Ultimate Trophy and Achievement Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds marks a remarkable addition to the beloved Monster Hunter series, capturing players’ attention as they enthusiastically strive to unlock every trophy and achievement this game has to offer. With a total of 50 diverse trophies ranging from quest completions to executing challenging attacks, players are engaged in a rewarding hunting experience that complements the vast array of monsters within the game.

This guide serves as a key resource for completionists and those eager to boast their accomplishments to friends, helping you navigate the path to obtaining every trophy in Monster Hunter Wilds.

General Gameplay Achievements

Pink Girl and Stuffed Animal in Monster Hunter Wilds

In this section, we’ll explore all the general gameplay achievements available. These trophies primarily relate to your overall game progress and narrative development.

Achievements in this category include milestones such as completing specific tutorials, crafting essential gear, and exploring uncharted territories. While many will unlock naturally through regular gameplay, some may require significant effort to achieve.

Achievement/Trophy Name	Requirements	How to Unlock
The Bigger They Are…	Successfully mounted a monster for the first time.	To earn this achievement, simply mount any monster by jumping or attacking it from above, potentially off ledges or even from your Seikret.
Giant Crown	Obtained your first Silver Crown or higher in the Hunting Log.	Complete the main story to automatically unlock your first Silver Crown in the Hunting Log.
The Hunt is On!	Completed your first field survey.	Field Surveys are accessible after you unlock high-ranking hunts; you can complete one during Chapter 3 of the main storyline.
Let the Investigations Begin!	Completed your first investigation.	Start by choosing a monster’s icon, create a quest for that monster, and save it as an investigation to easily unlock this achievement.
Explorer of the Eastlands	Obtained 10 different special items of Rarity 6.	Collect rarer items during an Emergence Event, necessary to achieve this milestone.
Miniature Crown	Obtained your first Miniature Crown in the Hunting Log.	Utilize binoculars in the wild to spot Crown monsters; look for shorter giants to achieve your Miniature Crown.
Bourgeois Hunter	Possessed 1, 000, 000 zenny.	Accumulate wealth by saving currency and selling items. You can gradually unlock this achievement.
Someone Worth Following	Completed 100 quests with your Palico deployed.	Ensure to complete 100 quests with your companion Palico, noting it can only accompany you when you play solo or with another hunter.
A Keen-eyed Observation	Used binoculars to spot a Gold-Crown large monster.	Once equipped with binoculars, locate and observe a large Gold Crown monster in your hunting endeavors.
Miniature Crown Collector	Obtained a Miniature Crown for 10 or more monsters in the Hunting Log.	Spot Crown monsters using binoculars, focusing on those that appear like Gold Crowns but are shorter to achieve this for 10 monsters.
Impregnable Defense	Forged 5 different pieces of armor with Rarity 7 or higher.	Reach Hunter Rank 40 to craft Rarity 7+ armor, unlocking this achievement via full armor sets or multiple crafts of the same item.
Power is Everything	Forged 5 different weapons with Rarity 7 or higher.	Once HR 40 is achieved, craft 5 or more traditional weapons at Rarity 7 to achieve this trophy.
Miniature Crown Master	Obtained a Miniature Crown for many monsters in the Hunting Log.	Locate these specific monsters with binoculars and continue spotting them until you unlock the achievement for all 26 possible creatures.
Giant Crown Collector	Obtained a Gold Crown for 10 or more monsters in the Hunting Log.	Utilize binoculars to find monsters with Gold Crowns, and repeat until you have achieved this for manual exploration of 10 monsters.
Giant Crown Master	Obtained a Gold Crown for many monsters in the Hunting Log.	Repeat the process of finding and spotting Gold Crown monsters until you achieve it for as many of the 26 monsters as possible.

Out of the 29 unique monsters present in the game, only 26 can spawn with crowns, notably excluding Jin Dahad, Zho Shia, and Guardian Arkveld. Keep this detail in mind during your pursuit of Crown-specific trophies!

Hunting Achievements

Fighting a Dragon Creature in Monster Hunter Wilds

This section covers hunting-related achievements that players can acquire.

Many trophies here require you to defeat or capture specific monsters, often under particular conditions or with strategic approaches.

While a few challenges may seem complicated, most require a combination of persistence and skill to earn.

Achievement/Trophy Name	Requirements	How to Unlock
Hunter-Assassin	Performed your first successful Sneak Attack.	Simply sneak behind a monster and execute a Sneak Attack. Equip the Ghillie Mantle for additional stealth if needed.
Hit ‘Em Where it Hurts!	Landed 50 successful attacks on weak points or wounds in Focus Mode.	Focus on inflicting 50 Focus Strikes on open wounds while engaging in combat.
Monster Ph. D.	Hunted a variety of large monsters.	Hunt all 29 different large monsters in the base game at least once to complete this achievement.
Seasoned Hunter	Hunted 50 tempered monsters.	Engage in battles with 50 tempered monsters after completing the “Wyvern Spark and Rose Thorns”main quest.
Monster Slayer	Hunted 100 large monsters.	Continue hunting until you reach a total of 100 large monsters over the course of the game’s narrative.
Top of the Food Chain	Hunted 50 apex predators.	These challenging apex monsters include Rey Dau, Nu Udra, Uth Duna, and Jin Dahad. Locate and hunt all 50 to obtain this trophy.
Capture Pro	Captured 50 monsters.	After finishing the Capture Tutorial, gather the materials needed and aim to capture a total of 50 monsters.
Established Hunter	Reached Hunter Rank 100.	Once you conclude the main storyline, aim to climb up to Hunter Rank 100 to earn this achievement.

These hunting achievements often require time and dedication to achieve, so it’s beneficial to incorporate them into your gameplay routine early on to maximize efficiency.

Mission and Quest Achievements

Expedition Record Board in Monster Hunter Wilds

This category includes all achievements related to missions and quests, and if the game has anything in abundance, it’s missions!

Many achievements can be unlocked by simply progressing through the main storyline, making them some of the more accessible trophies available.

For dedicated completionists, these accomplishments can be a breeze, as most are easily obtained by following the intended game progression.

Achievement/Trophy Name	Requirements	How to Unlock
Windward Lands	Completed mission: The Desert Trotters.	This achievement is straightforward; just complete the first mission of the game.
Shadow in the Downpour	Completed mission: Long-Forgotten Flame.	The “Long-Forgotten Flame“mission is early in the game and will automatically unlock.
Bringer of Harmony	Completed mission: Monster Hunter.	Defeat the challenging “boss”monster that will be pivotal towards the end of the story to gain this achievement.
New Ecosystems	Completed mission: New Ecosystems.	Post-game, you will receive the New Ecosystems mission; simply complete it!
A Bitter Environment	Completed mission: Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns.	Progressing through the game will help you check this off, but remember to achieve HR 20 beforehand.
Beyond the Black Wings	Completed mission: A World Turned Upside Down.	This mission becomes available in Chapter 5; continue your storyline for this unmissable landmark achievement.
One Corner of the World	Completed mission: What Lies Ahead.	The What Lies Ahead mission is the concluding task of the main story, granting you this accomplishment once completed.
A True Hunter is Never Satisfied	Completed 50 quests.	Complete at least 50 quests during your journey through the main narrative.
A Step Toward Mutual Understanding	Completed your first side mission.	Unlock this achievement by finishing your first side mission, such as the “Fishing: Life, in Microscosm”task offered by Kanya.
East to West, A Hunter Never Rests	Completed 30 different side missions.	This achievement requires you to finish 30 side missions unrelated to the main storyline.
Hunters United	Completed a quest via multiplayer.	Team up with a friend or another player online to finish a quest together for this trophy.
Hunters United Forever	Completed 100 quests via multiplayer.	Collaborate to complete 100 quests with friends or through online hunting.

Many of these missions can be easily unlocked while progressing through the central storyline, making them more manageable to achieve compared to others.

Miscellaneous Achievements

Portable BBQ Grill in Monster Hunter Wilds

This segment encapsulates the diverse, miscellaneous achievements that typically aren’t tied to the main game story progression.

While some trophies can be easily unlocked at the start, others may require additional effort or exploration to complete.

Achievement/Trophy Name	Requirements	How to Unlock
Angling for a Bite	Successfully fished for the first time.	Unlock this by fishing successfully; you can achieve this alongside the “A Step Toward Mutual Understanding”trophy.
Was it a Meal to Remember?	Cooked over the BBQ Grill for the first time.	Access your Portable BBQ Grill and select “Grill a Meal“to achieve this trophy.
Mmm, So Tasty!	Successfully cooked a well-done steak for the first time.	Use your Portable BBQ Grill to grill meat successfully.
I Caught a Shooting Star!	Caught a creature in the desert that shines like a shooting star.	Nighttime in the Windward Plains will reveal the glowing blue rodent called the Sandstar; catch it when you receive its related quest for the best results.
A Prize Held High	Caught a creature that bears an ancient wyvern coin.	Encounter the Curioshell Crab in the Flowering Rocks of the Scarlet Forest to unlock this achievement.
Monster (Squid) Hunter	Caught a giant squid while fishing.	Catch the Goliath Squid, which appears at night in the Scarlet Forest.
A-fish-ionado	Reeled in 30 whoppers while fishing.	Using your fishing rod, successfully catch 30 whopper-sized fish.
Glamper	Customized a pop-up camp for the first time.	After unlocking pop-up camps, talk to a Palico at the forest base camp and choose “Edit Camp“to begin customization.
Campmaster	Established pop-up camps in 10 places.	Create 10 different pop-up camps throughout the game world.
Newly Forged Bonds	Followed someone for the first time.	All it takes to unlock this achievement is to follow a fellow hunter you have played alongside.
Ride-or-die Companion	Customized your Seikret for the first time.	Open the Appearance Menu from your Tent and select Seikret Customization to unlock this trophy.
A Legacy Restored	Obtained an Artian Weapon of Rarity 8.	Reach the part of the main story that introduces Artian weapons and gather 3 Ancient Weapon fragments to forge a usable weapon.
Gossip Hunter	Viewed 30 different Hunter Profiles.	Explore the profiles of 30 other hunters to achieve this trophy.
Eastward Wings	Obtained all other achievements.	Gather the remaining trophies, and you will naturally unlock this final accomplishment.