Monster Hunter Stories 2 – 8 Star Subquests

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8 Star Subquests

A Monster Among Flowers

Obtained: Speak with the Clerk in Lulucion

Objective: Slay Pink Rathian

The Pink Rathian can be found in a Rare High Rank Monster Den in the Pomore Garden or in the Elder’s Lair Zone 1. Its weak point is dragon, and it’s weak to the following weapon types:

• Body – Slash
• Tail – Blunt

Rewards: Recognition Letter, 23600 Z and 5000 EXP

Atrocious Astalos

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay Astalos

The Astalos can be found in the Elder’s Lair Zone 1 as part of the trail. Its weak to ice attacks and the following weapon types:

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

Rewards: Power Paintball x2, 14200 Z and 3000 EXP

Azure Sea, Sky, Rathalos

Obtained: Speak with Clerk in Lulucion

Objective: Slay Azure Rathalos

The Azure Rathalos can be found in the Elder’s Lair Zone 1 as part of the trial. Defeat it, then return to the Clerk to complete the quest.  It’s weak to Dragon attacks and the following weapon types:

• Head – Blunt
• Body – Slash
• Tail – Slash
• Wings – Slash

Rewards: Recognition Letter, 23600 Z and 5000 EXP

Bulldrome Bedlam

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay Bulldrome

The Bulldrome can be found in the Elder’s Lair Zone 1 as part of the trail.

Rewards: Raw Meat x5, 10100 Z and 2250 EXP

Crimson Red Khezu

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay Red Khezu

Red Khezu can be found in High Rank Monster Dens around the Base of Mt. Lavina in Loloska.

Rewards: Anesfreesia x5, 14200 Z and 3000 EXP

Delicacies of Alcala

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Deliver Special Commodity x10 points

The Special Commodities are Comet Salt (1 point), Choice Mushroom (2 points) and Fatty Tomato (5 points) and can be found around Alcala Valley. The Comet Salt (gold ore gathering point) and Choice Mushroom (mushroom gathering point) can also be found in High Rank Monster Dens in the Alcala Valley. We recommend using a Gathering Charm to speed up the process.

Rewards: Recognition Letter, Honey x5, 6100 Z and 1500 EXP

Deviant Monsters: Hakolo

Obtained: Speak with the Clerk in Lulucion

Objective: Gather tracks on Hakolo Island

Travel to Hakolo Island then exit the village and follow the Scout Flies around examining the different objects as you go. You’ll have to do this two different times until you discover the monster den in the East Kamuna Highland which you can reach by flying up there on one of your monsties. Locate the High Rank Subquest Den and enter it, then work your way to the end to find the Deviant Monster, a Silverwind Nargacuga. Defeat the beast then return to the clerk to complete the quest.

Silverwind Nargacuga

Normal: Technical

Enraged: Speed

Weak Point: Electric

• Head – Slash?
• Stomach – Slash
• Tail – Pierce

Rewards: Commendation, 27000 Z and 5630 EXP

Diabolic Desert Dweller

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay Black Diablos

You’ll fight a Blac Diablos as part of the trial in Elder’s Lair Zone 3.

Rewards: Hot Pepper x5, 14200 Z and 3000 EXP

Envenoming Iodrome

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay Iodrome

Iodrome can be found in High Rank Monster Dens around the Terga Volcano Region in Terga.

Rewards: Toadstool x4, 14200 Z and 3000

Felvine For Felyne

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Deliver Special Felvine x10 points

The Special Felvine are Aged Felvine (1 point), Grand Felvine (2 points) and Felvine Bud (5 points). They can be found in the open world and High Rank Monster Dens around Pomore Garden in Lamure.

Rewards: Screamer Sac x4, Sap Plant x4, 6100 Z and 1500 EXP

Gutsy Gourmet

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Deliver Luminous Stomach x5

Altartoh can be found accompanying an Emerald Congalala in High Rank Monster Dens around the Terga Volcano Base in Terga. They have a small spawn percentage and the stomach is not a guaranteed drop so you might spend a bit of time trying to complete this quest. Also note that Emerald Congalala sleeping in dens are not accompanied by an Altartoh.

Rewards: Bitterbug x3, Honey Butter x5, 6100 Z and 1500 EXP

Insanely Hard Quiz

Obtained: Speak with Pawsitive Felyne in Felyne Shelter

Objective: Answer all questions correctly

The answers to the questions are as follows:

• Question 1 – Red and pink
• Question 2 – Felvine Bud
• Question 3 – Green Nargacuga

Rewards: Bottle Cap x10, 10100 Z and 2500 EXP

Nargacuga of the Night

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay Nargacuga

The Nargacuga can be found in a Subquest Monster Den in Wendwood. Its attack type is Speed normally and Technical when enraged. The weak point is electric, and it’s weak to the following weapon types:

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

Rewards: Gloamgrass Bud x3, 14200 Z and 3000 EXP

Pretty in Pink

Obtained: Speak with the Nostalgic Old Woman in Rutoh Village

Objective: Bring Pink Rathian

The Pink Rathian egg can be found in rare dens around Lamure. Its egg is light red/pink with red tiger stripes.

Rewards: Eld. Dragon Stimulant, 23600 Z and 5000 EXP

Rarities of Loloska

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Deliver Top-Grade Commodity x10 points

The Top-Grade Commodities are Century Walnut (1 point), Balmstone Chunk (2 points) and Aged Honey (5 points). They can be found around Loloska and we recommend using a Gathering Charm to speed up the process.

Rewards: Recognition Letter, Stone x5, 6100 Z and 1500 EXP

Regal Royal Ludroth

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay Royal Ludroth

The Royal Ludroth can be found in Zone 4 of the Elder’s Lair.

Rewards: Nulberry x5, 14200 Z and 3000 EXP

Shrouded Nerscylla Ambush

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay Shrouded Nerscylla

The Shrouded Nerscylla can be found in High Rank Monster Dens in Terga at Urbe Lake. Its attack type is Technical normally and Speed when enraged. The weak point is ice, and it’s weak to the following weapon types:

• Head – Blunt
• Chest – Pierce
• Stomach – Slash
• Legs – Slash
• Needle – Pierce

Rewards: Spider Web x3, 14200 Z and 3000 EXP

(Special) Throw Me a Bone

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Deliver Monster Bone+ x5

The Monster Bone+ can be obtained from High Rank Monster Dens. Look for the bones then loot them! There is always one in the nest room!

Rewards: Palamute Ticket (R) x3, Palamute Ticket (SR), 5000 Z and 10 EXP

The Crimson Bolt of Hakolo

Obtained: Quest Board

Objective: Slay Stygian Zinogre

A Stygian Zinogre can be found as part of the Elder’s Lair Trial in Zone 6.

Rewards: Thunderbug x4, 14200 Z and 3000 EXP

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