Like a Fire Hidden by Sand Event Quest Guide - Event Duration & Rewards

Like a Fire Hidden by Sand Event Quest Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). See event details, duration, should you farm, rewards, and event monster weaknesses.

Like a Fire Hidden by Sand – Event Duration & Rewards

Difficulty
Event Quest 4★

Requirements
HR9+/4 Players

Time Limit
50 min

In Monster Hunter Wilds, the main reward for the Like a Fire Hidden by Sand event quest is the crafting materials for the Expedition Headgear α. Expedition Headgear α is exclusive to the event quest, so be sure to obtain it while it's available!

Obtain Materials for Expedition Headgear Alpha

The 'Like a Fire Hidden by Sand' event quest in Monster Hunter Wilds allows you to obtain materials for the exclusive Expedition Headgear α equipment.

Craftable Equipment

1. Expedition Headgear α

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   Slots

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   Skill

   Blight ResistanceLv1
   CoalescenceLv1

Quest Clear Rewards (Random)

Like a Fire Hidden by Sand – Strategy Guide

Accept the Event Quest (Online)

The 'Like a Fire Hidden by Sand' event quest can be accepted by talking to Alma or opening the quest menu from your Tent while Online. You must be HR 9 or higher to accept the quest, so if your Hunter Rank is too low, progress through the main story first.

Starting at Area 10 is Recommended

The target monster, Rathian, initially spawns near Area 10, so starting from Area 10 allows for a more efficient approach to its location.

Hunt the Rathian

Rathian's weaknesses are Thunder and Dragon Element, but crafting specialized equipment isn't necessary. If you already have a weapon with Thunder or Dragon Element, equip it to improve your farming efficiency.

Elemental Weaknesses

Monster
Rathian

Effective Status Ailments

Monster
Rathian

Traps Effective for Capturing

Monster	Shock Trap	Pitfall Trap
Rathian

Rathian Weakness, Drops, and How to Unlock

Rare Endemic Life and Appearance

Efficient Way to Collect Wyvernsprout

Since the Quest environment is fixed to nighttime in Plenty, a large number of Ceratonoth appear, increasing the chances of obtaining the rare Special Item, Wyvernsprout. This Quest is highly recommended for players who have not yet collected Wyvernsprout.

▼See Below for Wyvernsprout Farming Guide

Required to Unlock the Awards

Wyvernsprout is one of the Special Items required to earn the 'Explorer of the Eastlands' Award. Collect 10 out of the 11 Rare 6 Special Items found in various locations to unlock the Award and Trophy.

Used in Item Trade With Sekka

Materials Obtained	Exchange Details
Max Potion	Required Materials: Wyvernsprout x1 Trade Limit: 2 Times
Wyvern Gem	Required Materials: Wyvernsprout x1 Trade Limit: 1 Time
Nourishing Extract	Required Materials: Wyvernsprout x1 Trade Limit: 2 Times
Airy Egg	Required Materials: Wyvernsprout x1 Trade Limit: 1 Time
Coma Sac	Required Materials: Wyvernsprout x1 Trade Limit: 1 Time
Sleep Sac	Required Materials: Wyvernsprout x1 Trade Limit: 1 Time
Beast Gem	Required Materials: Wyvernsprout x1 Trade Limit: 1 Time

Wyvernsprout is used for item trade with Sekka, who can be found near Suja. You can exchange it for materials like 'Wyvern Gem' and 'Beast Gem', or rare ingredients such as 'Airy Egg' with a certain exchange limit.

Time-Honed Wylk Gem Spawns in Area 14

You can reliably gather the rare Special Item 'Time-honed Wylk Gem' from the Wylky Crystal Outcrop in Area 14. Setting up a Pop-Up Camp at the Underground Water Vein in the same area allows for efficient farming through repeat gathering runs.

Used for Item Trade With Yabran

Materials Obtained	Exchange Details
Nu Udra Oilmucus+	Required Materials: Time-honed Wylk Gem x1 Trade Limit: 1 Time
Turbid Shrimp	Required Materials: Time-honed Wylk Gem x1 Trade Limit: 2 Times
Ajarakan Jewel+	Required Materials: Time-honed Wylk Gem x1 Trade Limit: 1 Time
Azuz Tanned Leather	Required Materials: Time-honed Wylk Gem x1 Trade Limit: 2 Times
Spotted Poison Hide+	Required Materials: Time-honed Wylk Gem x1 Trade Limit: 1 Time

'Time-honed Wylk Gem' is used for item trade with Yabran, who can be found in Azus. The traded item, 'Turbid Shrimp', activates 'Tumblermeal (Hi)' when used as a Finishing Touch in cooking, so it's recommended to stock up on it during the event period.

Black Windrustler Spawn in Area 10

The rare Endemic Life 'Black Windrustler' has a guaranteed spawn in Area 10. Since the Ghillie Mantle is effective, be sure to equip it beforehand when searching. While Area 10 is the closest spot to set up a Pop-Up Camp, it's recommended to build it in Area 9 instead, as the nearby Rathian and Quematrice may destroy camps placed too close.

How to Get Wyvernsprout

Hunt Large Groups of Ceratonoth in Area 8

The Quest 'Like a Fire Hidden by Sand' has a fixed nighttime environment in Plenty, where large groups of Ceratonoth are concentrated in several locations. By leaving the Ceratonoth carcasses, you have a low chance of obtaining the rare Special Item 'Wyvernsprout', making this Quest highly recommended for Special Item farming.

Steps to Get Wyvernsprout

Go to Camp in Area 8 Southwest

First, go to the Pop-Up Camp in the southwestern part of Area 8. If you haven't set up a camp yet, make sure to speak with the Pop-Up Camp master beforehand to set it up.

Camp All Locations & Uses

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Equip a Wide-Range or Fire Element Weapon

The large groups of Ceratonoth will start fleeing when attacked, so weapons like the Gunlance or Bow, which can attack over a wide area, are recommended. The Gunlance, in particular, is great for handling these groups, as its high-damage Wyvern's Fire can burn the grasslands and deal continuous damage. If you don't have these weapons in your inventory, choose a high-damage weapon or a Fire Element weapon instead.

If You Gather Bone Materials, Activate Geologist LV1

During the process of gathering Wyvernsprout, a large number of Bonepiles will spawn, so if you need bone materials, make sure to activate Geologist Lv1.

Equipment	Activation Effect
Chainmail Equipment (1 Piece)	- Geologist Lv1 - Increases the number of bone gathering points +1

Bring Dung Pods for Large Monsters

Large monsters like Rathian and Quematrice may approach while you're targeting Ceratonoth, so it's a good idea to bring Dung Pods for safety.

Hunt the Ceratonoth Herd

Hunt the large herd of Ceratonoth near the Pop-Up Camp in Area 8. Five minutes after being defeated, their carcasses will turn into either 'Carrion Mushroom' or 'Rotten Carcass,' so continue hunting the surrounding Ceratonoth until then.

Check the Carcass Status on the Map After 5 Minutes

After 5 minutes, open the map and check the status of the Ceratonoth carcasses. If a carcass has sprouted a Wyvernsprout, it will display a special icon and the label 'Carrion Mushroom', making it easy to identify.

If Left for 7 Minutes, It Will Turn Into a Bonepile

A monster's carcass will turn into a Bonepile if left for 7 minutes. If a 'Carrion Mushroom' also turns into a Bonepile, you won't be able to collect Wyvernsprout, so make sure to gather it within the 2-minute window before it changes.

Get Wyvernsprout From the Carcass

Gather 'Carrion Mushroom' from the Ceratonoth carcass to obtain Wyvernsprout. Since spores-like particles will be visible coming from the carcass, you can identify it visually as well.

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