Quest Tiers: What Are Quests 2

Confused about quest ranks and stars in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate? Learn how G Rank, High Rank, Low Rank, Key Quests, and Urgent Quests work to progress.

Alright, let's break down how quests are organized in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Think of it like climbing a ladder – there are big steps and smaller steps. The big steps are the Ranks: Low Rank, High Rank, and G Rank. Within each of those ranks, you've got star levels, starting from 1 exttt{*} and going up.

So, how does this affect your hunt? Well, the higher the Rank, the tougher the monsters. It's not just about them having more health (though they definitely do, to keep up with your awesome new gear!), they'll also hit way harder. You'll absolutely need the right armor to survive those hits, especially when you get to G Rank. Plus, those G Rank monsters can be real tricksters, throwing in new moves or just moving faster to catch you off guard. Even within a single Rank, like Low Rank, a 3 exttt{*} quest will be more challenging than a 1 exttt{*} quest, usually by throwing in more aggressive monster species.

Now, to climb those star levels, you'll need to focus on specific missions called Key Quests. You don't *have* to clear every single quest in a star level to move on (unless you're in the solo campaign, where they're basically tutorials), but it's a really good idea to do them anyway. You'll get valuable practice and some sweet rewards that'll help you out.

Once you've cleared the Key Quests for your current star level, keep an eye out for an Urgent Quest. These are special missions that are actually one star higher than what you're currently working on, and they're designed to really test your skills. Beat that Urgent Quest, and BAM! You'll unlock the next star level, and that Urgent Quest will even be added to your list so you can go back and farm it if you want.