Learn how to unlock the Hoplite Armor set in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. Follow our guide to complete prerequisite quests and craft this powerful armor.
To unlock the Hoplite Armor in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, you must first reach Master Rank 3 and complete specific Follower Quests from Dame Fiorayne and Master Arlow. After these prerequisites are met, you will receive the quest "Unknown Invader" which, upon completion, makes the Hoplite Armor available for crafting at the Smithy.
- Reach Master Rank 3 by completing the M3★ Urgent Quest "Keep it Busy" (defeat an Aurora Somnacanth).
- Complete Follower Quests from Dame Fiorayne and Master Arlow. These can be done in any order once available, but some may unlock sequentially.
Dame Fiorayne Follower Quests:
- An Audience With the Queen (M2★) - Rewards: Royal Order’s Sword & Shield (Monster: Rathian)
- Flicker in the Night (M2★) - Rewards: Knight Squire Armor Set (Monster: Tobi-Kadachi)
Master Arlow Follower Quests:
- Enshrined Resentment (M3★) - Rewards: Royal Order’s Bludgeon (Monster: Magnamalo)
- Dust off Those Hunting Boots (M4★) - Rewards: Royal Order’s Pledge (Monster: Seregios)
- Moonlit Espinascapade (M4★) - Rewards: Master Arlow Survey Unlock (Monster: Espinas)
Unlocking the Hoplite Armor:
- After completing the above quests, Master Arlow will offer the quest "Unknown Invader".
- Hunt a Gore Magala with Master Arlow's assistance in this quest.
- Upon completion, the Heavy Knight (Hoplite) Armor set will be available to craft at the Smithy.
Hoplite Armor Skills and Stats:
| Piece | Defense | Slots | Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoplite’s Helm | 114 | 3 | Guard Up Lv1, Artillery Lv1, Load Shells Lv2 |
| Hoplite’s Armor | 114 | 3 | Guard Lv1, Artillery Lv2, Offensive Guard Lv1 |
| Hoplite’s Braces | 114 | 3 | Guard Lv2, Guard Up Lv1, Razor Sharp Lv1 |
| Hoplite’s Belt | 114 | 3 | Guard Lv1, Quick Sheathe Lv1, Offensive Guard Lv2 |
| Hoplite’s Greaves | 114 | 3 | Guard Up Lv1, Quick Sheathe Lv2, Razor Sharp Lv2 |
Crafting Materials for Hoplite Armor:
Hoplite’s Helm:
- Royal Order Certificate II (1)
- Magna Ascended Blade (2)
- Monster Slogbone (1)
- Giant Monster Bone (2)
Hoplite’s Armor:
- Royal Order Certificate II (1)
- Ceanataur Hardclaw (2)
- Monster Slogbone (1)
- Caked Stiffbone (1)
Hoplite’s Braces:
- Royal Order Certificate II (1)
- Rakna-Kadaki Hardclaw (2)
- Monster Slogbone (1)
- Dragonbone Artifact (1)
Hoplite’s Belt:
- Royal Order Certificate II (1)
- Almudron Hardclaw (2)
- Monster Slogbone (1)
- Caked Stiffbone (1)
Hoplite’s Greaves:
- Royal Order Certificate II (1)
- Garangolm Shard (2)
- Monster Slogbone (1)
- Giant Monster Bone (2)
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