Unlocking All Optional Quests
Optional Quests in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne are a vital source of rewards, including valuable materials, Zenny, and opportunities to unlock new gear and features. Unlocking all of them requires diligent play and a keen eye for detail, as some are tied to specific monster encounters, story progression, or even the completion of other quests.
The majority of Optional Quests become available as you progress through the main story of both the base game and the Iceborne expansion. After completing key story missions, new sets of Optional Quests will often unlock at the Quest Board in Astera or Seliana. Always check the Quest Board after completing a major story beat.
Certain Optional Quests are also unlocked by fulfilling specific conditions, such as:
- Monster Sighting: Encountering a specific monster in the wild or in an investigation may unlock an Optional Quest related to it.
- Research Points: Accumulating a certain amount of Research Points can sometimes trigger new questlines.
- Item Collection: Gathering specific endemic life or rare flora/fauna might unlock quests related to them.
- Palico Gadget Upgrades: Some quests are tied to upgrading your Palico's gadgets.
- NPC Interactions: Talking to specific NPCs, especially those in the Research Commission or the Ecological Research Center, can reveal new quests.
The Guiding Lands also introduce a unique set of Optional Quests that are tied to the region's progression and monster ecosystem. As you level up different regions within the Guiding Lands, new quests will become available, often requiring you to hunt specific monsters or gather unique materials found only in that area.
To ensure you don't miss any, it's a good practice to:
- Check the Quest Board regularly: Look for quests marked with a "!" symbol, indicating new or available quests.
- Talk to all NPCs: Especially those with exclamation marks above their heads.
- Complete Investigations: Many investigations can lead to the unlocking of related Optional Quests.
- Engage with the Guiding Lands: Actively hunt and gather in the Guiding Lands to trigger its unique questlines.
Completing all Optional Quests not only provides a sense of accomplishment but also ensures you have access to all the resources and challenges Monster Hunter World: Iceborne has to offer.