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3-star Quests
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

3-star Quests

A comprehensive guide to completing all 3-star quests in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, including key quests, subquests, and tips for defeating monsters like Tetsucabra and Gypceros.

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A comprehensive guide to completing all 3-star quests in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, including key quests, subquests, and tips for defeating monsters like Tetsucabra and Gypceros.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Talk to everyone in Harth village, including the chief, to learn about the inactive volcano and the Tetsucabra problem.
  2. 2
    Accept the key quest 'Boulder-bash' to slay 1 Tetsucabra in Sunken Hollow.
  3. 3
    To complete the subquest 'Wound the Tetsucabra’s jaw', break both of the Tetsucabra's giant tusks on its lower jaw.
  4. 4
    Return to Harth and speak with the chief and Caravaneer.
  5. 5
    Accept the key quest 'Shipshape Skin' to slay 1 Gypceros in Sunken Hollow.
  6. 6
    To complete the subquest 'Wound the Gypceros’s crest', break the Gypceros's crest.
  7. 7
    Return to Harth and speak with the chief.
  8. 8
    Accept the key quest 'Road Work' to capture 1 Gendrome in Sunken Hollow.
  9. 9
    To complete the subquest 'Slay 5 Genprey', hunt 5 Genprey.
  10. 10
    Return to Harth and speak with the chief to learn about the Nerscylla blocking the lava tubes.
  11. 11
    Accept the URGENT quest 'Nerscylla Thrilla' to slay 1 Nerscylla in Sunken Hollow.
  12. 12
    To complete the subquest 'Break Nerscylla’s poison spikes', break Nerscylla’s poison spikes.
  13. 13
    Return to Harth to find the volcano active and the Ace Hunters present.
  14. 14
    Prepare for sea travel by ensuring your equipment is in good condition.
Tips
  • In Harth, a special service allows you to use Battered Equipment and Abrasive items (found during Expeditions) to craft random, potentially potent armor and weapons.
  • For the 'Boulder-bash' quest, aim for the Tetsucabra's lower jaw tusks to break them for rare materials.
  • Consider crafting Tetsucabra armor for its defensive skills in Low Rank.
  • For the 'Road Work' quest, bring Shock Traps, Pitfall Traps, Tranq Bombs, or Tranq Ammo. The supply box provides an EZ Shock Trap and EZ Tranq Bombs.
  • Remember to bring paintballs for tracking monsters.
  • Gypceros can be found in Area 3.
  • Nerscylla can be found in Area 6. Ensure you have a weapon with at least Green sharpness.
  • Complete non-key quests to earn achievements.
  • For 'Rhenoplos Slayer', Rhenoplos primarily spawn in Area 8.
  • For 'Genprey Payback', Genprey primarily spawn in Areas 2, 7, and 9.
  • For 'Crystal Bone Collector', Crystal Bones are account items found while mining in Areas 2, 3, 8, and 9.
  • For 'Congo Bongo', Congas are found in Area 5, and also in Areas 2, 6, and 7.
  • For 'Fish Wish', fishing for Small Goldenfish is in Area 2. Regular Goldenfish do not count.
  • The 'Research: Basarios' quest is an Expedition-exclusive hunt. You start mounted, allowing for a free attempt at the subquest 'Successfully mount and topple the monster'.

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