Read this Monster Hunter World: Iceborne guide to learn more about the critical bounties in the game! Use this list as a reference for critical bounties and how to complete them!!!
Critical Bounties Per Area
Bounty Information
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List of Critical Bounties Per Area
Ancient Forest Critical Bounties List
| Bounty | Reward |
|---|---|
| Research Help: Woodland Pteryx Capture | - Ingredient: Wyvern Tail - 600 Research Points - First Wyverian Print |
| How to Complete | |
| Talk to the Endemic Life Field Researcher in the Ancient Forest ↓ Catch a Woodland Pteryx | |
| Research Help: Pink Parexus Capture | Rewards |
| - Ingredient: Courageous Eel - 200 Research Points - First Wyverian Print | |
| How to Complete | |
| Talk to the Piscine Field Researcher in the Ancient Forest ↓ Catch a Pink Parexus | |
| Research Help: Phantom Bird | Rewards |
| - 800 Research Points - Deluxe First Wyverian Print | |
| How to Complete | |
| Talk to the Endemic Life Researcher in any area (must complete 5 Endemic Life and Piscine Critical Bounties) ↓ Capture a Downy Crake in Ancient Forest or Wildspire Waste. Use a Ghillie Mantle |
Wildspire Waste Critical Bounties List
| Bounty | Reward |
|---|---|
| Research Help: Carrier Ant Capture | - Ingredient: Peon Turkey - 200 Research Points - First Wyverian Print |
| How to Complete | |
| Talk to the Endemic Life Researcher in the Wildspire Waste ↓ Capture 9 Carrier Ants | |
| Research Help: Sushifish Capture | Reward |
| - Ingredient: Sushifish - 200 Research Points - First Wyverian Print | |
| How to Complete | |
| Talk to the Piscine Field Researcher in the Wildspire Waste ↓ Capture a Sushifish | |
| Cultural Exchange: Wildspire Waste | Rewards |
| - Tailraider Voucher - 200 Research Points | |
| How to Complete | |
| Talk to the Protectors in the Wildspire Waste ↓ Capture 3 Protectors | |
| Cultural Exchange: Wildspire Waste II | Rewards |
| - Palico Gadget: Shieldspire - Palico can talk to Kestodon - Tailraider Voucher - 200 Research Points | |
| How to Complete | |
| Report to the Protectors at their settlement after capturing 3 Protectors |
Coral Highlands Critical Bounties List
| Bounty | Rewards | Research Help: Wiggler Capture | - Lily Squid - 200 Research Points - First Wyverian Print |
|---|---|
| How to Complete | |
| Talk to the Endemic Life Field Researcher in the Coral Highlands ↓ Capture 3 Wigglers | |
| Research Help: Gunpowderfish Capture | Rewards |
| - Ingredient: Ballerina Octopus - 400 Research Points - First Wyverian Print | |
| How to Complete | |
| Talk to the Piscine Field Researcher in the Coral Highlands ↓ Capture a Gundpowderfish |
Rotten Vale Critical Bounties List
| Bounty | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Research Help: Scavantula Capture | - Ingredient: Giant Sirloin - First Wyverian Print - 400 Research Points |
| How to Complete | |
| Talk to the Endemic Life Field Researcher in the Rotten Vale ↓ Capture 5 Scavantual | |
| Research Help: Goldenfish Capture | Rewards |
| - Ingredient: Shogun Tuna - First Wyverian Print - 400 Research Points | |
| How to Complete | Talk to the Piscine Field Researcher in the Rotten Vale ↓ Capture a Goldenfish |
| Research Help: Capture the Ancient | Rewards |
| - Deluxe First Wyverian Print - 400 Research Points | |
| How to Complete | |
| Talk to the Piscine Field Researcher in the Rotten Vale ↓ Capture the Petricanth |
Elder's Recess Critical Bounties List
| Bounty | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Research Help: Platinumfish Capture | - 600 Research Points - First Wyverian Print |
| How to Complete | |
| Talk to the Piscine Field Researcher in the Elder's Recess ↓ Capture a Platinumfish | |
| Research Help: Bomb Beetle Capture | Rewards |
| - Ingredient: Magma Mutton - First Wyverian Print - 400 Research Points | |
| How to Complete | |
| Talk to the Endemic Life Field Researcher in the Elder's Recess ↓ Capture a Bomb Beetle |
Other Areas Critical Bounties List
| Bounty | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Cultural Exchange: Gajalaka Linguistics | - Tailraider Voucher - 400 Research Points |
| How to Complete | |
| Complete all Lynian Researcher Bounties ↓ Talk to the Lynian Researcher in Astera ↓ Discover 10 Gajalaka doodles | |
| Cultural Exchange: Gajalaka Linguistics II | Rewards |
| - Tailraider Voucher - 400 Research Points | |
| How to Complete | |
| Talk to the Lynian Researcher in Astera after discovering 10 Gajalaka doodles ↓ Find the Gajalaka settlement in the Elder's Recess |
What Are Bounties?
Side Quest System in the Game
Bounties are simple side quests that you can receive from Field Researchers when out exploring the new world. There are three types of bounties: registered, critical, and limited.
Registered Bounties Reward Armor Spheres
Clearing registration bounties will reward you with items that are related to the type of Bounty you've completed. They also reward you with armor spheres that you can use to upgrade armor equipment.
Unlock Ingredients & Facilities with Critical Bounties
Completing critical bounties will unlock new facilities in Astera for you to use. Some of the critical bounties will also unlock new ingredients in the canteen for you. Complete critical bounties to enhance meal effects!
Check Out the Best Food Skills Here!Get Rare Items From Limited Bounties
Limited Bounties are updated every week and award you with different tickets once you complete them. You can use these tickets to upgrade your equipment into stronger versions!
