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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

Dunes

Discover The Dunes in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Learn about temperature effects, gathering spots for plants, mushrooms, ores, and more, plus key areas like Base Camp and Felyne Village.

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Discover The Dunes in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Learn about temperature effects, gathering spots for plants, mushrooms, ores, and more, plus key areas like Base Camp and Felyne Village.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The Dunes are a desert environment returning from the original Monster Hunter.
  2. 2
    Monsters here often have hard armor and are adapted to dry, arid conditions.
  3. 3
    The area features towering sand mountains.
  4. 4
    Temperatures vary significantly between day and night, impacting player status.
  5. 5
    During the day, the Dunes are very hot; bring Cool Drinks to manage your temperature.
  6. 6
    At night, the Dunes become extremely cold; bring Hot Drinks to prevent hypothermia, which drains stamina.
  7. 7
    The Base Camp has two branching paths, leading to different halves of the Dunes. Choose wisely, as crossing between halves requires traveling through Area 10, which is a long distance.
  8. 8
    Area 5 is a common resting spot for monsters, especially those near defeat. Check here if you're unsure of a monster's location.
  9. 9
    Area 9 is the location for fishing.
  10. 10
    Area 11 is the Felyne Village, where you can recruit Palicos.
Tips
  • Gathering spots for Plants are in Areas 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 11.
  • Gathering spots for Mushrooms are in Areas 5, 6.
  • Gathering spots for Berries and Seeds are in Areas 2, 3.
  • Gathering spots for Bones are in Areas 2, 5.
  • Gathering spots for Ores are in Areas 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10.
  • Gathering spots for Insects are in Areas 3, 6, 9, 11.
  • Gathering spots for Dung are in Area 3.

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