Monster Hunter Stories 2 – 2 Star Subquests

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Monster Hunter Stories 2 Star Substories

A Queen at Rest

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay Rathian

The Rathian can be found in western Mt. Harzgai during the day.

Rewards: Wyvern Barbs x2, 4100 Z and 30 EXP

Alcala’s A-Callin’

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Deliver Rutoh Commodity x10 points

Rutoh Commodities can be obtained from gather points around Alcala. Listen for a shimmer sound when approaching the gather points as these have either commodities or rare materials. Rutoh Commodities are either Royal Honey (1 point), Silver Spidersilk (2 points) or Crystal Bone (5 points).

Rewards: Paintberry, 1400 Z and 20 EXP

All’s Meat in Love and War

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay Jaggi x6

The Jaggi can be found in Alcala. They are weak to fire and slash!

Rewards: Flash Bomb, 2300 Z and 20 EXP

Basics: Breaking Parts

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Break parts x5

For this one, you just need to break 5 monster parts (head, body, tail, etc.) of the larger monsters during battle.

Rewards: Lucky Charm x5, 2300 Z and 20 EXP

Basics: Critical Hits

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Land critical hits x30

This quest will complete naturally as you progress through the game. During fights, you’ll just need to land 30 critical hits.

Rewards: Strength Nutriment, 2300 Z and 20 EXP

Basics: Kinship Skills

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Use Kinship Skills x10

Charge your Kinship gauge up in battle and use it 10 times!

Rewards: Mounting Charm x5, 2300 Z and 20 EXP

Basics: Slaying

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay large monsters x10

Large monsters can be found all around Hakolo Island and Alcala. Examples include Kula-Ya-Ku, Pukei-Pukei, Velocidrome, Yian Kut-ku, etc.

Rewards: Might Charm x5, 2300 Z and 20 EXP

Beautiful Beak

Obtained: Speak with the Nostalgic Old Woman in Rutoh Village after completing the Terrific Tusks quest

Objective: Bring Qurupeco

You can find a Qurupeco egg at Alcala in a Monster Den. It’s green with purple patches. After you hatch it, make sure it’s in your party then show it to the Nostalgic Old Woman.

Rewards: Bottle Cap x5, 6000 Z and 50 EXP

Co-Op Call: B. Yian Kut-Ku

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay Blue Yian Kut-Ku

The Blue Yian Kut-Ku can be found in Alcala, and it’s attack type is Technical. Its weak point is water, and its head is weak to Pierce.

Rewards: Paintball, 4100 Z and 30 EXP

Co-Op Call: Yian Garuga

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay Yian Garuga

The Yian Garuga can be found in the very northwest of Alcala Cave.

Rewards: Bitterbug x3, 3200 Z and 30 EXP

Disturbing the Peace

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay Qurupeco x3

The Qurupeco can be found in Alcala. Click here for a detailed guide on its weaknesses!

Rewards: Screamer Sac x3, 3200 Z and 30 EXP

En-egg-matic Eggs 3

Obtained: Speak with Watchful Old Man in Mahana Village

Objective: Deliver Fanged Beast genus egg

You can find a Bulldrome egg on Haloko Island in a Monster Den. It’s brown with tan designs. After you hatch it, make sure it’s in your party then bring it to the Watchful Old Man.

Rewards: Bottle Cap x3, 4500 Z and 40 EXP

En-egg-matic Eggs 4

Obtained: Speak with Watchful Old Man in Mahana Village

Objective: Deliver Leviathan genus egg

You can find a Leviathan egg on Alcala in a Monster Den. It’s green with yellow stipes. After you hatch it, make sure it’s in your party then bring it to the Watchful Old Man.

Rewards: Amphibian Stimulant, Flash Bomb x3, 6800 Z and 60 EXP

(Hard) Camouflage Expert

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay The Immovable Boulder x1

This quest can only be done at night! You can find the Immovable Boulder in Sailor’s Beach on the west side near the map transition to the next area. Its attack type is Technical normally and Power when enraged. The weak point is water and it’s weak to the following weapon types:

• Head – Blunt
• Wings – Pierce
• Stomach – Blunt
• Tail – Slash

Rewards: Zest Pill x2, Paracare x2, 5900 Z and 50 EXP

(Hard) Drifting Balloon

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay The Flying Fury x1

The Flying Fury can be found in a subquest den in Etulle Lofty Trees. Its attack type is Technical normally and Speed while Neck Pouch is full. The weak point is fire and it’s weak to the following weapon type:

• Neck Pouch – Pierce
• Body – Slash, Blunt

Rewards: Immunizer, Sap Plant x4, 5900 Z and 50 EXP

(Hard) Moving a Mountain

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay The Solemn Mountain x1

The Solemn Mountain can be found at Wendwood in Alcala. Its attack type is Power normally and Technical when enraged. The weak point is fire. It also has the following weaknesses:

• Body – Blunt
• Legs – Slash
• Tail – Blunt

Reward: Lifepowder, Stone x3, 6300 Z and 50 EXP

Hole-some Love Story

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay Tetsucabra x1

Tetsucabra can be found at Harzgai Rocky Hill in Alcala. It’s weak point is water.

Rewards: Aloe Leaf x3, 2700 Z and 20 EXP

Item Quiz 1

Obtained: Speak with Paw-Throwing Felyne in Rutoh Village

Objective: Answer all questions correctly

• Question 1 – Paintball
• Question 2 – Flash Bomb
• Question 3 – Barrel Bomb

Rewards: Positivity Pills, Zest Pill x2, 2300 Z and 20 EXP

Muscle Meat on the Heat

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Deliver Raw Meat x6 and Girthy Garlic x1

Raw Meat can be obtained from Aptonoth (grey, docile monsters that run from you) or Larinoth (yellow, long-necked monsters eating leaves from trees) around Hakolo Island. The Girthy Garlic can be collected as a red gather point in Alcala.

Rewards: Muscle Meat x2, 2300 Z and 20 EXP

Obsidian Flash

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay Nargacuga x1

The Nargacuga can be found in Alcala. Its attack type is Speed normally and Technical when enraged. The weak point is electric and the weapon weaknesses are as follows:  

• Head – Pierce
• Tail – Pierce
• Stomach – Pierce

Reward: Toadstool x2, 3600 Z and 30 EXP

Rarities of Alcala

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Deliver Alcala Commodity x10 points

Alcala Commodities can be obtained from gather points around Alcala. Listen for a shimmer sound when approaching the gather points as these have either commodities or rare materials. Alcala Commodities are Great Shroom (1 point), Crimson Coral (2 points) and Divine Rhino (5 points).

Rewards: Cactus Flower x3, 1400 Z and 20 EXP

Rider 101: Zenny Exchange

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Sell items x20

This one is pretty self explanatory. You just need to sell 20 items at the smithy or market!

Rewards: Selling Charm x5, 2300 Z and 20 EXP

River vs. Arzuros

Obtained: Speak with Whiny Boy in Rutoh Village

Objective: Slay Arzuros x3

The Arzuros can be found at Alcala. For a guide on their weaknesses, click here!

Rewards: Great Sword: Guard, Honey x3, 3000 Z and 30 EXP

Rolling Catastrophe

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay Duramboros x1

The Duramboros can be found in a Monster Den in Alcala. It uses Power attacks, and it’s weak point is fire. Additionally, it’s weak to the following weapons:

• Body – Blunt
• Legs – Slash
• Tail – Blunt

Rewards: Well-Done Steak, 3600 Z and 30 EXP

Shadows of Red 1

Obtained: Speak with the Kindly Old Man in Rutoh Village

Objective: Equip Bulldrome Armor

The armor can be crafted at a smithy using 4 points worth of Bulldrome material and 900 Z. Equip the armor then speak with the Kindly Old Man to complete the quest.

Rewards: Hammer: Surge, 6000 Z and 50 EXP

Shadows of Red 2

Obtained: Speak with the Kindly Old Man in Rutoh Village

Objective: Equip Yian Garuga Hammer

The Raven Torrent can be crafted at a smithy using 4 points worth of Yian Garuga material and 4300 Z. Equip the hammer then speak with the Kindly Old Man to complete the quest.

Rewards: Bottle Cap x5, 6800 Z and 60 EXP

Terrific Tusks

Obtained: Speak with the Nostalgic Old Woman in Rutoh Village after completing the Legendary Sculptor quest

Objective: Bring a Bulldrome

You can find a Bulldrome egg on Haloko Island in a Monster Den or in North Kamuna Everden. It’s brown with tan designs. After you hatch it, make sure it’s in your party then show it to the Nostalgic Old Woman.

Rewards: Bottle Cap x5, 3000 Z and 30 EXP

Wash Hands, Bring Antidote

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Deliver Blue Mushroom x3 and Antidote Herb x3

These items can be found as gather points throughout Alcala.

Rewards: Healer’s Comp V.1, Antidote x3, 3000 Z and 30 EXP

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