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Monster Hunter Wilds

Aberrant Atrocity Mission Walkthrough

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Monster Hunter Wilds - Aberrant Atrocity
A walkthrough for Aberrant Atrocity Side Mission in Monster Hunter Wilds. Read on for a detailed guide of Aberrant Atrocity, including mission rewards, and bosses, as well as useful tips for the quest, and completing this mission!

Aberrant Atrocity Walkthrough

Main Objectives
1 Hunt the Ferocious Yian Kut-Ku
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▶︎ Monster Hunt: Yian Kut-Ku

Hunt the Ferocious Yian Kut-Ku

1
Go to Area 20 of Iceshard Cliifs and talk to Rove to start this quest. Rove will tell you that he was fleeing from a monster that was very different from others of its kind. The hunter suspects that it's not native to the area and accepts the request to investigate.
2
Talk to Alma and accept the Optional Quest Aberrant Atrocity. Depart when ready.
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3 Monster Hunter Wilds - Defeat the Frenzied Yian Kut-Ku
Defeat the Frenzied Yian Kut-Ku to progress. Its frenzied nature makes the encounter slightly more difficult, but its moveset remains the same..
▶︎ Monster Hunt: Yian Kut-Ku
4 Monster Hunter Wilds - Report back to Rove
Report back to Rove in Area 20 of the Icehard Cliffs. He'll thank you for your trouble, and the side mission ends after his dialog.

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Monster Hunter Wilds - Keep Warm With Meals or Hot Beverages

The Icehard Cliffs region has areas of extreme cold that will drastically increase the Hunter's stamina consumption. There are many ways to deal with this, mainly by consuming a hot drink or feasting on a meal that negates the cold effect.

Climate Effects Guide

Aberrant Atrocity Monsters

How to Beat Yian Kut-Ku

Yian Kut-Ku Image - Monster Hunter Wilds
Sever Icon Blunt Icon Shot Icon
Yian Kut-Ku Sever Weakness Yian Kut-Ku Blunt Weakness Yian Kut-Ku Shot Weakness
Fire Icon Water Icon Thunder Icon Ice Icon Dragon Icon
Yian Kut-Ku Fire Weakness Yian Kut-Ku Water Weakness Yian Kut-Ku Thunder Weakness Yian Kut-Ku Shot Weakness Yian Kut-Ku Shot Weakness
Yian Kut-Ku Fight Tips
CheckmarkYian Kut-Ku is weak to ice. Bring an ice elemental weapon or ice ammo.

CheckmarkIts peck attack can be quite dangerous, as it can peck several times in quick succession. Dodge to the side or maneuver behind it.

CheckmarkThe fireball attacks it launches can cause fireblight if you are hit by them. Dodge repeatedly or use a nulberry to remove the fireblight status.

How to Beat Yian Kut-Ku

Active Monsters

Yian Kut-KuYian Kut-Ku GypcerosGypceros HirabamiHirabami

Aberrant Atrocity Rewards

Mission Rewards

Rewards Qty.
5
2

You will receive 100 Guild Points after completing this mission.

How to Unlock Aberrant Atrocity

Complete the Main Mission Lurking Shadows

Monster Hunter Wilds - How to Unlock Aberrant Atrocity
This quest is unlocked after defeating Frenzied Nerscylla in the Lurking Shadows main mission in Chapter 4. Once you have finished talking to Fabius and Allhearken, talk to Rove to start the side mission.

Lurking Shadows Mission Walkthrough

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
An Unexpected Summons
A First Cry

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 Research 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
The Apple of Her Eye -

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