Monster Hunter Wilds Main Story Guide – All the Missions and Assignment Quests in the Campaign

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The long-awaited Monster Hunter Wilds has arrived on console and PC systems. Previous games in the series offered decent to good narrative elements, but the overall experience fell short. In Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom has made significant strides forward in some areas, yet made a substantial step back in others. However, the net result is the most cohesive story we’ve seen in the franchise to date. This guide will walk you through every main story mission in Monster Hunter Wilds, key quests (assignments), and provide a comprehensive overview of what lies ahead in Capcom’s latest offering.

Just a friendly reminder: The main storyline, endgame monsters, and all campaign quests in Monster Hunter Worlds might contain some surprises. It’s best to approach them with caution to maintain the excitement of discovery.

In Monster Hunter Wilds, the primary storyline is divided into multiple-part missions, which differ in scale and often lead to a specific mission known as an Assignment Quest. For clarity in this guide, I’ve categorized all the quests under two headings: Missions (which outline the progression of the main story) and Assignments (quests you can take on using SOS or multiplayer functions).

Monster Hunter Wilds main story step-by-step – every mission in the campaign step by step

Chapter 1-1

Desert Trotters:

  • Follow the girl
  • Stagger the monster
  • Shake off the monsters
  • Talk to Alma
  • Mount the Seikret
  • Follow the brother’s scent
  • Slay the Chatacabra
  • Check on the others

Chapter 1-2

Back to Camp:

  • Talk to your Guildmates
  • Enter the Expedition Command tent
  • Enter your tent

The Beginning:

  • Talk to Alma

Village of Whispering Winds:

  • Gather honey for Provisions
  • Follow Y’sai
  • Follow Alma
  • Slay the Bulaqchi
  • Return to Base Camp
  • Talk to Jack the Provisions Manager
  • Talk to Gemma
  • Finish your preparations and talk to Alma
  • Head towards the SOS Flare
  • Hunt the Quematrice
  • Talk to Ferdinand the Researcher
  • Talk to Tom at the Ingredient Center

Chapter 1-3

To the Forest:

  • Head toward the forest

Forest Findings:

  • Head toward the forest
  • Talk to Erik
  • head to the campsite
  • Follow the Doshaguma traces
  • Hunt the Lala Barina
  • Talk to Gemma
  • Head to the Pop-up Camp
  • Go with the Lynians
  • Talk to the Lynian Negotiator
  • Search for the Congalala
  • Hunt the Congalala

Chapter 1-4

The Investigation Continues:

  • Talk to Alma

A Hunter’s Pride:

  • Head to the Oasis
  • Escape from the Balahara
  • Hunt the Balahara
  • Follow the pack
  • Get the Alpha Doshaguma’s attention
  • Hunt the Alpha Doshaguma
  • Return to Kunafa

Chapter 1-5

Pursuit of Solitude:

  • Talk to Nata in the Plains Base Camp

Beyond the Deluge:

  • Head to the depths of the Scarlet Forest
  • Repel the Uth Duna
  • Talk to Olivia

Chapter 2-1

A Looming Shadow:

  • Finish your preparations and talk to Alma
  • Go to the Wudwuds

Toward Fervent Fields:

  • Head to Azuz, the Everforge
  • Talk to Yabran
  • Talk to Alma
  • Search for Maki
  • Hunt the Rompopolo

Chapter 2-2

An Unforseen Storm:

  • Talk to Alma

The Eye of the Storm:

  • Head to the Wind’s Gasp
  • Slay the Rey Dau

Chapter 2-3

A Desolate Destination:

  • Talk to Werner in Azuz

Hopes of Home:

  • Follow Satesh
  • Mount your Seikret
  • Head to the top of the wall
  • Hunt the Nerscylla
  • Talk to Rove
  • Head higher
  • Talk to the other Avis Unit members
  • Sit and rest
  • Hunt the Hirabami

Chapter 2-4

A Disquieting Dawn:

  • Search for Werner in Azuz

Long-forgotten Flame:

  • Repel the Ajarakan
  • Hunt the Ajarakan
  • Search for Nu Udra
  • Hunt: Nu Udra

Chapter 3-1

Born from the Flame:

  • Talk to Rosso in the Windward Plains

The Faithful Keepers:

  • Follow Nata
  • Slay the Guardian Doshaguma
  • Talk to Nata
  • Follow Nata
  • Slay the Guardian Rathalos
  • Follow Tasheen
  • Talk to Tasheen
  • Follow Tasheen
  • Repel the Guardian Arkveld

Chapter 3-2

Indomitable Spirit:

  • Talk to Olivia in the Iceshard Cliffs

Nothing Frozen, Nothing Gained:

  • Listen to Rove
  • Continue towards Suja
  • Repel the Jin Dahaad

Chapter 3-3

Through the Dusk:

  • Search for the Allhearken
  • Talk to Vio the Melder
  • Go to dinner
  • Talk to the Allhearken

A Path Forward:

  • Talk to Tasheen

Full Circle:

  • Head to the campsite
  • Set out to Investigate
  • Slay the Guardian Ebony Odogaron
  • Hunt the Xu Wu

Chapter 3-4

Dawn Breaks:

  • Talk to Nata

Broken Chains:

  • Head to the lower stratum of Wyvern’s Rest
  • Slay the Guardian Arkveld

Chapter 3-5

Visions of Hope: 

  • Talk to Nata

Monster Hunter:

  • Slay Zoh Shia

Chapter 4-1

A Visitor from the West:

  • Talk to Olivia

New Ecosystems:

  • Talk to Alma
  • Survey the Scarlet Forest
  • View the forest from atop a tree
  • Capture a Yian Kut-Ku

Chapter 4-2

Chasing Change:

  • Investigate the regions and raise your HR

Rendezvous:

  • Talk to Fabius in Suja

Lurking Shadows:

  • Talk to Fabius in Suja
  • Head to the depths of the Wounded Hollow
  • Hunt the Frenzied Nerscylla

Chapter 4-3

Touring History:

  • Investigate the regions and raise your HR

To Wyvern’s Rest:

  • Talk to Olivia at the Ruins of Wyveria

Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns:

  • Talk to Olivia at the Ruins of Wyveria
  • Follow the Tempered Lala Barina traces
  • Examine the traces
  • Hunt the Tempered Lala Barina
  • Hunt the Guardian Fulgur Anjanath

Chapter 5-1

Premonitions:

  • Investigate the regions and raise your HR

Omens:

  • Talk to Olivia in the Ruins of Wyveria
  • Investigate the regions and raise your HR
  • Talk to Nata at the Oilwell Basin

Storm-cold Vortex:

  • Talk to Alma
  • Slay the Jin Dahaad

Chapter 5-2

The Root Cause:

  • Investigate the regions and raise your HR

A Torrent of Energy:

  • Talk to Olivia at the Ruins of Wyveria

A World Turned Upside Down:

  • Head to the Windward Plains Base Camp
  • Talk to Alma
  • Head to Kunafa
  • Slay the Rey Dau
  • Head to the Scarlet Forest Base Camp
  • Talk to Sassafrill
  • Slay the Uth Duna
  • Head to the Oilwell Basin Base Camp
  • Talk to Maki
  • Slay the Nu Udra
  • Talk to Fabius in the Iceshard Cliffs
  • Slay the Gore Magala
  • Slay the Frenzied Blangonga

Chapter 5-3

A Break in the Clouds:

  • Investigate the regions and raise your HR

Chapter 6-1

Links in a Chain:

  • Talk to Nata in the Windward Plains

What Lies Ahead:

  • Slay Arkveld
  • Investigate Arkveld
  • Talk to Nata in the Windward Plains


Monster Hunter Wilds assignments list – all the key quests

Keep in mind that every quest listed here accommodates a maximum of four players. You have the option to jump into these quests with others by using SOS, or you can activate an auto SOS flare which allows people to join your quest once it starts during the main storyline.

  • Slimy Situation: Slay the Chatacabra – HR 1 or higher
  • Hot on Their Tails: Hunt the Quematrice – HR 1 or higher
  • A Stage of Rose and Thorn: Hunt the Lala Barina – HR 2 or higher
  • Drive Off the Congalala!: Hunt the Congalala – HR 2 or higher
  • Balahara of the Sandsea: Hunt the Balahara – HR 2 or higher
  • Pinnacle of the Pack: Hunt the Alpha Doshaguma – HR 2 or higher
  • A Feast in the Deep: Repel the Ugh Duna – HR 3 or higher
  • A Fust Ignited: Hunt the Rompopolo – HR 3 or higher
  • A Merciless Glare: Slay the Rey Dau – HR 3 or higher
  • The Quiet, Cunning Assassin: Hunt the Nerscylla – HR 4 or higher
  • Fight or Flight: Hunt the Hirabami – HR 4 or higher
  • Ajarakan Ablaze: Hunt the Ajarakan – HR 4 or higher
  • The Black Flame Quietly Manifests – HR 4 or higher
  • An Ominous Encounter: Slay the Guardian Doshaguma – HR 5 or higher
  • The Ashen King: Slay the Guardian Rathalos – HR 5 or higher
  • Repel the Guardian Arkveld: Repel the Guardian Arkveld – HR 5 or higher
  • The Rimechain Trial: Repel the Jin Dahaad – HR 5 or higher
  • Watcher of the Ancient Capital: Slay the Guardian Ebony Odogaron – HR 6 or higher
  • A Hunter in the Void: Hunt the Xu Wu – HR 6 or higher
  • The Pale Dream of a Lone Shadow: Slay the Guardian Arkveld – HR 6 or higher
  • Guardian Zoh Shia: Slay the Zoh Shia – HR 7 or higher

Note the assignments below are from after the credits roll for the low rank main story.

  • Lured by Abundance: Capture the Yian Kut-Ku – HR 8 or higher
  • Investigating the Frenzied Shadow: Hunt the Frenzied Nerscylla – HR 15 or higher
  • Thundering Flowers: Hunt all target monsters (Guardian Fulgur Anjanath and tempered Lala Barina) – HR 20 or higher 
  • Frozen Lord on the Precipice: Slay the Jin Dahaad – HR 30 or higher
  • Roaring Rey Dau: Slay the Rey Dau – HR 30 or higher
  • Tide Overtaking Timber: Slay the Uth Duna – HR 30 or higher
  • Shrouded in Black: Slay all target monsters (Gore Magala and Blangonga) – HR 30 or higher
  • Awaking From a Dream: Slay the Arkveld – HR 40 or higher

You won’t be able to resubmit key quests, but you can participate in them through an SOS flare after searching for them using the quest count at Alma.

Monster Hunter Wilds has just been released globally for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. Explore our comprehensive guides on Monster Hunter Wilds right here.

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2025-02-27 15:05