Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak contains the new Master Rank with new Monsters, Maps, and more challenges for players to experience. Learn how to proceed through the story of Sunbreak with our complete walkthrough.
| Story Walkthrough Guides | |
|---|---|
| Base Game Walkthrough | Sunbreak Walkthrough |
List of Contents
- Sunbreak Walkthrough Part 1: Up to M★6
- Sunbreak Walkthrough Part 2: MR6+
- Sunbreak Walkthrough Part 3: Title Updates
- Related Guides
Sunbreak Walkthrough Part 1: Up to M★6
This is the walkthrough for Master Rank, which begins at the conclusion of Base Game Story Walkthrough Part 2. If you're just getting into Monster Hunter Rise, visit our Base Game Walkthrough for all Village Quest and Low/High Rank Hub Quest guides!
M★1 Urgent Quest #1: Uninvited Guest
After completing the ★7 Urgent Quest Serpent Goddess of Thunder, you will be able to access the Uninvited Guest Urgent Quest, completion of which will allow you to unlock Master Rank.
Steps to Unlock Master Rank
| ① | Talk to Rondine on the bridge in front of Kamura Village |
|---|---|
| ② | Talk to Minato at the Hub and take on the Uninvited Guest Urgent Quest |
| ③ | Defeat Daimyo Hermitaur |
| ④ | Talk to Fiorayne and sail to Elgado |
| ⑤ | Talk to Galleus in Elgado to unlock Master Rank |
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Uninvited Guest | Daimyo Hermitaur |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Serpent Goddess of Thunder" |
How to Unlock Master Rank
M★1 Key Quests after Uninvited Guest
After completing Uninvited Guest, complete two of the Key Quests below to unlock the next Urgent Quest.
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| A Sinking Feeling(Key Quest) | Hermitaur Velociprey |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Uninvited Guest" | |
| Need a Hunter, ASAP!(Key Quest) | Kulu-Ya-Ku |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Uninvited Guest" | |
| You Had Me at Poofy(Key Quest) | Royal Ludroth |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Uninvited Guest" | |
| Catnap Ruined(Key Quest) | Arzuros |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Uninvited Guest" |
M★1 Urgent Quest #2: Tetranadon Blockade
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Tetranadon Blockade | Tetranadon |
| Unlock Conditions: Complete two M★1 Key Quests after finishing the Quest "Uninvited Guest" |
M★1 Key Quests after Tetranadon Blockade
After completing Tetranadon Blockade, complete two of the Key Quests below to unlock the next Urgent Quest.
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| It Could be Worse...(Key Quest) | Aknosom |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Tetranadon Blockade" | |
| The Red Rolling Terror(Key Quest) | Volvidon |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Tetranadon Blockade" | |
| Barroth to a Great Start(Key Quest) | Barroth |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Tetranadon Blockade" | |
| [REDACTED](Key Quest) | Great Wroggi |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Tetranadon Blockade" | |
| BRRRR Plus ZZZzzz Equals?(Key Quest) | Great Baggi Lagombi |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Tetranadon Blockade" |
M★2 Urgent Quest #1: Scarlet Tengu in the Shrine Ruins
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Scarlet Tengu in the Shrine Ruins | Blood Orange Bishaten |
| Unlock Conditions: Complete two M★1 Key Quests after finishing the Quest "Tetranadon Blockade" |
M★2 Key Quests after Scarlet Tengu in the Shrine Ruins
After completing Scarlet Tengu in the Shrine Ruins, complete two of the Key Quests below to unlock the next Urgent Quest.
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| The Queen's Garden(Key Quest) | Rathian |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Scarlet Tengu in the Shrine Ruins" | |
| The Alabaster Devourer(Key Quest) | Khezu |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Scarlet Tengu in the Shrine Ruins" | |
| Somnacanth Sleep Aid(Key Quest) | Somnacanth |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Scarlet Tengu in the Shrine Ruins" | |
| Poison Drops in the Sand(Key Quest) | Pukei-Pukei |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Scarlet Tengu in the Shrine Ruins" | |
| Bird Wyvern Jamboree(Key Quest) | Aknosom Kulu-Ya-Ku |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Scarlet Tengu in the Shrine Ruins" |
M★2 Urgent Quest #2: Provoking an Anjanath's Wrath
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Provoking an Anjanath's Wrath | Anjanath |
| Unlock Conditions: Complete two M★2 Key Quests after finishing the Quest "Scarlet Tengu in the Shrine Ruins" |
M★2 Key Quests after Provoking an Anjanath's Wrath
After completing Provoking an Anjanath's Wrath, complete two of the Key Quests below to unlock the next Urgent Quest.
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Rumble in the Jungle(Key Quest) | Tobi-Kadachi |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Provoking an Anjanath's Wrath" | |
| Pent-Up Frustrations(Key Quest) | Basarios |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Provoking an Anjanath's Wrath" | |
| Messed Up Situation(Key Quest) | Jyuratodus |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Provoking an Anjanath's Wrath" | |
| Shrine Ruined(Key Quest) | Great Izuchi Rathian |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Provoking an Anjanath's Wrath" | |
| Now That's What I Call Great!(Key Quest) | Great Baggi Great Izuchi Great Wroggi |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Provoking an Anjanath's Wrath" |
M★3 Urgent Quest #1: A Rocky Rampage
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| A Rocky Rampage | Garangolm |
| Unlock Conditions: Complete two M★2 Key Quests after finishing the Quest "Provoking an Anjanath's Wrath" |
M★3 Key Quests after A Rocky Rampage
After completing A Rocky Rampage, complete three of the Key Quests below to unlock the next Urgent Quest.
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Trial of the Almudron(Key Quest) | Almudron |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "A Rocky Rampage" | |
| My Ceanataur Gently Weeps(Key Quest) | Shogun Ceanataur |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "A Rocky Rampage" | |
| White Knight on Ice(Key Quest) | Barioth |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "A Rocky Rampage" | |
| Oh, My Garsh Harag(Key Quest) | Goss Harag |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "A Rocky Rampage" | |
| Nocturnal Nuisances(Key Quest) | Anjanath Tobi-Kadachi |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "A Rocky Rampage" |
M★3 Urgent Quest #2: Keep it Busy
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Keep it Busy | Aurora Somnacanth |
| Unlock Conditions: Complete three M★3 Key Quests after finishing the Quest "A Rocky Rampage" |
M★3 Key Quests after Keep it Busy
After completing Keep it Busy, complete three of the Key Quests below to unlock the next Urgent Quest.
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Shadow in the Jungle(Key Quest) | Nargacuga |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Keep it Busy" | |
| A Sandy Spider Nest(Key Quest) | Rakna-Kadaki |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Keep it Busy" | |
| Purging Hatred(Key Quest) | Magnamalo |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Keep it Busy" | |
| A Tale of Two Titans(Key Quest) | Garangolm Somnacanth |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Keep it Busy" | |
| Rock, Paper, Pincers(Key Quest) | Daimyo Hermitaur Shogun Ceanataur |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Keep it Busy" |
M★4 Urgent Quest #1: Ice Wolf, Red Moon
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Ice Wolf, Red Moon | Lunagaron |
| Unlock Conditions: Complete three M★3 Key Quests after finishing the Quest "Keep it Busy" |
M★4 Key Quests after Ice Wolf, Red Moon
After completing Ice Wolf, Red Moon, complete two of the Key Quests below to unlock the next Urgent Quest.
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| A Mizutsune's Appeal(Key Quest) | Mizutsune |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Ice Wolf, Red Moon" | |
| Dust Devil Despot(Key Quest) | Diablos |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Ice Wolf, Red Moon" | |
| King of the Crumbling Castle(Key Quest) | Rathalos |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Ice Wolf, Red Moon" | |
| Pincers Versus Pyro(Key Quest) | Rathian Shogun Ceanataur |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Ice Wolf, Red Moon" |
M★4 Urgent Quest #2: In Search of the Doctor
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| In Search of the Doctor | Astalos |
| Unlock Conditions: Complete two M★4 Key Quests after finishing the Quest "Ice Wolf, Red Moon" |
M★4 Key Quests after In Search of the Doctor
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Sacrilegious Thunder Wolf(Key Quest) | Zinogre |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "In Search of the Doctor" | |
| A Thousand Scales of Dread(Key Quest) | Seregios |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "In Search of the Doctor" | |
| Hot Mud in Your Eye(Key Quest) | Magma Almudron |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "In Search of the Doctor" | |
| White Knight, Armored Warrior(Key Quest) | Barioth Magnamalo |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "In Search of the Doctor" |
After completing In Search of the Doctor, complete two of the Key Quests below to unlock the next Urgent Quest.
M★4 Urgent Quest #3: A Slumbering Jungle Espinas
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| A Slumbering Jungle Espinas | Espinas |
| Unlock Conditions: Complete two M★4 Key Quests after finishing the Quest "In Search of the Doctor" |
M★4 Key Quests after A Slumbering Jungle Espinas
After completing A Slumbering Jungle Espinas, complete two of the Key Quests below to unlock the next Urgent Quest.
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Dark Wings, Dark Work(Key Quest) | Gore Magala |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "A Slumbering Jungle Espinas" | |
| Absolute Power(Key Quest) | Tigrex |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "A Slumbering Jungle Espinas" | |
| A Mighty Need(Key Quest) | Pyre Rakna-Kadaki |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "A Slumbering Jungle Espinas" | |
| Spooky Citadel!?(Key Quest) | Garangolm Lunagaron |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "A Slumbering Jungle Espinas" |
M★5 Urgent Quest #1: Witness by Moonlight
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Witness by Moonlight | Malzeno |
| Unlock Conditions: Complete two M★4 Key Quests after finishing the Quest "A Slumbering Jungle Espinas" |
M★5 Key Quests after Witness by Moonlight
After completing Witness by Moonlight, complete two of the Key Quests below to unlock the next Urgent Quest.
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Blade Cloaked in Darkness(Key Quest) | Gore Magala Seregios |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Witness by Moonlight" | |
| Evil Forest(Key Quest) | Lunagaron Zinogre |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Witness by Moonlight" | |
| Bazelgeuse Warning(Key Quest) | Bazelgeuse |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Witness by Moonlight" | |
| Settle the Score!(Key Quest) | Rajang |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Witness by Moonlight" |
M★5 Urgent Quest #2: Dark Citadel, White Wheel
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Dark Citadel, White Wheel | Shagaru Magala |
| Unlock Conditions: Complete two M★5 Key Quests after finishing the Quest "Witness by Moonlight" |
M★5 Key Quests after Dark Citadel, White Wheel
After completing Dark Citadel, White Wheel, complete two of the Key Quests below to unlock the next Urgent Quest.
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Burn Brighter Than the Sun(Key Quest) | Teostra |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Dark Citadel, White Wheel" | |
| The Frozen Dictator(Key Quest) | Kushala Daora |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Dark Citadel, White Wheel" | |
| Leave No Trace Behind(Key Quest) | Chameleos |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Dark Citadel, White Wheel" |
M★5 Urgent Quest #3: Gathering of the Qurio
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Gathering of the Qurio | Lunagaron |
| Unlock Conditions: Complete two M★5 Key Quests after finishing the Quest "Dark Citadel, White Wheel" |
M★6 Urgent Quest #1: Proof of Courage
You won't need to complete any Key Quests to unlock the final Quest of the main Sunbreak story – it will unlock immediately after completing Gathering of the Qurio.
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Proof of Courage | Gaismagorm |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Gathering of the Qurio" |
Sunbreak Walkthrough Part 2: MR6+
Master Rank Cap Unlocked
Upon completing the Proof of Courage Urgent Quest, the Master Rank Cap will be increased to 10 and the player will start to earn Master Rank Points for every Quest they complete.
Each time the player reaches the Master Rank Cap, a new Urgent Quest will be unlocked, which must be completed to increase the cap. Continue this cycle until finishing the MR100 Urgent Quest, after which your Master Rank Cap will be removed completely, and you can continue to grind all the way to 999!
| MR Cap | How to Unlock | New Features |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Complete Afflicted Arzuros Urgent Quest | ・A1★ Anomaly Quests ・Afflicted Materials ・New Decorations unlocked ・Master Rank Layered Armor becomes craftable |
| 20 | Complete Wind Serpent Ibushi Urgent Quest | ・A2★ Anomaly Quests |
| 30 | Complete Narwa the Allmother Urgent Quest | ・A3★ Anomaly Quests |
| 50 | Complete Furious Rajang Urgent Quest | ・A4★ Anomaly Quests ・Furious Rajang Follower Quest ・MR Arena 06 |
| 70 | Complete Crimson Glow Valstrax Urgent Quest | - |
| 100 | Complete Scorned Magnamalo Urgent Quest | - |
How to Get from MR 6 to MR 100 Fast
M★6 Urgent Anomaly Quest: Anomaly Research: Arzuros
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Anomaly Research: Arzuros | Arzuros |
| Unlock Conditions: Reach MR 10 |
At MR10, you will unlock the first Anomaly Quest, which pits you up against an Afflicted Arzuros. Afflicted Monsters feature increased HP and power, new moves, and cannot be captured. Completing this Quest will raise your MR cap to 20, and will also unlock new Anomaly Quests, which proceed in a separate progression line from the other Master Rank Quests.
Anomaly Quest Guide
M★6 Urgent Quest #2: Retribution
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Retribution | Wind Serpent Ibushi |
| Unlock Conditions: Reach MR 20 |
Completing this Quest will raise your MR cap to 30.
M★6 Urgent Quest #3: Spine-Tingling Divinity
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Spine-Tingling Divinity | Narwa the Allmother |
| Unlock Conditions: Reach MR 30 |
Completing this Quest will raise your MR cap to 50.
M★6 Urgent Quest #4: Unreasonable Rage
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Unreasonable Rage | Furious Rajang |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Pierce the Heavens" |
Completing this Quest will raise your MR cap to 70.
M★6 Urgent Quest #5: Star at Worlds End
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Star at Worlds End | Crimson Glow Valstrax |
| Unlock Conditions: Reach MR 70 |
Completing this Quest will raise your MR cap to 100.
M★6 Urgent Quest #6: Back with a Vengeance
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Back with a Vengeance | Scorned Magnamalo |
| Unlock Conditions: Reach MR 100 |
Completing this Quest will finally raise your MR cap all the way to 999! With this, you've reached the end of the main story content in the original release of Sunbreak. More content is coming soon with the Free Title Update 1 arriving in August, including new monsters Lucent Nargacuga and Seething Bazelgeuse, the new Forlorn Arena map, and more!
Free Title Update 1 Details
Sunbreak Walkthrough Part 3: Title Updates
Sunbreak's first Title Update brought four new monsters to hunt in the expansion. The quests involving these monsters are not unlocked immediately and are divided in three parts.
Do take note that you need to be MR 10 to take on these quests, so raise your Master Rank first by doing other quests if you need to.
M★6 Urgent Quest #1: Raining Fire
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Raining Fire | Seething Bazelgeuse |
| Unlock Conditions: Reach MR10 |
After reaching MR 10, you will get a prompt to talk to Arena Master Arlow and Chichae the Quest Damsel. Doing so will allow you to take on the quest Raining Fire, which features Seething Bazelgeuse. Clearing this quest will allow you to move on to the next set of quests.
M★6 Urgent Quests #2-3
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| Explore the Unexplored | Silver Rathalos |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the MR 10 Urgent Quest "Raining Fire" |
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| A Single Beam of Moonlight | Gold Rathian |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the MR 10 Urgent Quest "Raining Fire" |
After defeating Seething Bazelgeuse, talk to Arlow and Chichae again to unlock the quests featuring the metal Raths, Silver Rathalos and Gold Rathian.
There is no set order of what quest should be cleared first, but it is necessary to finish both to unlock the final Urgent Quest of Title Update 1.
M★6 Urgent Quest #3: The Invisible Predator
| Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
|---|---|
| The Invisible Predator | Lucent Nargacuga |
| Unlock Conditions: Finish the MR 10 Urgent Quests "A Single Beam of Moonlight" and "Explore the Unexplored" |
After hunting the metal Raths, talk to Arlow and Chichae once more to unlock the final quest of Title Update 1 to hunt Lucent Nargacuga.
Monster Hunter Rise Related Guides
★ Sunbreak Walkthrough
┣ How to Unlock Master Rank
┗ Sunbreak Endgame Guide
★ Base Game Walkthrough
┣ How to Unlock High Rank
┣ Base Game Endgame Guide
┗ How to Break Hunter Rank Caps
★ Game Length
