Chapter 1 Quest Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Read to learn about mission details, unlock conditions, and monster strategies to assist in your hunting adventures.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1-1: Desert Trotters Guide
Chapter 1-1 Strategy Chart
- Rescue the girl
- Stagger the monster
- Break through the monsters
- Talk to Alma *Select your preferred weapon type
- Optional: Try out other weapons
▶List of Weapon Types - Ride Seikret
- Track the scent of her brother
- Defeat Chatacabra
Defeat Chatacabra
At the end of Chapter 1-1, you'll encounter Chatacabra. Most of its attacks have a short range and can be easily avoided by stepping away. Be cautious though, some of its attacks have a slightly long range.
Chapter 1-1 Rewards
Mission Reward
| Chatacabra Hide×3 Lifepowder×5 |
Chapter 1-2: Village of Whispering Winds Guide
Chapter 1-2 Strategy Chart
- Talk to guild members
- Optional: Talk to Nata
- Optional: Head to Training Area - Go to the Research Team's Headquarters
- Enter the tent.
- Talk to Alma.
- Follow Isai
- Optional: Observe monsters. - Collect freshly harvested honey.
- Follow Isai.
- Follow Alma.
- Defeat Bulaqchi (Small monster).
- Return to Base Camp.
- Talk to Quartermaster Jack.
- Get ready and talk to Alma.
- Head to the location where the distress signal was raised.
- Quematrice Hunt
- Optional: Use Paratoad
- Optional: Use VineTrap. - Talk to Tom, the food distributor
*HR increases to 2. - Talk to Biological Investigator Ferdinand.
- Talk to Isai
- Optional: Talk to Nata
- Optional: Talk to Alma. - Follow Isai.
- Talk to Chief Ella
- Talk to the Keeper of Fire.
- Talk to Isai.
Hunt Quematrice
At the end of Chapter 1-2, you will face a battle against Quematrice. Watch out for its tail attack, which ignites Fire and inflicts Fireblight, leading to damage-over-time (DOT). Focus on evading this attack to reduce unnecessary damage.
Chapter 1-2 Rewards
Mission Reward
| Kunafa Cheese Bitterbug Broth×5 Earth Crystal×3 |
List of Additional Rewards
| Portable BBQ Grill Fishing Rod Binoculars Capture Net Throwing Knife Paint Pod Ghillie Mantle |
Chapter 1-3: Forest Findings Guide
Chapter 1-3 Strategy Chart
- Head towards the forest.
- Talk to Eric
- Optional: Talk to Nata. - Head to the construction site.
- Follow Doshaguma's trail.
- Hunt Lala Barina.
- Go to the Pop-Up Camp.
- Follow the Lynians
- Survey the forest. - Talk to the Lynians negotiator.
- Look for Congalala.
- Hunt Congalala
Side Quest "Fishing Is Life" is unlocked.
Hunt Lala Barina
Upon entering Scarlet Forest, you'll face Lala Barina. In its enraged state, its torso blooms like a rose. During this phase, it scatters cotton and causes Paralysis. Recover from Paralysis quickly by repeatedly moving the L-stick.
Hunt Congalala
At the end of Chapter 1-3, you'll face Congalala. Its notable attacks involve farting and breath attacks. Getting hit by these attacks causes the Stench status ailment, which disables the use of consumable items. This status ailment wears off in time, but using a Deodorant will instantly cure it.
Chapter 1-3 Rewards
Mission Reward
| Droolshroom×3 Lifepowder×5 Sturdy Bone×3 |
Chapter 1-4: The Investigation Continues
Chapter 1-4 Strategy Chart
Hunt Balahara
Engage in a battle with Balahara in the oasis. If Balahara dives into the sand, use a Slinger: Screamer Pod or Item: Sonic Bomb to pull it back to the surface. It will be vulnerable for a limited time, so make sure you're properly equipped and prepared before the fight.
Hunt Doshaguma (Alpha)
At the end of Chapter 1-4, you'll face Doshaguma (Alpha). Its hind legs are its weakest parts and easy to wound. Focusing attacks on the wounds creates greater chances to exploit openings.
Stick to this combat sequence: Focus your attacks on its hind legs → Break wounds to knock it down → Wounds will reopen due to its rage → Hit the wounded parts over and over.
Doshaguma GuideChapter 1-4 Rewards
Mission Reward
Chapter 1-5: Pursuit of Solitude Guide
Chapter 1-5 Strategy Chart
- Talk to Nata at Base Camp in Sunahara.
- Head deep into Scarlet Forest.
- Defeat Uth Duna.
- Talk to Olivia
- Optional: Carve materials from Uth Duna.
Defeat Uth Duna
In Chapter 1-5’s finale, a fight against Uth Duna will take place. When you attack the Water veil surrounding Uth Duna, the damage indicator will turn blue, and the damage received by Uth Duna is reduced. However, if you persist and keep on attacking the veil, it can be broken and Uth Duna's control of water will also be suppressed.
Chapter 1-5 Rewards
Mission Reward
List of Unlocked Elements and HR
Unlocked Items and HR Progression
| Unlocked Items (Gained Post-Hunt or via Dialogue) | |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | - Training Area (Olivia) - Blacksmith (Gemma) -Support Desk (Receiving Content) - Circle -Lobby - Multiplayer - Ghillie Mantle After defeating Quematrice -HR1→2 - Seikret - Switch to Secondary Weapon - Ingredient Center (Tom) - Monster Encyclopedia (Ferdinand) |
| 1-3 | - Map - Scarlet Forest - Ingredient Center (Support Desk) - Pop-Up Camp After defeating Congalala - Side Quest |
| 1-4 | After completion - HR2→3 - Seikret Customization (Nono) - Mochimono exchange (Kirama) |
Monster Hunter Wilds Related Articles
Story & Optional Quests
| Main Story | All Quests | Hub Quests |
| Optional Quests | Field Surveys | Rank Up |
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
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Long Sword
Sword and Shield
Dual Blades
Hammer
Hunting Horn
Lance
Gunlance
Switch Axe
Charge Blade
Insect Glaive
Bow
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Heavy Bowgun