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8 Star Subquests
- A Monster Among Flowers
- Atrocious Astalos
- Azure Sea, Sky, Rathalos
- Bulldrome Bedlam
- Crimson Red Khezu
- Delicacies of Alcala
- Deviant Monsters: Hakolo
- Silverwind Nargacuga
- Diabolic Desert Dweller
- Envenoming Iodrome
- Felvine For Felyne
- Gutsy Gourmet
- Insanely Hard Quiz
- Nargacuga of the Night
- Pretty in Pink
- Rarities of Loloska
- Regal Royal Ludroth
- Shrouded Nerscylla Ambush
- (Special) Throw Me a Bone
- The Crimson Bolt of Hakolo
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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