after talking to the Yukumo Village chief, which then leads to the Mizutsune (Tamamitsune) mission.

6 Star

URGENT

The Scorching Blade 灼熱の刃

Main: Hunt a Glavenus (ディノバルド/Dinobaldo) 5100z

Sub: Sever Glavenus’s tail, 1200z

— Unlocks 5-star Village Quests, several Requests and Monster Hunter’s version of a Kyary Pamyu Pamyu video, er, I mean the ending cinematic. I believe this is when I unlocked the rainbow pigment as well.

Tuff Turf 縄張りに進入するべからず

Main: Hunt a Zinogre (ジンオウガ) 4800z

Sub: Wound Zinogre’s back, 1200z

Tigrex by the Tail 轟竜ティガレックス

Main: Hunt a Tigrex (ティガレックス) 5400z

Sub: Mount and topple monster twice, 1200z

Dark Wings, Dark Work 黒き衣を纏う竜

Main: Hunt a Gore Magala (ゴア・マガラ) 5100z

Sub: Wound Gore Magala’s feelers, 1200z

A Thousand Scales of Dread 千刃、襲来

Main: Hunt a Seregios (セルレギオス) 5400z

Sub: Deliver 1 Wyvern Tear, 600z

Brachydios Mio! 剛拳爆砕!

Main: Hunt a Brachydios (ブラキディオス) 5400z

Sub: Deliver 1 Wyvern Tear, 600z

URGENT: Stop the Wheel 廻り集いて回帰せん

Main: Slay a Shagaru Magala (シャガルマガラ) 7200z

Sub: Break Shagaru Magala's horns (1200z)

— Unlocked after finishing all previous 6-star key quests

URGENT: The Fated Four 宿命の四天王

Main: Hunt Gammoth (ガムート), Astalos (ラギアクルス), Mizutsune (タマミツネ) and Glavenus (ディノバルド)

— Unlocked after finishing Shagaru Magala 'Stop the Wheel' quest

MHXX / Generations Ultimate: 7 star

Urgent: Research Team’s First Rodeo 調査隊初陣!遺郡嶺の桃毛獣

(i.e. Investigate the 5-Star Frog Splash)

Main: Hunt a Congalala (ババコンガ)

Bug Appetit Encore 珍味アルセルタスをもう一度

(i.e. Help the Feckless Gourmet make a Seltas Burger)

Main: Hunt a Seltas (アルセルタス)

Subquest: Break the Seltas’s horn

Investment Flanking 商売ガタキのドスギアノス

(i.e. Help the salty, er, Short-tempered Peddler)

Main: Hunt a Giadrome (ドスギアノス)

Subquest: Slay 8 Giaprey

Finish the previous two and you will unlock:

A Friend in Need 友に迫る土砂竜

(i.e. Save the Bherna Chief’s buddy)

Main: Hunt a Barroth

Finish the Barroth quest and it will unlock

Poisoned for Action 毒怪鳥活用計画

(i. e. That Bird is Poison. Poison. Poison)

Main: Hunt a Gypceros (ゲリョス)

Subquest: Mount and topple the monster twice

Spit it Out ぱっくん!テツカブラ

(i.e. Tetsucabra! The Tea-Sipping Frog)

Main: Hunt a Tetsucabra (テツカブラ)

Subquest: Deliver 3 Ancient Berries

Husk Hunter 遺群嶺の不思議な石

(i.e. Find Valstrax droppings, er, sheddings)

Main: Deliver 5 Burned Husks

Finish the previous 3 and you will unlock

Taking Royal Liberties 渓流に棲む水獣

(i.e. Don’t Go Chasing Waterfall Monsters)

Main: Hunt a Royal Ludroth

This will unlock:

Fashion Victim これが本当のダイミョウ行列?

(i.e. The Real Snipperclipper Line)

Main: Hunt a Daimyo Hermitaur (ダイミョウザザミ)

Subquest: Break D. Hermitaur’s shell

Brave New Ore 彗星のカケラはどこに?

Main: Deliver 10 Comet Rocks (gathering quest for expanding box)

Subquest: Earn 1000 Wycademy points

MHXX: 8 star

Urgent: 原生林に巣食う蜘蛛

Main: Hunt a Nerscylla (ネルスキュラ)

山嶺を舞うリオレイア

Main: Hunt a Rathian (リオレイア)

でっかい岩だと思ったら…?

Main: Hunt a Basarios (バサルモス)

龍識船強化!【水竜編】

Main: Hunt a Plesioth (ガノトトス)

龍識船強化!【迅竜編】

Main: Hunt a Nargacuga (ナルガクルガ)

龍識船強化!【溶岩竜編】

Main: Hunt a Lavasioth (ヴォルガノス)

ぷくぅー!ザボアザギル!

Main: Hunt a Zamtrios (ザボアザギル)

喰われる前にヤレ!

Main: Hunt a Nibelsnarf (ハプルボッカ)

ものぐさには爆鎚竜で喝!

Main: Hunt an Uragaan (ウラガンキン)

MHXX: 9 star

Urgent: 彗星の前にあらわる鎧竜

Main: Hunt a Gravios (グラビモス)

遺群嶺の火竜

Main: Hunt a Rathalos

犯人はキミだ、雷狼龍

Main: Hunt a Zinogre

氷海に君臨する者

Main: Hunt a Tigrex

ディノバルド、再び!

Main: Hunt a Glavenus (ディノバルド)

ライゼクス、再び!

Main: Hunt a Astalos (ライゼクス)

ガムート、再び!

Main: Hunt a Gammoth (ガムート)

タマミツネ、再び!

Main: Hunt a Mizutsune (タマミツネ)

漆黒に染まる嶺

Main: Hunt a Gore Magala

龍識船強化!【氷牙竜編】

Main: Hunt a Barioth

MHXX: 10 star

Urgent: 恐れ見よ、赤き災厄の彗星を

Main: Repel a Balfark / Valfark (バルファルク)

千刃狂騒

Main: Hunt a Seregios

死闘!角竜ディアブロス

Main: Hunt a Diablos

金獅子、砂上に咆哮す

Main: Hunt Son Goku, er, Rajang

俺のソウルはブロウアップ

Main: Hunt Brachydios

すべてを喰らうもの

Main: Hunt Deviljho

時を廻りて戻り来よ

Main: Hunt Shagaru Magala

After clearing the Diablos Guild Quest Urgent:【緊急】その腕前、噂通りかしら…? (12,600z) for unlocking G-Rank, the following 10-star quests will appear in the village.

獄炎の覇王

Main: Hunt an Akantor

崩せ神の座、威の寝床

Main: Hunt an Ukanlos

嵐龍天翔

Main: Hunt an Amatsu

怨嗟の骸

Main: Hunt Squidward Tentacles (Nakarkos)

Congratulations! You’ve just unlocked Free Rank.

Guild Hall Quests

1 Star (Low rank)

Lost in the Jurassic Frontier 盗まれて古代林!

Main: Hunt a Gypceros (ゲリョス) 3600z

Sub: Deliver 1 Wyvern Tear (竜のナミダ) 600z

Snow with Occasional Lagombi 雪のちウルクスス

Main: Hunt a Lagombi (ウルクスス) 3000z

Sub: Mount and topple monster twice, 300z

Local Threat 大怪鳥イャンクックを倒せ!

Main: Hunt a Yian Kut Ku (イャンクック) 3000z

Sub: Mount and topple monster twice, 600z

Tackling the Tetsucabra 鬼蛙テツカブラの狩猟

Main: Hunt a Tetsucabra (テツカブラ) 4200z

Sub: Mount and topple monster twice, 600z

Royal Spit Take ロアルドロスを狩猟せよ!

Main: Hunt a Royal Ludroth (ロアルドロス) 4200z

Sub: Wound R.Ludroth’s mane, 600z

2-Star

URGENT: The New Tenant 雪山の主、ドドブランゴ

Main: Hunt a Blangonga (ドドブランゴ) 5400z

Sub: Wound Blangonga’s fangs 900z

Malfestio Festival 夜鳥の鱗粉を掻い潜れ

Main: Hunt a Malfestio

Sub: Wound Malfestio’s Tail

The Desert Gourmand 砂上のテーブルマナー

Main: Hunt a Nibelsnarf (ハプルボッカ) 4500z

Sub: Mount and topple monster twice, 900z

Noise Violation ガララアジャラの狩猟

Main: Hunt a Najarala (ガララアジャラ) 5700z

Sub: Mount and topple monster twice, 900z

Operation: Secure Specimen 研究サンプル捕獲作戦

Main: Capture a Nargacuga (ナルガクルガ) 7500z

Sub: Deliver 1 Wyvern Tear, 600z

Royal Assassination 女王、降臨す

Main: Hunt a Rathian (リオレイア) 5400z

Sub: Deliver a Wyvern Egg, 1200z

In Search of Yian Garuga 失われた黒狼を求めて

Main: Hunt a Yian Garuga (イャンガルルガ) 6300z

Sub: Sever Yian Garuga’s tail, 900z

3 Star

Urgent: A Shocking Scoundrel 電の反逆者

Main: Hunt an Astalos (ライゼクス) 8700z

Sub: Mount and topple monster twice, 1200z

— Unlocks 3-star Hunter Hub quests. Receive “Dreadqueen Permit,” which is a Special Permit to hunt the Deviant monster, Dreadqueen Rathian. Also unlocks “Fro Shizzle” Villager Request at Pokke from Funky Felyne.

Dark Wings, Dark Work 黒き衣を纏う竜

Main: Hunt a Gore Magala (ゴア・マガラ) 8400z

A Thousand Scales of Dread 千刃、襲来

Main: Hunt a Seregios (セルレギオス) 9000z

Sub: Break Seregios’s horn, 1200z

Fury Run Afoul 憤激する巨獣

Main: Hunt a Gammoth (ガムート) 8700z

Sub: Deliver 1 Beast Tear, 600z

Moonlit Bubble Bath 月夜に映える泡の華

Main: Hunt a Mizutsune (タマミツネ) 8700z

Mount and topple monster twice, 1200z

Heaven and Earth 天と地の領域

Main: Hunt a Rathalos and Rathian (リオレウス and リオレイア) 9300z

Sub: Deliver 1 Wyvern Tear, 600z

Bladed Glavenus ブレイド・ディノバルド

Main: Capture a Glavenus (ディノバルド) 11400z

4 Star (High rank)

Urgent: Two-Headed Carcass 双頭の骸

Main: Repel a Nakarkos (オストガロア) 15000z

Subquest: Break Nakarkos’s outer shell, 1200z

— Unlocks second trading cart and Tanzia Fish Market.

Swing Into Action 悪戯好きの奇狼狐を狩猟せよ

Main: Hunt a Kechawacha (ケチャワチャ) 5100z

Sub: Mount and topple monster twice, 1200z

Shells of Steel 鉄壁の盾蟹

Main: Hunt a Daimyo Hermitaur (ダイミョウザザミ) 6000z

Sub: Slay 19 Hermitaurs, 1800z

Bug Appetit 美味との遭遇

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate G2 Key Quests 2

Main: Hunt a Seltas (アルセルタス) 3000z

Sub: Slay 10 Konchu, 900z

Birds of a Feather 迷惑な怪鳥と毒怪鳥

Main: Hunt a Yian Kut Ku and Gypceros (イャンクック & ゲリョス) 6600z

Sub: Deliver 1 Large Wyvern Tear, 2700z

5 Star

Urgent: A Plesioth in the Misty Peaks 渓流の水竜

Main: Hunt a Plesioth (ガノトトス) 7500z

Sub: Wound Plesioth's fin, 1500z

— Unlocks 5-Star Hub quests and hip checks from hell. Also unlocks 7th fish ingredient at canteen and third Trading cart.

The Intelligent Malfestio 知性溢れる?夜鳥狩猟

Main: Hunt a Malfestio (ホロロホルル) 6900z

Sub: Wound Malfestio's head and wings, 1500z

Worst. Trip. Ever! イャンガルルガの洗礼

Main: Hunt a Yian Garuga (イャンガルルガ) 9000z

Sub: Wound Yian Garuga's wing talon, 1500z

Fin Finder ザボアザギルの狩猟依頼

Main: Hunt a Zamtrios (ザボアザギル) 6900z

Sub: Deliver 5 Monster Guts, 600z

Serpentine Samba 絞蛇竜は踊り奏でる

Main: Hunt a Najarala (ガララアジャラ) 8100z

Sub: Wound Najarala's back, 1500z

You Caught This? I Caught This 溶岩竜ヴォルガノス出現!

Main: Hunt a Lavasioth (ヴォルガノス) 7500z

Sub: Mount and topple monster twice, 1500z

6 Star

Urgent: A Bewitching Dance 妖美なる舞

Main: Hunt a Mizutsune (タマミツネ) 12000z

Sub: Deliver 1 Large Wyvern Tear, 2700z

Urgent: The Unshakeable Mountain God 不動の山神

Main: Hunt a Popodrome, er, Gammoth (ガムート) 12000z

Sub: Deliver 5 Popo Tongues, 300z

Bug Buffet 最も危険な晩餐

Main: Hunt a Seltas Queen (ゲネル・セルタス) 10500z

Sub: Wound Seltas Queen’s tail, 1800z

Master of the Molten Deep 火の海に棲む竜!

Main: Hunt an Agnaktor (アグナコトル) 11400z

Sub: Slay 10 Uroktor, 3000z

Duel in the Volcanic Hollow 出陣!地底火山の果し合い!

Main: Hunt a Glavenus (ディノバルド) 12000z

Sub: Sever the Glavenus’s tail, 1800z

For Whom the Gong Tolls ドボルがために銅鑼は鳴る

Main: Hunt a Duramboros (ドボルベルク) 12600z

Sub: Wound Duramboros’s hump, 1800z

The Lightning Crown 素敵な雷竜頭

Main: Hunt an Astalos (ライゼクス) 12000z

Sub: Deliver 1 Large Wyvern Tear, 2700z

7 Star

Urgent: Seer of Swords 千刃竜セルレギオス

Main: Hunt a Seregios (セルレギオス) 12600z

Sub: Mount and topple monster twice, 2100z

Stop the Wheel 廻り集いて回帰せん

Main: Hunt a Shagaru Magala (シャガルマガラ) 15600z

Sub: Mount and topple monster twice, 2100z

A Gathering of Wyverns 熱愛発覚!? 竜達の密会!

Main: Hunt an Astalos and Rathian (ライゼクス & リオレイア) 13800z

Sub: Deliver 1 Large Wyvern Tear, 2700z

A Song of White and Lapis 白と瑠璃の輪舞曲

Main: Hunt a Mizutsune and Malfestio (タマミツネ & ホロロホルル) 13500z

Sub: Deliver 1 Large Wyvern Tear, 2700z

A Cold Set of Armor 冷たき甲冑

Main: Hunt a Gammoth and Zamtrios (ガムート & ザボアザギル) 13500z

Sub: Earn 500 Wycademy points, 1800z

Rocked and Rolled 炸裂! 爆砕拳!

Main: Hunt a Brachydios (ブラキディオス) 12600z

Hammer vs. Blade 鎚と刀の鍔迫り合い

Main: Hunt an Uragaan and Glavenus (ウラガンキン & ディノバルド) 15300z

Sub: Deliver 1 Large Wyvern Tear, 2700z

Urgent: Hellfire Star 奈落の妖星

Main: Hunt a Nakarkos (オストガロア) 21000z

G-Rank: 1 Star

Urgent:【緊急】その腕前、噂通りかしら…? Could Those Rumored Particular Set of Skills Possibly Be…?

Main: Hunt a Diablos (ディアブロス) 12600z

Unlocks G-Rank

奪われて、追いかけて He Lies, He Cheats, He Steals

Main: Hunt a Gypceros (ゲリョス)

ドスの威信を賭けた戦い Who You Callin’ Small Fries, Huh?

Main: Hunt a Giadrome (ドスギアノス)and Bulldrome (ドスファンゴ)

つつかれて、またつつかれて Poke, Poke and Poke Some More

Main: Hunt a Yian Kut Ku (イャンクック)

砂中からのサブライズ A Sandy Surprise

Main: Hunt a Cephadrome (ドスガレオス) and Daimyo Hermitaur (ダイミョウザザミ)

水獣たちの争い They’re Ornery Because of Their Medulla Oblongata

Main: Hunt 2 Royal Ludroth (ロアルドロス)

G-Rank: 2 Star

Urgent: 泥まみれの商魂! Who's a Dirty Boy? You Are!

Main: Hunt a Barroth(ボルボロス)

おのずと岩は動き出す Uh, Did That Rock Just Move?

Main: Hunt a Basarios (バサルモス)

ババコンガのキノコ品評会 The Congalala Mushroom Conga

Main: Hunt a Congalala (ババコンガ)

ネルスキュラの生態研究 Spider Studies Tingling

Main: Hunt a Nerscylla (ネルスキュラ)

転んで跳ねて七転八倒 The Breakdancers From Hell

Main: Hunt a Volvidon and Great Maccao(ラングロトラ&ドスマッカォ)

砂漠の水面に潜む影 Well, It Was Nice Knowing Y’all

Main: Hunt a Plesioth(ガノトトス)

遺群嶺の緑の女王 The Verdant Queen

Main: Hunt a Rathian (リオレイア)

G-Rank: 3 Star

Urgent: 巨大龍の侵攻 Assault of the Bigly Dragon

Main: Hunt a Lao-Shan Lung(ラオシャンロン)

ハロー遺群嶺! My, What a Nice Comb You Have

Main: Hunt an Astalos(ライゼクス)

騎士と密林の夢 Knight, Forest, Something, Something Dream

Main: Hunt a Mizutsune(タマミツネ)

氷海の素晴らしい氷 Dumbo on Ice

Main: Hunt a Gammoth(ガムート)

暑い熱い砂漠 Now That’s a Knife

Main: Hunt a Glavenus(ディノバルド)

鎧竜グラビモスの脅威 Ka… Me… Ha… Me… HA!!!

Main: Hunt a Gravios(グラビモス)

氷牙竜・ベリオロス! Barioth! The Popsicle-Fanged Dragon

Main: Hunt a Barioth(ベリオロス)

G-Rank: 4 Star

Urgent: 天を貫く凶星 The Drill, Er, Dragon That Pierces the Heavens

Main: Hunt a Balfark / Valfark(バルファルク)

斬鉄の剣、不壊の鎧 Rending Sword and Unbreakable Plate

Main: Hunt a Glavenus and Gravios(ディノバルド&グラビモス)

戈と槌は相容れず Pyro Duck and Humpy Ballerina

Main: Hunt an Agnaktor and Duramboros(アグナコトル &ドボルベルク)

雪山からの救援要請 Darn, Dirty Ape

Main: Hunt a Rajang(ラージャン)

轟竜の軌跡を追いかけて Time to Learn Great Sword

Main: Hunt a Tigrex(ティガレックス)

イビルジョーの狩猟 Who Ordered the Giant Pickle? Who Ordered the Giant Pickle?

Main: Hunt a Deviljho(イビルジョー)

砂上に見ゆるは猛き双角 She’ll Never Get Me From Way Over Here… Gyargh!

Main: Hunt a Diablos(ディアブロス)

Urgent: 蠢く墟城 Crawling Castle Crashers

Main: Hunt Atralka(アトラル・カ)

Arena Quests

For folks trying to get certain gear (cough* Barrage Earrings cough*), clearing the Arena Quests is a necessity. Here’s a list of all 10 missions and how you unlock them.

Arena 1 Grudge Match: Malfestio

Unlocked by talking to the Arena Instructor.

Arena 2 Grudge Match: Khezu

Unlocked by clearing the Pokke Chief (3) Request and clearing the 3-star Village Quest “The Shadow in the Mountains.” You should unlock all requests up to this simply by going through your Village urgents.

Arena 3 Grudge Match: Najarala

Unlocked by clearing 4-star Village Quest, “Noise Violation.”

Arena 4 Grudge Match: Rathalos

Unlocked by clearing 5-star Village Quest “A King, Robed in Smoke.”

Arena 5 Grudge Match: Kecha Wacha

Unlocked by clearing 4-star Village Quest “Swing Into Action.”

Arena 6 Grudge Match: Plesioth

Unlocked by clearing 5-star Hunter’s Hub Quest, “A Plesioth in the Misty Peaks.”

Arena 7 Grudge Match: Brachydios

Unlocked by clearing 7-star Hunter’s Hub Quest, “Rocked and Rolled.”

Arena 8 Grudge Match: Great Maccao (Prowler)

Unlocked by talking to the Arena Instructor.

Arena 9 Grudge Match: Gypceros (Prowler)

Unlocked by clearing the 4-star Prowler Quest, “Great Maccao Headbreaker.” Just clear a couple of Prowler quests to make the Maccao mission appear.

Arena 10 Grudge Match: Bird Wyverns (Prowler)

Unlocked by clearing the 6-star double Iodrome Prowler quest “Everywhere You Look” at the Hunter’s Hub, which is unlocked after doing the 4-star “The Grandmeowster’s Trials” Konchu and 5-star “Calm, Cool, and Collected” Zamite Hunter’s Hub quests.

Villager requests

Villager requests are missions that pop up throughout the game where folks from the various villages ask you to do stuff for them. There are 118 total requests to unlock. Seriously. You can check which ones you've got pending or have cleared in your Hunter's Notes' Request Log. Here are the ones I've gotten so far from the Western version, including when they popped up for me.

Meowstress: Another Pack Attack

— Finish “Wipe Out!” 1-star Village Quest to unlock request. Complete 1-star Quest “Another Pack Attack.” Reward: 50 Bherna points, 10 Honey, 200 Wycademy points

Reliable Villager (1): On the Rebound

— Finish “Vaulting Outlaw” 2-star Urgent Quest to unlock. Complete 2-star Quest “On the Rebound” and slay 15 Maccao. Reward: 50 Bherna points, Stargazer Flower

Kokoto Chief (1): Slay the Velociprey!

— Finish “Vaulting Outlaw” 2-star Urgent Quest and talk to the Kokoto Chief to unlock. Complete 2-star Quest “Slay the Velociprey!” Reward: 50 Kokoto points, Kokoto Contribution 100 points

Kokoto Chief (2): Hunt Down the Velocidrome!

— Finish Kokoto Chief (1) Request. Talk to the Kokoto Chief to unlock, then complete 2-star Quest “Hunt Down the Velocidrome!” Reward: 50 Kokoto points, Hunting Set (Design), F Hunting Set (Design), Quest Unlock. (All these years and the Hunter Armor still looks awesome)

Kokoto Chief (3): Local Threat

— Finish Kokoto Chief (2) Request. Talk to the Kokoto Chief to unlock, then complete 3-star Quest “Local Threat” Reward: 50 Kokoto points, 500 Wycademy Points.

Kokoto Chief (4): Into the Wyvern’s Den

— Finish Kokoto Chief (3) Request. Talk to the Kokoto Chief to unlock, then complete 3-star Quest “Into the Wyvern’s Den.” Reward: 50 Kokoto points, Kokoto Ticket x5. Hero’s Blade Removal.

Kokoto Chief (5): The Thunderclaw Wyvern

— Finish Kokoto Chief (4) Request. Talk to the Kokoto Chief to unlock, then complete 5-star Quest “The Thunderclaw Wyvern.” Reward: 50 Kokoto points, Kokoto Ticket x2.

Pokke Chief (1): Slay the Giaprey!

— Finish “Vaulting Outlaw” 2-star Urgent Quest and talk to the Pokke Chief to unlock. Complete 2-star Quest “Slay the Giaprey!” Reward: 50 Pokke points, Pokke Contribution 100 points

Pokke Chief (2): The Mountain Rough Rider!

— Finish the Pokke Chief (1) Request to unlock. Do the 2-star Urgent Quest “The Mountain Rough Rider” to clear. Reward: 50 Pokke points, Mafomofu Set (Design), F Mafomofu Set (Design), Quest Unlock.

Pokke Chief (3): The Shadow in the Mountains

— Finish the Pokke Chief (2) Request to unlock. Do the 3-star Urgent Quest “The Shadow in the Mountains” to clear. Reward: 50 Pokke points, 500 Wycademy Points.

Pokke Chief (4): No Go on the Popo

— Finish the Pokke Chief (3) Request to unlock. Do the 3-star Village Quest “No Go on the Popo” to clear. Reward: 50 Pokke points, Pokke ticket x2.

Pokke Chief (5): The Unwavering Colossus

— Finish the Pokke Chief (4) Request to unlock. Do the 5-star Village Quest “The Unwavering Colossus” to clear. Reward: 50 Pokke points, Can Mine Giant Sword, Pokke ticket x5.

Yukumo Chief (1): Bye Bye Jaggia

— Finish “Vaulting Outlaw” 2-star Urgent Quest and talk to the Yukumo Chief to unlock. Complete 2-star Quest “Bye Bye Jaggia” Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Yukumo Contribution 100 points

Yukumo Chief (2): Arzuros the Azure Beast

— Finish Yukumo Chief (1) Request “Bye Bye Jaggia” to unlock. Complete 2-star Quest “Arzuros the Azure Beast.” Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Yukumo Set (Design), F Yukumo Set (Design), Quest Unlock. Yukumo Footbath Cattendant shows up.

Yukumo Chief (3): Royal Spit Take

— Finish Yukumo Chief (2) Request “Arzuros the Azure Beast” to unlock. Complete 3-star Quest “Royal Spit Take.” Reward: 50 Yukumo points, 500 Wycademy Points.

Yukumo Chief (4): A Forest Fracas

— Finish Yukumo Chief (4) Request “Royal Spit Take” to unlock. Clear by finishing 3-star Village Quest “A Forest Fracas.” Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Yukumo Ticket x2.

Yukumo Chief (5): The Entrancing Water Dancer

— Finish Yukumo Chief (4) Request “A Forest Fracas” to unlock. Clear by completing 5-star Village Quest “The Entrancing Water Dancer.” Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Yukumo Ticket x5.

Cheeko Sands Chief (1): Fishy Favor

— Finish “Tusked Tantrum” 3-star Urgent Quest and talk to Cheeko Sands Chief at Bherna Village. Reward: 50 Bherna points, White Kitty Stamp (Design)

Treshi (1): Jurassic Treasure: The Frog

— Finish “Tusked Tantrum” 3-star Urgent Quest and talk to Treshi at Kokoto. Reward: 50 Kokoto points, Tailed Frog.

Trenya (1): Cancer of the Dunes

— Finish “Tusked Tantrum” 3-star Urgent Quest and talk to Trenya at Pokke. Reward: 50 Pokke points, Giant Acorn.

Moga Sweetheart (1): The Fungus Among Us

— Finish “Tusked Tantrum” 3-star Urgent Quest and talk to Moga Sweetheart at Yukumo. Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Housekeeper: Moga Sweetheart.

Palico Armory (1): Deliver Items

— Talk to Palico Armory at Yukumo. He will ask you deliver 2 Machalite Ores and 1 Bulldrome Hide to the Trader. Reward: 50 Yukumo points, F Machalite Wedge (Design) and F Giant Acorn (Design).

Palico Armory (2): Finishing the Job

— Unlocked after finishing Palico Armory (1) Request. Clear by finishing 2-star “Finishing the Job” quest. Reward: 50 Yukumo points, F Vprey Wedge (Design) and F Barrel Basher (Design).

Bherna Gal (1): Travelers in Trouble

— Finish “Tusked Tantrum” 3-star Urgent Quest and talk to Bherna Gal at Bherna Village after the 3-star quests come out. Reward: 50 Bherna points, Scholarly Set (Design) and F Scholarly Set (Design)

Bherna Gal (2): A Unique Cuppa

— Finish Bherna Gal (1) Request and unlock Village 4-star (if you do it late in the game like I did and it doesn’t come out right away, do a Paw Pass and come back). To clear, finish 4-star Village Quest “A Unique Cuppa.” Reward: 50 Bherna points, Spring Rice ingredient.

Bherna Gal (3): Woe Malfestio

— This popped up for me after finishing the Bherna Gal (2) Request then killing my first two Hyper monsters at the Hunters Hub (I found Hyper Kecha Wacha and Hyper Tetsucabra to be easiest). Finish 6-star Hub quest “Woe Malfestio” to clear. Reward: 50 Bherna points, Scholarly S Set (Design), F Bherna S Set (Design).

Caravaneer (1): Hunt-a-thon: Gendrome

— Finish “The Nocturnal Enchanter” 4-star Urgent Quest and talk to caravan dude at Bherna Village. Reward: 50 Bherna points, Derring Set (Design) and F Derring Set (Design) and Poogie Clothes: Major Hamigo.

Jumbo Chief (1): Deliver items

— Finish “The Nocturnal Enchanter” 4-star Urgent Quest and talk to Jumbo Chief at Yukumo. Deliver one each of Yukumo Egg, Spicy Mushroom and Frozen Berry. Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Jumbo Fish and Poogie Clothes: Emperor’s New Duds.

Jumbo Chief (2): Snowtal Recall

— Unlocked after reaching Free Rank. Reward: 50 Yukumo Points, Dragonseal Sword

Kokoto Gal: Deliver items

— Finish “The Dark Age” 5-star Urgent Quest and talk to Kokoto Gal at Kokoto. Deliver 3 Ioprey Hide, 3 Sm. Hermitaur Shell and 1 Tetsucabra Scale. Reward: 50 Kokoto points, Addled Beers (Design), Maiden/French Maid Sets (Designs): Female Only, F Maiden Set (Design).

Pokke Gal: Deliver items

— Finish “The Dark Age” 5-star Urgent Quest and talk to Pokke Gal at Pokke. Deliver 4 Yukumo Wood, 2 Anteka Antler and 1 Trunkspine. Reward: 50 Pokke points, Push Broom (Design), Helper/Healer Sets (Designs): Female-only and F Helper Set (Design).

Yukumo Gal: Hunt-a-thon: Khezu

— Finish “The Dark Age” 5-star Urgent Quest and talk to Yukumo Gal at Yukumo. Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Dianthus/Campanile Sets (Designs): Female-only, F Pretty Set (Design).

Wycoon (1): Hunt-a-thon: Gypceros

— Finish “The Dark Age” 5-star Urgent Quest and talk to Wycoon at Kokoto. Reward: 50 Kokoto points, Yukumo Riceflour.

Headwhiskress: Sunsnug Sprout Courier

— Unlocked by doing Yukumo Chief Requests. Talk to Headwhiskress in Yukumo then finish 2-star Village Quest “Sunsnug Sprout Courier” to clear. Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Bamboo Sprouts.

Moga Chief’s Son (1): Deliver items

— Finish Yukumo Chief (3) Request “Royal Spit Take” to unlock. Deliver 3 Raw Meat (talk about a blast from the Tri past) to the Trader. Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Moga Crab.

Moga Chief’s Son (2): Island Menace

— Finish Moga Chief’s Son (1) Request to unlock. Complete 4-star Village Malfestio capture quest Island Menace to clear. Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Homespun Conch (Quest Reward).

Fish Mongress: Deliver items

— Finish Yukumo Chief (3) Request “Royal Spit Take” to unlock. Deliver 5 Popfish and 2 Wanchovy to the Trader. Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Prime Moga Tuna.

Moga Chief: The Crabbiest Catch

— Finish Yukumo Chief (3) Request “Royal Spit Take” to unlock. Talk to Moga Chief at Yukumo footbath then enter footbath. Talk to Moga Chief again and enter footbath one more time. He’ll ask you to finish the 3-star Village Quest “The Crabbiest Catch.” Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Moga Mussel.

Captain Tool: Deliver items

— Finish Yukumo Chief (3) Request “A Forest Fracas” to unlock and talk to Captain Tool in Yukumo. Deliver 5 Mystery Bones to the Trader. Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Loc Lac Walnut.

Head Moga Farmer: Royal Honey Hunt

— Finish Yukumo Chief (3) Request “A Forest Fracas” to unlock. Talk to Head Moga Farmer in Yukumo then finish 3-star Village Quest “Royal Honey Hunt” to clear. Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Reststool.

Loc Lac Guide: For Whom the Egg Yolks

— Finish Yukumo Chief (3) Request “A Forest Fracas” to unlock. Talk to Loc Lac Guide car in Yukumo footbaths then finish 3-star Village Quest “For Whom the Egg Yolks” to clear. Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Loc Lac Peanut.

Spittle-ful Girl: Peddling Practice

— Unlocked by doing Yukumo Chief Requests. Talk to Spittle-ful Girl in Yukumo footbath, then get in footbath and talk to her again. Clear Request by finishing 4-star quest “Peddling Practice.” Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Cathar Tomato.

Itinerant Cook:The Ingredient of Legend

— Unlocked by doing Pokke Chief Requests. Talk to Itinerant Cook in Pokke Village. Clear by doing 1-star Hunter’s Hub quest “The Ingredient of Legend.” Reward: 50 Pokke points, Moga Garlic, Poogie Clothes: Pretty in Pink.

Street Cook:Ingredient Hunter

— Unlocked by doing Kokoto Chief Requests. Talk to Street Cook in Kokoto Village. Clear by doing 1-star Village Quest “Ingredient Hunter.” Reward: 50 Pokke points, Cheeko Corn.

Tubular Tabby: Island Heat

— Unlocked by doing “A King, Robed in Smoke,” then going to Yukumo and get in footsprings with Tubular Tabby. Reward: 50 Yukumo Points, Fluffy Waffle.

Argosy Captain (1): Ahoy! Royal Ludroth!

— Unlocked by finishing Hunter Hub 2-star Blangonga Urgent, then going to Kokoto and talking to Argosy Captain. Clear by finishing 2-star “Ahoy! Royal Ludroth!” Hub quest. Reward: 50 Kokoto Weapon Codex x1.

Village Grocer: Fresh is Best

— Unlocked by finishing Hunter Hub 2-star Blangonga Urgent, then going to Yukumo and talking to Village Grocer at footspring. Clear by finishing 2-star “Fresh is Best” Hub quest. Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Diced Steak.

Funky Felyne: Fro Shizzle

— Unlocked by finishing Hunter Hub 3-star Urgent Quest “A Shocking Scoundrel.” Reward: 50 Pokke points and Poogie Clothes: Fro Nest.

Guildmarm (1): So Notable: Great Maccao

— Unlocked by finishing Hunter Hub 4-star Urgent Quest “Two-Headed Carcass.” Clear by finishing 4-star Hub Quest “So Notable: Great Maccao.” Reward: 50 Bherna points, Lecturer’s Set (Design): Female-only, F Lecturer’s Set (Design) and Poogie Clothes: Mucho Macho.

Cathar Elder: Delicious White Livers

— Unlocked by finishing Hunter Hub 4-star Urgent Quest “Two-Headed Carcass.” Clear by finishing 4-star Hub Quest “Delicious White Livers.” Reward: 50 Kokoto points, Cathar Flying Fish ingredient.

Lil Miss Forge (1): Harth Chief

— Unlocked by finishing Hunter Hub 4-star Urgent Quest “Two-Headed Carcass.” Clear by talking to Harth Chief in Yukumo. Reward: 50 Kokoto points, Hot Heart ingredient.

Lil Miss Forge (2): The Coal Still Burns

— Unlocked after clearing two 6-star Hyper Monster quests at the Hunter’s Hub for the first time. Gives you a new 6-star Hunter’s Hub quest for a food ingredient. Reward: 50 Kokoto points, Magma Pork ingredient.

Cha-Cha (1): Clash of Rivals

— Unlocked by finishing Hunter Hub 4-star Urgent Quest “Two-Headed Carcass.” Clear by finishing “4-star Hub Quest, “Clash of Rivals.” Reward: 50 Pokke points, Shaka Scarecrows (Design) and Garia Club (Design)

Armory Granny (1): The Hero’s Journey

— Unlocked by finishing 6-star Village Quest “Tigrex by the Tail.” Clear by finishing 6-star Village Quest “The Hero’s Journey.” Reward: 50 Pokke points, Heroic Twins (Design)

Uppity Instructor: The Bellowing Zinogre

— Unlocked by finishing 6-star Village Quest “Tuff Turf.” Clear by finishing 6-star Village Quest “The Bellowing Zinogre.” Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Master Ale ingredient

Ace Cadet: Twin Velocidrome

— Unlocked by finishing Hunter Hub 5-star Urgent Quest “A Plesioth in the Misty Peaks.” Clear by finishing 5-star Hub Quest “Twin Velocidrome.” Reward: 50 Bherna points, Rainbow Ore (Quest Reward) and quest unlock.

Dundorma Guardsman (1): Advanced: Sly Swooper

— Unlocked by finishing Hunter Hub 5-star Urgent Quest “A Plesioth in the Misty Peaks.” Reward: 50 Kokoto points, Guardian Lance (Design), Guardian Set (Design), Guardian U Set (Design)

Pokke Sweetheart: Nargacuga Throwdown

— Unlocked by finishing Hunter Hub 5-star Urgent Quest “A Plesioth in the Misty Peaks.” Reward: Frozen Mushrooms ingredient

Tanzia Sweetheart (1): Liver and Let Die

— Unlocked by finishing Hunter Hub 5-star Urgent Quest “A Plesioth in the Misty Peaks.” Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Sailor Set (Design): Female-only, F Sailor Set.

The Combinator: Deliver items

— Unlocked by finishing Hunter Hub 5-star Urgent Quest “A Plesioth in the Misty Peaks.” Deliver 5 Sushifish, 3 Sharp Fang and 1 Brilliant Fluid. Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Manygrain Rice ingredient.

Minegarde Sweetheart: A Fiery Temper

Finish Kokoto Gal Request then take down two different hyper monsters in Hunter’s Hub when the first 6-star Hyper monster quests pop up (I did Hyper Kecha Wacha and Hyper Tetsucabra). You will then get the 7-star “A Fiery Temper” quest from the Minegarde Sweetheart. Reward: 50 Kokoto points, Maiden/French Maid S Sets (Designs): Female-only, F Maiden S (Design)

Master Tool: Nibeling on Apples

— Unlocked after clearing two Hyper Monster quests for the first time (I did Hyper Kecha Wacha and Hyper Tetsucabra). Talk to Master Tool at Yukumo footbath to gain “Nibeling on Apples” 6-star Hub quest then clear that. Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Poogie Clothes: Great Poogie, Nibelapple ingredient.

Master Shipwright: The Plesioth Adventure

— Unlocked after clearing two Hyper Monster quests for the first time (I did Hyper Kecha Wacha and Hyper Tetsucabra). Talk to Master Shipwright at Yukumo footbath to gain “The Plesioth Adventure” 6-star Hub quest then clear that. Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Anchor Hammer, Blessed Wine ingredient.

Wyverian Artisan: Desert Brawlers

— Fulfill Armor Granny (1) Request by clearing 6-star Village Quest “The Hero’s Journey.” Talk to Wyverian Artisan in Yukumo to unlock then finish 5-star “Desert Brawlers” quest to clear. You will need to finish this quest to unlock the “Coal Hearted” quest for charm farming. Reward: 50 Yukumo points, Hero Strongarm (Design), Hero Gunlance (Design), Hero Blaster (Design)

Yukumo Smithy: Coal Hearted

— Unlock by finishing Wyverian Artisan Request “Desert Brawlers” in 5-star Hub. Reward: 50 Yukumo points, F Master’s Blade (Design), F Master’s Set (Design)

Manvil Smithy (1): The Hapless Bodyguard

— Unlock by clearing Yukumo Smithy’s “Coal Hearted” quest. Reward: 50 Bherna points, Master’s Set (Design)

Ace Commander (1): Watch Your Steppe

— Unlocked after reaching Free Rank. Reward: 50 Bherna Points, EX Gore Magala Ticket

Red Hell Hunter: Invoking Rath, Wyverns All Around Us

— Unlocked after reaching Free Rank. Reward: 50 Kokoto Points, EX Rathalos Ticket, EX Rathalos Ticket S

Felcote (1): The Magma’s Rage

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Bath Cattendant: The Wolf and the Footbath

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Updated 10:49 PM EST Dec 12, 2019
Published 3:04 PM EST Dec 10, 2015

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LATEST UPDATE: Just got my Japanese copy of Monster Hunter X so I've started a Monster Hunter X Key Quests Guide! As for previous updates, I posted a guide on how to unlock every guild quest monster from low rank to G-rank via the Everwood. Make sure to check it out if you haven't unlocked all the guild quest monsters yet! Now on to the Key Quest guide.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

A wise person once said, 'Haste makes waste.'

That is, unless you've played the Japanese version of the latest Monster Hunter game to death like I did and now need to blaze through your village/caravan and gathering hall quests to reach the endgame quickly in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Maybe it's your first crack at the latest game in the series but you still want to progress in a jiffy.

Then it becomes 'He who strikes first, wins.' Just ask Charlie 'Tigrex Blood' Sheen.

For newcomers to the game, you don't have to finish every quest to unlock the next rank or batch of missions in Monster Hunter. Instead, you can finish what are called 'key quests' to unlock the next set of missions right away.

If you're in a rush to get to 10-star village/caravan quests or those tougher Gathering Hall missions to be able to craft better gear, here's a list of key quests to speed up your progress.

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CARAVAN AND VILLAGE QUESTS

These refer to the campaign mode of the game, which progresses the story. Monsters are not quite as tough as they are in online/multiplayer mode but you have to solo them.

LOW RANK

1-star

Steak Your Ground

Deliver 1 Well-done Steak or Rare Steak

A Winning Combination

Deliver 1 Mega Potion

Subquest: Slay 3 Jaggi

— Pretty basic stuff. Just talk to your caravan leader, the hat maniac to unlock. No, your goofy little hat ain't worth risking my life by jumping onto a Dah'ren Mohran. But, hey, I'll do it anyway.

2-star

Ancestral Steppe Fungus Run

Deliver 5 Unique Mushrooms

Sub: Deliver 1 Choice Mushroom

Den Mothers

Slay 5 Jaggia

Kelbi Cure-All

Deliver 3 Kelbi Horns

Sub: Slay 8 Kelbi

— These quests are unlocked once you finish 'A Winning Combination.'

Chip Off the Old Blockade

Slay 8 Konchu

— Unlocked by finishing any of the quests mentioned above.

The Stinking Seltas

Hunt a Seltas

Sub: Break the Seltas's horn

— Unlocked by finishing 'Chip Off the Old Blockade.' Finishing this mission upgrades your grain/bread and vegetable ingredients at the canteen. For the full scoop, check out my MH4U Canteen Food Ingredients Upgrade Guide. It also unlocks expeditions, which lets you do free hunts in the Everwood. To progress further, you'll need to do two expeditions: Kill Velocidrome and Kill Yian Kut Ku. These unlock:

Urgent Quest: Swing Into Action

Hunt a Kecha Wacha

Sub: Topple monster while mounted

— Finish this 3-star quest and you unlock the 3-star caravan/village quests.

3-star

Boulder-bash

Hunt a Tetsucabra

Sub: Wound the Tetsucabra's jaw

— Unlocked after finishing 'Swing Into Action.'

Shipshape Skin

Hunt a Gypceros

Sub: Wound the Gypceros's crest

— Unlocked after finishing 'Boulder Bash.'

Road Work

Capture a Gendrome (Village: 3 Star)

Sub: Slay 5 Genpreys

— Unlocked after finishing 'Shipshape Skin.' Finish this to trigger:

Urgent: Nerscylla Thrilla

Hunt a Nerscylla

Sub: Break Nerscylla's poison spikes.

— Finish this to unlock 4-star caravan/village quests.

Before going further, I also noticed one more urgent pop up while I was doing 3-star quests. I believe this appeared after I finished 'Kecha Wacha Wallop,' which is not considered a key quest.

Urgent: Research Basarios

Hunt a Basarios

Sub: Topple monster while mounted

— Makes Basarios show up in the Everwood.

4-star

Pink Stink

Hunt a Congalala

Sub: Wound the Congalala's comb

— Maybe I was just sleep-deprived, but I could've sworn this was called 'Wild Palico Panic' when I first tried it. Anyway, now it says 'Pink Stink' in my mission board so 'Pink Stink' it is.

An Ice Surprise

Hunt a Zamtrios

Sub: Wound the Zamtrios's top fin

— I could've sworn this one was named 'Meownster Hunt Havoc' the first time I did it, too. Seriously, I think I'm losing my mind. Maybe I already did.

Najarala Hunt

Hunt a Najarala

Sub: Wound the Najarala's back

— Take down this snake in the grass and you'll get an emergency Gore Magala expedition if I remember correctly. Repel that sucker and you should unlock:

Urgent: Tipping the Scales

Hunt Gore Magala

Sub: Wound Gore Magala's feelers

— Gore! Gore! Gore! With apologies to JR's Barbecue Sauce. Bring down the flagship monster and say hello to 5-star quests.

5-star

Major Miner Problem

Hunt a Gravios

Sub: Wound the Gravios' chest

— Hello, big guy. Just bring him down, baby

Advanced: Odd Ape Out

Hunt a Congalala

Sub: Break the Congalala's claw

— I was reading a Japanese forum once and some dude didn't even mention him by name and just said 'that filthy ape.' I don't know why but that made me laugh. Yes, I'm easy to please.

Now do two of the following quests:

Zinogre Zone

Hunt a Zinogre

Sub: Wound the Zinogre's head

The Royal Guard

Hunt a Seltas Queen

Sub: Hunt a Seltas

King of the Skies

Hunt a Rathalos

Sub: Sever the Rathalos' tail

This will unlock:

Advanced: Tigrex Terror

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate G2 Key Quests

Hunt a Tigrex

Sub: Break the Tigrex's claw

— Tigrex, he's grrrreat. At unlocking the next quest:

6-star

Urgent: Advanced: Heaven's Wheel

Slay Shagaru Magala

Sub: Break Shagaru Magala's horns

— Finish Gore Magala's true form after shedding its skin and you're on the fast track to high rank questing.

HIGH RANK

7-star

Skiff Scuttler

Hunt a Daimyo Hermitaur

Sub: Break D. Hermitaur's claw

— I was in a rush to go through quests so I waltzed into this quest while still using a bone weapon. Can you say Bounce City?

Hot-air Buffoon

Hunt an Emerald Congalala

Sub: Deliver 1 Territorial Dung+

Facility Facilitation

Hunt a Cephadrome

Sub: Hunt 6 Cephalos

Hunt-a-thon: Nerscylla

Hunt 2 Nerscylla before time expires or deliver a Paw Pass ticket

Sub: Deliver 1 Queen Substance

These missions will unlock:

Urgent: Skiff Competition

Hunt a Monoblos

Sub: Break the Monoblos's horn.

— Charge! Have fun Guard Point masters. Oh yeah, welcome to 8-star quests

8-star

Finish one of the two following missions:

Hide-and-Freak

Hunt a Khezu

Sub: Wound the Khezu's head

— Man, this guy… A bonafide troll.

Take a Powderstone

Deliver 1 Powderstone

Sub: Hunt an Iodrome

Either of the previous missions will unlock:

In the Pink

Hunt a Pink Rathian

Sub: Wound the Pink Rathian's head

— One of my favorite monsters to hunt. I personally find her more challenging than Azure Rathalos. Whatever you do, stay away from her left cheek… Take her down and you get:

Ladykiller

Battlefield bad company 2 key generator. Hunt a Seltas Queen

Sub: Wound the Seltas Queen's head

— Lets… volt… in! I still remember the first time my cousins saw the docking manuever while playing the Japanese version of the game. 'Wait, did they just combine? That's awesome!' Finishing this also unlocks the Wyceum research center, which will be key later when fighting frenzied and extreme monsters, especially those that make your weapons and bullets bounce.

Nocturnal Commission

Capture a Rathian

— This unlocks a pretty cool cut scene, plus your next urgent.

Urgent: Dance of a Thousand Blades

Hunt a Seregios

Sub: Topple monster while mounted

— Say hello to the flagship monster of Monster Hunter 4G. This, by the way, provides the earliest opportunity to craft those Seregios weapons, which was quite helpful when I started doing Guild Hall quests.

9-star

Say hello to key quests galore. Here's the order that I went through them:

Black Rock Down

Hunt a Black Gravios

Sub: Wound Black Gravios's back

An Omen in the Skies

Hunt an Azure Rathalos

Sub: Deliver 1 Large Wyvern Tear

The Echoing Roar

Hunt a Brute Tigrex

Wound the Brute Tigrex's head

Forge Ahead

Hunt a Stygian Zinogre

Sub: Wound Stygian Zinogre's back

Advanced: Glacier's Bane

Hunt a Brachydios

Sub: Suppress Brachydios's frenzy

Advanced: Tyrant's Maw

Hunt a Deviljho

Sub: Topple Monster While Mounted

These will unlock

Urgent: Death by a Thousand Cuts

Hunt an Apex Seregios

— Whee, apex monsters! Don't forget to use that Wystone.

Urgent: Kushala Kushowdown

Hunt a Rusted Kushala Daora

— This a siege-style battle in Dundorma with your NPC allies. Finish it and you level up your Wystone and unlock 10-star quests, which are the final batch of hunts for offline mode. Enjoy!

GATHERING HALL QUESTS

Say hello to the multiplayer part of MH4U. Yes, you can still solo missions if you want but keep in mind that the monsters will be tougher. For the bulk of these, I basically formed a two-man party with my cousin, which provides just the right balance difficulty-wise. Plus we only had to do the urgents twice as opposed to three or four times with a bigger team. Then again, feel free to do whatever works for you.

LOW RANK

Hunter Rank 1

Bug Burger

Hunt a Seltas

Sub: Break the Seltas's horn

Kecha Konundrum

Hunt a Kecha Wacha

Sub: Wound the Kecha Wacha's ears

Tackling a Tetsucabra

Hunt a Tetsucabra

Sub: Wound the Tetsucabra's jaw

The Gypceros Project

Capture a Gypceros

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate G2 Key Quests Guide

Sub: Slay 5 Konchu

2-star Urgent: Web Sighting

Hunt a Nerscylla

Sub: Break Nerscylla's poison spikes

HR2

Royal Assassination

Hunt a Rathian

Sub: Wound the Rathian's head

A Ghastly Gift

Capture a Khezu

Sub: Wound the Khezu's body

Zamtrios of the Deep

Hunt a Zamtrios

Sub: Wound the Zamtrios's head

Nix the Najarala

Hunt a Najarala

Sub: Wound the Najarala's back

3-star Urgent: Dark Wings, Dark Work

Hunt Gore Magala

Wound Gore Magala's wing

HR3

Tigrex Tough Love

Hunt a Tigrex

Sub: Break the Tigrex's Claw

Temper Tantrum

Hunt a Gravios

Sub: Wound the Gravios's back

Royal Audience

Capture a Rathalos

Sub: Wound the Rathalos's wings

Tuff Turf

Hunt a Zinogre

Sub: Wound the Zinogre's head

The Royal Guard

Hunt a Seltas Queen

Sub: Wound the Seltas Queen's tail

4-star Urgent: Sand Sailor

Slay a Dah'ren Mohran or repel it.

Sub: Btreak Dah'ren Mohran's horn

— Unlocks drinks at the canteen and High-Rank Expeditions

HIGH RANK

HR4

Face Two Face

Hunt 2 Kecha Wacha

Sub: Deliver 1 Large Beast tear

Purple People Eater

Hunt a Purple Gypceros

Sub: Wound Purple Gypceros's chest

Buffoonish Baboon

Hunt an Emerald Congalala

Sub: Wound Emerald Congalala's comb

Dastardly Duo

Hunt a Gendrome and Tetsucabra

Sub: Wound the Gendrome's head

5-star Urgent Quest: Rathian's Wrath

Hunt a Pink Rathian

Sub: Wound the Pink Rathians wings

HR5

Writer's Block

Hunt a Najarala and a Rathian

Sub: Deliver 1 Large Wyvern Tear

The Red Menace

Hunt a Red Khezu

Sub: Wound the Red Khezu's head.

Dread Locked

Hunt a Gore Magala

Sub: Wound Gore Magala's wingarm

Advanced: Frenzied Foe

Hunt a Tigrex

Sub: Break the Tigrex's claw

6-star Urgent Quest: Ore D'Ouvre

Hunt a Black Gravios

Sub: Wound Black Gravios's back

HR6

Bring Down the Sky King

Hunt an Azure Rathalos

Sub: Wound the Azure Rathalos's wing

Infernal Overlord

Hunt a Stygian Zinogre

Sub: Wound Stygian Zinogre's head

Ear Ache

Hunt a Brute Tigrex

Sub: Wound the Brute Tigrex's head

Brimstone and Brachydios

Hunt a Brachydios

Sub: Wound the Brachydios's head

7-star Urgent: Advanced: Stop the Wheel

Slay Shagara Magala

Sub: Break Shagaru Magala's horns

HR7

Advanced: Grim Tidings

Slay an Akantor

Sub: Wound Akantor's head

Advanced: Storm Front

Slay a Kushala Daora or repel it

Sub: Wound Kushala Daora's head

Advanced: Teostra Tangle

Slay a Teostra or repel it

Sub: Wound Tesotra's head

Advanced: Fleet Action

Slay Dah'ren Mohran or repel it

Sub: Break Dah'ren Mohran's horns

Urgent: Advanced: Speartip Menace

Slay a Dalamadur

Sub: Wound Dalamadur's head

— Finish this and you unlock the cap on your hunter rank, which should jump up pretty high. It also unlocks:

Urgent: Advanced: Glacial Grinder

Slay an Ukanlos

Sub: Topple monster while mounted

— This unlocks G-rank quests. Woot!

While I've sunk in a ton of time in the Japanese version of the game, I haven't gone through all the G-rank quests in the Western version so I don't know the English names of all the stuff yet. For such quests, I will name the monsters you need to hunt as part of G-rank key quests. I'm adding subquests, too, in case there are non-key quests that feature the same monster. I will update this section as I verify information in my U.S. copy:

G-Rank 1

Sculptural Seltas

Hunt a Desert Seltas

Seeing Spots

Hunt an Ash Kecha Wacha

Sub: Wound Ash Kecha Wacha's ears

— Apparently, someone in Monster Hunter's localization team is an Ash Ketchum fan..

Berserker Rage

Hunt a Berserk Tetsucabra

Sub: Wound the B. Tetsucabra's jaw

Line in the Sand

Hunt 2 Cephadrome x2

Sub: Wound the Cephadrome's tail

Fashion Victim

Hunt a Daimyo Hermitaur

Sub: Break D. Hermitaur's shell

— These missions will unlock…

Hit List: Plum Daimyo Hermitaur

Hunt a Plum Daimyo Hermitaur

Sub: Break P.D. Hermitaur's Claw

— The Diablos skull accessory always cracks me up

Grand Finals Confrontation

Hunt a Tigerstripe Zamtrios

Sub: Wound T.Zamtrios's dorsal fin

— This guy loves switching to Jabba the Hutt mode

Serpent Serenade

Hunt a Tidal Najarala

Sub: Wound Tidal Najarala's head

Hunter in Green and Red

Hunt a Rathian and a Red Khezu

Sub: Deliver 1 Large Wyvern Tear

— No matter the color, Khezu remains a cave-dwelling troll.

Urgent:Seer of the Swords

Hunt a Seregios

Sub: Sever the Seregios's tail

— Bring dung bombs just in case he grabs ya'.

G-Rank 2

Monster Hunter Generations

Course Correction

Hunt a Shrouded Nerscylla

Sub: Wound S.Nerscylla's outer hide

The Azure King and the Tyrant

Hunt an Azure Rathalos and a Tigrex

Sub: Deliver 1 large Wyvern Tear

Temper Tantrum

Hunt a Gravios

Sub: Wound the Gravios's head

How to Zap your Zinogre

Hunt a Zinogre

Sub: Slay 5 Slagtoth

These quests will unlock:

Brute Force

Hunt a Brute Tigrex

Sub: Wound the Brute Tigrex's head

Pestering Pest

Hunt a Desert Seltas Queen

Sub: Wound D.Seltas Queen's tail

Hollow Promise

Hunt a Black Gravios

Monster Hunter Generations Hub Quests

Sub: Wound the Black Gravios's chest

Fire Drill

Hunt a Brachydios and a Stygian Zinogre

Sub: Sever the Stygian Zinogre's tail

Showdown at High Noon

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate G2 Key Quests List

Hunt a Diablos

Sub: Sever the Diablos's tail

Then..

Hunt Black Diablos (Sub: break both horns)

Urgent: Chaos Gore Magala

G-Rank 3

Advanced Chameleos (Sub: break horns)

Advanced Kushala Daora (Sub: cut tail)

Advanced Teostra (Sub: wound wings)

Advanced Ukanlos (Sub: wound front feet)

Urgent: Gogmazios (Sub: destroy back)

Well, that's it for now. Make sure to check out the Technobubble hub for more of our guides for Monster Hunter Ultimate 4!

Published 3:04 PM EST Dec 10, 2015