Check out this Monster Hunter World: Iceborne guide and walkthrough about the main story missions (assigned quests) that you need to complete to go through Master Rank!!!
Table of Contents
- How To Progress Iceborne Story
- How To Unlock Master Rank
- MR★1 Master Rank Quests
- MR★2 Master Rank Quests
- MR★3 Master Rank Quests
- MR★4-7 Master Rank Quests
- MR★8-12 Master Rank Quests
- MR★13-14 Master Rank Quests
- MR★15-17 Master Rank Quests
- MR★18-20 Master Rank Quests
- MR★21-23 Master Rank Quests
- Things To Do After Breaking MR Limit
How To Progress Iceborne Story Quests
Complete Assigned Missions to Progress the Story
The Monster Hunter World: Iceborne storyline will progress as you complete Assigned Quests. If you are unsure what your current objectives are, check the menu on the right hand side when you're at the base.
Complete 9★ HR Assigned Quest to Unlock
Before you can complete the key assigned quests in Iceborne's Master Rank, you will need to complete the story of Monster Hunter World. This includes finishing the final 9★ HR Assigned Quest "Land of Convergence."
Check Out MHW Main Story Quest Guide!No Need To Do HR Limit-Break Quests
You do not need to complete HR limit-break missions like Beyond The Blasting Scales & Thunderous Rumble in the Highlands to progress MR. You can instead challenge them as Optional Quests.
How To Unlock Master Rank Quests
| 1 | Talk to the 5th Fleet Member near the Research Base entrance & answer 'YES'. Proceed to Ancient Forest. |
|---|---|
| 2 | Investigate the Legiana found in the Ancient Forest |
MR 1 - Master Rank Assigned Quest List
Procedure & Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | After talking to Commander at the Research Base, head to Hoarfrost Reach. |
| 2 | Follow the Handler in the Hoarfrost Reach |
| 3 | Confront & hunt Beotodus (MR★1 Quest "Baptism by Ice") ▶Click Here for Beotodus Guide You will be designated as Master Rank 2 upon completion |
MR 1 - vs. Monster Strategy Guide
MR 2 - Master Rank Assigned Quest List
Procedure & Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Head to Hoarfrost Reach on a Expedition |
| 2 | Find the Handler at Area 6 to trigger an event |
| 3 | Fight against the Banbaro (MR★1 Quest "Banbaro Blockade") ▶Click Here for Banbaro Guide |
| 4 | After the expedition, you'll unlock Master Rank 3 - Steamworks is unlocked - Seliana Melder unlocked - Seliana Botanical Research Center unlocked - Master Rank added to Tailraider Safari |
MR 2 - vs. Monster Strategy Guide
MR 3 - Master Rank Assigned Quest List
Procedure & Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Go out to Hoarfrost Reach for another expedition |
| 2 | Follow the Handler and the Tracker |
| 3 | Talk to the First Wyverian when you find them |
| 4 | Follow scoutflies to fight Viper Tobi-Kadachi in Area 10 (MR★2 Quest "Ready to Strike") ▶Click Here for Viper Tobi-Kadachi Guide |
| 5 | After the fight, you'll unlock Master Rank 4 - Talk to Seliana Armory to get MR★2 Quest "Poison & Paralysis Pinch" for Cleanser Booster upgrade |
MR 3 - vs. Monster Strategy Guide
MR 4 ~ 7 - Master Rank Assigned Quest List
Procedure & Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Head back to Astera to complete the following quests: MR★2 Quest "No Time for Naps" ▶Click Here for Nightshade Paolumu Guide MR★2 Quest "Play Both Ends" ▶Click Here for Coral Pukei-Pukei Guide |
| 2 | You'll unlock Master Rank 5 & Master Rank 6 after completing the quests |
| 3 | Head back to Seliana to unlock the MR★3 Quest "Blizzard Blitz" |
| 4 | Fight & hunt the Barioth ▶Click Here for Barioth Guide |
| 5 | When you get back to base, you'll unlock Master Rank 7 |
MR 4~7 - vs. Monster Strategy Guide
MR 8 ~ 12 - Master Rank Assigned Quest List
Procedure & Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Go out to the Ancient Forest on an expedition |
| 2 | Follow the Handler while going through the different events of the expedition |
| 3 | Complete the following quests: MR★3 Quest "Ever-Present Shadow" ▶Click Here for Nargacuga Guide MR★3 Quest "The Scorching Blade" ▶Click Here for Glavenus Guide |
| 4 | You'll unlock Master Rank 8 & Master Rank 9 after completing the quests |
| 5 | After completing the quests, you will unlock the Glider Mantle + in the armory |
| 6 | Complete the quests: MR★3 Quest "Absolute Power" ▶Click Here for Tigrex Guide MR★3 "A Smashing Cross Counter" ▶Click Here for Brachydios Guide |
| 7 | You'll unlock Master Rank 10 and Master Rank 11 after completing the quests |
| 8 | After completing the quests, you will unlock the Challenger Mantle + and Fireproof Mantle + in the armory |
| 9 | Collect the remaining tracks of Velkhana if needed |
| 10 | Complete MR★3 Quest "A Tale of Ice and Fire" ▶Click Here for Velkhana Guide |
| 11 | You'll unlock Master Rank 12 after completing the quest |
MR 8~12 - vs. Monster Strategy Guide
MR 13 ~ 14 - Master Rank Assigned Quest List
Procedure & Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Head towards an expedition in Hoarfrost Reach |
| 2 | Follow the Handler until you get the cutscenes |
| 3 | Fight the Shrieking Legiana (MR★4 Quest "When the Mist Taketh You") ▶Click Here for Shrieking Legiana Guide |
| 4 | After the quest, you'll unlock Master Rank 13 - Talk to Seliana Armory to get the quest for Iceproof Mantle upgrade |
| 5 | Receive the MR★4 Quest "The Thunderous Troublemaker!" then defeat the Fulgur Anjanath ▶Click Here for Fulgur Anjanath Guide |
| 6 | After the fight, you'll unlock Master Rank 14 - Talk to Seliana Armory to get the quest for Thunderproof Mantle upgrade |
MR 13~14 - vs. Monster Strategy Guide
MR 15 ~ 17 - Master Rank Assigned Quest List
Procedure & Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Go back to Astera |
| 2 | Complete the following quests: MR★4 Quest "The Disintegrating Blade" ▶Click Here for Acidic Glavenus Guide MR★4 Quest "Bad Friends, Great Enemies" ▶Click Here for Ebony Odogaron Guide |
| 3 | You'll unlock Master Rank 15 & Master Rank 16 after completing the quests |
| 4 | You'll received the MR★4 Quest "The Defense of Seliana" ▶Click Here for Velkhana Guide |
| 5 | Once completed, you'll unlock Master Rank 17 |
MR 15~17 - vs. Monster Strategy Guide
MR 18 ~ 20 - Master Rank Assigned Quest List
Procedure & Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Receive the MR★5 Quest "The Iceborne Wyvern" ▶Click Here for Velkhana Guide |
| 2 | Unlock Master Rank 18 after the fight |
| 3 | Head to Elder's Recess for an expedition |
| 4 | Receive the MR★5 Quest "The Second Coming" & defeat the Seething Bazelgeuse |
| 5 | Unlock Master Rank 19 after completing the quest |
| 6 | Go on expeditions to gather Elder Dragon tracks |
| 7 | Receive the MR★5 Quest "Under the Veil of Death" & defeat the Blackveil Vaal Hazak ▶Click Here for Blackveil Vaal Hazak Guide |
MR 18~20 - vs. Monster Strategy Guide
 Velkhana | Seething Bazelgeuse |
| Blackveil Vaal Hazak | - |
MR 21 ~ 23 - Master Rank Assigned Quest List
Procedure & Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Discover Namielle |
| 2 | Receive the MR★5 Quest "A Light From the Abyss" and defeat the Namielle ▶Click Here for Namielle Guide |
| 3 | Unlock Master Rank 21 after beating Namielle |
| 4 | Speak with Field Team Leader & head out on an expedition |
| 5 | Explore & investigate Origin Isle |
| 6 | Receive the MR★6 Quest "To The Guided, A Paean" and defeat the Ruiner Nergigante ▶Click Here for Ruiner Nergigante Guide |
| 7 | Unlock Master Rank 22 after the quest |
| 8 | Receive the MR★6 Quest "Paean of Guidance" and defeat the Shara Ishvalda ▶Click Here for Shara Ishvalda Guide |
| 9 | Unlock Master Rank 23 after the quest |
MR 21~23 - vs. Monster Strategy Guide
Check Out Iceborne End-Game Guide!Things To Do After Breaking MR Limit
| No. | Things To Do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Explore Guiding Lands |
| 2 | Farm New Unique Materials For Upgrades |
| 3 | Optimize Builds For Master Rank Hunts |
| 4 | Collect & Farm Rank 4 Decorations |
| 5 | Craft New Layered Armor |
| 6 | Record All Observation Logs |
Unlockable Monsters After Finishing The Main Quest
Some monsters unlock after finishing the main quest. You will need to reach certain requirements.
| Monster | How To Unlock |
|---|---|
| Zinogre | Lure out in Guiding Lands ▶Unlock Zinogre! |
| Brute Tigrex | Reach MR 70 & Rotted Region Lvl 6 in Guiding Lands ▶Unlock Brute Tigrex! |
| Gold Rathian | Reach MR 70 & Wildspire Region Lvl 6 in Guiding Lands ▶Unlock Scarred Gold Rathian! |
| Silver Rathalos | Reach MR 70 & Coral Region Lvl 6 in Guiding Lands ▶Unlock Silver Rathalos! |
| Scarred Yian Garuga | Reach Forest Region Lvl 6 in Guiding Lands ▶Unlock Scarred Yian Garuga! |
| Rajang | Complete Special Assignment from Admiral & reach Volcanic Region Lvl 3 in Guiding Lands ▶Unlock Rajang! |
| Stygian Zinogre | Complete Special Assignment from Seeker & reach Tundra Region Lvl 3 in Guiding Lands ▶Unlock Stygian Zinogre! |
Explore End-Game Content & Upgrades
The game isn't over just by finishing the story! Introducing Guiding Lands, a new area for you to collect unique upgrade materials, hunt for Rank 4 Decorations, optimize gear and so forth. Be sure to check out this guide for complete endgame contents!
What To Do After Beating Iceborne Story Quests
