Hunter Rank Leveling in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). This guide provides information on how to raise HR, check HR, add elements, and unlock conditions.
How to Reach Hunter Rank (HR) 100Table of Contents
How to Raise HR and Unlock Conditions
Raise it by Clearing the Story
HR | Unlock Conditions |
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HR1 | From the start |
HR2 | Talk to Tom after defeating Quematrice in Chapter 1-2. |
HR3 | Defeat Doshaguma at Chapter 1-4. |
HR4 | Defeat Rey Dau in Chapter 2-2. |
HR5 | Defeat Nu Udra in Chapter 2-4. |
HR6 | After the meal event in Chapter 3-3. |
HR7 | Defeat Guardian Arkveld at Chapter 3-4. |
HR8 | Defeat Zoh Shia at Chapter 3-5. |
Monster Hunter Wilds' Hunter rank increases as you progress through mission quests. Therefore, it is important to progress through the story first.
Full Story Walkthrough GuideRaise HR to Progress Story
HR | Unlocked Condition |
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9-15 | Reach HR8 and Capturing Yian Kut-Ku at Chapter 4-1. |
16-20 | Achieve HR15 and defeat the Frenzy Monster Nerscylla at Chapter 4-2. |
21-40 | Reach HR20 and defeat 2 Monsters Simultaneously at Chapter 4-3 (Tempered Monster) Lala Barina and Guardian Dragon Fulgur Anjanath. |
41 onwards | Achieve HR40 and defeat Arkveld in Chapter 6-1. |
Your HR will be capped at certain levels starting from Hunter Rank 9. Earn points by hunting monsters, raise the Hunter Rank to the maximum, then clear the story quest that gets unlocked to raise it further.
Points Won't Go To Waste
Even when your Hunter Rank reaches the upper limit, points will still be accumulated although you won't be able to see it. The accumulated points will be applied when the HR limit is unlocked.
How to Raise HR Efficiently
Methods |
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【HR9+】▼Prioritize Side Missions - Create High Rank Equipment and collect Decorations |
【HR31+】▼Farm Gravios in 'Gravios Blockade' Quest |
【HR41+】▼Farm 'The Struggle to Survive' Quest |
【HR41+】▼Farming Tempered Arkveld |
【HR41+】▼Farming Gravios - Possible also after update |
Prioritize Side Missions at HR 9

To raise your Hunter Rank above HR 9, we recommend completing side missions. Progressing through side missions unlocks useful features, such as Material Retrieval and Support Actions.
Reccomended Side Missions
Unlock | Side Mission | Reward |
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4-2 | Aida's Apprehensions | Material Retrieval (Sabar) |
4-2 | Beware the Gypceros | Material Retrieval (Murtabak) |
4-2 | Healing Help | Unlock Support Action |
4-2 | Flash Course | Unlock Support Action |
4-3 | Making Fluffy Dealings | Material Retrieval (Plumpeach) |
4-3 | Rath-From-Above | Unlock Support Action |
4-3 | Secure Wounded Hollow *Recommended for raising Hunter Rank | Armorcharm |
5-1 | Astonishing Adaptability | Unlock Support Action |
5-1 | Purrfect Plundering | Unlock Support Action |
5-1 | As Gatekeeper | Powercharm |
5-3 | A Gutsy Move | Unlock Support Action |
Create High Rank Equipment

While completing Side Missions, you can also craft High Rank Equipment using the materials obtained while hunting. High Rank monsters tend to have high health, so keep your equipment up to date.
Best High Rank BuildHunt Gravios in the Event Quest
When the Event Quest for Gravios is being held, it is recommend to prioritize it, as it provides a sizable amount of HR points. Additionally, you can also obtain a wide variety of ingredients and a Pick-a-meal Voucher.
How to Farm GraviosReccomended Equipment
Weapons | Key Benefits |
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![]() | - Easy to forge, allowing you to get started right away. - Negative Affinity and Few Decoration Slots |
![]() | - Better performance than Dalgap of the Waves - Requires farming for Reinforcement Bonus. |
The recommended equipment for the Gravios Event Quest is the Dalgap of the Waves, which is easy to forge. Note that if you already have a strong Artian Weapon, it is best to use that instead.
Farm 'The Struggle to Survive' Quest

The most efficient way to level up your Hunter Rank (HR) is by farming the Quest 'The Struggle to Survive' in multiplayer. This quest involves hunting multiple targets, 'Tempered Xu Wu' and 'Tempered Guardian Ebony Odogaron,' and offers the highest points among the optional quests that can be repeatedly completed.
Equipment Needed for Farming
1-2 People | Main: Heavy Bowgun Specializing in Water Ammo Sub: Heavy Bowgun Capable of Firing Paralysis Ammo ▶Recommended Equipment for Water Ammo Specialization |
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1-2 People | Main: Heavy Bowgun Specializing in Freeze Ammo Sub: Heavy Bowgun Capable of Firing Paralysis Ammo ▶Recommended Equipment for Freeze Ammo Specialization |
When farming, you will need Elemental Ammo that can exploit the weaknesses of Tempered Xu Wu and Tempered Ebony Odogaron, as well as Paralysis Ammo for restraining them. Each player should prepare both a Primary and Secondary weapon to shorten farming time.
Farming Strategy
- Start 'Struggle to Survive' Optional Quest in Area 9
- Hunt the Guardian Ebony in Area 9
- Two players should use Water Ammo, while the other two restrain the target with Paralysis Ammo and Traps. (Attack with Wyvernheart Ignition when possible.)
- Capture the target and proceed to Area 7 - Hunt Xu Wu in Area 7
- Two players should use Freeze Ammo, while the other two restrain the target with Paralysis Ammo and Traps. (Attack with Wyvernheart Ignition when possible.)
- Capture the target to complete the hunt! - Repeat as Many Times As Needed
Farming Tempered Arkveld
If you want to farm high-rarity Artian parts and Decorations while increasing your Hunter Rank (HR), Tempered Arkveld runs are highly recommended. Additionally, Arkveld materials provide the highest refinement points among all monsters, making it the most efficient way to collect Oricalcite, which is essential for upgrading Artian weapons.
How to Spawn Tempered MonstersRecommended Equipment for Farming Runs
Weapons | Key Benefits |
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![]() | - Easy to forge, allowing you to get started right away. - No need to farm for reinforcement bonuses, such as those required for Artian weapons. |
![]() | - Can fire more Pierce Ammo compared to crafted weapons. *Easy to recharge the Ignition Gauge. - Requires farming for Reinforcement Bonus. |
For the best and efficient farming runs, the recommended equipment is either the Wild Stinger, crafted from Congalala materials, or the Artian Heavy Bowgun. Both are Piercing Heavy Bowguns designed around Wyvernheart Ignition, enabling high uptime on Wyvernheart and rapid damage accumulation on chains for faster clears.
Tempered Arkveld Farming Strategy
- Start the Tempered Arkveld Field Survey
- Stop Movement with Paralysis Ammo After Sneak Attack
- Shoot Wyvernheart Ignition into the Chains
- Switch to Pierce Ammo when the Ignition Gauge is depleted. - Continue Step 3 Using Traps, Flash Pods, and Environmental Advantages
- Capture Once Weakened to Complete the Hunt
- Repeat as Many Times As Needed
Farming Gravios Solo is Easy and Quick
Quest: Armor Like a Mountain |
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After Chapter 4-1, hunt Gravios that appear in areas like Oilwell Basin |
The best and easiest way to increase your Hunter Rank solo is by farming the quest 'Armor Like a Mountain' where you are required to hunt Gravios. With the right equipment, you can repeat the run in about a minute, making it a convenient method for quickly raising your HR.
Equipment Required for Gravios Farming Runs

The equipment required for farming runs is a Water Element Heavy Bowgun, which can be crafted using Artian parts of Rarity 8. You don't need to worry about the Production/Reinforcement Bonus for now, but if possible, it's ideal to have Attack Infusion x3 for the Production Bonus and Capacity Boost x2 for the Reinforcement Bonus.
Best Artian Build For Each Weapon TypeGravios Farming Strategy
- Start the 'Armor Like a Mountain' Optional Quest in Area 14
- Use Water Ammo to Defeat Gravios
- Since the belly is the weak spot, aim for the center when shooting. - Repeat as Many Times As Needed
Additional Elements for Hunter Rank (HR)
Additional Elements of HR8
◆ Chapter 4-1 is unlocked, Yian Kut-Ku appears - By defeating it, High Rank is Unlocked. - By defeating it, HR is unlocked up to 15 |
HR15 Additional Elements
◆ Frenzy Monster Transformation Nerscylla unlocked - Defeating the monsters will unlock Chapter 4-3 - Defeating the monsters will unlock HR up to 20 - Defeating the monsters will cause Frenzy Monsters to appear in various locations |
Additional Elements of HR20
◆ Lala Barina (Tempered Monster) and Guardian Fulgar Anjanath appear - HR can be increased to 40 by defeating them - Tempered Monster unlocked - Artian Weapons is unlocked by defeating them |
Additional Element of HR32
◆ Jin Dahaad unlocked - Jin Dahaad is added to Optional Quest by defeating it |
Additional Element of HR35
◆ Uth Duna, Rey Dau, Nu Udra unlocked - Optional Quest is added by defeating each monster - Gore Magala unlocked by defeating all 3 |
Additional Elements of HR40
◆ Arkveld unlocked - Arkveld is added to Optional Quest by defeating it - HR cap unlocked by defeating it |
Additonal Element of HR50
◆ You can now make Ancient Weapon Fragments with Melding |
Additional Element of HR100
◆ Melding allows you to create Ancient Weapon Fragments for each part and 2 slot Decorations |
How to Check Hunter Rank (HR)
- Check from Status on the Menu Screen
- Check from Hunter Profile
- Check from Member List
- Check from Save Data
Check from Status on the Menu Screen

You can check your Hunter Rank in Monster Hunter Wilds from the Status on the Menu Screen. You can also check from Hunter Profile or the Member list.
Check from Hunter Profile

Open the menu and open Hunter Profile in the information field. You can check this by switching to the Equipment Status Screen. You can also check other people's HR on their Profiles.
How to Update and Check Hunter ProfileCheck from Member List

Open the menu and open Member List in the communication field. You can check your HR by switching the item to Lobby Member List on the member list screen. In addition, it can also be used to check other people's HR.
Check from Save Data

On the save data selection screen, you can check your HR based on your play time.
What is Hunter Rank (HR)?
Represents the Progress of the Game
Hunter Rank (HR) in Monster Hunter Wilds is, as the name suggests, a rank that shows the Hunter's ability and reliability. It is sometimes used as an indicator to show not only the progress of the game but also the Hunter's skill.
A Requirement for Quests

Quests may have a Hunter Rank requirement in order to accept it. To challenge new areas and monsters, you need a suitable Hunter Rank, so make sure to actively raise your Hunter Rank.
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