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1★ Village Key Quests
Lv★
Find the Ferns - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Deliver 8 Unique Ferns Location: Jurassic Frontier (Day)
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 300z
HR Points: 30
Subquest Reward: 600z
Subquest HR Points: 10
Contract Fee: 0z
Subquests: Deliver 10 Unique Mushrooms
Monsters: Larinoth, Maccao
Description:
Unique Ferns are tasty and all, but when people keep eating them, there are no specimens to research! That's why I need you to go out and gather some before they're all gone. Look for them growing among flowers. -Young Wycademy Researcher
Notes:
Unlocks the 1★ Village Quest "A Fungal Hunt".
A Fungal Hunt - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Deliver 5 Abyssal Mushrooms Location: Jurassic Frontier (Day)
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 300z
HR Points: 30
Subquest Reward: N/A
Subquest HR Points: N/A
Contract Fee: 0z
Subquests: None
Monsters: Altaroth, Maccao
Description:
I've taken an interest in Abyssal Mushrooms. You can only find them deep inside the Jurassic Frontier and they have a very distinct scent. I can't go, but if you could, that'd be great. -Wycademy Explorer
Notes:
Must complete 1★ Village Quest "Find the Ferns" to unlock.
Wipe Out! - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Slay 10 Maccao Location: Jurassic Frontier (Day)
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 300z
HR Points: 30
Subquest Reward: N/A
Subquest HR Points: N/A
Contract Fee: 0z
Subquests: None
Monsters: Larinoth, Maccao
Description:
You ever seen a Maccao? You know: big tail, green, bad attitude and totally rude? Seems their alpha has skedaddled off somewhere, so now's a great time to wipe out them pesky pests! -Jurassic Frontiersman
Notes:
Unlocks the 1★ Village Quest "Another Pack Attack".
Another Pack Attack - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Slay 10 Jaggi Location: Jurassic Frontier (Night)
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 300z
HR Points: 30
Subquest Reward: N/A
Subquest HR Points: N/A
Contract Fee: 0z
Subquests: None
Monsters: Larinoth, Jaggi
Description:
In the Frontier there are Felynes in trouble. Gather your things and depart on the double! Once you have saved them from certain defeat, come to see me for a sweet little treat! -Meowstress
Notes:
Must complete 1★ Village Quest "Wipe Out!" to unlock.
Vaulting Outlaw - Urgent Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Great Maccao
Location: Jurassic Frontier (Day)
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 900z
HR Points: 70
Subquest Reward: 600z
Subquest HR Points: 10
Contract Fee: 100z
Subquests: Slay 5 Maccao
Monsters: Larinoth, Maccao
Description:
We've had a request come in from the Wycademy asking you to hunt a Great Maccao. The beast has been terrorizing their research team. Take care of it and you'll be able to take on more difficult Quests. -Bherna Chief
Notes:
Must complete all 1★ Village Key Quests to unlock.
Unlocks a new Lv1 Hunter Art for each weapon type.
2★ Village Key Quests
Lv★★
Rambunctious Rhenoplos - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Slay 5 Rhenoplos
Location: Jurassic Frontier (Day)
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 600z
HR Points: 40
Subquest Reward: N/A
Subquest HR Points: N/A
Contract Fee: 50z
Subquests: None
Monsters: Rhenoplos, Maccao
Description:
The survey team's been having a lot of trouble -- Rhenoplos keep crashing into everything! All the repairs are takin' a huge chunk out of our budget. Those things have got to go! Can you help us out? -Jurassic Frontier Surveyor
Gendrome Roadblock - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Gendrome
Location: Dunes
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 1200z
HR Points: 90
Subquest Reward: 600z
Subquest HR Points: 10
Contract Fee: 100z
Subquests: Slay 5 Genprey
Monsters: Genprey, Cephalos
Description:
I've been ferrying goods for a big deal coming up, only packs of Genprey keep messing things up. I'd bet there's an alpha behind it. Take 'em out so my deal won't fall through! -Ambitious Nobleman
The Land Sharq - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Cephadrome
Location: Dunes
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 1500z
HR Points: 100
Subquest Reward: 300z
Subquest HR Points: 10
Contract Fee: 200z
Subquests: Mount and topple monster twice
Monsters: Hermitaur, Cephalos
Description:
Argh, my wagon just got marooned in the Dunes! Now, I haven't seen anything fishy out here -- yet -- but I just know there's something waiting to get at my stuff! Find it and let 'em have it! -Oasis Village Chief
Hermit Grab - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Slay 5 Hermitaur
Location: Dunes
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 600z
HR Points: 40
Subquest Reward: 600z
Subquest HR Points: 10
Contract Fee: 50z
Subquests: Deliver 3 Apceros Livers
Monsters: Hermitaur, Cephalos
Description:
When me sandskiff up and died on me, I buried all the edible cargo in the sand to preserve it, but some bloomin' Hermitaurs went and sniffed it out! Can someone hold them off while I work on repairs? -Workshop Gaffer
Tusked Tantrum - Urgent Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Tetsucabra
Location: Jurassic Frontier (Night)
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 2400z
HR Points: 180
Subquest Reward: 300z
Subquest HR Points: 20
Contract Fee: 300z
Subquests: Wound Tetsucabra's jaw
Monsters: Kelbi, Rhenoplos
Description:
Thanks to the Tetsucabra running loose within the Jurassic Frontier, the Wycademy's research of the area has ground to a halt. If you could, we'd like you to rid us of it. -Bherna Chief
Notes:
Must complete all 2★ Village Key Quests to unlock.
Unlocks the Hunter Art "Heal Gain" and a new Lv1 Hunter Art for each weapon type.
3★ Village Key Quests
Lv★★★
Stomping Grounds - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Yian Kut-Ku
Location: Jurassic Frontier (Day)
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 1800z
HR Points: 140
Subquest Reward: 300z
Subquest HR Points: 10
Contract Fee: 200z
Subquests: Deliver 2 Ancient Berries
Monsters: Larinoth, Maccao
Description:
How can I study the flora out in the wilderness when the fauna keeps stomping all over it? Can you hunt the Yian Kut-Ku that is driving me cuckoo? In the name of science, I beg you! -Frustrated Botanist
Notes:
Complete this quest and 3★ Village Quest "Crustacean Frustation" to unlock the 3★ Village Quest "Tumultuous Sprouts".
Crustacean Frustation - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Daimyo Hermitaur
Location: Dunes
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 2400z
HR Points: 180
Subquest Reward: 1200z
Subquest HR Points: 20
Contract Fee: 300z
Subquests: Slay 8 Hermitaur
Monsters: Hermitaur, Cephalos
Description:
A buddy of mine went off to the Dunes in search of materials and got pounced on by a Daimew, er, I mean Daimyo Hermitaur! Now we're in a pinch to get him back! Can you crush that crustacean for us? -Lynian Clan Leader
Notes:
Complete this quest and 3★ Village Quest "Stomping Grounds" to unlock the 3★ Village Quest "Tumultuous Sprouts".
The Desert Gourmand - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Nibelsnarf
Location: Dunes
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 2700z
HR Points: 220
Subquest Reward: 300z
Subquest HR Points: 20
Contract Fee: 300z
Subquests: Wound Nibelsnarf's front legs
Monsters: Apceros, Hermitaur
Description:
One minute I was rattlin' along the Dunes in me barrel buggy, mindin' me own. And then, RAAARRR! Cart goes flyin' -- and me with it! What gives!? The barrel business is s'pposed t'be safe, by gum! -Master Cooper
Current Events - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Royal Ludroth
Location: Deserted Island
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 2400z
HR Points: 180
Subquest Reward: 1200z
Subquest HR Points: 20
Contract Fee: 300z
Subquests: Slay 8 Ludroth
Monsters: Kelbi, Ludroth
Description:
What a twist! People on land suddenly soaked to the bone! The soggy victims insist they saw something yellow before their drenching. What could it have been? Hunter, please, help me solve this riddle! -Wannabe Sleuth
Notes:
Complete the 3★ Village Quest "Tumultuous Sprouts" to unlock.
Robbed Blind - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Gypceros
Location: Marshlands
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 2100z
HR Points: 170
Subquest Reward: 300z
Subquest HR Points: 20
Contract Fee: 300z
Subquests: Wound the Gypceros's crest
Monsters: Aptonoth, Ceanataur
Description:
I hear that Gypceros take a real shine to shiny objects. They've been known to swipe stuff from people! If we can hunt one down, I bet we'll get our hands on some serious booty! Cha-ching! -Gem-hunting Wanderer
Notes:
Complete the 3★ Village Quest "Tumultuous Sprouts" to unlock.
The Nocturnal Enchanter - Urgent Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Malfestio
Location: Jurassic Frontier (Night)
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 3000z
HR Points: 200
Subquest Reward: 600z
Subquest HR Points: 20
Contract Fee: 300z
Subquests: Wound Malfestio's head
Monsters: Kelbi, Rhenoplos
Description:
The survey team ran into a Malfestio in the Jurassic Frontier. Before they knew it, everyone had either passed out or gotten so confused they don't remember a thing. Be on your guard, Hunter! -Bherna Chief
Notes:
Must complete all 3★ Village Key Quests to unlock.
Unlocks the Lv2 versions of each weapon Hunter Art that is unlocked from the beginning.
Adds Malfest Roast to the ingredients list.
Adds the Rife Roast to the Bistro. (Option to cook meat and fish at the Bistro)
4★ Village Key Quests
Lv★★★★
Wrath of the Rathian - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Rathian
Location: Verdant Hills (Day)
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 3300z
HR Points: 220
Subquest Reward: 600z
Subquest HR Points: 20
Contract Fee: 400z
Subquests: Wound Rathian's head
Monsters: Aptonoth, Velociprey
Description:
Dang Rathian! Ambushed my caravan and tore my business a new one! But I ain't the gettin' mad type, I'm the gettin' even type! Time for some ice cold revenge, and I want you to dish it out! -Caravan Leader
Hungry Eyes - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Nargacuga
Location: Misty Peaks (Night)
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 3600z
HR Points: 250
Subquest Reward: 600z
Subquest HR Points: 30
Contract Fee: 400z
Subquests: Wound Nargacuga's wing
Monsters: Kelbi, Bullfango
Description:
Night fishing is pure bliss, I tell ya. It's cool...quiet. You can see the stars reflected in the water. Last night, I saw two red shooting stars streak overhead. Next thing I know, I'm bruised and battered. -Battered Fisherman
Notes:
Unlocks the 4★ Village Quest "Wyvern of the Wind".
Serpentine Samba - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Najarala
Location: Marshlands
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 3600z
HR Points: 240
Subquest Reward: 600z
Subquest HR Points: 20
Contract Fee: 400z
Subquests: Deliver 1 Wyvern Tear
Monsters: Bullfango, Hornetaur
Description:
My huntin' is near as bad as my dancin', but my little sis? Best moves in the tribe! I wanna make her a costume of serpent scales for the big festival. Could ya help me bag a big snake!? -Youth of the Dancing Tribe
Lurkin' in the Murk - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt 2 Khezu
Location: Marshlands
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 5100z
HR Points: 350
Subquest Reward: 600z
Subquest HR Points: 40
Contract Fee: 600z
Subquests: Deliver 1 Wyvern Tear
Monsters: Mosswine, Ioprey
Description:
True horror lurks within the murky Marshlands... Two airborne wyverns, pallid hides gleaming in the dark skies, bodies sparking with electricity. Beware! They're right behind you! -Tall Tale Aficionado
Crustacean Infatuation - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Capture a Shogun Ceanataur
Location: Volcano
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 5100z
HR Points: 340
Subquest Reward: 600z
Subquest HR Points: 30
Contract Fee: 600z
Subquests: Deliver 3 Carapaceon Brains
Monsters: Kelbi, Ceanataur
Description:
I love Shogun Ceanataurs, don't you!? Their carapaces have so many fine details, their claws are so long and beautiful... ahem I want to, er, study one up close, so could you capture one? -Ceanataur Fan
Notes:
Unlocks the 4★ Village Quest "Marshlands Mission".
The Dark Age - Urgent Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Yian Garuga
Location: Jurassic Frontier (Day)
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 3900z
HR Points: 250
Subquest Reward: 600z
Subquest HR Points: 30
Contract Fee: 400z
Subquests: Deliver 1 Wyvern Tear
Monsters: Larinoth, Maccao
Description:
Recently, a Yian Garuga has appeared in the Jurassic Frontier. Research in that area can't continue until the threat has been dealt with. Good luck, Hunter. -Bherna Chief
Notes:
Must complete all 4★ Village Key Quests to unlock.
Unlocks the use of the Melding Pot.
5★ Village Key Quests
Lv★★★★★
The Thunderclaw Wyvern - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt an Astalos
Location: Verdant Hills (Day)
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 5100z
HR Points: 320
Subquest Reward: 900z
Subquest HR Points: 30
Contract Fee: 600z
Subquests: Wound Astalos's crest
Monsters: Vespoid, Hornetaur
Description:
Listen here, kid! Things are lookin' grim out in the Verdant Hills. There's a mean, green, electrocutin' machine out there messin' things up. I need you to get out there and mess IT up! -Kokoto Chief
Notes:
Must complete the 3★ Village Quest "Into the Wyvern's Den" to unlock.
Complete this quest and 6★ Village Quest "to unlock the 6★ Village Quest ".
Unlocks the Hunter Art "Bullet Geyser II".
Hero's Blade Removal.
The Unwavering Colossus - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Gammoth
Location: Arctic Ridge (Day)
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 5100z
HR Points: 320
Subquest Reward: 900z
Subquest HR Points: 30
Contract Fee: 600z
Subquests: Wound Gammoth's legs
Monsters: Giaprey, Blango
Description:
If we can tame the Gammoth, we'll have an attraction to make us more famous than Bherna and Yukumo com- bined! You can't tame monsters? Bah! Well, at least give it a try! -Pokke Chief
Notes:
Must complete the 3★ Village Quest "No Go on the Popo" to unlock.
Unlocks the Hunter Art "Typhoon Trigger II".
Allows you to mine the Giant Sword.
The Entrancing Water Dancer - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Mizutsune
Location: Misty Peaks (Night)
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 5100z
HR Points: 320
Subquest Reward: 900z
Subquest HR Points: 30
Contract Fee: 600z
Subquests: Wound Mizutsune's head
Monsters: Bullfango, Ludroth
Description:
Heed my words, Hunter: It is said that there is a Mizutsune in the Misty Peaks. You will help rid Yukumo of this slippery devil, and your journey will be a safe one. -Yukumo Chief
Notes:
Must complete the 3★ Village Quest "A Forest Fracas" to unlock.
Unlocks the Hunter Art "Guns Blazing II".
The Fisherman's Fiend - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Lagiacrus
Location: Deserted Island
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 4500z
HR Points: 300
Subquest Reward: 900z
Subquest HR Points: 30
Contract Fee: 500z
Subquests: Wound Lagiacrus's head
Monsters: Kelbi, Ludroth
Description:
Yikes, this is horrible! We've just heard from our fishermen out in the sea that a Lagiacrus is here in this region! We need you to stop it before it does any serious damage! -Frontier Baron
Notes:
Complete this quest and 4★ Village Quest "Royal Pains" to unlock the 5★ Village Quest "Lagiacrus Fuss".
A King, Robed in Smoke - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Rathalos
Location: Volcano
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 4500z
HR Points: 300
Subquest Reward: 900z
Subquest HR Points: 30
Contract Fee: 500z
Subquests: Sever the Rathalos's tail
Monsters: Apceros, Ioprey
Description:
I fear the end times are upon us. A blood-colored demon has ascended from the depths to plague the land. I beg of thee, save the shrine that protects the Volcano and send that beast back to the abyss. -Mountain Monk
Notes:
Complete this quest and 2★ Village Quest "Arzuros the Azure Beast" to unlock the 5★ Village Quest "Island Heat".
Unlocks the Arena Quest "Grudge Match: Rathalos".
Fight or Uragaan! - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt an Uragaan
Location: Volcano
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 4200z
HR Points: 250
Subquest Reward: 900z
Subquest HR Points: 30
Contract Fee: 500z
Subquests: Wound the Uragaan's Jaw
Monsters: Vespoid, Ioprey
Description:
Don't bother readin' any further unless you're a true hunter -- the type who loves that quiver in your guts when you're livin' on the razor's edge. Still with me? Go to the Volcano. Somethin's waitin'. -Scarred Hunter
The Scorching Blade - Urgent Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Glavenus
Location: Jurassic Frontier (Day)
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 5100z
HR Points: 320
Subquest Reward: 1200z
Subquest HR Points: 30
Contract Fee: 600z
Subquests: Sever Glavenus's tail
Monsters: Larinoth, Maccao
Description:
That bedeviled Glavenus has reappeared in the Jurassic Frontier, and the Wycademy search team's outmatched. There is no time to waste. It has to be brought down. I'm counting on you! -Bherna Chief
Notes:
Must complete all 5★ Village Key Quests to unlock.
Unlocks the Hunter Art "Brimstone Slash II".
6★ Village Key Quests
Lv★★★★★★
Dark Wings, Dark Work - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Gore Magala
Location: Jurassic Frontier (Day)
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 5100z
HR Points: 310
Subquest Reward: 1200z
Subquest HR Points: 30
Contract Fee: 600z
Subquests: Wound Gore Magala's feelers
Monsters: Kelbi, Bnahabra
Description:
Beneath the azure skies of the Jurassic Frontier lurks a mysterious monster cloaked in black. Writhing in pain, it glares from unseen eyes. The hunter or the hunted: Which will you be? -Black-cloaked Hunter
Tuff Turf - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Zinogre
Location: Jurassic Frontier (Night)
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 4800z
HR Points: 300
Subquest Reward: 1200z
Subquest HR Points: 30
Contract Fee: 500z
Subquests: Wound Zinogre's back
Monsters: Larinoth, Jaggi
Description:
I was training my tail off in the Jurassic Frontier when, uh, I guess I kinda sorta riled up a Zinogre. My bad! No way I can handle that beast. Somebody beat it up for me! -Quivering Private
Notes:
Unlocks the★ 6 Village Quest "The Bellowing Zinogre".
Tigrex by the Tail - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Tigrex
Location: Dunes
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 5400z
HR Points: 310
Subquest Reward: 1200z
Subquest HR Points: 30
Contract Fee: 600z
Subquests: Mount and topple monster twice
Monsters: Apceros, Bnahabra
Description:
I've got a distress signal from a hunter in the Dunes who's run into a Tigrex! Anyone who finds this message is requested to head there and take it down ASAP! -Guild Epistle
Notes:
Complete this quest and 5★ Village Quest "The Thunderclaw Wyvern" to unlock the 6★ Village Quest "The Hero's Journey".
A Thousand Scales of Dread - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Seregios
Location: Dunes
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 5400z
HR Points: 370
Subquest Reward: 600z
Subquest HR Points: 40
Contract Fee: 600z
Subquests: Deliver 1 Wyvern Tear
Monsters: Apceros, Cephalos
Description:
Breaking news from the Elder Hall: A Seregios has shown up in the Dunes! Any and all skilled hunters are asked to help hunt it as soon as possible. Beware its blades! -Elder Hall Minister
Brachydios Mio! - Key Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Brachydios
Location: Deserted Island
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 5700z
HR Points: 370
Subquest Reward: 1200z
Subquest HR Points: 40
Contract Fee: 600z
Subquests: Sever Brachydios's tail
Monsters: Kelbi, Jaggi
Description:
We recently came across a monster with a dangerous slime on its forelimbs... If any gets on you, it explodes. We've been holding out okay so far, but we could really do with more hands on deck. -Deserted Island Sentry
Notes:
Unlocks the 6★ Village Quest "Break the Brachydios".
Stop the Wheel - Urgent Quest
Main Objective:
Slay a Shagaru Magala
Location: Sanctuary
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 7200z
HR Points: 400
Subquest Reward: 1200z
Subquest HR Points: 40
Contract Fee: 600z
Subquests: Break Shagaru Magala's horns
Monsters: None
Description:
I've only known the gods from their legends -- never did I expect to see one in my lifetime. Dare you attempt to halt the cycle of death and etch your own name into legend, Hunter? -Wizened Storyteller
Notes:
Must complete all 6★ Village Key Quests to unlock.
Unlocks the 6★ Village Quest "The Fated Four".
The Fated Four - Urgent Quest
Main Objective:
Hunt a Gammoth, an Astalos, a Mizutsune and a Glavenus
Location: Tower 3
Time Limit: 50 min.
Environment: Stable
Reward: 18600z
HR Points: 900
Subquest Reward: N/A
Subquest HR Points: N/A
Contract Fee: 1900z
Subquests: None
Monsters: None
Description:
O brave, wise, courageous hunter, only you can rise to the challenge that I have set forth. It shall take both all your mind and body to overcome, but I ask you to venture forth. -Doleful Damsel
Notes:
Must complete 6★ Village Quest "Stop the Wheel" to unlock.
