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Monster Hunter Generations

5-star Key Quests

Hunt Astalos, Gammoth, Mizutsune, Lagiacrus, Rathalos, Uragaan, and Glavenus in monster hunter generations 5-star Key Quests: Star.

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Hunt Astalos, Gammoth, Mizutsune, Lagiacrus, Rathalos, Uragaan, and Glavenus in monster hunter generations 5-star Key Quests: Star.

The Thunderclaw Wyvern

Objective: Hunt an Astalos

Location: Verdant Hills

Subquest: Wound Astalos’s crest

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Astalos uses thunder element attacks; bring Nulberries to cure Thunderblight.
  2. 2
    When Astalos’s body parts glow, they are at full charge. Attack these parts to destroy the charge and knock Astalos over.

Completion Unlocks: Remove the sword behind your house in Kokoto Village, a new Hunting Art, and the 6-star village quest “The Hero’s Journey” (if you also complete “Tigrex by the Tail”).

The Unwavering Colossus

Objective: Hunt a Gammoth

Location: Arctic Ridge

Subquest: Wound Gammoth’s legs

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Gammoth is very sturdy and difficult to move.
  2. 2
    Several of her attacks can cause you to become a snowman; bring Cleansers.
  3. 3
    To break Gammoth’s legs, get the snow off them. This can be difficult as Gammoth will periodically refresh the snow. After the snow is gone, you can break the legs, preventing her from covering them in snow again.

Completion Unlocks: A new Hunter Art and you can mine the Giant Sword from Pokke’s Mystery Cave.

The Entrancing Water Dancer

Objective: Hunt a Mizutsune

Location: Misty Peaks

Subquest: Wound Mizutsune’s head

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Mizutsune can cause you to slip around using its bubbles.
  2. 2
    The bubble status will gradually build up and can be popped by being attacked by your Palico companions, fellow hunters, or Mizutsune himself.
  3. 3
    Mizutsune’s claws are very tough and will bounce most weapons.

Completion Unlocks: A new Hunter Art.

The Fishermans Fiend

Objective: Hunt a Lagiacrus

Location: Deserted Island

Subquest: Wound Lagiacrus’s head

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Lagiacrus uses electricity attacks.
  2. 2
    One attack causes his body to be orbited by glowing electrical orbs that gradually grow farther away.
  3. 3
    Lagiacrus’s horns are extremely durable and will bounce most weapons.

Unlocks: Completing this plus the 4-star village quest “Royal Pains” unlocks the 5-star village quest “Lagiacrus Fuss”.

A King, Robed in Smoke

Objective: Hunt a Rathalos

Location: Volcano

Subquest: Sever Rathalos’s tail

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Rathalos prefers skybound combat, utilizing venomous talons and fiery breath.
  2. 2
    Rathalos is weak to Flash Bombs; throw one while he is facing you to bring him down.

Unlocks: Completing this quest plus the 2-star village quest “Arzuros the Azure Beast” unlocks the 5-star village quest “Island Heat”. You’ll also unlock the Arena Quest “Grudge Match: Rathalos”.

Fight or Uragaan!

Objective: Hunt an Uragaan

Location: Volcano

Subquest: Wound Uragaan’s chin

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Uragaan rolls around and drums the floor with his chin, capable of causing tremors.
  2. 2
    Uragaan’s jaw is extremely durable and most weapons will bounce.

URGENT: The Scorching Blade

Objective: Hunt a Glavenus

Location: Jurassic Frontier

Subquest: Sever Glavenus’s tail

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Glavenus’s back end is as dangerous as his front.
  2. 2
    Glavenus’s tail cannot be severed, only broken.

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