Calling all completionists and trophy hunters! *Monster Hunter Wilds* offers a thrilling challenge with its hidden achievements, and we're here to guide you through unlocking each one. Let's dive into the world of *Monster Hunter Wilds* and reveal the secrets to mastering these elusive trophies.
All Hidden and Secret Achievements in Monster Hunter Wilds
In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter 12 secret achievements. Seven of these achievements are tied to the main story progression, which you'll unlock as you continue your journey. The other five are linked to optional objectives, which we'll detail below:
- I Caught a Shooting Star!: Caught a creature in the desert that shines like a shooting star.
- A Prize Held High: Caught a creature that bears an Ancient Wyvern Coin.
- A Legacy Restored: Obtained an Artian Weapon of Rarity 8.
- Seasoned Hunter: Hunted 50 Tempered monsters.
- Top of the Food Chain: Hunted 50 Apex Predators.
While some of these achievements are straightforward, others require a bit more strategy. Let's break down how to unlock each one.
I Caught a Shooting Star!
To catch this shimmering creature, head to Zone 11 of the Windward Plains at night. Equip yourself with screamer pods and keep an eye out for a Baunos flying near the gathering spots. Once you spot it, use your screamer pods to stun it, then quickly deploy your Capture Net to secure your prize.
A Prize Held High
This achievement can be earned on any map, but for a surefire location, visit Zone 6 of the Scarlet Forest. Look for a small puddle of water where you'll find a tiny golden crab. Use your Capture Net to catch it. Alma will often hint at the presence of a creature bearing the Ancient Wyvern Coin by commenting on it when you're nearby.
A Legacy Restored
Once you reach High Rank missions, you can begin crafting Artian gear. To obtain Rarity 8 weapons, you'll need to hunt Tempered monsters while equipped with Rarity 7 gear. This will provide the necessary materials to craft your high-level Artian weapon.
Seasoned Hunter
Don't mix up Tempered monsters with Frenzied ones; the former are outlined in purple on your minimap, while the latter are in red. Start hunting these purple-outlined Tempered monsters from Chapter 4 onwards, as they become available in High Rank content. Both slaying and capturing them will count towards your total of 50.
Top of the Food Chain
This achievement involves hunting 50 Apex Predators. Note that only the following monsters qualify as Apex Predators:
- Rey
- Dau
- Uth
- Duna
- Nu
- Udra
- Jin
- Dahaad
That's the complete guide to unlocking all hidden achievements in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and information on the game, including the best gathering set to use, be sure to check out The Escapist.
