Check this Monster Hunter World: Iceborne guide on how to track Tempered Monsters and how to get their Investigations Quests - including traces, threat levels, and rewards!!!
Tempered Monster Quest - Overview
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What Are Tempered Monsters?
More Powerful Versions Of Monsters
Tempered monsters in Monster Hunter World are powered-up, more dangerous versions in the game. You can tell it is a tempered monster when their icon is outlined in "purple".
Activate Investigations Quests For Sure Encounters
The only surefire way to encounter tempered monsters is to activate quests that need you to hunt them. Collect tempered tracks (traces) that you see in the field & check the Resource Center for investigation quests.
Threat Levels Identify Monster Strength
When you pick up any tracks (traces) of tempered monsters, it'll inform you of its threat level. The higher the threat level, the higher it is in the monster hierarchy, & definitely more dangerous.
Tempered Monster List By Threat Level
| Threat Level 1 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barroth | Pukei-Pukei | Paolumu | ||||||
| Tobi Kadachi | Jyuratodus | Anjanath | ||||||
| Radobaan | Rathian | - | ||||||
| Threat Level 2 | ||||||||
| Rathalos | Azure Rathalos | Pink Rathian | ||||||
| Legiana | Uragaan | Lavasioth | ||||||
| Bazelgeuse | Diablos | Black Diablos | ||||||
| Odogaron | Deviljho | - | ||||||
| Threat Level 3 | ||||||||
| Teostra | Kushala Daora | Nergigante | ||||||
| Vaal Hazak | Kirin | - | ||||||
How To Get Tempered Monster Investigation Quests
Clear Main Story & Raise Hunter Rank
You must first clear the main story of Monster Hunter World and level up your Hunter Rank for you to gain access to tempered monsters. Complete the quests mentioned below to unlock access to higher threat levels of tempered monsters.
How To Unlock Tempered Monster Quest Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Clear ★ 8 Mission "A Wound and a Thirst" - Gather blue tracks to unlock access to Threat Level 1 tempered monsters |
| 2 | Clear ★ 9 Mission "Land of Convergence" - Gather blue tracks to unlock access to Threat Level 2 tempered monsters |
| 3 | Increase Hunter Rank to 49 |
| 4 | Clear ★ 9 Mission "Thunderous Rumble in the Highlands" - Gather blue tracks to unlock access to Threat Level 2 tempered monsters |
Gather Blue Tracks In Different Regions
The best way to unlock tempered monster investigation quests is to gather monster tracks (traces). Normally, these are green, but you'll know it's a tempered monster if the tracks (traces) are "blue".
Check Out How To Track Large Monsters!Get Random Investigations When Gathering Tracks
You'll get random investigation quests even if you're gathering tempered monster tracks (traces). It's best to just keep picking up and collecting whenever you find one to up your chances of getting a tempered monster investigation.
Activate Tempered Monster Investigation At Resource Center
After gathering tracks, head back to Astera and go to the Resource Center. Activate the investigation quest with the monster that you want to hunt and then head to the quest board to accept the quest.
How To Track Tempered Elder Dragons
Collect Blue Tracks In Elder Dragon's Area
In MHW, tempered Elder Dragons also exist and the best way to find them is to collect their tracks (traces) in regions where you can find them. Then, check your Resource Center if you have the corresponding investigation quest to hunt them.
Tempered Elder Dragon Tracks Location Chart
| Area / Elder Dragon | Where To Find Tracks |
|---|---|
| Ancient Forest Kushala Daora |  Area 16 |
| Wildspire Waste Teostra |  Area 8 |
| Coral Highlands Kirin |  Area 12 |
| Rotten Vale Vaal Hazak |  Area 16 |
| Elder's Recess Random Elder Dragon |  Area 4  Area 11-12 |
Tempered Monster Quest Benefits & Rewards
Receive More Decorations
When you hunt tempered monsters, you'll receive more weapon & armor decorations or jewels. These items are important in making your loadout more powerful against certain monsters.
Get Streamstones For Melding & Augmentation
A random quest reward you can get for hunting tempered monsters are streamstones. These are valuable materials needed in melding high rarity decorations and augmenting weapons & armor.
Check Out How To Augment Weapons & Armor!Get More Quest Reward Money
Tempered quest rewards you with more money than normal quests, this is due to the difficulty of defeating these powerful monsters.
