Story & Lore

Welcome, Hunter, to the untamed wilds! This section will guide you through the main narrative of Monster Hunter Wilds, ensuring you understand the overarching lore, key objectives, and how to conquer each major hurdle. The story unfolds as you investigate the mysterious "Forbidden Lands" and the phenomena known as the "Great Migration." Prepare for a journey filled with awe-inspiring encounters and perilous challenges.

Prologue: The Call to the Unknown

Your adventure begins with a critical mission: to join the Research Commission's latest expedition into the uncharted territories. You'll be introduced to key characters and the initial mysteries surrounding the Great Migration.

• Initial Briefing: Speak with the Guild Representative at the Astera Outpost to receive your first assignment. They will provide you with a Research Permit (Provisional).
• Gear Up: Before departing, ensure you have basic provisions. Visit the Provisions Stockpile to collect a First-Aid Kit, Ration, and Whetstone. Consider crafting a basic weapon and armor set from the Blacksmith if you haven't already.
• Departure Point: Head to the Airship Dock and speak with the Expedition Leader. You'll board the research vessel, the "Pioneer," and set course for the Forbidden Lands.

Chapter 1: Whispers of the Sands

Upon arrival in the Arid Expanse, your primary objective is to establish a base camp and begin preliminary investigations into the local ecosystem and the initial signs of the Great Migration.

Establishing Base Camp: "Oasis Refuge"

Your first task is to secure a safe location for your base of operations.

1. Scout the Perimeter: Follow the Scoutflies to the designated camp location. Be wary of small monsters like Kulu-Ya-Ku or Jagras in the area.
2. Gather Resources: Collect 5x Iron Ore from mining nodes and 10x Monster Bone S from fallen small monsters. These are crucial for the initial camp construction.
3. Report to Handler: Return to the designated camp site and speak with your Handler. They will oversee the construction of the Oasis Refuge.

First Contact: The Sandskimmer Enigma

Your first major investigative quest involves tracking and observing a new, elusive species.

• Quest Giver: The Lead Biologist at Oasis Refuge will issue the quest "Sandskimmer's Secrets."
• Tracking: Utilize your Scoutflies to follow tracks and environmental clues. Look for disturbed sand patches and unique footprints in Sector A-3 of the Arid Expanse.
• Observation Strategy: The Sandskimmer is highly skittish. Equip your Ghillie Mantle (obtained from the Supply Box at Oasis Refuge) and approach stealthily. Use your Capture Net to collect a Sandskimmer Scale without engaging in combat.
• Deliver Findings: Return the Sandskimmer Scale to the Lead Biologist to complete the quest and unlock new research notes.

Chapter 2: The Verdant Veil's Secrets

Your investigation leads you deeper into the Forbidden Lands, into a lush, overgrown region teeming with unique flora and fauna. Here, you'll uncover more about the environmental shifts driving the Great Migration.

Navigating the Overgrowth: "Pathfinder's Peril"

The dense jungle presents new traversal challenges and hidden dangers.

1. Clear the Path: Head to Sector B-5. You'll encounter a series of Vines blocking your way. Use your Slinger with Thorn Pods (found on nearby plants) to clear them.
2. Encounter the Great Jagras Alpha: As you clear the path, you'll be ambushed by a Great Jagras Alpha. This is your first major monster hunt.
   • Weaknesses: Fire (⭐⭐⭐), Thunder (⭐⭐)
   • Strategy: Focus attacks on its bloated belly when it has consumed prey. Use Flash Pods to disorient it when it charges.
   • Reward: Great Jagras Alpha Hide, Great Jagras Alpha Claw.
3. Activate Ancient Mechanism: After defeating the Great Jagras Alpha, locate the Ancient Lever nearby. Interacting with it will open a new passage, revealing the next area.

The Elder's Echo: Unveiling the Migration's Source

Deep within the Verdant Veil, you'll discover ancient ruins and the first clues to the true cause of the Great Migration.

• Quest Giver: The Elder Scholar at Oasis Refuge will assign "The Elder's Echo."
• Locate the Ruins: Travel through the newly opened passage to Sector C-2. Look for large, moss-covered stone structures.
• Decipher Ancient Tablets: Within the ruins, you'll find 3x Ancient Tablets. Interact with each to record their inscriptions. You'll need to use your Research Kit (automatically equipped) to scan them.
• Confrontation: As you decipher the final tablet, a territorial Pukei-Pukei will attack.
  • Weaknesses: Thunder (⭐⭐⭐), Ice (⭐⭐)
  • Strategy: Watch for its poison attacks. Bring Antidotes. Aim for its head and tail.
  • Reward: Pukei-Pukei Scale, Pukei-Pukei Quill.
• Report to Elder Scholar: Return to the Oasis Refuge with the deciphered tablet data. The Elder Scholar will reveal that the Great Migration is linked to a powerful, ancient force awakening.

This comprehensive guide will be updated regularly as more of the Monster Hunter Wilds story and lore are uncovered. Stay vigilant, Hunter!