Chapter 4 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.
Full Story Walkthrough and GuideTable of Contents
Chapter 4-1 New Ecosystems
Chapter 4-1 Walkthrough
- Talk to Olivia
- Talk to Alma
- Survey the Scarlet Forest
- Listen to Wudwud and his friends - View the Forest From Atop a Tree ()
- Capture a Yian Kut-Ku (*HR10)
Feature Unlocked
- High Rank
- HR cap increased to 15 - Chapter 4-1 Cleared
Talk to Olivia

Talk to Olivia near the base camp in Windward Plains. After talking to her, you will be transported to the Scarlet Forest.
Talk to Alma

Talk to Alma near the Base Camp in Scarlet Forest.
Survey the Scarlet Forest

Refer to the image above and explore Scarlet Forest. While there is a lot of ground to cover, you can easily reach your destination using Seikret's auto-move function. Additionally, talking to the Wudwuds is an optional objective.
View the Forest From Atop a Tree

The objective "View the forest from atop a tree" can be achieved by climbing the tree in Scarlet Forest Area 10 (to reach Area 18). You can easily get there by setting a waypoint at the camp site in the western part of Area 18 and use Seikret's auto-travel.
View the Forest from Atop a TreeCapture a Yian Kut-Ku

At the end of the Chapter 4-1, Yian Kut-Ku's Capturing Mission will occur. Capturing requires special Traps and Tranq items. After weakening Yian Kut-Ku, use the provided Shock Trap and Tranq ball to capture it.
High Rank Environment

After capturing Yian Kut-ku, the High Rank environment will be unlocked and High Rank monsters will appear in the field. Materials obtained from High Rank monsters can be used to create stronger equipment than before.
Features Unlocked in Chapter 4-1
HR cap increased to 15 High Rank Environment |
Chapter 4-2 Lurking Shadows
Chapter 4-2 Walkthrough
- Investigate the regions and raise your HR to 15
- Talk to Fabius in Suja, Peaks of Accord (twice)
- Head to the depths of the Wounded Hollow
Feature Unlocked
- Wounded Hollow (Arena) is Unlocked - Hunt the Frenzied Nerscylla
Feature Unlocked
- Frenzied Monster appears
- Side Mission Unlocked
- HR20 Limit - Chapter 4-2 Cleared
Raise Your Hunter Rank to 15

In Chapter 4-2, you need to raise your Hunter Rank to 15. It is recommended to raise your Hunter Rank while creating equipment in a High Rank Environment.
- Best Build and Armor for Each Weapon Type
- Weapon List and Tree Diagram
- Armor list and Skills
Talk to Fabius in Suja

Fast travel to "Suja, Peaks of Accord," and talk to Fabius. After the conversation ends, you will need to speak to him again.
Head to the Wounded Hollow

You will automatically be transported to the Wounded Hollow, then continue toward your destination.
Wounded Hollow (Arena)

A new map "Wounded Hollow" will be unlocked in Chapter 4-2. It is an arena map, and monsters do not move to other fields, so you can concentrate on fighting in the same area.
Hunt the Frenzied Nerscylla

In Chapter 4-2, the story progresses when you raise your HR to 15. After speaking with Fabius, head to the back of Wounded Hollow and a battle with Frenzied Nerscylla will occur. Nerscylla's Health is low due to her Frenzied stat, but has increased Attack.
Frenzy Monsters

Frenzied Monsters now appear on the map. When defeated, they drop Frenzied Crystals, which are used to craft equipment.
Frenzy Monster GuideFeatures Unlocked in Chapter 4-2
HR cap increased to 15 Frenzy Monsters Side Missions Unlocked - Samin's Research Report (Cont.) - Dareel's Research Report (Cont.) - High-Quality Materials - Smithy’s Seal of Quality - Flash Course - Beware the Gypceros - The Catch of a Lifetime! - Healing Help - Fishing for Flavor - Aida’s Apprehensions |
4-3 Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns
Chapter 4-3 Walkthrough
- Investigate the regions and raise your HR to 20
- Talk to Olivia at the Ruins of Wyveria (twice)
- Follow the Tempered Lala Barina traces
- Hunt the Tempered Lala Barina
Hunt the Guardian Fulgur Anjanath
Features Unlocked
- Tempered Monsters appears in various places
- Side Missions are unlocked
- Artian Weapons are unlocked - Chapter 4-3 Cleared
Raise Your Hunter Rank to 20

To continue the story quest, you need to raise your Hunter Rank to 20. We recommend the Optional Quest 'Secure Wounded Hollow'. Since it takes place in an arena, there is less movement involved, and you can always use an SOS Flare to call for support hunters, even when playing solo.
Talk to Olivia at Ruins of Wyveria

Fast travel to the Base Camp in the Ruins of Wyveria and talk to Olivia. After the conversation ends, you will need to speak to her again.
Follow the Tempered Lala Barina Traces

Follow the traces of Lala Barina using the Seikret's automatic movement. Traces can be found along the way so investigate them as you go.
Hunt the Lala Barina and Guardian Fulgur Anjanath

At the end of Chapter 4-3, a battle will occur with Tempered Lala Barina and Guardian Fulgur Anjanath at the same time. Lala Barina is a Tempered Monster and has greatly increased health and attack, so you need to be especially careful.
- Guardian Fulgur AnjanathTypeSevering ◎Blunt ◎Ammo ◎Weak
Water
Ice
Tempered Monsters

Tempered Monsters appear in various locations. Defeating them will grant you great rewards such as Artian Parts and Decorations.
Tempered MonstersArtian Weapon

Artian Weapons are unlocked after reaching Chapter 5-1. They can be forged using Artian Parts obtained from Tempered Monsters that appear in the field.
Artian Weapons GuideFeatures Unlocked in Chapter 4-3
HR cap increased to 40 Artian Weapons Tempered Monsters Side Missions Unlocked - Aberrant Atrocity - Razzle Dazzle - Rath-from-Above, Go! - What We Protect - Make Fluffy Dealings |
Features Unlocked in Chapter 4
Features Unlocked and Hunter Rank
Features Unlocked | |
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4-1 | After Clearing 4-1 - High Rank Unlocked - HR8 → 10 - HR cap increased to 15 |
4-2 | - Wounded Hollow (Arena) After Clear 4-2 - Frenzy Monster - HR cap increased to 20 |
4-3 | After clearing chapter 4-3 - Tempered Monsters - Artian Weapons - HR cap increased to 40 |
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