Monster Hunter Wilds/Hunter Rank and side quests

Hunter Rank and side quests

Complete Palico support side quests

Improves Palico support abilities through optional requests useful for endgame preparation.

PC / Global, base game through February 2026 endgame updates

WHERE & HOW TO FARM

Where to farm

NPC side-quest markers on regional maps and the request giver shown by each quest entry.

Palico requests are optional side quests to prioritize when you want stronger support during hunts. Regional maps show side-quest markers; use the marker to find the NPC and review the request before traveling. Complete the displayed objective, return to the giver, and claim the reward. These are progression tasks rather than an endless material loop. Check maps again after campaign milestones because more side quests can open, and focus on requests whose reward details identify a Palico support improvement. Once the reward is claimed, move to another request or return to repeatable hunts.

See farming steps ↓

GET STARTED

How to farm

Before you go

Reach the progression point where relevant side quests appear.
Have access to the region and NPC shown by the map marker.
Read the request conditions and bring any required items or equipment.

Open the regional map and look for side-quest markers.
Select a marker to identify its NPC and review the request.
Travel to the settlement or area and speak with the marked NPC.
Accept the request and note its objective and return condition.
Complete the listed task during an expedition or hunt as appropriate.
Return to the quest giver and claim the reward.
Check the relevant Palico support options or menu for the resulting benefit.

Farming tips

Prioritize requests explicitly tied to Palico support when improving hunt assistance is your goal.
Revisit regional maps after campaign milestones because new optional tasks may appear.

Repeat, collect and use

Each side quest is a one-time completion. Continue with other Palico requests as they appear; this is not a repeatable farm.

Common mistakes

Leaving after the objective without returning to claim the reward; revisit the quest giver.
Assuming every side quest improves the Palico; read the reward details.
Searching the wrong region; use the marker location and NPC name.

When to stop or switch

Stop after the request is complete and its reward is claimed. Move to another request or return to repeatable hunts for materials.

Sources & fact checks

playstation.com ↗

REWARD DETAILS & CONDITIONS

Sources & rewards

Farming route