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Event: Mark of a True King Challenge Quest and Rewards

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This is a guide for Event: Mark of a True King Challenge Quest for Monster Hunter: Wilds, which was used as the final quest for the Monster Hunter Wilds USA Championship 2025. Read on to see how to unlock Event: Mark of a True King, the rewards, and more!

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How to Unlock Event: Mark of a True King Challenge Quest

Permanent Challenge Quest

Mark of a True King

The Event: Mark of a True King challenge quest is permanently available as of March 31, 2026 (ET). This challenge quest was previously available from September 16, 2025 (ET) to October 21, 2025 (ET).

This challenge quest was used as the final quest for the Monster Hunter Wilds USA Championship 2025.

Only Playable From HR 16 or Higher

Grand Hub Quest Counter
To proceed with the Event: Ignition to the Top quest, you would need to be at least HR 16 to be able to take on the quest at the Grand Hub.

Hunter Rank Farm Guide and Unlocks

Event: Mark of a True King Challenge Quest Overview

Basic Information

Monsters	Rathalos
Time	50 mins.	Type	Slaying
Client	Ricardo	Reward	19080
Difficulty	H★5	Region	Wounded Hollow
Objective	Slay the Rathalos
Conditions	・HR 16 or higher
Failure	・Time expires ・Faint 3 times

This ★5 challenge quest will have you slay a Rathalos using predetermined equipment sets in the Wounded Hollow.

Rathalos Weakness and Drops

Rank Clear Times

A Rank	05'00''00
B Rank	10'00''00
C Rank	50'00''00

Event: Ignition to the Top Challenge Quest Equipment

Weapons and Armor
Set A: Long Sword Charge Blade	Set B: Heavy Bowgun Insect Glaive	Set C: Sword and Shield Hunting Horn

Set A: Long Sword/Charge Blade

Weapons
Gnashing Fulgur I Long Sword	Poison Blade I Charge Blade
Armor	Items
・ Commission Helm α ・ Commission Mail α ・ Commission Vambraces α ・ Commission Coil α ・ Commission Greaves α	・ Potion x10 ・ Mega Potion x10 ・ Ration x10 ・ Max Potion x2
Talisman	Mantle
・ Mighty Charm I	・ Evasion Mantle
Weapon Skills
・ Critical Element Lv. 3 ・ Critical Draw Lv. 2 ・ Thunder Attack Lv. 1	・ Critical Draw Lv. 2 ・ Punishing Draw Lv. 2 ・ Rapid Morph Lv. 2
Armor Skills
・ Agitator Lv. 5 ・ Divine Blessing Lv. 3 ・ Quick Sheathe Lv. 3 ・ Maximum Might Lv. 2 ・ Speed Eating Lv. 2 ・ Tool Specialist Lv. 1 ・ Earplugs Lv. 1 ・ Shock Absorber Lv. 1

Set B: Heavy Bowgun/Insect Glaive

Weapons
Tankmage II Heavy Bowgun	Bone Staff IV Insect Glaive
Armor	Items/Ammo
・ Artian Helm α ・ Artian Mail α ・ Artian Vambraces α ・ Artian Coil α ・ Artian Greaves α	・ Potion x10 ・ Mega Potion x10 ・ Ration x10 ・ Max Potion x2 ・ Bomberry x3 ・ Normal Ammo Lv.1 ∞ ・ Pierce Ammo Lv. 1 ∞ ・ Spread Ammo Lv. 1 ∞ ・ Poison Ammo Lv. 2 x12 ・ Water Ammo Lv. 2 x60 ・ Cluster Bomb Lv. 2 x3 ・Wyvernheart Ignition/Wyvernblast Ignition (Special Ammo)
Talisman	Mantle
・ Poison Charm III	・ Rocksteady Mantle
Weapon Skills
・ Water Attack Lv.3 ・ Guard Lv. 3	・ Focus Lv. 3 ・ Attack Boost Lv. 1 ・ Power Prolonger Lv. 1 ・ Airborne Lv. 1
Armor Skills
・ Flayer Lv. 5 ・ Poison Resistance Lv. 3 ・ Partbreaker Lv. 3 ・ Blight Resistance Lv. 2 ・ Earplugs Lv. 2 ・ Windproof Lv. 2 ・ Tremor Resistance Lv. 2 ・ Flinch Free Lv. 2 ・ Stamina Surge Lv. 1 ・ Adaptability Lv. 1 ・ Shock Absorber Lv. 1 ・ Guardian's Protection (Group Skill)

Set C: Sword and Shield/Hunting Horn

Weapons
Barina Dague III Sword and Shield	Hope Horn IV Hunting Horn
Armor	Items
・ Gravios Helm α ・ Gravios Mail α ・ Gravios Vambraces β ・ Gravios Coil α ・ Gravios Greaves β	・ Potion x10 ・ Mega Potion x10 ・ Ration x10 ・ Max Potion x2 ・ Flash Pod x1
Talisman	Mantle
・ Defense Charm IV	・ Mending Mantle
Weapon Skills
・ Paralysis Attack Lv.3 ・ Critical Draw Lv.1 ・ Critical Status Lv.1	・ Protective Polish Lv. 3 ・ Speed Sharpening Lv. 2 ・ Critical Eye Lv.1
Armor Skills
・ Peak Performance Lv. 5 ・ Defense Boost Lv. 4 ・ Counterstrike Lv. 3 ・ Recovery Speed Lv. 3 ・ Evade Window Lv. 2 ・ Stun Resistance Lv. 2 ・ Tremor Resistance Lv. 2 ・ Flinch Free Lv. 2 ・ Shock Absorber Lv. 1 ・ Gravios's Protection (Set Bonus Skill) ・ Scaling Prowess (Group Skill)

Event: Mark of a True King Challenge Quest Monsters

Rathalos Details

Monster Weakness


Rathalos

Rathalos is weakest to attacks to the Head, especially against the Dragon element. As a Flying Wyvern, you can temporarily take Rathalos out of the air by using Flash Pods or by breaking its wounds.

Rathalos Weakness and Drops

Event: Mark of a True King Challenge Quest Rewards

No Unique Rewards

There are no unique rewards for the challenge quest version of this event. However, you can use this quest to test your skills with the available weapon types.

Winners of the Championship Will Win Numerous Prizes

After passing the qualifying round, which will use the Event: Ignition to the Top challenge quest, the remaining contestants will proceed to the final round, which will use the Event: Mark of a True King challenge quest to determine the winner, based on fastest completion times.

All participants of the tournament will receive a Monster Hunter Wilds goodie bag. The top 6 teams will get a Monster Hunter Wilds Baby Seikret Plush and Rathalos hoodie. Finally, the top 3 teams will receive trophies based on their placement. The winners of the championship will get all aforementioned prizes!

Monster Hunter Wilds USA Championship 2025 Details

Championship Date	October 17, 2025 (ET)
Registration Deadline	October 1, 2025 2:59 AM (ET)
Location	San Diego, California

Click here to register and check out more details about the Monster Hunter Wilds USA Championship 2025!

Quest Rewards

Rewards
Armor Sphere+
Lifepowder
Max Potion
Pick-a-meal Voucher
Pinnacle Coin
Well-done Steak
Wild Herb

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Quest Guides by Type

Assignment Quests	Optional Quests
Event Quests	Field Survey History
Investigation Quests	Arena Quests
Challenge Quests	Free Challenge Quests

Event Quest Schedule

Quest	Conditions	Reward
Upcoming Quests
The Cold Path to Oblivion (Free Challenge Quest)	9/22 ~ 10/6 Arch-tempered Jin Dahaad	Dahaad γ Armor Set Exclusive Pendants
Ingredient Quests Weekly Rotation
Congalala Cravings (HR 9)	Congalala	Droolshrooms
Romping Around (HR 9)	Rompopolo	Droolshrooms
Peak Nerscylla (HR 9)	Nerscylla	Fluffy Eggs
Where You'd Least Expect (HR 21)	Xu Wu	Sild Garlic
Stalking Supper (HR 9)	Quematrice	Kunafa Cheese
Festival of Accord Exclusive Quests
Gravios Blockade (HR 31)	9/15 ~ 11/3 Tempered Gravios	Cooking Ingredients
Permanent
Just What the Doctor Ordered (HR 100)	Hunt 10★ Tempered Rompopolo	Rompomask α and 6 pendants
Special Assignment: Slay Gogmazios (HR 100)	Hunt 10★ Gogmazios	Timeworn Charm Battle-tempered Emblem
Hope of the Ancients (HR 100)	Hunt 10★ Zoh Shia	Timeworn Charm Battle-tempered Emblem
A Flash of Brilliance (HR 41)	Hunt all target monsters	Azure Star Blade Long Sword Azure Era Wyrmbow Azure Age α armor set F Azure Era α Palico equipment
Razzle Dazzle Frazzle (HR 41)	Tempered Gypceros and Rey Dau	Gala Suit α armor set Felyne Star α Palico equipment
Neon Neopterons (HR 16)	15 Neon Bulaqchi	Jigglysquirm Pendants
Freedom from Solitude (HR 100)	Arch-Tempered Arkveld	Arkveld γ armor set
Sovereign Brute (HR 100)	Tempered Doshaguma	Glowing Stone
There Goes the Neighborhood (HR 100)	9 Star Yian Kut-Ku	Glowing Stones
The Monkey King (HR 100)	Tempered Ajarakan	Glowing Stone
The White Wonder (HR 100)	Tempered Blangonga	Glowing Stone
Ultimate Berserker (HR 100)	Tempered Guardian Fulgur Anjanath	Glowing Stone
Ruler of the Desert Kingdom (HR 100)	Arch-tempered Rey Dau	Battle-tempered Emblems and Timeworn Charm.
Summons from the Land Beyond (HR 100)	Arch-tempered Uth Duna	Battle-tempered Emblems and Timeworn Charm.
Scion of the Dark Cradle (HR 100)	Arch-tempered Nu Udra	Battle-tempered Emblems and Timeworn Charm.
Frozen Knells of the East (HR 100)	Arch-tempered Jin Dahaad	Battle-tempered Emblems and Timeworn Charm.
Heart of Judecca (HR 100)	Arch-tempered Jin Dahaad	Dahaad γ Armor Set Felyne Dahaad γ Set
Specter of Their Sins (HR 100)	Gogmazios	Mutated Armaments to forge Gogma Artian Weapons
Be Cursed, Ye Shadowy Flame (HR 100)	Arch-Tempered Nu Udra	Nu Udra γ Armor Set Felyne Udra γ Set
Planetes Protocol (Savage) (HR 100)	Omega Planetes	Omega Attire α Omega's Sword Omega's Rod OMG Kinsect
These Roots Run Deep (HR 50)	Arch-Tempered Uth Duna	Uth Duna γ Set Felyne Uth Duna γ Set
A Silent Flash (HR 50)	Arch-Tempered Rey Dau	Rey Dau γ Armor Set Felyne Rey Dau γ Set
It's Darker than You Think (HR 41)	Hunt all target monsters	Analytic E.Y.E. α (Head Armor) Mirror Visor α Blessed Waistchain α
Lalas and Toads and Bears, Oh My! (HR 41)	Hunt all target monsters	Catspaw Sword and Shield Thief α Palico equipment
Playing the Long Game (HR 41)	Mizutsune and Balahara	Eager Wudwud α headgear
The Snow Has Teeth (HR 41)	3 Tempered Blangonga	Orion α Armor Set Felyne Snowcat α Palico Equipment
That Won't Faze Me! (HR 41)	Tempered Gypceros	Gelidron α armor Aviator Shades α Kitten Frames α
Frenzy or Be Frenzied Upon (HR 41)	Hunt all target monsters	Skull Mask α
Hungry for Ore? (HR 41)	2 Tempered Gravios	Scavenger Pickaxe Long Sword Mining Pickaxe Sword and Shield
Masterless Claws (HR 41)	Guardian Ebony Odogaron	Ancient Weapon Fragments
Endless Sky, Endless Sea (HR 41)	Hunt all target monsters	Heavy Armor Sphere
Every Hunter's Dream (HR 41)	Hunt all target monsters	Shatterseal and Meatmergency!
Meat at the Heart of Wyveria (HR 41)	Hunt all target monsters	Dual Blades: Tasty Blades Well-done Steak Strap (Pendant)
Shining Blades against the Dull Wasteland (HR 31)	Seregios	Weapon Decorations
An Inferno Laid Bare (HR 31)	Nu Udra	Pinion Necklace α chest armor Felyne Bell Collar α Palico body armor
That Won't Work on Me! (HR 31)	Tempered Xu Wu	Sealed Eyepatch α Shadow Shades α Round Glasses α Shades for Alma
King of a Faraway Sky (HR 31)	Guardian Rathalos	Artian Weapon materials
Wreaking Havoc in Wyveria (HR 31)	Tempered Guardian Fulgur Anjanath	Hard Armor Sphere
No More Mister Ice Guy (HR 31)	Tempered Blangonga	Armor Decorations
Eldrich Enigma (HR 31)	Tempered Xu Wu	Hunter Rank Points (more than 1/2 of 1 HR level)
The Claws Are Out (HR 31)	Tempered Guardian Ebony Odogaron	Toe Bean Mittens α Arm Armor
Congalala Courting Carols (HR 21)	Hunt all target monsters	Felyne Hymstrigian α Set
Tongue-Tied (HR 21)	Chatacabra	Hard Armor Sphere Advanced Armor Sphere
Ballet in the Rain (HR 21)	Tempered Lala Barina	Weapon Decorations
Running Wild (HR 21)	Guardian Fulgur Anjanath	Sealed Dragon Cloth α
Anguish and Atrocity (HR 21)	Guardian Doshaguma	Hunter Rank Points (~1/2 of 1 HR level)
Kut-Ku the Forest Conqueror (HR 21)	Tempered Yian Kut-Ku	Wudwud Guise α and Wacky Wudwud α Palico equipment
Putting Up a Stink (HR 21)	Hunt all target monsters	Cornpopper Gunlance Half Rim Glasses α Lovely Shades α
The Melodic Monarch (HR 16)	Rathalos	Fender Collab Guitar Gesture
Daughters of Carabosse (HR 16)	2 Lala Barina	Blossom α Armor Set Felyne Butterfly α Palico Armor
Three Tails Better Than None (HR 16)	3 Quematrice	Faux Felyne α headgear
Pick Your Poison (HR 9)	Hunt all target monsters	Diver α armor set Felyne Aloha Set α Palico equipment
Like a Fire Hidden by Sand (HR 9)	Rathian	Expedition Headgear α Head Armor
Kut-Ku Gone Cuckoo (HR 9)	Yian Kut-Ku	Mimiphyta α Head Armor
A Vile Visage (HR 9)	Alpha Doshaguma	Doshagumask α Head Armor
Sand-Scarred Soul (HR 9)	Doshaguma	Armor Decorations
When Do Quematrice Sing? (HR 9)	Quematrice	Amstrigian α Head Armor
Hirabami Harvest! (HR 9)	3 Hirabami	Harvest α armor Felyne Ghost α
Chemicus Nocturnus (HR 3)	Rompopolo	Firestone
Careening Out of Control (HR 2)	Balahara	Armor Sphere Armor Sphere+
Permanent Challenge Quests
Event: The Dreamer's Stairway (HR 41)	Slay all target monsters	The final quest for: Monster Hunter Wilds Championship 2026.
Event: Eightfold Execration (HR 41)	Nu Udra	The qualifier quest for: Monster Hunter Wilds Championship 2026.
Event: Chill or Be Chilled (HR 41)	Jin Dahaad	The semi-finals quest for: Monster Hunter Wilds Championship 2026.
Unpierceable and Unstoppable (HR 16)	Gravios	Final Quest for MH Wilds France Championships 2025
Event: Ignition to the Top (HR 16)	Quematrice	Qualification for MH Wilds USA and France Championships 2025
Event: Mark of a True King (HR 16)	Rathalos	Final Quest for MH Wilds USA Championships 2025
Event: Twilight's Gate (HR 41)	Gore Magala	The final quest for Monster Hunter Wilds Taiwan Championship 2026
Event: Ballerina and Firebird (HR 16)	Slay all target monsters	The qualifier quest for Monster Hunter Wilds Taiwan Championship 2026.
Ended
The Proud Child of the Wilds (Free Challenge Quest)	3/18 - 4/1 Hunt the Arch-tempered Arkveld	Exclusive Pendants (depending on clear time)
Burn in Blackest Hell (Free Challenge Quest)	10/28 ~ 11/11 Arch-Tempered Nu Udra	Nu Udra γ Armor Set Exclusive Pendants
Boundless Blades (HR 31)	10/7 ~ 10/21 Seregios	Exclusive Pendants
The Daunting Downpour (HR 50)	7/28 ~ 8/11 Arch-Tempered Uth Duna (Free Challenge Quest)	Exclusive Pendants (depending on clear time)
Fleeting Bubbles (HR 21)	7/8 ~ 7/22 Mizutsune (Challenge Quest)	Exclusive Pendants (depending on clear time)
Doshaguma of the Hollow (HR 16)	4/3 ~ 4/17 Doshaguma (Challenge Quest)	Exclusive Pendants (depending on Ranking)

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How to Unlock Event: Mark of a True King Challenge Quest

Permanent Challenge Quest

Only Playable From HR 16 or Higher

Event: Mark of a True King Challenge Quest Overview

Basic Information

Rank Clear Times

Event: Ignition to the Top Challenge Quest Equipment

Set A: Long Sword/Charge Blade

Set B: Heavy Bowgun/Insect Glaive

Set C: Sword and Shield/Hunting Horn

Event: Mark of a True King Challenge Quest Monsters

Rathalos Details

Monster Weakness

Event: Mark of a True King Challenge Quest Rewards

No Unique Rewards

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Monster Hunter Wilds USA Championship 2025 Details

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