Hunter Symbol III Drops

Need Hunter Symbol III in Monster Hunter Wilds? Learn which Tempered Monsters to hunt, their ranks, and how to farm these crucial crafting materials efficiently. Get the best gear!

Alright, so you're looking to get your hands on some Hunter Symbol III materials in Monster Hunter Wilds, huh? These are super important for crafting some of the best gear in the game, so let's break down how to get them. Basically, you'll be hunting special versions of monsters called 'Tempered' monsters. Think of them as the high-rank versions of high-rank monsters – tougher, but with better rewards.

You'll start seeing Tempered monsters after you've completed the quest “Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns.” Keep an eye out for them; they have a distinct purple glow on your local map, making them pretty easy to spot. These aren't just stronger versions; they're essentially one rank higher than their standard high-rank counterparts, which means better loot, including those coveted Hunter Symbols.

Tempered monsters drop the same materials as their high-rank versions, but they also have a chance to drop Weapon Shards (for Artian Weapons) and, of course, Hunter Symbols. The key thing to remember is that the rank of the Tempered monster directly correlates to the Hunter Symbol you'll get.

Hunter Symbols by Tempered Monster Rank

Here's the rundown on which Tempered monsters drop which Hunter Symbols:

So, if you're aiming for Hunter Symbol III, you'll need to focus on hunting ★7 and ★8 Tempered monsters. You can only tackle these tougher hunts after completing Chapter 6-1 of the main story.

Most Tempered monsters you encounter will be ★5. Some a bit tougher, like Doshaguma, Arjarakan, Blangonga, Gravios, and the Guardian variants of Anjanath, Odogaron, and Rathalos, will be ★6. The real prize monsters, the ★7 ones, include apex predators like Uth Duna, Rey Dau, Nu Udra, Jin Dahaad, and Gore Magala. And currently, only one monster hits the ★8 rank: Arkveld. Happy hunting!