Monster Hunter Wilds

List of Side Missions (Side Quests)

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Monster Hunter Wilds - Side Missions
Earn items, materials, and additional Hunter rank points by completing side quests in Monster Hunter Wilds.Learn more about side missions, including how to unlock them, their rewards, and more in this guide.

List of Side Missions

Chapter 1 Side Missions

Side Mission Quest Details
Dareel's Research Report Quest Giver: Dareel
Location: Windward Plains
Catch: Tracktail Lizard
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 1
・Complete Main Mission A Hunter's Pride
Fishing: Life, in Microcosm Quest Giver: Kanya
Location: Scarlet Forest
Catch: Any Fish
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 1
・Complete Main Mission Forest Findings
Samin's Research Report Quest Giver: Samin
Location: Windward Plains
Catch: Dapperwing
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 1
・Complete Side Mission Dareel's Research Report
Seeking the Golden Fish Quest Giver: Kanya
Location: Scarlet Forest
Catch: Goldenfish
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 1
・Complete Side Mission Fishing: Life, in Microcosm

Chapter 4 Side Missions

Side Mission Quest Details
Aberrant Atrocity Quest Giver: Rove
Location: Iceshard Cliffs
Hunt: Yian Kut-Ku
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 4
・Complete Main Mission Lurking Shadows
Aida's Apprehensions Quest Giver: Aida
Location: Oilwell Basin
Hunt: Rompopolo
Unique Reward: Material Gatherer - Sabar
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 4
・Complete Main Mission
Beware the Gypceros Quest Giver: Zatoh
Location: Windward Plains
Hunt: Gypceros
Unique Reward: Material Gatherer - Murtabak
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 4
・Complete Main Mission New Ecosystems
Dareel's Research Report (Cont.) Quest Giver: Dareel
Location: Windward Plains
Catch: Ember Rufflizard
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 4
・Complete Main Mission New Ecosystems
・Complete Side Mission Samin's Research Report
Fishing for Flavor Quest Giver: Kanya
Location: Scarlet Forest
Catch: Gravid Bowfin
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 4
・Complete Side Mission Seeking the Golden Fish
Flash Course Quest Giver: Palico
Location: Any Region
Catch: Flashflies
Unique Reward: Palico Skill - Flashfly Cage
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 4
・Complete Side Mission Healing Help
Healing Help Quest Giver: Palico
Location: Any Region
Catch: Vigorwasp
Unique Reward: Palico Skill - Attract Vigorwasps
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 4
・Complete Main Mission New Ecosystems
High-Quality Materials Quest Giver: Gemma
Location: Any Region
Hunt: Chatacabra
Unique Reward: Kut-Ku Plushie Pendant
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 4
・Complete Main Mission New Ecosystems
Make Fluffy Dealings Quest Giver: Plumpeach
Location: Scarlet Forest
Hunt: Congalala
Unique Reward: Material Gatherer - Plumpeach
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 4
・Complete Main Mission Lurking Shadows
Purrfect Plundering Quest Giver: Palico
Location: Any Region
Hunt: Guardian Ebony Odogaron
Unique Reward: Palico Skill - Plunderang
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 4
・Complete Side Mission Rath-from-Above, Go!
Rath-from-Above, Go! Quest Giver: Palico
Location: Any Region
Hunt: Quematrice
Unique Reward: Palico Skill - Rath-from-Above
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 4
・Complete Side Mission Flash Course
Razzle Dazzle Quest Giver: Kanya
Location: Scarlet Forest
Catch: Grand Escunite
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 4
・Complete Side Mission The Catch of a Lifetime
Samin's Research Report (Cont.) Quest Giver: Samin
Location: Windward Plains
Catch: Rime Beetle
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 4
・Complete Main Mission New Ecosystems
・Complete Side Mission Dareel's Research Report (Cont.)
Secure Wounded Hollow Quest Giver: Cobb
Location: Suja, Peaks of Accord
Hunt: Hirabami
Unique Reward: Armorcharm
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 4
・Complete Main Mission Lurking Shadows
Smithy's Seal of Quality Quest Giver: Gemma
Location: Any Region
Hunt: Lala Barina
Unique Reward: Hunting Assistant - Gemma
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 4
・Complete Main Mission New Ecosystems
・Complete Side Mission High-Quality Materials
The Catch of a Lifetime Quest Giver: Kanya
Location: Scarlet Forest
Catch: A Whopper Fish
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 4
・Complete Side Mission Fishing for Flavor

Chapter 5 Side Missions

Side Mission Quest Details
A Leviathan's Temper Quest Giver: Y'sai
Location: Windward Plains
Hunt: Balahara
Unique Reward: Seikret Decoration - Windsinger Mountdress
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 5
・Complete Main Mission Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns
As Gatekeeper Quest Giver: Rex
Location: Suja, Peaks of Accord
Hunt: Ajarakan
Unique Reward: Powercharm
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 5
・Complete Main Mission Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns
・Complete Side Mission Secure Wounded Hollow
Astonishing Adaptability Quest Giver: Tasheen
Location: Ruins of Wyveria
Hunt: Xu Wu
Unique Reward: Material Gatherer - Rysher
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 5
・Complete Main Mission Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns
Dareel's Special Research Report Quest Giver: Dareel
Location: Ruins of Wyveria
Catch: Gillopod
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 5
・Complete Main Mission Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns
・Complete Side Mission Samin's Research Report (Cont.)
Forest Doshaguma Quest Giver: Erik
Location: Scarlet Forest
Hunt: Doshaguma
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 5
・Complete Main Mission Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns
Samin's Special Research Report Quest Giver: Samin
Location: Windward Plains
Catch: Sandstar
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 5
・Complete Main Mission Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns
・Complete Side Mission Dareel's Special Research Report
Succulent Scraps Quest Giver: Dogard
Location: Oilwell Basin
Hunt: Gravios
Unique Reward: Azuz - Mark of Gratitude Pendant
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 5
・Complete Main Mission Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns
Werner's Test Run Quest Giver: Werner
Location: Ruins of Wyveria
Hunt: Guardian Doshaguma
Unique Reward: Hunting Assistant - Werner
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 5
・Complete Side Mission
What We Protect Quest Giver: Alma
Location: Iceshard Cliffs
Hunt: Blangonga
Unique Reward: Design: Artian α Armor Series
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 5
・Complete Main Mission Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns

Chapter 6 Side Missions

Side Mission Quest Details
A Gutsy Move Quest Giver: Palico
Location: Any Region
Catch: Giant Vigorwasp
Unique Reward: Palico Skill - Vigorwasp Revival
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 6
・Complete Main Mission A Break in the Clouds
・Complete Side Mission Purrfect Plundering
Continuing Conflict Quest Giver: Murtabak
Location: Windward Plains
Hunt: Rathian
Unique Reward: Great Hunt - Windward Plains
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 6
・Complete Main Mission A Break in the Clouds
Echoing from the Cliffs Quest Giver: Apar
Location: Suja, Peaks of Accord
Hunt: Hirabami
Unique Reward: Great Hunt - Iceshard Cliffs
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 6
・Complete Main Mission A Break in the Clouds
Fur Damagings Are Dislikeworthy Quest Giver: Plumpeach
Location: Scarlet Forest
Hunt: Lala Barina
Unique Reward: Great Hunt - Scarlet Forest
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 6
・Complete Main Mission A Break in the Clouds
The Struggle to Survive Quest Giver: Rysher
Location: Ruins of Wyveria
Hunt: Guardian Ebony Odogaron
Unique Reward: Great Hunt - Ruins of Wyveria
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 6
・Complete Main Mission A Break in the Clouds
Troublemakers Quest Giver: Sabar
Location: Oilwell Basin
Hunt: Ajarakan
Unique Reward: Great Hunt - Oilwell Basin
How to Unlock:
・Reach Chapter 6
・Complete Main Mission A Break in the Clouds

How to Unlock Side Missions

Complete the Forest Findings Quest

Monster Hunter Wilds - Complete the Forest Findings Quest
Defeating Congalala marks the completion of the Forest Findings quest in Chapter 1, and side missions are now unlocked. Side Missions can now be initiated by talking to different inhabitants in each region.

Forest Findings Mission Walkthrough

Side Missions Rewards

Provides a Significant Increase in Hunter Rank

Monster Hunter Wilds - Provides a Significant Increase in Hunter Rank
Progressing through Chapter 4 would require the hunter to increase their hunter rank in order to progress to the next mission. Sidequests are a great way to increase your Hunter rank, as they provide a lot of Hunter rank points upon completion.

Chapter 4 Walkthrough

Additional Materials and Items

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Side missions are an alternative way to gain additional items and materials. Completing side quests provides the hunter with rewards based on the type of side mission completed.

List of Items and Materials

What are Side Missions?

Provides Rewards and Additional Hunter Rank Points

In addition to breaking up the monotony of normal hunting, Side Missions are a great way to earn additional rewards and Hunter Rank points.

Types of Side Quests

Fishing Missions

Monster Hunter Wilds - Fishing.mode:show
Hunters are tasked with catching certain species of fish with the fishing rod. The species required vary from region to region, and the hunter must exhaust all fishing spots to obtain the fish.
Fishing Guide

Hunting Missions

Monster Hunter WIlds - Hunting Missions
In this type of side mission, the Hunter is tasked with hunting certain monsters. The Hunter will be asked to turn in a monster material gained by participating in the hunt. Side missions that prompt the hunter to kill a monster will become an Optional quest.

List of Optional Quests

Monster Hunter Wilds Related Guides

Story Walkthrough Monster Hunter Wilds

Walkthrough and List of Main Story Chapters

List of All Chapters

Chapters Missions
Chapter 1 Desert Trotters
Back to Camp
The Beginning
Village of Whispering Winds
To the Forest
Forest Findings
The Investigation Continues
A Hunter's Pride
Pursuit of Solitude
Beyond the Deluge
Chapter 2 A Looming Shadow
Toward Fervent Fields
An Unforseen Storm
The Eye of the Storm
A Desolate Destination
Hopes of Home
A Disquieting Dawn
Long-forgotten Flame
Chapter 3 Born from the Flame
The Faithful Keepers
Indomitable Spirit
Nothing Frozen, Nothing Gained
Through the Dusk
A Path Forward
Full Circle
Dawn Breaks
Broken Chains
Visions of Hope
Monster Hunter
Chapter 4 A Visitor from the West
New Ecosystems
Chasing Change
Rendezvous
Lurking Shadows
Touring History
To Wyvern's Rest
Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns
Chapter 5 Premonitions
Omens
Storm-Cold Vortex
The Root Cause
A Torrent of Energy
A World Turned Upside Down
A Break in the Clouds
Chapter 6 Links in a Chain
What Lies Ahead

List of Side Missions

Fishing Missions
Fishing: Life, in Microcosm Seeking the Goldenfish
Fishing for Flavor The Catch of a Lifetime
Razzle Dazzle -
Material Retrieval Missions
Aida's Apprehensions Beware the Gypceros
Astonishing Adaptability Make Fluffy Dealings
Palico Missions
Healing Help Flash Course
Rath-from-Above, Go! Purrfect Plundering
A Gutsy Move -
Charm Missions
Secure Wounded Hollow As Gatekeeper
Hunting Assistant Missions
Werner's Test Run Smithy's Seal of Quality
Great Hunt Missions
Continuing Conflict Fur Damagings Are Dislikeworthy
Echoing from the Cliffs Troublemakers
The Struggle to Survive -
Endemic Life Missions
Dareel's Research Report Samin's Research Report
Dareel's Research Report (Cont.) Samin's Research Report (Cont.)
Dareel's Special Research Report Samin's Special Research Report
Other Missions
High-Quality Materials What We Protect
Forest Doshaguma A Leviathan's Temper
Succulent Scraps Aberrant Atrocity

All Side Mission Guides

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