Unlock High Rank by defeating the Low Rank story boss and clearing the High Rank Yian Kut-Ku quest in Monster Hunter Wilds. Keep reading to find out what you need to do in the game to access High Rank level content!

How to Unlock High Rank

1. Defeat Low Rank Story Boss
2. Capture a High Rank Yian Kut-Ku

Defeat Low Rank Story Boss

To unlock High Rank, Hunters must first defeat Zoh Shia, which is the final Low Rank Boss of the game.

After clearing this mission, a cutscene will play and credits will start to roll in but that only marks the start of High Rank content!

Chapter 3 Walkthrough

Capture a High Rank Yian Kut-Ku

Capturing a High Rank Yian Kut-Ku will be the first High Rank Quest you will encounter in-game after talking to a Wudwud NPC named Sassafrill.

Make sure to stock up on healing items and steaks for HP and Stamina recovery, Pitfall Traps, Shock Traps, and Tranq Bombs for capturing monsters to clear this mission!

Once you complete the quest, you will be able to get and take on more High Rank hunts!

How to Capture Monsters

How to Increase Rank

Progress to Unlock Rank Caps

Rank	Monster Rank	Chapter
HR9-15	Yian Kut-Ku	4-1
HR16-20	Nerscylla (Frenzied)	4-2
HR21-40	Lala Barina (Tempered) Guardian Fulgur Anjanath	4-3
HR41	Arkveld	6-1

Starting in Chapter 4, all succeeding Hunter Ranks will have limits. The only way to unlock these caps is by progressing through the chapters. By Chapter 6, after defeating Arkveld, you'll unlock the final limit, allowing you to reach higher ranks without restrictions.

Walkthrough and List of Main Story Chapters

HR Progression is Saved Until Cap is Unlocked

You will still get Hunter Rank progression even if you hit an HR cap. Any excess will be applied once the HR cap is removed upon completing a certain quest, which means that you can keep building up to raise your HR even if it is locked at some point.

Complete Side Missions

On High Rank, story chapters will no longer advance your Hunter Rank. You'll need to complete side missions to earn points, which is the only way to increase your rank from this point forward. Pair them with Optional Quests to get even more points!

List of Side Missions (Side Quests)

What's New on High Rank?

• Monsters Drop Rarer Crafting Materials
• Unlock High Rank Equipment Forging
• Mining Outcrop Changes
• Take On Investigation Quests
• Defeat Tempered Monsters to Unlock Artian Weapons
• Meld Relics

Monsters Drop Rarer Crafting Materials

Once High Rank is unlocked, Hunters can farm better materials and get better rewards from High Rank Quests to craft better armor and weapons to use.

Additionally, you'll receive Mystery Orbs, which you can trade for Weapon Decorations or Armor Decorations. You can get these from quests in High Rank.

How to Get and Use Mystery Orb - Armor

Unlock High Rank Equipment Forging

As you unlock more High Rank quests, High Rank gear will also become available. Equipment will have slots and you'll have a wider variety of equipment to choose from.

List of Armor and Armor Sets

High Rank Weapon Builds

High Rank Weapon Builds
Great Sword	Long Sword	Sword & Shield	Dual Blades
Hammer]	Hunting Horn	Lance	Gunlance
Switch Axe	Charge Blade	Insect Glaive	Bow
Light Bowgun		Heavy Bowgun

In addition, weapons will gain increased rarity as you upgrade them further. Check out the builds above for the best weapon builds for your main!

Builds and Best Armor for Each Weapon

High Rank Armor is Divided into α and β

High Rank armors are divided into two categories. Armors classified as α have more innate skills but fewer skill slots, while β has more skill slots but only one built-in skill.

Choose α if you're comfortable with its built-in skills, and go for β if you prefer the flexibility to build your own skills.

List of Armor Skills

Mining Outcrop Changes

Another good indicator that you're already on High Rank is when Mining Outcrops start spawning Lightcrystals, Carbalite Ore, and Icium. Be sure to check them out to confirm if you've reached this rank!

Lightcrystal Mining Location and Uses

Take On Investigation Quests

Monsters of higher rarity will start appearing more frequently in High Rank. Be sure to take them on to get rare materials!

Note that these monsters will only appear after you've defeated them in the story.

Investigation Quests Guide

Make Sure to Match Hunter Ranks

Keep in mind that most investigation quests have Hunter Rank requirements. Make sure to reach the required HR first before attempting these quests.

Hunter Rank Farm Guide and Unlocks

Defeat Tempered Monsters to Unlock Artian Weapons

On High Rank, Tempered Monsters will also appear. Defeating them grants you Artian Weapons and materials to craft them.

List of Equipment Materials

Meld Relics

Related to Artian Weapons, a new feature will also be unlocked as you progress in High Rank. The Melding Pot feature lets you meld relics, which basically randomizes Artian Materials into different ones.

This gets upgraded further when you reach Hunter Rank 100, allowing you to get Tier 3 items as well for 120 Melding Points!

How to Use the Melding Pot

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