What is the Monster Arena?
The monster arena pits you against one or more monsters previously encountered in optional quests. Unlike hunting monsters in the wild, those fought in the arena must be slayed to clear the quest. Special rewards can be obtained for taking out all target monsters within specific time limits. You will be rated based on your time, increasing your chances of getting more rewards. Most of these rewards are used to unique weapons and armor, including those exclusive to events
You will need to choose from a predetermined set of equipment and items for each arena quest. This turns each arena stage into a test of pure skill as a hunter, as you won’t have any of your favored abilities.
There are two types of arena quests: arena and challenge. The two types do not differ much from each other, save from the fact that challenge quests require you to fight unlikely pairings of monsters. Elder dragons also only appear in challenge quests.
Monster Arena
| Quest | Usable Weapons | Target Monsters | Rewards | Time Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★1 Arena Quest 01 | Great Sword, Sword and Shield, Hammer, Switch Axe, Light Bowgun | Pukei-Pukei | Pukei Coin, Pinnacle Coin | 02’30″00 (A) / 06’30″00 (B) |
| ★2 Arena Quest 02 | Dual Blades, Hammer, Gunlance, Charge Blade, Light Bowgun | Kulu-Ya-Ku | Kulu Coin, Pinnacle Coin | 02’00″00 (A) / 06’00″00 (B) |
| ★3 Arena Quest 03 | Lance, Hunting Horn, Charge Blade, Insect Glaive, Heavy Bowgun | Rathian | Rathian Coin, Pinnacle Coin | 04’00″00 (A) / 08’00″00 (B) |
| ★6 Arena Quest 04 | Long Sword, Hammer, Hunting Horn, Switch Axe, Bow | Tzitzi-Ya-Ku | Tzitzi Coin, Hunter King Coin | 04’30″00 (A) / 10’30″00 (B) |
| ★6 Arena Quest 05 | Great Sword, Lance, Gunlance, Switch Axe, Heavy Bowgun | Barroth | Barroth Coin, Hunter King Coin | 04’00″00 (A) / 10’00″00 (B) |
| ★6 Arena Quest 06 | Long Sword, Sword and Shield, Lance, Insect Glaive, Light Bowgun | Dodogama | Gama Coin, Hunter King Coin | 04’00″00 (A) / 08’00″00 (B) |
| ★7 Arena Quest 07 | Sword and Shield, Dual Blades, Hammer, Hunting Horn, Bow | Azure Rathalos | Rathalos Coin, Hunter King Coin | 07’00″00 (A) / 30’00″00 (B) |
| ★8 Arena Quest 08 | Long Sword, Dual Blades, Switch Axe, Insect Glaive, Bow | Radobaan, Uragaan, | Brute Coin, Ace Hunter Coin | 07’00″00 (A) / 13’00″00 (B) |
| ★8 Arena Quest 09 | Great Sword, Sword and Shield, Lance, Gunlance, Heavy Bowgun | Diablos, Black Diablos | Flying Coin, Ace Hunter Coin | 08’30″00 (A) / 15’00″00 (B) |
Monster Challenges
| Quest | Usable Weapons | Target Monsters | Rewards | Time Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★2 Challenge Quest 1: Beginner | Long Sword, Lance, Insect Glaive, Heavy Bowgun, Bow | Pukei-Pukei, Kulu-Ya-Ku | Pukei Coin, Kulu Coin, Pinnacle | 02’30″00 (A) / 05’30″00 (B) |
| ★2 Vespoid Infestation | Sword and Shield, Dual Blades, Hammer, Insect Glaive, Switch Axe | Vespoid x30 | Spring Insect Field Guide | 02’30″00 (A) / 05’00″00 (B) |
| ★3 Down the Dark, Muddy Path | Great Sword, Dual Blades, Hammer, Gunlance, Heavy Bowgun | Barroth | SFV Ticket | 04’00″00 (A) / 08’00″00 (B) |
| ★4 Challenge Quest 2: Beginner | Dual Blades, Hunting Horn, Switch Axe, Insect Glaive, Bow | Tobi-Kadachi, Paolumu | Pinnacle Coin | 03’30″00 (A) / 7’30″00 (B) |
| ★6 Gajalaka Outbreak | Great Sword, Hunting Horn, Lance, Switch Axe, Heavy Bowgun | Gajalaka x10 | Summer Insect Field Guide | 04’00″00 (A) / 09’00″00 (B) |
| ★7 Challenge Quest 1: Intermediate | Sword and Shield, Hunting Horn, Switch Axe, Insect Glaive, Light Bowgun | Rathalos, Tzitzi-Ya-Ku | Rathalos Coin, Tzitzi Coin, Hunter King Coin | 04’30″00 (A) / 09’30″00 (B) |
| ★7 Challenge Quest 2: Intermediate | Great Sword, Hammer, Lance, Gunlance, Heavy Bowgun | Odogaron x2 | Hunter King Coin | 04’30″00 (A) / 09’00″00 (B) |
| ★7 Gale & Fangs Slay Event 1 | Sword and Shield, Hammer, Hunting Horn, Insect Glaive, Bow | Odogaron, Legiana | Hunter King Coin | 06’00″00 (A) / 10’00″00 (B) |
| ★7 Gale & Fangs Slay Event 2 | Long Sword, Dual Blades, Gunlance, Switch Axe, Heavy Bowgun | Odogaron, Legiana | Hunter King Coin | 06’00″00 (A) / 10’00″00 (B) |
| ★7 Gale & Fangs Slay Event 3 | Great Sword, Lance, Switch Axe, Charge Blade, Light Bowgun | Odogaron, Legiana | Hunter King Coin | 06’00″00 (A) / 10’00″00 (B) |
| ★7 Deviljho Slay Event | Long Sword, Sword and Shield, Dual Blades, Insect Glaive, Light Bowgun | Deviljho | Hunter King Coin | 04’00″00 (A) / 15’00″00 (B) |
| ★7 What Lurks in the Forest | Great Sword, Sword and Shield, Hammer, Lance, Bow | Great Jagras, Anjanath, Rathalos | Hunter King Coin | 08’00″00 (A) / 18’00″00 (B) |
| ★7 Empress in Full Bloom I | Long Sword, Lance, Switch Axe, Insect Glaive, Light Bowgun | Pink Rathian | SFV II Ticket, Hunter King Coin, Rathian Coin | 03’30″00 (A) / 08’00″00 (B) |
| ★7 Empress in Full Bloom II | Great Sword, Sword and Shield, Gunlance, Switch Axe, Bow | Pink Rathian | SFV Ticket II, Hunter King Coin, Rathian Coin | 03’30″00 (A) / 08’00″00 (B) |
| ★7 Empress in Full Bloom III | Sword and Shield, Dual Blades, Hammer, Hunting Horn, Heavy Bowgun | Pink Rathian | SFV Ticket II, Hunter King Coin, Rathian Coin | 03’30″00 (A) / 08’00″00 (B) |
| ★7 When Law Meets War | Hammer, Hunting Horn, Lance, Insect Glaive, Light Bowgun | Bazelgeuse | Hunter King Coin | 05’00″00 (A) / 10’00″00 (B) |
| ★8 The Hunter and the Blue Empress | Long Sword, Sword and Shield, Gunlance, Charge Blade, Heavy Bowgun | Lunastra | Hunter King Coin | 05’00″00 (A) / 10’00″00 (B) |
| ★8 Nergigante Slay Event 1 | Long Sword, Hammer, Gunlance, Switch Axe, Bow | Nergigante | Hunter King Coin | 05’00″00 (A) / 09’00″00 (B) |
| ★8 Nergigante Slay Event 2 | Dual Blades, Hammer, Hunting Horn, Insect Glaive, Light Bowgun | Nergigante | Hunter King Coin | 05’00″00 (A) / 09’00″00 (B) |
| ★8 Nergigante Slay Event 3 | Great Sword, Lance, Gunlance, Charge Blade, Heavy Bowgun | Nergigante | Hunter King Coin | 05’00″00 (A) / 09’00″00 (B) |
| ★8 Nergigante Slay Event 4 | Sword and Shield, Dual Blades, Lance, Switch Axe, Light Bowgun | Nergigante | Hunter King Coin | 06’00″00 (A) / 10’00″00 (B) |
| ★8 The Awakened Satsui No Hado I | Great Sword, Long Sword, Lance, Hunting Horn, Heavy Bowgun | Nergigante | SFV Ticket III, Hunter King Coin | 3’30″00 (A) / 08’00″00 (B) |
| ★8 The Awakened Satsui No Hado II | Sword and Shield, Hammer, Switch Axe, Charge Blade, Light Bowgun | Nergigante | SFV Ticket III, Hunter King Coin | 3’30″00 (A) / 08’00″00 (B) |
| ★8 The Awakened Satsui No Hado III | Great Sword, Dual Blades, Gunlance, Insect Glaive, Bow | Nergignate | SFV Ticket III, Hunter King Coin | 3’30″00 (A) / 08’00″00 (B) |
| ★8 The Best of the Best | Hunting Horn, Gunlance, Switch Axe, Charge Blade, Heavy Bowgun | Teostra, Kushala Daora, Nergigante | Ace Hunter Coin | 07’00″00 (A) / 18’00″00 (B) |
| ★9 Challenge Quest 1: Expert | Sword and Shield, Dual Blades, Gunlance, Switch Axe, Light Bowgun | Tempered Bazelgeuse, Tempered Uragaan | Ace Hunter Coin, Brute Coin, Flying Coin | 5’30″00 (A) / 14’00″00 (B) |
| ★9 Challenge Quest 2: Expert | Long Sword, Dual Blades, Lance, Gunlance, Light Bowgun | Tempered Nergigante | Ace Hunter Coin | 04’00’00 (A) / 08’00″00 (B) |
Monster Arena Tips
Play with a Friend
When aiming for high completion ranks, it is generally recommended to do the missions in pairs. While the monster’s health will be higher, doubling the damage-per-second will more than make up for it. It is possible to complete arena quests solo at a high rank, though it is significantly more difficult.
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