Story Walkthrough and Progression Guide

This is is a complete walkthrough to the story of Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise) and the Sunbreak DLC. Learn what order to complete each Village Quest in order to continue through the story and all Quests required to reach the end of the game.

Story Walkthrough Guides
Base Game Walkthrough	Sunbreak Walkthrough

Story Walkthrough Part 1: Village Quests

Tutorial

Complete Master Utsushi's Training

Once you've been introduced to all of the various village NPCs, you'll be required to complete Master Utsuhi's Training Quest, Back to Basics. Once you finish this tutorial-esque quest, you'll unlock ★1 Village Quests.

★1 Village Quests

With your training out of the way, you will be required to clear Key Quests to proceed.

Clear 2 Key Quests

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Impious Peons (Key Quest)	Jagras
	Unlock Conditions: From the start
Fungal Frustrations (Key Quest)	No Target Monster
	Unlock Conditions: From the start
Roly-poly Lanterns (Key Quest)	No Target Monster
	Unlock Conditions: From the start

Hunt a Great Izuchi

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Great Izuchi, Great Pain	Great Izuchi
	Unlock Conditions: Clear 2 ★1 Key Village Quests

★2 Village Quests

After slaying the Great Izuchi, you will unlock ★2 quests and be allowed to move on.

Clear 4 Key Quests

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Rabid Rabbit (Key Quest)	Lagombi
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Great Izuchi, Great Pain"
Out Cold (Key Quest)	Great Baggi
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Great Izuchi, Great Pain"
A Frosty Paradise (Key Quest)	Baggi
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Great Izuchi, Great Pain"
Plump and Juicy (Key Quest)	No Target Monster
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Great Izuchi, Great Pain"
Grizzly Glutton (Key Quest)	Arzuros
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Great Izuchi, Great Pain"

Hunt an Aknosom

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Feathered Frenzy	Aknosom
	Unlock Conditions: Clear 3 ★2 Key Village Quests
The Rampage Approaches	Arzuros Great Wroggi
	Unlock Conditions: Clear 2 ★3 Key Village Quests Special Rewards: Defender Ticket 1

★3 Village Quests

While your objective is to complete 4 ★3 Key Quests, you will be interrupted after you finish 2 as the Rampage is approaching. Once you finish your first Rampage Quest, complete the remaining 2 Key Quests to unlock the Urgent Quest.

Clear 4 Key Quests

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Spongy Oasis (Key Quest)	Royal Ludroth
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Feathered Frenzy"
Obnoxious Lord, Noxious Monster (Key Quest)	Great Wroggi
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Feathered Frenzy"
Fightin' Dirty (Key Quest)	Barroth
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Feathered Frenzy"
Walking on Eggshells (Key Quest)	Kulu-Ya-Ku
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Feathered Frenzy"
Can't Stomach the Thought (Key Quest)	Tetranadon
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Feathered Frenzy"

Clear the Rampage Quest

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
The Rampage Approaches	Arzuros Great Wroggi
	Unlock Conditions: Clear 2 ★3 Key Village Quests Special Rewards: Defender Ticket 1

Hunt a Bishaten

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Monkey Wrench in Your Plans	Bishaten
	Unlock Conditions: Clear 4 ★3 Key Village Quests

★4 Village Quests

After the Bishaten goes down you will be tasked with clearing more Key Quests. For ★4 you will finally go up against Magnamalo, so prepare yourself.

Complete Special License Tests

While progressing through ★4 Village Quests, new Special License Tests will become available. Special License Tests are multi-monster challenge hunts that will Increase your Hunter Rank allowing you to skip Low Rank Gathering Hub quests upon completion. Be sure to complete these when you receive them to jump directly into High Rank later on.

Clear 5 Key Quests

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Off Your Rocker (Key Quest)	Basarios
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Monkey Wrench in Your Plans"
A Song of Red and Fire (Key Quest)	Volvidon
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Monkey Wrench in Your Plans"
Streaking Shadow (Key Quest)	Tobi-Kadachi
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Monkey Wrench in Your Plans"
The Queen's Procession (Key Quest)	Rathian
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Monkey Wrench in Your Plans"
Raging White-out (Key Quest)	Barioth
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Monkey Wrench in Your Plans"
Infernal Lacrimosa (Key Quest)	Somnacanth
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Monkey Wrench in Your Plans"

Hunt Magnamalo

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Comeuppance	Magnamalo
	Unlock Conditions: Clear 5 ★4 Key Village Quests Special Rewards: Magnaroar Dango

★5 Village Quests

Even though you took down Magnamalo, there are still threats to Kamura Village! Continue taking down monsters in Key Quests to proceed.

Clear 5 Key Quests

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Rathalos Alert! (Key Quest)	Rathalos
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Comeuppance"
Waltzing by Moonlight (Key Quest)	Mizutsune
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Comeuppance"
Nocturnal Tracker (Key Quest)	Anjanath
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Comeuppance"
Electrifying Ephiphany (Key Quest)	Zinogre
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Comeuppance"
Wind Speed Wyvern (Key Quest)	Nargacuga
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Comeuppance"

Hunt an Almudron

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Hermit of the Swamp	Almudron
	Unlock Conditions: Clear 4 ★5 Key Village Quests

★6 Village Quests

There are no Key ★6 Village Quests. All ★6 Village Quests are optional challenges to test your skill and farm more materials.

Story Walkthrough Part 2: Hub Quests (Up to ★7)

Moving On to High Rank

Option One: Complete ★1 to ★3 Hub Quests

There are two methods of moving into High Rank, the first of which is by simply completing Key and Urgent Quests in the Gathering Hub to increase your HR, similar to clearing the Key and Urgent Quests in the Village. Upon reaching ★4 in the Hub Quests, you will reach High Rank.

Option Two: Complete License Quests 1-3

The other method involves clearing Special License Tests that are unlocked starting in ★4 Village Quests. These will increase your HR instead by pitting you against 3 Large Monsters in a single hunt. Clear these quests and the next level of Hub Quests will unlock, leading up to ★4 Hub Quests, aka High Rank. Whichever you choose, the real challenge begins then.

How to Unlock High Rank

Gathering Hub Quests

After completing ★5 Village Quests the Gathering Hub will become the primary source of hunts and story progression. If you've completed all Special License Tests, you can immediately jump into the ★4 Urgent Quest to unlock High Rank Quests.

Gathering Hub Quests are separated into two Categories: Low Rank, and High Rank.

Low Rank	★1 - ★3
High Rank	★4 and up

★1 Gathering Hub Quests

Clear 4 Key Quests

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Wroggi Place, Wroggi Time (Key Quest)	Great Wroggi
	Unlock Conditions: From the start
A Snowball's Chance... (Key Quest)	Lagombi
	Unlock Conditions: From the start
No Cure for the Common Baggi (Key Quest)	Great Baggi
	Unlock Conditions: From the start
Jumped in the Frost Islands (Key Quest)	Great Izuchi
	Unlock Conditions: From the start
Tired and Feathered (Key Quest)	Kulu-Ya-Ku
	Unlock Conditions: From the start
Shady Monster (Key Quest)	Aknosom
	Unlock Conditions: From the start

Hunt a Tetranadon

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Dead Ringer	Tetranadon
	Unlock Conditions: Complete 4 ★1 Key Hub Quests

★2 Gathering Hub Quests

Clear 5 Key Quests

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
The Path to Royalty (Key Quest)	Rathian
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Dead Ringer"
Blasted Basarios! (Key Quest)	Basarios
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Dead Ringer"
Reinventing the Wheel (Key Quest)	Volvidon
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Dead Ringer"
A Pale Shadow (Key Quest)	Khezu
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Dead Ringer"
So Muddy Hardheaded! (Key Quest)	Barroth
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Dead Ringer"
The Flooding Flooded Forest (Key Quest)	Royal Ludroth
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Dead Ringer"
Way of the Pukei (Key Quest)	Pukei-Pukei
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Dead Ringer"
I Want Off This Ride (Key Quest)	Bishaten
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Dead Ringer"

Hunt a Magnamalo

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Hellfire	Magnamalo
	Unlock Conditions: Clear ★5 Village Special License Test 2

★3 Gathering Hub Quests

Clear 6 Key Quests

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
A Few Bumps Along the Way (Key Quest)	Diablos
	Unlock Conditions: Clear ★5 Village Special License Test 2
A Friend in Need (Key Quest)	Tigrex
	Unlock Conditions: Clear ★5 Village Special License Test 2
White Knight vs. Hunter (Key Quest)	Barioth
	Unlock Conditions: Clear ★5 Village Special License Test 2
Wavering Moon and Thunder (Key Quest)	Zinogre
	Unlock Conditions: Clear ★5 Village Special License Test 2
Champion of the Caverns (Key Quest)	Rathalos
	Unlock Conditions: Clear ★5 Village Special License Test 2
My Muse the Mizutsune (Key Quest)	Mizutsune
	Unlock Conditions: Clear ★5 Village Special License Test 2
Twilit Twin Stars (Key Quest)	Nargacuga
	Unlock Conditions: Clear ★5 Village Special License Test 2
Bully of the Caverns (Key Quest)	Anjanath
	Unlock Conditions: Clear ★5 Village Special License Test 2
Down 'n' Dirty (Key Quest)	Almudron
	Unlock Conditions: Clear ★5 Village Special License Test 2
Zigzagging Zapper (Key Quest)	Tobi-Kadachi
	Unlock Conditions: Clear ★5 Village Special License Test 2
The Blizzard Blender (Key Quest)	Goss Harag
	Unlock Conditions: Clear ★5 Village Special License Test 2
Beckoning Slumber (Key Quest)	Somnacanth
	Unlock Conditions: Clear ★5 Village Special License Test 2

Clear the Apex Arzuros Rampage

★4 Gathering Hub Quests

Clear 5 Key Quests

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Didn't Get the Memo (Key Quest)	Great Baggi
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Blue Apex"
Divine Comedy (Key Quest)	Arzuros Kulu-Ya-Ku
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Blue Apex"
The Swirling Gale (Key Quest)	Great Izuchi
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Blue Apex"
Night of the Khezu (Key Quest)	Khezu
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Blue Apex"
Even Cute Things Have Fangs (Key Quest)	Lagombi
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Blue Apex"
The Frost Islands Arena (Key Quest)	Tetranadon
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Blue Apex"
Dancing A-purr-ition (Key Quest)	Aknosom
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Blue Apex"

Hunt a Jyuratodus

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
The Restless Swamp	Jyuratodus
	Unlock Conditions: Clear 5 ★4 Key Hub Quests

★5 Gathering Hub Quests

Clear 5 Key Quests

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Charmed by a Queen (Key Quest)	Rathian
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Restless Swamp"
Miner Problem (Key Quest)	Basarios
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Restless Swamp"
Go Away, Pukei! (Key Quest)	Pukei-Pukei
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Restless Swamp"
Rotten Fruit (Key Quest)	Bishaten
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Restless Swamp"
Bowled Over (Key Quest)	Volvidon
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Restless Swamp"
Rise Above the Mud (Key Quest)	Barroth
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Restless Swamp"
Foul Play in the Forest (Key Quest)	Royal Ludroth
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Restless Swamp"

Hunt a Mizutsune

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
A Bewitching Dance	Mizutsune
	Unlock Conditions: Clear 5 ★5 Key Hub Quests
Serpent God of Wind	Wind Serpent Ibushi
	Unlock Conditions: Clear 3 ★6 Key Hub Quests

★6 Gathering Hub Quests

Clear 5 Key Quests

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Red Skies at Night (Key Quest)	Rathalos
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "A Bewitching Dance"
The Abyss Stares Back (Key Quest)	Nargacuga
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "A Bewitching Dance"
Closer Than it Appears (Key Quest)	Anjanath
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "A Bewitching Dance"
Skies are Gray (Key Quest)	Tobi-Kadachi
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "A Bewitching Dance"
Sharpening Amber Fangs (Key Quest)	Barioth
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "A Bewitching Dance"
A Somniferous Elegy (Key Quest)	Somnacanth
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "A Bewitching Dance"
Skies Flash, Clouds Boom (Key Quest)	Zinogre
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "A Bewitching Dance"

Clear the Ibushi Rampage Quest

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Serpent God of Wind	Wind Serpent Ibushi
	Unlock Conditions: Clear 3 ★6 Key Hub Quests

Hunt a Rakna-Kadaki

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Can't Kill It with Fire	Rakna-Kadaki
	Unlock Conditions: Clear 5 ★6 Key Hub Quests

★7 Gathering Hub Quests

Clear 5 Key Quests

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Seared Situation (Key Quest)	Magnamalo Rathalos
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Can't Kill It with Fire"
Evil Afoot (Key Quest)	Rajang
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Can't Kill It with Fire"
A Resounding Roar (Key Quest)	Tigrex
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Can't Kill It with Fire"
Subterranean Disturbances (Key Quest)	Diablos
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Can't Kill It with Fire"
A Muddy Invitation (Key Quest)	Almudron
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Can't Kill It with Fire"
Clad in Hellfire (Key Quest)	Magnamalo
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Can't Kill It with Fire"
It's Gonna Get You! (Key Quest)	Goss Harag
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Can't Kill It with Fire"

Slay the Thunder Serpent Narwa

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Serpent Goddess of Thunder	Thunder Serpent Narwa
	Unlock Conditions: Clear 5 ★7 Key Hub Quests

Story Walkthrough Part 3: HR 8+

HR Cap and Hunter Rank Points Unlocked

Upon completing the Narwa Hunt, Serpent Goddess of Thunder, the Hunter Rank Cap will be removed and players will unlock the Hunter Rank Points system. This will allow players to raise their Hunter Rank simply by completing arbitrary Quests.

Upon reaching certain HR levels, an Urgent Quest will be unlocked. Players will need to complete this Urgent Quest in order to continue raising their HR.

HR 20 Cap

Hunt a Chameleos

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Ancient Illusion	Chameleos
	Unlock Conditions: Reach HR 20

HR 30 Cap

Hunt a Kushala Daora

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
The Steely Storm	Kushala Daora
	Unlock Conditions: Reach HR 30

HR 40 Cap

Hunt a Teostra

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
The Emperor of Flame	Teostra
	Unlock Conditions: Reach HR 40

HR 999 Unlocked

Upon completing the Teostra Hunt, the HR Cap is removed completely and players are free to continue to level up all the way to HR 999. As of Update 3.0 however, players will encounter two new Urgent Quests as long as you meet either the HR 50 or HR 100 requirements.

HR 50 Urgent

Hunt Narwa the Allmother

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
The Allmother	Narwa the Allmother Wind Serpent Ibushi
	Unlock Conditions: Reach HR 50

HR 100 Urgent

Hunt Crimson Glow Valstrax

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
The Crimson Glow	Crimson Glow Valstrax
	Unlock Conditions: Reach HR 100

More Quests Unlock After HR100!

After completing the Crimson Glow Valstrax Urgent Quest, players will unlock a plethora of difficult quests that will challenge even the most seasoned hunters!

The difficulty of these quests are in-between High Rank and Master Rank so do not underestimate the monsters you'll face in them!

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Advanced: The Fallen Comet	Crimson Glow Valstrax Rakna-Kadaki
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Crimson Glow"
Advanced: Scaredy-Cat	Chameleos Rajang
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Crimson Glow"
Advanced: Of Storm and Fire	Kushala Daora Teostra
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Crimson Glow"
Advanced: Monsters in Ink	Goss Harag Mizutsune Tigrex
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Crimson Glow"
Advanced: Dual Calamities	Bazelgeuse Magnamalo
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Crimson Glow"
The Evil Star from Beyond	Crimson Glow Valstrax
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Crimson Glow"

Two New Challenging Quests in a New Arena!

After finishing all the Advanced Quests unlocked after HR100, players will unlock two new quests held in a new arena are called the Infernal Springs!

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Advanced: Proof of Power	Diablos Magnamalo Rathalos
	Unlock Conditions: Clear the ff. Quests: Advanced: Dual Calamities, Advanced: Monsters in Ink, Advanced: Of Storm and Fire, Advanced: Scaredy-Cat, Advanced: The Fallen Comet
Advanced: Those Crowned Apex	Apex Mizutsune Apex Rathalos Apex Zinogre
	Unlock Conditions: Clear all advanced quests after Valstrax and Hunt every target monster individually (rampage or not)
Troubled Waters	Jyuratodus Mizutsune Somnacanth
	Unlock Conditions: Talk to the Courier and select Add-On Content starting November 26th Special Rewards: Diver layered armor
Heart of an Apex	Apex Arzuros Apex Diablos Apex Rathian
	Unlock Conditions: Talk to the Courier and select Add-On Content starting December 10th Special Rewards: Special Titles
Challenge Quest 07	Apex Diablos Apex Mizutsune Apex Zinogre
	Unlock Conditions: Talk to the Courier and select Add-On Content starting December 24th
Wrestling with Pain	Arzuros Tetranadon
	Unlock Conditions: Talk to the Courier and select Add-On Content starting January 21st Special Rewards: Sitting Pose Set
Advanced: Crimson Calamity	Crimson Glow Valstrax
	Unlock Conditions: Talk to the Courier and select Add-On Content starting February 4th
Princesses' Banquet	Rakna-Kadaki Rathian Somnacanth
	Unlock Conditions: Talk to the Courier and select Add-On Content starting February 11th Special Rewards: Chocolate Sticker Set
Heart of Might	Chameleos Kushala Daora Teostra
	Unlock Conditions: Talk to the Courier and select Add-On Content starting March 4th Special Rewards: Special Titles
A Mysterious Pale Flame	Violet Mizutsune
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the MR 10 Urgent Quest "What Sleeps in the Tower"
Starting with a Bang	Seething Bazelgeuse
	Unlock Conditions: Talk to the Courier and select Add-On Content starting January 5, 2023 Special Rewards: Crown-sized Monsters
Advanced: Carnival Carnage	Goss Harag
	Unlock Conditions: Talk to the Courier and select Add-On Content starting February 2, 2023 Special Rewards: Crown-sized Monsters
Hazard: Dance of Disaster	Violet Mizutsune
	Unlock Conditions: Talk to the Courier and select Add-On Content starting March 9, 2023 Special Rewards: Crown-sized Monster
The Sun Will Rise Again	Amatsu
	Unlock Conditions: Reach MR10 and talk to Fugen the Elder
Destructive Dragon Deity	Amatsu
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the MR10 Urgent Quest "The Sun Will Rise Again"
Hazard: Buffoon's Buff Baboon Swoon	Rajang
	Unlock Conditions: Talk to the Courier and select Add-On Content starting May 4, 2023 Special Rewards: Buff Body Armor Set, Guild Card Titles
Hazard: Melody of Mayhem	Amatsu
	Unlock Conditions: Talk to the Courier and select Add-On Content starting September 25, 2023 Special Rewards: MP Accelerant

CAPCOM Collabs and Weekly Event Quests!

Monster Hunter Rise will be supported with Monthly CAPCOM Collaborations and Event quests every week! Scratch that itch and keep those weapons at the ready - the hunt is not over yet!

Event Quests List: Schedule and Roadmap

Future Updates Are Planned!

This is the end of the current content as of Update 3.0. There's plenty of content to 100% while waiting for future updates, so keep those whetstones at the ready!

Update Roadmap and Schedule: Free Title Updates

Getting Started With the Story

Clear Key Quests to Progress the Story Prioritize Uncovering an Area's Map Increase the Argosy's Stock Always Accept Optional Subquests

Clear Key Quests to Progress the Story

Once you've cleared a certain amount of select quests known as Key Quests, you will unlock an Urgent Quest that opens up the next level of quests upon completion, each one progressing the story of Kamura Village's battle against the constant monster rampages. If you ever find yourself wondering what to do next, head on over to Hinoa to keep moving forward!

Prioritize Uncovering an Area's Map

When you first enter a map, it will be completely covered in fog, preventing you from seeing the full landscape or the location of materials, Endemic Life, and more. Before heading out on a quest, go on an Expedition Tour and explore the area so you don't waste any time when trying to hunt a monster.

Unlock the Sub-Camps

While you start at the Main Camp, there are actually Sub-Camps that can be found in each area. Once you've discovered one, you will receive a Request that will unlock it for fast travel upon completion. With more camps to jump between from the start you'll have an easier time hunting monsters going forward!

Camp Guide: How to Unlock Sub-Camps

Increase the Argosy's Stock

At the beginning of the game you'll be lacking materials so there's a high chance you'll run out of the few items you have fairly quickly. To help out with this, head to the Argosy in the Buddy Plaza where you can increase the number of items for sale so you don't have to spend as much time farming. You'll be needing a lot of Honey or Red Mushrooms so stocking up on those is highly recommended. The Argosy is unlocked once you unlock ★2 Village Quests.

Keep in mind, when utilzing the Argosy you'll need to send at least one of your buddies away, so be sure to recruit one from Iori you can send off without worry.

Always Accept Optional Subquests

Optional Subquests are basic requests that can be accepted from either Quest Counter. You can accept up to 5 at a time to receive various small rewards upon completion. The rewards are typically Kamura Points, Armor Spheres (necessary for upgrading your armor), and other useful materials so make sure to have 5 on you at all times!

List of Optional Subquests

Best Starting Equipment

Choose the Weapon You Prefer

Which weapon you decide on really comes down to your own preference. Especially in the beginning where you won't see a major difference based on your weapon, it's best to go with what you like or what you're already used to from past Monster Hunter entries. However, there are quite a few to choose from, so for those who are still unsure take a look at the articles linked below for our thoughts!

Best Beginner Weapons

Weapon Tier List

Use the Black Belt S Armor Set and Defender Weapon Tree

Be sure to check out the Add-on Content from Senri the Mailman – the new Black Belt S Armor set has been made available for free to help players reach Master Rank and start Sunbreak content. This set has High Rank-level defenses and reliable skills like Attack Boost and Earplugs to help you blast through Low Rank and work your way to Master Rank without having to spend time farming early and midgame weapons and armor.

The first of each weapon in the Defender Tree are also available for free, with higher damage than any other weapons of their level and laughably cheap upgrade costs.

All Story Walkthrough Guides

★ Sunbreak Walkthrough
┣ How to Unlock Master Rank
┗ Sunbreak Endgame Guide
★ Base Game Walkthrough
┣ How to Unlock High Rank
┣ Base Game Endgame Guide
┗ How to Break Hunter Rank Caps
★ Game Length

Monster Hunter Rise Related Links

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