This explains how to get and use Nightflower Pollen in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Including where and how to get from Ephemeral Blossoms, and what to do if it doesn't spawn.
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Nightflower Pollen - How to Get
Obtained Only on Full Moon
In Monster Hunter Wilds, Nightflower Pollen can be obtained by gathering the 'Ephemeral Blossoms' that only appear on a full moon night. It spawns in two locations, Windward Plains and Scarlet Forest.
▼How to Make It a Full MoonEphemeral Blossoms Location
Use Map Filter to Find Ephemeral Blossoms
The 'Ephemeral Blossom,' which yields Nightflower Pollen, does not appear in the Environment Overview. To check its spawn, open the map, press the right D-pad, and use the Gathering Filter Icons.
Geologist Skill Does Not Work
Nightflower Pollen is not affected by the Geologist Skill's gathering effect. Since only one can be obtained per location, be sure to collect it when you find one.
Nightflower Pollen - How to Farm
Optional Quest 'Tempered Balahara'
The most efficient way to farm Nightflower Pollen in Monster Hunter Wilds is to start the 'Tempered Balahara' Optional Quest during a full moon, collect the pollen, and use 'Return from Quest' to exit. This method allows for quick and repeatable farming without fighting monsters.
Obtain Up to 16 Nightflower Pollen in One Cycle
Between the start and end of a full moon, you can repeat the Optional Quest 'Tempered Balahara' up to 8 times. Accept the quest, gather materials, and return. Since you can collect 2 Nightflower Pollen per quest, you can obtain a total of 16 Nightflower Pollen.
Best Ways to Farm Nightflower Pollen
- Progress the Story to Chapter 5-1
- Talk to Isai in Kunafa Village
- To Unlock Optional Quest 'Tempered Balahara' - Adjust Moon Phase to Before the Full Moon
- Accept Optional Quest 'Tempered Balahara' and Gather
- Return to Step 3 After Collecting 8 times
Progress the Story to Chapter 5-1
The Optional Quest 'Tempered Balahara' can be unlocked after Chapter 5-1. Progress through the story to reach Chapter 5-1 first.
Chapter 5 Walkthrough GuideTalk to Isai in Kunafa Village
Once the story progresses to Chapter 5-1, talk to Isai in Kunafa, Windward Plains, and accept the side mission. Simply speaking with Isai will unlock the Optional Quest 'Tempered Balahara.' If Isai is not present, take a break at the camp, set the time to Plenty and Morning, and look for the green icon on your map.
Adjust Moon Phase to Before the Full Moon
Nightflower Pollen can only be obtained on a full moon night. There are 7 moon phases, and each time you take a break, the phase shifts by one. Check the current moon phase, and repeat resting in your tent until it's just before the full moon.
Check the Current Moon Phase
| 1 | Go to Pop-Up Camp in Windward Plains (Area 10 Southeast) |
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| 2 | Rest and Set the Time to Plenty-Nighttime - The Moon Can Only Be Checked During Plenty, as Other Times Are Cloudy |
| 3 | Wait for About 1 Minute Facing East From the Marked Location |
| 4 | Check the Moon's Shape to Determine the Phase |
Where to Find the Moon
Rest Until Just Before the Full Moon
| → | → | → | → | → | Here | Full Moon |
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Once you've determined the current moon phase, keep resting until you're one phase away from the full moon. Each rest changes the moon phase, so continue resting the necessary number of times to reach the phase just before the full moon. Note that each rest costs 300 Guild Points, so it's best to prepare them in advance.
*If you're playing offline, the moon phase may not change. This issue can be resolved by going online and updating the game. If the moon phase isn't changing, try switching to online mode.
Rest at the Camp Until Evening
Once the moon phase is just before the full moon, rest at the camp until Evening. If you switch to Nighttime, the full moon will already be up, reducing the number of Nightflower Pollen you can collect. Additionally, it doesn't matter which environment you choose when resting until evening.
Accept Optional Quest 'Tempered Balahara' and Gather
| 1 | Accept Optional Quest 'Tempered Balahara' - Start From the Pop-up Camp in Area 10 Southeast |
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| 2 | Head to Ephemeral Blossom in Area 10 and Wait |
| 3 | Wait 1 Minute for the Flower to Bloom and Collect Nightflower Pollen |
| 4 | Fast Travel to the Pop-Up Camp in Area 3 South |
| 5 | Jump From the Cliff While on Seikret and Glide |
| 6 | Collect the Second Ephemeral Blossom and Return From Quest |
| 7 | Accept Optional Quest from Alma and Repeat Steps 1-6 |
Check the Location of the Ephemeral Blossom in Advance
Climb the Cliff
Before starting the process, be sure to check the location of the Ephemeral Blossom at the first spot. For the second spot, head to Area 3 Pop-up Camp near the Ephemeral Blossom. From there, use Seikret to climb the cliff, and you'll find the Ephemeral Blossom right in front of you.
Quickly Reaccept the Optional Quest After Returning
After returning from the quest, quickly reaccept the quest from Alma. If time progresses during a full moon while not on a quest, the number of times you can collect Nightflower Pollen will be reduced.
Collect Before the Full Moon if You Miss It
The full moon ends if the night turns to morning outside of a quest. Return to Step 3 and get back to the state just before the full moon to collect again.
Nightflower Pollen - Uses and Effects
| Category | Special Item |
|---|---|
| Rarity | 6 |
| Sell Price | 800z |
| Guild Points | 10pt |
| Effect | Pollen from a flower that blooms under a full moon. It exudes an ethereal pale glow. |
Item Trade With Gold Relic Ticket
Nightflower Pollen is used for the item trade to obtain a 'Gold Melding Ticket' and 'Gold Relic Ticket.' By speaking to Sekka, who is at Suja, Peaks of Accord, you can unlock the Item Trade feature.
| Item to Give | Item Received | |
|---|---|---|
| Nightflower Pollen x 1 | ⇔ | Gold Relic Ticket x 1 |
| Nightflower Pollen x 1 | ⇔ | Gold Melding Ticket x 1 |
You Can Item Trade With Nata Afterwards
Once you speak to Sekka, you can Item Trade with Sekka just by talking to Nata.
Requirement for Earning Trophy
Nightflower Pollen is one of the special items required to obtain the 'Explorer of the Eastlands' medal. Collect 10 special items of rarity 6 found in various locations to earn the trophy.
Special Items Required for Earning the Trophy
| Time-honed Wylk Gem | Genesis Opal | Great Windward Aloe |
| Thundering Fulgurite | Eternal Scarlet Amber | Bulky Treasure |
| Antimite Mass | Large Goldenscale Vase | Wyvernsprout |
| Nightflower Pollen |
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