High Rank Guide - How to Unlock and Progress

High Rank in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). The guide includes information on unlocking high rank, progressing through, and the difference between High and Low Rank.

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When is High Rank Unlocked?

Capture Yian Kut-Ku in Chapter 4-1

High Rank for Monster Hunter Wilds is unlocked after capturing the Yian Kut-Ku in Story Chapter 4-1. If High Rank hasn't been unlocked yet, advance the story up to chapter 4-1.

Map Changes to High Rank Environment

After High Rank is unlocked, monsters on the map and materials that can be gathered will become High Rank. It is not possible to change the environment back to Low Rank, so if you want Low Rank materials, you will need to accept an Optional Quest with a rating of ★3 or lower.

How to Progress in Early High Rank (up to HR40)

In the early stages of Monster Hunter Wilds' High Rank, advance through the main story while increasing your Hunter Rank. After unlocking High Rank, you will not be able to progress through the story chapters unless you raise your Hunter rank to a certain level, so it is important to increase your HR through Optional Quests and side missions.

Raise your Hunter Rank

Monster Hunter Wilds has HR requirements to progress the story. If the story is not progressing, clear Optional Quests and side missions to increase your HR.

Hunt Monsters on the Map to Unlock Quests

To unlock High Rank Monster Quests, in addition to progressing through the story and side missions, they also get unlocked by hunting High Rank Monsters on the Map.

Raise HR and Forge High Rank Equipment

By using materials from High Rank monsters, you will be able to craft powerful weapons and armor. Up to about HR15, the Hunter Rank will increase if you collect materials for your equipment, so create High Rank Equipment as you complete the quests at the same time.

Prioritize Side Missions

When trying to raise your Hunter rank, it is recommended that you prioritize clearing side missions. Side missions not only increase your Hunter rank, but also have other benefits, such as unlocking Material Retrieval, which increases material gathering efficiency, and adding support actions for Palico.

Recommended Side Missions to Clear

Secure Wounder Hollow Quest After HR16

If you accept the side mission "Secure Wounded Hollow", you will be able to receive the Optional Quest (★4) with the same name. This is a quest to hunt two Hirabami in Ruins of Wyveria which also doesn't require moving between maps. Even if you are playing solo, this is relatively easy if you call Support Hunters.

Create High Rank Equipment and Collect Decorations

While increasing your rank, use the materials obtained from hunting High Rank monsters to create High Rank equipment and armor. As the High Rank progresses to the second half, the monster's HP and Attack increase, so it will become more difficult with Low Rank equipment.

Create High Rank Alpha Armor

Monster Hunter Wilds' High Rank armor is divided into two types, α and β. In the early stages you won't have many Decorations, so it is recommended that you mainly produce Alpha armor, and once you have enough Decorations, you can produce Beta armor which give you more room for customizations.

Progress Story When a New Chapter Starts

Chapter	Mission Quest/Weakness	Requirements
4-1	Yian Kut-Ku	HR10
4-2	Nerscylla	HR15
4-3	Tempered Lala Barina Guardian Fulgur Anjanath	HR20
5-1	Jin Dahaad	HR32
5-2-a	Uth Duna Rey Dau Nu Udra	HR35
5-2-b	Frenzied Blangonga Gore Magala	After 5-1①
5-3	Raise Hunter Rank to 40	After 5-2②
6-1	Arkveld	HR40

The chapter will progress when you reach the required Hunter rank.

Cannot Rest from Chapter 5-1 to 5-2

At the start of Chapter 5-1, the environment will be fixed to Inclemency and you will be temporarily unable to rest at camp. Please take note that you can't change the environment or time until you clear Chapter 5-2.

How to Proceed with High Rank (HR40+)

Once you are in High Rank in Monster Hunter Wilds (HR40 and above) you can raise your rank, collect Decorations and Artian parts. After clearing the game, you can proceed with the elements you want to work on and strengthen your equipment in preparation for future updates.

Raise your Rank to HR100 and Higher

When your Hunter Eank reaches 100, you can use Melding to create Ancient Weapon Fragments and 2 Slot single skill Decorations. You will be able to make more progress collecting Decorations and creating Artian weapons, so your goal would be to reach HR100.

Collect Artian Parts

Artian weapons can be customized by choosing your preferred parts, so you can create the ideal weapon you desire. Hunt Tempered Monsters and collect the necessary parts to create a powerful weapon.

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Collect Decorations

Collecting Decorations is one of the key elements in Monster Hunter Wilds. Continue Melding until a powerful Decoration appears or collect Decorations that activate multiple skills to make the most of your equipment..

Collect Trophies and Awards

Some trophies and awards cannot be obtained just by clearing quests or hunting monsters. Play various contents in Monster Hunter Wilds and aim for 100% completion of the Awards. Trophies, Medals, and achievements are linked, so you can complete them at the same time.

Can I Switch between High Rank and Low Rank?

Only by Accepting Low Rank Quests

After High Rank is unlocked, monsters on the map and items that can be gathered will always be High Rank. By accepting a Quest with 3 stars or less, it is possible to switch to Low Rank only during the Quest.

Cannot Switch the Map Back to Low Rank

In Monster Hunter Wilds, you cannot change the environment to Low Rank except by accepting Low Rank Quests. It is not possible to gather Low Rank materials or hunt Low Rank monsters while normally exploring the map.

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Useful Tips

Story	Quest List	All Monsters List	Full Map Guide
Side Mission	Materials	Cooking	Character Presets
Weapon List	Best Weapons	Artian Builds	Artian Upgrade
Armor List	Beginner Armor	Best High Rank Builds	Best Build
Skill List	Decoration List	Best Decorations	Charm List
Unlock High Rank	Hunter Rank	Reach HR 100	End-Game Contents
Layered Armor List	Layered Armor Outfit	Mantles List	Awards List
Nightflower Pollen	Armor Sphere	Multiplayer	Best Settings

Great Sword	Long Sword	Sword & Shield	Dual Blades
Hammer	Hunting Horn	Lance	Gunlance
Switch Axe	Charge Blade	Insect Glaive	Bow
Light Bowgun		Heavy Bowgun

Monster

New Monsters	Returning Monsters	Tempered Monster
Frenzied Monster	Guardian	Great Hunts
Arch-Tempered Monster

Quest Information

Quest List

Events

Optional Quest

High Rank Quest

Palico・Seikret

Palico

Seikret

Palico Equipment

Palico Layer Armor

Map

Locations
Camp	Ores	Fishing Spots	Bonepiles
Slinger	Endemic Life	Rare Species	-
Facilities
Training Area	Provisions	Blacksmith	Ingredient Center
Material Retrieval	Melding	Item Trade	Support Ship
Portable BBQ Grill	Grand Hub

Windward Plains	Scarlet Forest	Oilwell Basin
Iceshard Cliffs	Ruins of Wyveria	Wounded Hollow (Arena)

Material/Items

Monster Materials	Ore Materials	Bone Materials	Fish Materials
Insect Materials	Plant Materials	Special Items	Rare Items
Cooking Materials	Armor Spheres	Tickets	Crafting

Bulletin Board

Multiplayer Forum

Gold Crown Trade

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