Monster Hunter Stories 3 packs a whopping 120 side quests to keep you busy whenever you’re not pushing the main campaign or hunting new Monsties. With that many quests on the board, it’s tough to tell which ones are worth tackling early and which can safely wait until the credits roll.
This guide lists every side quest in Monster Hunter Stories 3 along with their rewards. We’ve also added quick walkthrough hints in case you get stuck.
Monster Hunter Stories 3 side-quest list
Every quest in our list is grouped by the game’s four regions and sorted alphabetically. Before you dive in, keep these side-quest basics in mind:
- If you can’t find the spot, look for a unique map icon in that region—it usually points the way.
- Some quests require partnering with specific allies. If you don’t see the quest while exploring, finish that character’s personal story first.
- Many quests only unlock after you complete a previous one (e.g., the Pukei or Velocidrome chains). Always knock out whatever’s available so you don’t accidentally lock yourself out of later missions.
All side quests and rewards in Azuria
Players will find 28 side quests in Azuria. Most are tied to the region, but the Pukei-hunting chain will send you scouring every corner of the map.
Below is a table of the first 28 Azuria side quests, their objectives, and rewards.
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| Toward Preservation | Defeat the Yian Garuga intruder to obtain Rathian eggs. Raise the Rathian ecosystem rank to S. |
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| Taste of Home | Cook the dish “Fish in the Spotlight” in the Rider canteen, then speak to Felyne. |
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| Spirit of Adventure | Find the Elephant Lagiacrus and show it to the client. |
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| Courage to Fight | Slay the Anjanath at Mirror Lake and report back. |
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| Murky Waters | Repel the Elder Dragon Namielle in distress in Azuria. |
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| Vanishing Intruder | Unlocks after “Toward Preservation”. Defeat the Seregios intruder to obtain Astalos eggs. Raise the Astalos ecosystem rank to S. |
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| Wild Blast | Slay the Wild Brachydios in its lair and return to the client. |
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| In Search of Regalfin | Find Regalfin hiding in Mirror Lake, then report back to the quest-giver. |
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| Gift for the Next Gen | Bring the client:
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| Sorry to Bother You… | Kill 6 Red Bnahabra and report back. |
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| How to Raise a Velocidrome 1 | Bring a Velocidrome egg to the Old Woman. |
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| How to Raise a Velocidrome 2 | Unlocks after “How to Raise a Velocidrome 1”. Slay the Purple Gypceros & Blue Yian Kut-Ku duo in the Ancient Arena. |
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| How to Raise a Velocidrome 3 | Unlocked after completing the quest “How to Raise a Velocidrome 2”. Follow the quest marker to the far side of the lake. You’ll need to defeat a Khezu, then a Fulgur Anjanath in the same fight. |
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| Legacy of Valor | Unlocked after completing the quest “Courage to Fight”. Slay the Wild Legiana. |
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| Kidnapping: Azuria | Find the Kidnapped Gentleman on the ledge southwest of the camp in the Sunpetal Plains and talk to him. Afterwards, speak to his Palico to finish the quest. |
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| Letter Through the Wall | Deliver the Love Letter to Galiad to the Woman Waiting for a Letter by the stairs to the Egg Ministry in Galiad. Return to the client to let him know. |
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| Pugi Hunt 1 | Find 30 Pugi and report back to the client. |
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| Pugi Hunt 2 | Unlocked after completing “Pugi Hunt 1”. Find a total of 50 Pugi and report back. |
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| Pugi Hunt 3 | Unlocked after completing “Pugi Hunt 2”. Find a total of 70 Pugi and report back. |
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| Pugi Hunt 4 | Unlocked after completing “Pugi Hunt 3”. Find all 100 Pugi and report back. |
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| Stone Revelation | Unlocked after finishing Kora’s side stories. Speak to the client while partnered with Kora. Defeat the Wild Gravios in the Sunpetal Plains region and return to the client. |
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| Royal Treasures | Head to the Old Capital Road area in Ceratith and defeat the Black Gravios and Black Diablos in front of the Royal Treasures lair. Take a Rathalos Egg from that lair and bring it back to the client. |
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| Sleepy Espinas | Kill the Espinas sleeping on the path to the Ancient Battleground and report back. |
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| Great Windmill Heist | Defeat the pack of three Tobi-Kadachi in the Infected Forest. After the victory, pick up the Chewed Feeder and deliver it to the client. |
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| Crying Child | Enter the Crying Child lair and defeat the Wild Yian Kut-Ku, then return to the client. |
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| Forest Vampire | At night, go to the Infected Forest near the Ash Pass entrance and defeat Malzeno. Report back afterwards. |
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| Vandalism in the Vineyard | Defeat the Yian Kut-Ku in the vineyard, then return to the client. |
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| Wyvern Brigade Monster Roundup | Collect a Legiana Egg from the marked lair and bring it to the client. It’s best to fight Deviljho inside the lair, since it will ambush you if you leave with the egg. |
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All Side Quests and Rewards in the Kalant Woodland in Monster Hunter Stories 3
In the Kalant Woodland, players will tackle 41 side quests. While there are noticeably more here than in Azuria or Ceratith, the number is only slightly lower than in Tarkuan. Make sure your team includes monsters that can climb walls and dig, as these quests will send you into every nook and cranny of the region.
| Subquest Name | How to Complete | Rewards |
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| Bashful Blacksmith 1 | Give the Blacksmith the following items:
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| Bashful Blacksmith 2 | Unlocked by completing Bashful Blacksmith 1. Give the Blacksmith the following items:
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| Bashful Blacksmith 3 | Unlocked by completing Bashful Blacksmith 2. Give the Blacksmith the following items:
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| Beloved Family | Slay the Feral Tobi-Kadachi and return to the client. |
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| Birthday Celebrations | Slay the Ajarakan at the base of Mt. Canalta, then return to the client. |
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| Burst Bubbles | Interact with the client while riding a Mizutsune. |
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| Canalta Timberland Survey | Slay the Garangolm lurking around Blessing Hill, then return to the client. |
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| Chained Up | Fight the Arkveld at the base of Mt. Canalta, then return to the client. |
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| Don’t Try This at Home | Slay 4 Green Slagtoths and bring the meat to the client. |
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| Feral Thorn | Unlocked after completing the Feral Explosion quest. Defeat the Feral Espinas in the Quest Den on Mt. Canalta |
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| Finding a Crystal Lizard | Find the hidden Crystal Lizard in Azuria, then return to the client. |
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| Flowers! More Flowers! | Unlocked by completing the Leaves! More Leaves! quest. Give the client 10 Anesfreesias. |
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| Hunting Up Hunting Supplies | Slay 1 Pukei-Pukei and 6 Green Bnahabras, then return to the client. |
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| I’ll Pay You Back One Day! | Give the client the following items:
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| Kidnapping: Canalta Timberland | Find the Kidnapped Gentleman on the right side of Mt. Canalta and talk to him. Afterward, return to the Palico and talk to them. |
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| Leaves! More Leaves! | Give the client 10 Aloe Leaves. |
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| Locating a Legend | Talk to the Retired Hunter resting on the side of Mt. Canalta, then return to the novelist and let her know. |
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| Muted Rudy | Defeat the Feral Paolumu on Mt. Canalta and return to the client. |
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| No Littering! | Destroy 10 Piles of Junk around Canalta Timberland. The easiest way to find these piles is by opening the Canalta Timberland map and swapping from the default map to Gathering Points. The Junk Piles for the quest will be marked with yellow question marks over trash bags. |
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| Protecting Pawprint Pita | Unlocked after completing the Who Are Mew Callin’ Scared!? quest. Defeat the Lunagaron near Sheparden at night. |
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| Purple River | Slay two Purple Ludroths in the river near Sheparden, then return to the client. |
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| Quest Board Cleanup | Slay a Royal Ludroth, a Plesioth, and a Garangolm at the base of Mt. Canalta, then return to the client. |
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| Quest Board Cleanup on the Road | Unlocked after completing Quest Board Cleanup. Slay an Anjanath, a Black Gravios, and a Rey Dau in the Cataracts. |
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| Quest Board Cleanup Returns | Unlocked after completing Quest Board Cleanup on the Road. Defeat a gauntlet featuring a Red Khezu, a Fulgur Anjanath, and an Ebony Odogaron in Howlinyowl Forest. |
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| Quiz Time! Name the Monster Call! | Select the following answers in order after talking to the client:
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| Red Flash in the Dark | Raise the Nargacuga Ecosystem Rank to S, then talk to the client. |
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| Second Canalta Timberland Survey | Unlocked by completing Canalta Timberland Survey. Slay the Barroth polluting the river in the Cataracts. |
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| Seeds! More Seeds! | Unlocked by completing the Flowers! More Flowers! quest. Deliver 10 Adamant Seeds to the client. |
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| Shrine Whispers 1 | Find the Dropped Charm item by the two log bridges north of the Cataracts Crossroads Catavan Stand. Deliver it to the Shrine, then reenter the Shrine and wait for the person to arrive. |
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| Shrine Whispers 2 | Unlocked by completing Shrine Whispers 1. Defeat the Aurora Somnacanth near the ward statue, then return to the shrine. |
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| Shrine Whispers 3 | Unlocked by completing Shrine Whispers 2. Defeat the Feral Great Izuchi on Blessing Hill, then return to the shrine. |
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| Sing Me A Song | Slay two Somnacanths. |
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| The Path to Culinary Meowstery 1 | Cook Contingency Stew at the closest campsite and bring it to the Felyne to complete the quest. |
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| The Witchdoctor’s Research 1 | Defeat the Witchdoctor’s Royal Ludroth. |
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| The Witchdoctor’s Research 2 | Unlocked by completing The Witchdoctor’s Research 1. Defeat the Witchdoctor’s Diablos. |
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| The Witchdoctor’s Research 3 | Unlocked by completing The Witchdoctor’s Research 2. Defeat the Witchdoctor’s Yian Garuga. |
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| The Witchdoctor’s Masterwork | Unlocked by completing The Witchdoctor’s Research 3. Fight the waves of Blangos and the overpowered Blangonga in the Quest Den, then return to the Witchdoctor. |
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| Visited Upon the Land | Repel the Calamitous Elder Dragons, Wind Serpent Ibushi and Thunder Serpent Narwa, in Canalta Timberland. |
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| Watch Where She Points | Travel to the Backwoods Catavan Stand and walk north to find the Pointy Lady. Walk in the direction she points to find a Red Khezu, which you’ll need to defeat. The lady will appear in the area behind the defeated Red Khezu. Interact with the ground near her and the defeated Red Khezu to pick up a Worn Saddle. Deliver the Worn Saddle to the client to finish the request. |
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| When Push Comes to Shove | Complete the Hunting for Hunting Gear quest. Defeat the Pukei-Pukei, Purple Gypceros, and Espinas trio in the Howlinyowl Forest. |
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| Who Are Mew Callin’ Scared!? | Slay two Yian Garugas on Mt. Canalta. |
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All Side Quests and Rewards in Tarkuan in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Tarkuan is home to 45 side quests, making it the region with the highest number in the game. Almost all of these quests revolve around monster materials and slaying, so make sure your strongest team is ready before you tackle them.
| Subquest Name | How to Complete | Rewards |
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| A Concerned Parent | Give the client the following materials:
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| A Friend of a Friend | Slay the Nibelsnarf at the Bountiful Dunes. |
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| Barrel Busters | Break the barrel of the Great Barrel Felyne at the Colossal Dragon’s Remains, then talk to him. Return to the Felyne in Galyad and talk to him to end the quest. |
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| Barroth of a Different Color | Unlocked after completing Ogden’s side stories. While partnered with Ogden, speak to the client. Slay the Feral Barroth at Rococo Rocks, then return and talk to the client again. |
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| Bugged by Bugs 1 | Defeat 4 Thunderbugs and 4 Great Dracophage Bugs. |
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| Bugged by Bugs 2 | Complete Bugged by Bugs 1. Slay the Shrouded Nerscylla in the Frozen Grotto at night, then return to the client. |
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| Case of the Floating Mountain | Repel the Calamitous Elder Dragon, Yama Tsukami, in Tarkuan. |
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| Case of the Kidnapped Felyne | Unlocked by completing Gaul’s Side Stories. Talk to the client while partnered with Gaul. Find her lost Highbrow Felyne by going through a quicksand dune that leads to one of the Bountiful Dune’s secret areas. Talk to the Felyne, then return to the client to complete the quest. |
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| Cleaning Up the Muck | Slay a Bishaten and an Almudron at Rococo Rocks at night. |
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| Disquieting Dark Arts 1 | Bring the client the following materials:
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| Disquieting Dark Arts 2 | Complete Disquieting Dark Arts 1. Bring the client the following materials:
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| Do Three Wrongs Make a Right? | Complete the Now Who’s in the Wrong? quest. Defeat an Arzuros, a Gypceros, and a Kulu-Ya-Ku next to Galyad. |
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| Don’t Miss This Chance 1 | Defeat 6 Blangos and 6 Blue Bnahabras. |
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| Don’t Miss This Chance 2 | Complete the Don’t Miss This Chance 1 quest. Slay 3 Deviljhos. |
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| Feral Appetite | Unlocked after completing the Feral Thorn quest. Slay the Feral Deviljho in the Quest den, then return to the client. |
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| How About a Trade? | Trade with the Felyne for the Sandship Toy. Next, walk to the right side of the Galyad sandship docks and trade the Sandship Toy to a Dull Merchant for a Cast-Iron Chisel. Fast-travel to the Colossal Dragon’s Remains Lookout Point Catavan Stand and walk north. Speak to the Heedless Egg Hunter and trade the Cast-Iron Chisel for a Prismatic Crystal. Return to Galyad and walk further into the city on the right side. When you come across an Insect-Loving Artisan, trade the Prismatic Crystal for a Gorgeous Necklace. Return to and talk with the Felyne to complete the quest. |
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| Inside the Barrel | Find and free the Barrel Felyne with the quest marker in Rococo Rocks, then talk to the Felyne lying down in the same area. After speaking her, return to the client and talk to him. |
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| Keep Your Paws Off My Grub | Shoot down 10 Remobras with breath attacks. |
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| Kidnapping: Tarkuan | Find the Kidnapped Upstart on the ledge west of the Rococo Rocks Catavan Stand. Talk to them, then talk to their Felyne to complete the quest. |
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| Locating the REAL Legend | Complete the Locating a Legend quest. The legendary hunter in this area is an orange Felyne with black stripes. You’ll find him in the northeast corner of Rococo Rocks behind a skinny crystallized pillar. After talking with him, return to the novelist and talk to her again. |
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| Menacing Tusks | Defeat the Sand Barioth lurking around the Bountiful Dunes. |
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| No Tricks, No Shenanigans | Slay an Ebony Odogaron and a Black Diablos |
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| Now Who’s in the Wrong? | Complete Who’s in the Wrong? quest. Defeat a Kulu-Ya-Ku near Galyad. |
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| Ooey Gooey Rock Kablooey | Slay a Brachydios and 6 Rachnoids. |
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| Power Has Its Privileges | Slay 2 Green Plesioths. |
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| Reclaiming the Night | Slay the Goss Harag at Rococo Rocks at night. |
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| Recluse Rider 1 (Repeatable) | Defeat the Recluse Rider’s Aknosom and Blood Orange Bishaten. | Basic Reward:
Finishing within the Specified Number of Turns adds the following rewards:
Finish without personally using an item to get Kinship Skill+ (S). If your party member uses a skill, it should not affect this reward. |
| Recluse Rider 2 (Repeatable) | Defeat the first Recluse Rider to unlock. Defeat the Recluse Rider Brother’s Tobi-Kadachi, Aurora Somnacanth, and Tetranadon. | Basic Reward:
Finishing within the Specified Number of Turns adds the following rewards:
Finish without losing any of your hearts to get Aerial Aim (ATK). Your party member losing a heart will not affect this reward. |
| Recluse Rider 3 (Repeatable) | Defeat the Recluse Rider Brother to unlock. Defeat the Rider Sister’s Nerscylla, Shrouded Nerscylla, and Rakna-Kadaki. | Basic Reward:
Finishing within the Specified Number of Turns adds the following rewards:
Finish without using more than 1 item to get an Absolute Evasion decoration. |
| Recluse Rider 4 (Repeatable) | Defeat the Recluse Rider Sister to unlock. Defeat the Recluse Rider Boy’s Great Izuchi, Mizutsune, and Magnamalo. | Basic Reward:
Finishing within the Specified Number of Turns adds the following rewards:
Finish without using more than 1 item to get a Heroics (S) decoration. Your allies’ item usage will not affect this reward. |
| Recluse Rider 5 (Repeatable) | Defeat the Reclusive Rider Boy to unlock. Defeat the Reclusive Rider Leader’s Chatacabra, Ajarakan, and Arkveld. | Basic Reward:
Finishing within the Specified Number of Turns adds the following rewards:
Finish without losing any of your hearts to get Tenacity (S). Your party member losing a heart will not affect this reward. |
| Reply Over the Wall | Complete the Letter over the Wall quest. Talk to the man by the herb garden in Sheparden, then travel to Mt. Canalta to deliver the Love Letter to Sheparden to the Man Awaiting Letter. Afterward, return to the woman to let her know the letter was delivered. |
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| Re-Turning the Tables | Complete the Turning the Tables quest. Defeat the Odogaron in the Quest den, grab an egg, and return to the client. |
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| Sandship Scuttled | Defeat 1 Nibelsnarf and 6 Cephalos at the Bountiful Dunes. |
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| Scars of Honor 1 | Defeat a Shogun Ceanataur with 2 Ceanataurs at the Bountiful Dunes. |
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| Scars of Honor 2 | Complete Scars of Honor 1. Defeat the Ebony Odogaron at the Bountiful Dunes. |
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| Search for Moonglow Nettle | Teleport to the Catavan Stand at the Colossal Dragon’s Remains Lookout Point and wait until night. Next, climb up the left side of the dragon remains until you reach the highest wooden platform. There will be a jellyfish-like creature swimming through the air to the left of this platform. Interact with it to look closely at it, then return to Galyad to inform the client. |
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| Seeking Monstie Info! | Log the information about 50 monster species into your Monsterpedia, then talk to the client. |
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| Seeking More Monstie Info! | Log the information about 100 monster species into your Monsterpedia, then talk to the client. |
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| The Bane of the Land Returns | Raise the Tigrex Ecosystem Rank to Rank S. Players will get a Tigrex egg after defeating the Invasive Diablos. |
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| The Path to Culinary Meowstery 2 | Complete The Path to Culinary Meowstery 1. Talk to the Felyne in the Bountiful Dunes’ oasis while partnered with Eleanor. Travel to a campsite and cook Bubbling Magma Stew, then talk to the Felyne again. |
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| The Path to Culinary Meowstery 3 | Complete the The Path to Culinary Meowstery 2 quest. Cook the Rangers’ Reminiscence dish and serve it to the Felyne. |
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| Turning the Tables | Defeat the Odogaron in the den and collect one egg. |
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| Who’s in the Wrong? | Defeat an Arzuros and Gypceros pair near Galyad. |
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| Zinogre Method Acting | Ride an endangered Zinogre and show it to the client. Players will get a Zinogre egg after defeating the Invasive Odogaron. |
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All Side Quests and Rewards in Seratis in Monster Hunter Stories 3
Seratis is the smallest region in the game, and it has only six side quests. This makes it the easiest region to complete, especially since you can use a high-level Rathalos to battle the distressed dragon Velkhana.
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| Frozen to the Core | Repel the distressed Ancient Dragon Velkhana in the Ice Caps. |
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| Kidnapping: Ice Caps | Find Palico’s partner on the ledge in front of the Old Capital Road camp. Talk to them, then talk to Palico again to complete the quest. |
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| Let’s Play! You’re the Ball | Head to the Old Capital Road and defeat the Glavenus and Jade Barroth traveling together. |
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| Never Dull | Defeat 2 Sergios and 2 Shogun Cenataur, then return to the client. |
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| Quiz! Test Your Knowledge! | What is the result of mixing Divine Bugs with Vivern’s fangs? — Life Powder What is effective for restoring the habitat with Rathalos? — Ajagara Which of the following changes does not occur at night? — Lunagaron standing on its hind legs |
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| Icy Return of the White Knight | Defeat the Invasive Khaze to find Barioth eggs. Raise the Barioth Ecosystem Rank to S. |
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