This is a story walkthrough for Monster Hunter Wilds. See a list of main chapters, a detailed story walkthrough, side missions, and everything else you need to know about the story of Monster Hunter Wilds here.

List of Chapters

Main Story Chapters

1. Chapter 1
2. Chapter 2
3. Chapter 3
4. Chapter 4
5. Chapter 5
6. Chapter 6

Story Walkthrough

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 1
The Hunter Expedition team arrives in the Forbidden Lands, a region that was cut off from civilization over a thousand years ago. Navigate this strange new land, meet the locals, and investigate the White Wraith anomaly.
Regions
Windward Plains					Scarlet Forest
Missions				Monsters and Quests
Desert Trotters				Chatacabra Quest: Slimy Situation
Back to Camp				None
The Beginning				None
Village of Whispering Winds				Quematrice Quest: Hot on Their Tails
To the Forest				None
Forest Findings				Lala Barina Quest: A Stage of Rose and Thorn Congalala Quest: Drive Off the Congalala
The Investigation Continues				None
A Hunter's Pride				Balahara Quest: Balahara of the Sandsea Doshaguma Quest: Pinnacle of the Pack
Pursuit of Solitude				None
Beyond the Deluge				Uth Duna Quest: A Feast in the Deep

Chapter 1 Walkthrough

Make a Fire Weapon

After defeating Quematrice, craft a fire weapon and use it, as most of the monsters you will encounter from this point are weak to the fire element.

Weapons Guide: All Weapon Types Explained

Use Balahara or Doshaguma Armor Sets

Equip the Doshaguma Armor Set to gain the Powerhouse skill, which increases overall damage. However, if you prefer a more defensive playstyle, use the Balahara Armor Set to gain access to the Evade Extender skill.

List of Armor and Armor Sets

Check Your Seikret for Supplies

Once a hunt begins, you'll often be given supplies that you can claim while riding your Seikret. Alma will also let you know when you're getting supplies during the hunt, so be sure to grab them whenever you get the chance.

Seikret Mount Features and Abilities

Chapter 2 Overview

Chapter 2
The team continues investigating the White Wraith and Nata's hometown, leading them to Azuz, a village in the Oilwell Basin. There, they pursue leads on the White Wraith and the natural disasters linked to it.
Regions
Windward Plains					Oilwell Basin
Iceshard Cliffs
Missions				Monsters and Quests
A Looming Shadow				None
Toward Fervent Fields				Rompopolo Quest: A Fuse Ignited
An Unforseen Storm				None
The Eye of the Storm				Rey Dau Quest: A Merciless Glare
A Desolate Destination				None
Hopes of Home				Nerscylla Quest: The Quiet, Cunning Assassin Hirabami Quest: Fight or Flight
A Disquieting Dawn				None
Long-Forgotten Flame				Ajarakan Quest: Ajarakan Ablaze Nu Udra Quest: The Black Flame Quietly Manifests

Chapter 2 Walkthrough

Use the Cold and Hot Drinks

In Chapter 2, areas like Iceshard Cliffs and Oilwell Basin have climate effects that impact your health and stamina over time. Consume hot or cold drinks to negate these effects.

Climate Effects Guide

Upgrade Your Armor

Enhance your defense by using the Armor Spheres you have collected. Upgrading your armor will help improve your overall survivability and withstand stronger enemies.

Chapter 3 Overview

Chapter 3
After defeating the Black Flame, the ice blocking the path to the Keepers Village has melted. The Avis Unit, once again, makes its way down into the tunnel to Nata's hometown. Discover the duty of the Keepers, their ties to the Guardians, and how it affects the ecosystem of the land.
Regions
Ruins of Wyveria					Iceshard Cliffs
Missions				Monsters and Quests
Born from the Flame				None
The Faithful Keepers				Guardian Doshaguma Quest: An Ominous Encounter Guardian Rathalos Quest: The Ashen King Guardian Arkveld Quest: Repel the Guardian Arkveld
Indomitable Spirit				None
Nothing Frozen, Nothing Gained				Jin Dahaad Quest: The Rimechain Trial
Through the Dusk				None
A Path Forward				None
Full Circle				Guardian Ebony Odogaron Quest: Watcher of the Ancient Capital Xu Wu Quest: A Hunter in the Void
Dawn Breaks				None
Broken Chains				Guardian Arkveld Quest: The Pale Dream of a Lone Shadow
Visions of Hope				None
Monster Hunter				Zoh Shia Quest: Guardian Zoh Shia

Chapter 3 Walkthrough

Start Equipping Decorations

After defeating Nu Udra, you will unlock decorations. Be sure to equip them in your weapon and armor slots to further strengthen your character.

List of Decorations

Check the Map for Points of Interest

The regions in Monster Hunter are lush with endemic life as well as environmental hazards. It's a good habit to check the map frequently and get a good look at the surrounding areas, as it can provide you with useful information on what can be useful in your hunt.
Interactive Map and List of Locations

Chapter 4 Overview

Chapter 4
After defeating the Zoh Shia in the ruins the Avis Unit discover new changes in the ecosystem of the Eastland.
Regions
Scarlet Forest					Wounded Hollow
Ruins of Wyveria
Missions				Monsters and Quests
A Visitor from the West				None
New Ecosystems				Yian Kut-Ku Quest: Lured by Abundance
Chasing Change				None
Rendezvous				None
Lurking Shadows				Nerscylla Quest: Investigating the Frenzied Shadow
Touring History				None
To Wyvern's Rest				None
Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns				Lala Barina Guardian Fulgur Anjanath Quest: Thundering Flowers

Chapter 4 Walkthrough

Do Side Missions and Optional Quests to Raise Your HR

There area a number of ways to raise your HR rank quickly. One of them is to do Side Missions by speaking to the locals, and taking up Optional Quests from Alma using the Quest Counter Menu.

Hunter Rank Farm Guide and Unlocks

Get Better Gear to Prepare for Stronger Monsters

Male Armor	Female Armor

The hunts will get harder from this point on so its best to prepare the appropriate gear for them. Start building towards High Rank Armors to support your play style.

Builds and Best Armor for Each Weapon

Chapter 5 Overview

Chapter 5
The appearance of Tempered Monsters and strange weather phenomenas confirm the influence of the Dragontorch's energy on the land. The Avis unit continues their investigation while Fabius brings news of the Gore Magala from the west.
Regions
Iceshard Cliffs					Windward Plains
Scarlet Forest					Oilwell Basin
Missions				Monsters and Quests
Premonitions				None
Omens				None
Storm-Cold Vortex				Jin Dahaad Quest: Frozen Lord on the Precipice
The Root Cause				None
A Torrent of Energy				None
A World Turned Upside Down				Gore Magala Blangonga Quest: Shrouded in Black Nu Udra Quest: Scorching the Earth Once More Uth Duna Quest: Tide Overtaking Timber Rey Dau Quest: Roaring Rey Dau
A Break in the Clouds				None

Chapter 5 Walkthrough

Hunt Tempered Monsters for Artian Materials

During Chapter 4 after completing the Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns Tempered Monsters are introduced, these are stronger opponents than the usual monsters. Hunting Tempered Monsters drop Artian Materials that are used to forge Artian Weapons.

Best Ways to Farm Rarity 8 Artian Parts

Utilize Investigations to Farm Monster Parts Faster

Check the world map to see what monsters are currently available, and check the bonus rewards for rare drops. You can turn them into Investigations, effectively tripling the amount of bonus rewards you can get by doing all three Investigation Hunts.
Investigation Quests Guide

Chapter 6 Overview

Chapter 6
Regions
Iceshard Cliffs					Windward Plains
Missions				Monsters and Quests
Links in a Chain				None
What Lies Ahead				Arkveld Quest: Awaking From a Dream

Chapter 6 Walkthrough

Complete Side Mission Questlines

In addition to increasing your Hunter rank, completing side mission questlines unlocks a variety of useful rewards, such as having locals passively gather materials for you or unlocking useful Palico support moves. Make sure you complete the entire questline to reap all the rewards.

Side Missions

List of Side Missions

Side Mission	Quest Giver	Details
A Gutsy Move	Palico	Availability: Chapter 6 Location: Any Region
A Leviathan's Temper	Y'sai	Availability: Chapter 5 Location: Windward Plains
Aberrant Atrocity	Rove	Availability: Chapter 4 Location: Iceshard Cliffs
Aida's Apprehensions	Aida	Availability: Chapter 4 Location: Oilwell Basin
As Gatekeeper	Rex	Availability: Chapter 5 Location: Suja, Peaks of Accord
Astonishing Adaptability	Tasheen	Availability: Chapter 5 Location: Ruins of Wyveria
Beware the Gypceros	Zatoh	Availability: Chapter 4 Location: Windward Plains
Continuing Conflict	Murtabak	Availability: Chapter 6 Location: Windward Plains
Dareel's Research Report	Dareel	Availability: Chapter 1 Location: Windward Plains
Dareel's Research Report (Cont.)	Dareel	Availability: Chapter 4 Location: Windward Plains
Dareel's Special Research Report	Dareel	Availability: Chapter 5 Location: Windward Plains
Echoing from the Cliffs	Apar	Availability: Chapter 6 Location: Suja, Peaks of Accord
Fishing for Flavor	Kanya	Availability: Chapter 4 Location: Scarlet Forest
Fishing: Life, in Microcosm	Kanya	Availability: Chapter 1 Location: Scarlet Forest
Flash Course	Palico	Availability: Chapter 4 Location: Any Region
Forest Doshaguma	Erik	Availability: Chapter 5 Location: Scarlet Forest
Fur Damagings Are Dislikeworthy	Plumpeach	Availability: Chapter 6 Location: Scarlet Forest
Healing Help	Palico	Availability: Chapter 4 Location: Any Region
High-Quality Materials	Gemma	Availability: Chapter 4 Location: Any Region
Make Fluffy Dealings	Plumpeach	Availability: Chapter 4 Location: Scarlet Forest
Purrfect Plundering	Palico	Availability: Chapter 4 Location: Any Region
Rath-from-Above, Go!	Palico	Availability: Chapter 4 Location: Any Region
Razzle Dazzle	Kanya	Availability: Chapter 4 Location: Scarlet Forest
Samin's Research Report	Samin	Availability: Chapter 1 Location: Windward Plains
Samin's Research Report (Cont.)	Samin	Availability: Chapter 4 Location: Windward Plains
Samin's Special Research Report	Samin	Availability: Chapter 5 Location: Windward Plains
Secure Wounded Hollow	Cobb	Availability: Chapter 4 Location: Suja, Peaks of Accord
Seeking the Golden Fish	Kanya	Availability: Chapter 1 Location: Scarlet Forest
Smithy's Seal of Quality	Gemma	Availability: Chapter 4 Location: Any Region
Succulent Scraps	Dogard	Availability: Chapter 5 Location: Oilwell Basin
The Catch of a Lifetime	Kanya	Availability: Chapter 4 Location: Scarlet Forest
The Struggle to Survive	Rysher	Availability: Chapter 6 Location: Ruins of Wyveria
Troublemakers	Sabar	Availability: Chapter 6 Location: Oilwell Basin
Werner's Test Run	Werner	Availability: Chapter 5 Location: Ruins of Wyveria
What We Protect	Alma	Availability: Chapter 5 Location: Iceshard Cliffs

Side Missions are additional quests given by other characters, allowing you to earn extra rewards and boost your hunter rank. These missions range from fishing to tracking and hunting specific monsters.

How Many Chapters in Monster Hunter Wilds?

Main Story Has 6 Chapters

Monster Hunter Wilds consists of 6 Chapters, divided into two parts. The first three chapters focus on the main story campaign, while Chapters 4 to 6 serve as endgame content, where players hunt high rank monsters and face greater challenges.

Players would need about 16-18 hours to complete the main story, with some side missions along the way.

Monster Hunter Wilds Story

Investigate the Strange Phenomenon in the Forbidden Lands

Several years ago, Nata was discovered near the border of the Forbidden Lands, a region that was believed to be uninhabited. The boy reveals that his village has been attacked by a mysterious monster, aptly named the White Wraith.

Committed to preserving the balance between humans and monsters, the Guild authorizes an expedition to explore this strange new land and return Nata to his homeland.

As a seasoned hunter with a wealth of experience under your belt, it's up to you and the expedition team to face these new threats in search of the truth behind the recent turn of events.

Monster Hunter Wilds Related Guides

Monster Hunter Wilds Walkthrough Wiki

Monster Hunter Wilds Wiki Contents
Weapons	Armor Sets
Monsters	Builds
Story Walkthrough	Artian Weapons
Maps and Locations	Items and Materials
Tips and Tricks	Endemic Life
Skills	Decorations
Talismans	Characters
Quests	Palico
Trophies	Cosmetics
Furniture	News and Game Info
Message Boards	-

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