How to Start Sunbreak and Unlock Master Rank

Learn how to start Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's Master Rank! This guide breaks down the requirements, Elgado access, and the Switch Skill Swap tutorial.

Alright, so you're ready to dive into the Master Rank content in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak? It's a pretty big step up, and thankfully, the game guides you through it pretty well. Let's break down exactly what you need to do to get there.

First things first, you need to meet a couple of prerequisites in the base game of Monster Hunter Rise:

• You absolutely must reach Hunter Rank 7 (HR7).
• You'll need to have completed the 7-star Urgent Quest called “Serpent Goddess of Thunder”.

Once those are out of the way, you're ready to start the Sunbreak journey:

1. Head back to Kamura Village and find Rondine. She's usually chilling on the bridge at the entrance.
2. You also need to have completed the Gathering Hub 7-star Urgent Quest “Uninvited Guest,” which means you'll have to defeat a Daimyo Hermitaur.
3. After that, find Fiorayne. She'll be standing near the smithing hut. Talk to her and select the option to “Travel to Elgado Outpost.”

So, you've made it to Elgado Outpost! Now, to actually unlock Master Rank, you'll need to talk to a specific person there. Head to the Central Plaza and find the burly guy named Galleus Arlow. After he introduces himself, Master Utsushi will pop in. He'll mention he has some new skills for you and wants you to head back to Kamura's arena for a little training session since Elgado apparently doesn't have one (talk about budget cuts!).

When you get back to Kamura and head to the arena, Master Utsushi will teach you the fundamentals of the Switch Skill Swap and the Switch Skill Evade. It's super important to get the hang of these! After you've messed around with them a bit, jump into the arena and take on the Arzuros. You've probably fought these a hundred times, but try to use this fight to practice your new Switch Skills and the Swap mechanic. Once you return to Elgado after that little sparring match, Master Rank will officially be unlocked!

So, what exactly *is* Master Rank?

Think of it like the old