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Monster Hunter Stories 3 (MHS3)

Thea Side Story Walkthrough and Rewards

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This is a guide for Thea's Side Story in Monster Hunter Stories 3 (MHS3). Learn more about Thea's Side Stories, its objectives, rewards, and how to unlock them with this guide!

Thea Guides
Partner Profile Side Stories

Thea's Side Stories

  1. The Gale Force Porkers
  2. Shai of Sheparden
  3. The Tarkuan Trotter
  4. One To Go

The Gale Force Porkers

Unlock Condition
Complete the Main Quest Amara's Child and speak with Rudy in Azuria Castle.
Location Azuria Castle, Azuria

Chapter 1 Walkthrough

# Objective
1
Speak to Thea at the Base and choose Side Story. After the cutscene, head towards the waypoint near the Broadleaf Basin Catavan Stand and speak with the Male Mushroom Forager.
2
Follow the path west, towards the open area with a big tree. After the cutscene, prepare to race against Swift Swine.
3
When you're ready, approach Swift Swine to start the race. The course will be littered with mushrooms. Make sure to only grab Zoomshrooms to get a burst of speed.

As much as possible avoid going off course or missing the zoomshrooms since it will slow you down significantly.
4
After you win the race, Swift Swine will head home, finish the cutscene to end the quest.

▲ Side Story Chapter List ▲

Shai of Sheparden

Unlock Condition
Complete the Main Quest Forbidden Ground and set up a base in Sheparden.
Location Sheparden, Canalta Timberland

Chapter 2 Walkthrough

# Objective
1
Speak with Thea at the Sheparden Base and choose Side Story. After the cutscene, go north of the village to look for Shai's Mother.
2
Go to the marked location in Mt. Canalta. Speak with Shai, after the cutscene, look for the Poogie, Bullet Bacon.
3
Travel to the marked location to find Bullet Bacon. Interact with it to begin the race.
4
After winning the race, watch the cutscene to end the quest.

▲ Side Story Chapter List ▲

The Tarkuan Trotter

Unlock Condition
Complete the Main Quest Ena and set up a base in Galyad.
Location Galyad, Tarkuan

Chapter 3 Walkthrough

# Objective
1
Speak with Thea at the base and choose Side Story. After the cutscene, travel to the Bountiful Dunes in Tarkuan. Use the Colossal Dragon's Remains Catavan Stand to get there quickly. The destination is north of there.
2
Defeat the Blood Orange Bishaten, this monster is weak to water and electric attacks. Most of the damage it deals is Fire with a possibility to inflict burn.

During its normal phase, use Technical attacks to defeat it and speed when it is enraged.
3
After defeating the Blood Orange Bishaten, defeat Presto Piggy in a race to end the quest.

▲ Side Story Chapter List ▲

One To Go

Unlock Condition
Defeat the Feral Blangonga and set up your first camp at the Glacial Caps in Serathis to unlock Chapter 4. You will need to go back to a base in another region to take on the quest.
Location Glacial Caps, Serathis

Chapter 4 Walkthrough

# Objective
1
Speak with Thea at the Base, after a cutscene, travel to Sunpetal Plains in Azuria. Speak with Thea's father at the Grape Vineyard.
2
After the cutscene, search for Boss Hog in Broadleaf Basin. You'll find him in the Ancient Battlegrounds.
3
After the cutscene, approach Boss Hog and begin the race. This time, you will be racing as Thea, win the race to end the quest.

▲ Side Story Chapter List ▲

Thea Side Story Rewards

All Chapter Rewards

Chapter Rewards
1 Poogie Hunter Acquired
Proof of one's deep affection for Poogies. Grants a subtle inkling whenever a Poogie is near.
2 New Weapon: Hunting Horn
Thea is now able to use Hunting Horns
Kagachi Developed
Thea's Kagachi learned "Stealthy". Increases Crit Rate when not targeted by any Battle Lines.
3 Active Skill Enhanced - Aerial Aim (AMP)
Thea's Active Skill "Aeria Aim" has been enhanced to "Aerial Aim (AMP)".
Active Skill Enhanced - Rousing Riff (AMP)
Thea's Active Skill "Rousing Riff" has been enhanced to "Rousing Riff (AMP)".
Grape Juice Recipe
A Combo Recipe for Grape Juice. Lists Azurian Grapes and Gloamgrass Bud as the required materials.
4 Gnocchi Joined
The Goss Harag Gnocchi has been added to Thea's Monsties

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