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Below are the 2 star subquests in Monster Hunter Stories 2! For a detailed guide on everything you need to know about the monsters (Monsterpedia plus more), click here!
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
Click here for the next guide on the 3 star subquests!
