Monster Hunter Wilds is about to raise the difficulty to a whole new level.
The upcoming update brings a ton of content, but Capcom also confirmed something far more important for endgame hunters: Arch-Tempered Arkveld is coming, and it is only the start of an entire wave of new 10★ Arch-Tempered monsters, including Apex Monsters!
If you are HR 100+, this is where the real challenge begins.
Arch-Tempered Arkveld
Arch-Tempered Arkveld will arrive in a new permanent event quest starting February 18, with a free Challenge Quest version following on March 19. The quest requires Hunter Rank 100 or higher, meaning that if you just started the game or if you stopped mid-way, now is the time to catch up on those Hunter Ranks. Capcom has not detailed the specific mechanics yet, but Arch-Tempered hunts traditionally mean:
- Increased damage and aggression
- More punishing fights
- Less room for mistakes
- Optimized builds are strongly recommended
If Arkveld already pushed hunters during the normal fight, the Arch-Tempered version will most likely challenge even the most experienced hunters. Of course, the new Arch-Tempered fights will not come without specific rewards:
- Timeworn Charms
- These have a chance to appraise into rare-quality talismans.
- Battle-Tempered Emblems
- Used to reinforce Gogma Artian weapons.
On top of that, you will also be able to obtain the new gear sets for your Hunter and Palico!
It Is Not Just Arkveld
Arch-Tempered Arkveld is only the beginning. Capcom confirmed that each of the Forbidden Land’s apex predators will also receive 10★ Arch-Tempered versions. That means multiple top-tier monsters are getting the same high-difficulty treatment.
On top of that, a high-difficulty “Hunt-a-thon optional quest” featuring 10★ Arch-Tempered monsters is also coming. To unlock it, you will have to:
- Complete the 10★ Arch-Tempered Arkveld event quest
- Complete all special environment quests
Arkveld essentially acts as the starting point. Once you clear that out, you get access to all the other Arch-Tempered Apex Monsters.
Monster Hunter has always escalated its difficulty over time, and this feels like Wilds formally entering its long-term endgame phase. Between permanent Arch-Tempered content, 10★ apex upgrades, new charm rolls, and weapon reinforcement materials, HR 100+ players are finally getting a system designed around pushing builds to their limits.
If you have been waiting for something that demands real optimization and perfect execution, Arch-Tempered Arkveld looks ready to deliver.
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