A Rank Guide for Arch-Tempered Rey Dau Free Challenge Quest

This is a guide for The Shining Storm Rages in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Read on to see information about this event quest, including a guide, tips, and rewards!

Related to Rey Dau
Rey Dau	Tempered	Armor	Weapon
Arch-tempered Rey Dau Related
AT Rey Dau	Free Challenge	Armor

Event Period and How to Accept

Difficulty
Challenge Quest 8★

Requirements
HR50+

Time Limit
50 minutes

The main reward for completing The Shining Storm Rages in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) is a limited edition pendant.

Limited Pendants and Rewards

Get 3 Types of Limited Pendants

Mark of Contest	Mark of Bravery	Mark of Mastery

In Monster Hunter Wilds' The Shining Storm Rages, you can obtain 3 types of limited Pendants. The Pendants you can obtain are two for Event Participation Prize and one for A Rank Prize, for a total of three. There's no need to be in the top 10,000 of the rankings, so aim for A Rank at your own pace.

The limited-time pendant will be distributed about 1–2 weeks after the quest period ends, following the data collection period.

Rey Dau Certificate Gamma

You can also obtain Rey Dau Certificate Gamma and Rey Dau materials to craft Rey Dau Gamma Equipment.

Best Build for AT Rey Dau Challenge

Damage Focused Build for A Rank

Heavy Bowgun For Melee

Weapon Name			Mods
Steel Assault			Element Ammo Powder Ignition Mode
Attack		Affinity		Defense Boost
330		0%		0
Weapon Skill		Tetrad Shot Lv3
Special Ammo		Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition
Ignition/Type		Ignition Gauge Recovery Lv1 Standard Mode ST II
Decoration		Crit Elem-Frost Jewel 3 Frost Jewel II 2 Opener Jewel 1

Ammo Data

Ammo

Level

Capacity

Normal Ammo

1

4

Pierce Ammo

1

6

Spread Ammo

1

4

Slicing Ammo

1

4

Freeze Ammo

2

7

Armor Ammo

1

2

Tranq Ammo

1

4

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
	Rey Sandhelm Gamma	③ーー	Challenger Jewel 3
	Gore Mail Beta	③①ー	Chain Jewel 3 Physique Jewel 1
	Rey Sandbraces Gamma	③③ー	Phoenix Jewel 2 Phoenix Jewel 2
	Rey Sandcoil Gamma	ーーー	-
	Gore Greaves Beta	③①①	Phoenix Jewel 2 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1
	Earplugs Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage (2 Piece)	Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
Lord's Soul (3 Piece)	Antivirus Lv3
Maximum Might Lv3	Tetrad ShotLv3
Critical ElementLv3	Ice AttackLv3
Coalescence Lv3	Evade WindowLv2
Evade ExtenderLv2	Latent PowerLv2
EarplugsLv2	Weakness ExploitLv1
Flinch FreeLv1	Stamina SurgeLv1
Opening ShotLv1	Agitator Lv1
Burst Lv1	Constitution Lv1

To achieve an A Rank in the Free Challenge Quest featuring Arch-tempered Rey Dau in Monster Hunter Wilds, it's recommended to use the crafted weapon 'Steel Assault.' The Steel Assault can fire Freeze Ammo Lv2 and has the same attack value as the Artian Ice Heavy Bowgun. Its weapon skill, Tetrad Shot, also allows you to increase your firepower.

How to Get A-Rank with Forged Heavy Bowgun

'Precipice Malmiam' Can Also Be Used

The 'Precipice Malmiam,' forged from Jin Dahaad materials, is also a viable weapon choice. Its primary advantage is the ability to use 'Sleep Ammo' to set up a falling boulder opportunity for high damage output. However, the weapon's Attack stat is 15 points lower than that of the Artian Ice Heavy Bowgun and 'Steel Assault,' and it has the 'Guard Lv3' skill. As a result, the firepower of 'Freeze Ammo' is significantly reduced.

	Armor	Slots	Decoration
	Rey Sandhelm Gamma	③ーー	Challenger Jewel 3
	Gore Mail Beta	③①ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1
	Rey Sandbraces Gamma	③③ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Challenger Jewel 3
	Rey Sandcoil Gamma	ーーー	-
	Gore Greaves Beta	③①①	Chain Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1 Flash Jewel 1
	Earplugs Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage (2 Piece)	Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
Lord's Soul (3 Piece)	AgitatorLv4
AntivirusLv3	Maximum MightLv3
Evade WindowLv2	Evade ExtenderLv2
Latent PowerLv2	EarplugsLv2
Weakness ExploitLv1	Flinch FreeLv1
Stamina SurgeLv1	BurstLv1
BlindsiderLv1

This is a General Build for melee weapons. By combining Lord's Soul and Gore Magala's Tyranny, you can boost both Attack and Affinity, reaching up to 90% Affinity with additional Critical-hit skills. With meal invites from various regions, 'Thunder Resistance' can be raised up to 20, effectively nullifying the troublesome 'Thunderblight'. If you don't need Earplugs, feel free to switch to a different Talisman.

A-Rank Forged Insect Glaive Gameplay

Pre-Hunt Preparation and Important Notes

Clearing Within 13 Minutes Qualifies for A Rank

▲A Rank Reward Pendant: [Rey Dau] Mark of Mastery

In Monster Hunter Wilds, you can achieve an A Rank in the Arch-tempered Rey Dau Free Challenge Quest by clearing it within 13 minutes. Earning an A Rank will reward you with all three types of exclusive Pendants, so aim for an A Rank clear.

Must Be Slain as Capture is Not Possible

The Arch-tempered Rey Dau appearing in the Free Challenge Quest cannot be captured. Even if it is weakened and caught in traps with tranquilizers applied, capturing is not possible due to the system's restrictions. Therefore, you must slay it to complete the quest.

Use Area 16 Bone Desert Camp to Cut Travel Time

If you want to shave even a second off your time for the Arch-tempered Rey Dau Free Challenge, it's recommended to set up camp in 'Area 16 Bone Desert'. It's slightly closer than 'Area 16 Northwest.'

Disable the Support Hunter Setting in Advance

Support Hunters increase Arch-tempered Rey Dau's health based on the number of participants, just like in multiplayer, with its HP scaling up to over twice the base value. By default, a Support Hunter will automatically join the hunt, so it's recommended to set the Max Members count to 1, then challenge the quest solo.

HP Scaling with Support Hunter Participation

The maximum health of Arch-tempered Rey Dau differs between a '4 Support-Hunter' party and a 'Full 4 Player' party. In full multiplayer (4 players), its HP can scale up to 2.6 times the base value.

Prepare Items Useful for Shortening Time

Restraining Items
Flash Pod	- Flash resistance builds up easily, but effective up to 3 times - Can cause a fall to create an attack opening
Luring Pod	- Effective for preventing area transitions - Can be prevented while the red line is displayed
Pitfall Trap	- Restrains to create an attack opening - Recommended to bring enough for crafting more - Also useful for supporting to hit with Falling Boulder
Crafting Materials
Net Trap Tool	- Pitfall Trap Crafting Material. - Two nets are enough.
Firepower Up Items
Might Seed	- Attack Up Item with a 3-minute duration - Stacks with Demondrug-type items, so use them together - Easy to procure in quantity via Material Retrieval
Demondrug	- Attack Up that lasts for 30 minutes - If you can afford it, use Mega Demondrug
Demon Powder	- Attack Up Item with a 3-minute duration - Stacks with seeds and drugs for further firepower up - An option if you want to shorten the time further

For shortening time in the Arch-tempered Rey Dau Challenge, buffs from attack up items like Might Seed are especially important. Additionally, bringing Flash Pods, Luring Ammo, and Pitfall Traps can expand your strategic options and help shorten time.

Activate Item Prolonger and Use It Before Departing

When equipped with Item Prolonger Lv3, using various buff items will extend the duration of the buffs. While it requires a bit of extra effort, it's highly recommended as it reduces the time until the buffs wear off.

Suja Village Meal is the Recommended Meal

The village meals provide a higher attack boost than canteen meals, and the meal skill also triggers a large effect without needing ingredients or tickets. Although it's random, the Suja dish can boost firepower, helping to shorten hunt time, so make sure to take advantage of it.

Strategy Guide for A Rank in AT Rey Dau Challenge

Key Strategies

Ensure You Hit the Falling Pillar in Area 17

In the Free Challenge Quest for Arch-tempered Rey Dau, it's important to use the 'Falling Grounding Pillar' in Area 17, which can deal over 1700 damage and cause a long knockdown. Depending on the initial position, you may be able to hit directly, but using a Luring Pod to guide Rey Dau to a more favorable spot makes it easier to land the hit.

Falling Pillar Deals 5% Max Health

The Falling Boulder in Area 17 deals 1777.5 damage to Rey Dau, which is roughly 5% of its total health. Note that Arch Tempered Rey Dau has roughly 35,600 HP.

Sleep + Falling Pillar Deals 1.5x the Normal Damage

Pitfall Trap Placement	Gameplay Video

By using Sleep alongside Falling Pillar, you can achieve a 1.5x damage multiplier, resulting in 2666.3 damage, which is equivalent to 7.5% of the monster's total Health. If you can put the monster to sleep near the Falling Pillar, a direct hit will work, but placing a Pitfall Trap at the position shown in the left image will allow for a more reliable hit. If you're struggling to land the Falling Pillar, combining it with a Pitfall Trap is the recommended strategy.

Flash Pods Can Trigger a Fall up to 3 Times

▲The 4th Flash Pod only staggers Arch-Tempered Rey Dau temporarily.

Flash Pods are still effective vs. Arch-Tempered Rey Dau, but the number of times you can knock it out of flight is limited to 3. Additionally, the flash effect duration is significantly shorter.

Break Weak Points or Wings for Opening

Arch-Tempered Rey Dau is resistant to Shock Traps and has high tolerance to Flash Pods, making it difficult to create attack opportunities. However, remembering to exploit weak points and part breaks to induce a knockdown can help turn the hunt in your favor. Being mindful of these mechanics can also shorten the hunting time.

Focus Strike the Exposed Horns

After the ultimate railgun attack, the horn on the head will expose a weak point. If you land a Focus Strike, you can trigger a special knockdown, creating an opening for powerful follow-up attacks.

Guaranteed Down From Part Break

Breaking Rey Dau's wings guarantees a knockdown. Given the limited means of restraining it, creating two guaranteed attack opportunities is significant, as it potentially reduces hunting time. Make sure to target this actively.

Don't Let the Monster Relocate

▲You can force the monster into a combat even during its relocation.

Moving from Area 17 is time-consuming, and frequent relocation to other areas can extend the overall clear time. To mitigate this, deploy a Luring Pod during the relocating phase to prevent the monster from moving. This will block its movement for a set duration, helping to reduce time spent and optimize efficiency.

Break Tempered Wounds for a Knockdown

By breaking the Tempered Wounds, you can guarantee a knockdown. However, the location of the Tempered Wounds changes with each encounter, and depending on the weapon type, it may be located in a spot that's difficult to reach. In such cases, reattempting the hunt is a viable option.

Break Glowing Blue Scale for Special Stagger

▲Special staggers can trigger from downed states and last around 8 seconds.

Damaging the blue scale on Arch-tempered Rey Dau's wings and tail can trigger a special stagger, disabling its follow-up attacks for about 8 seconds. Once a wing tip is broken, try targeting the tail to trigger another stagger.

Confirmed to Occur in 2 Patterns

1st Time	Occurs when both wings' blue shells are broken and the tail is severed.
2nd Time	Breaking the blue shells on both wings.

Arch-tempered Rey Dau's special stagger is triggered by breaking the blue scales on its wings and tail. Currently, we have confirmed that the first special stagger occurs when both wings' blue shells are broken and the tail is severed, while the second special stagger occurs when both wings' shells are broken.

What to Do if Support Hunter Joins

Support Hunters increase Arch-tempered Rey Dau's health based on the number of participants, just like in multiplayer, with its HP scaling up to over twice the base value. By default, a Support Hunter will automatically join the hunt, so it's recommended to set the Max Members count to 1, then challenge the quest solo.

HP Scaling with Support Hunter Participation

Even with NPC Support Hunters, Rey Dau's health increases based on the number of participants. Testing showed no difference in Falling Pillar damage between 3 and 4 players. If you're aiming for an A Rank, try challenging the hunt without Support Hunters.

How to Check Time Attack and Ranking

This is a weapon-specific compilation of Time Attack (TA) records for the Arch-Tempered Rey Dau free challenge quest, 'The Shining Storm Rages,' in Monster Hunter Wilds. The current fastest time is 2'54"86, achieved using the Heavy Bowgun.

Check the Expedition Board

For Raging Tempest of Flashing Light, ranking positions can be checked on the Record Rankings section of the Research Commission Record Board located at the entrance of the Grand Hub.

Check at the Bottom of the Screen

Your ranking is displayed at the bottom left of the Rankings window. Use it to check around what position you are in.

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