Low Rank Hunts – Age of Ymir: Age of Ymir

This instance can be repeated.

This instance has no cooldown period.

Low Rank Hunts Overview

Often referred to as MH1 (The Flooded Forest), Low Rank Hunts are part of the Monster Hunter content and serve as the first challenge on your hunting journey. Loot from the beasts in the Flooded Forest can be used to craft Low Rank Shadow Gear or exchanged for Monster Coupons to purchase supplies and equipment.

Requirements	Reward Incentives
Party: 1 to 5 members	Monster Materials for crafting Low Rank Shadow Gear
Level: 56-99	Monster Coupons exchangeable at the Retired Hunter's Shop
Entry Fee: 50,000 Zeny (split among party members)	Exclusive Special Gear from the Monster Hunter system

Accessing Low Rank Hunts

How to Access

Board The Wyvern by:
- Using @gomh
- Talking to the Monster Hunter NPC in the Main Office
- Using the Warper NPC > Special Areas > Monster Hunting
Speak with the Low Rank Agent to select a hunt.
Pay 50,000 Zeny or use a Monster Hunter Ticket to enter the Flooded Forest.

Instance Mechanics

Instance Details

Duration: 120 Minutes
Cooldown: No cooldown period on boss hunts; repeatable
Buffs & Debuffs: All buffs & debuffs are removed upon entry (except ASPD potions)

Elemental Rotation: Each week, the Low Rank Hunts instance will have a different dominant element, affecting:

Fire | Water | Wind | Earth | Shadow | Holy
The monsters and boss hunt will match the current week's element
Use element-resistant gear to optimize your hunt!

Hunt Rules

Hunt Mechanics

Monsters must be defeated before a great boss appears
The MVP boss will only spawn after a specific number of monsters are killed
50 monsters remaining: A warning message appears
0 monsters left: The MVP boss spawns nearby
Important: Failing to clear all monsters means no MVP battle

Death Rules

Death Limitations

Maximum of 2 deaths allowed per hunt
Disconnections count as deaths!
3rd Death = Automatic Hunt Failure
Resurrection is disabled inside the Flooded Forest
Upon failure, all hunters are returned to The Wyvern

Disabled Skills

Restricted Skills

White Imprison: Prevents players from avoiding damage unfairly
Fiber Lock: Immobilization skills are restricted to prevent abuse
Extreme Vacuum: Avoids excessive control in fights
Thorn Trap: Disables terrain-based unfair advantages
Volcanic Ash: Blocks AoE slow-down tactics

Quests & Rewards

Quest System

Before entering the instance, hunters can accept repeatable quests from the Low Rank Hunts Agent
These quests require you to defeat specific monsters inside and outside of the instance
Turn in completed quests to the same Low Rank Hunts Agent to receive rewards
Monster Coupons & special materials are awarded for completion
Quests reset each week along with the elemental rotation

Tracking Progress

Status Command

Hunters can use the @mhstatus command to check:

MVP Spawn Progress
Current Monster Kills
Quest Completion Status

Note: Don't forget to turn in your repeatable quests after having completed the repeatable monster quests!

Inside the Flooded Forest

Hunter's Assistant

Visit the Hunter's Assistant for healing, equipment repair, and storage access.

Forest Guide

Talk to the Forest Guide to return to the Monster Hunting area.

Monster Hunter System

Role Manager Requirement

Before embarking on a hunt, players must first interact with the MH Role Manager to obtain their Role Relic.

Requirement for Low Rank Hunts: At least one role relic from the MH Role Manager
Location: The Role Manager can be located at The Wyvern (2009rwc_03 162, 196)

Weekly Elemental Boss Rotations

Each week, Monster Hunter Bosses rotate across six elements along with specific monsters. Hunters must prepare for different elemental challenges and adjust their strategies accordingly!

Defeat the required monsters, face the Great Boss Hunt, and turn in your quests for special rewards!

Hunt Objectives & Loot

Objective: Defeat the target monster(s) within the time limit
Loot System: Defeated monsters and bosses drop a mix of common as well as rare loot
Exchanged for Monster Coupons at the back of The Wyvern via the Retired Hunter's Shop
Used to craft Low Rank Shadow Gear, enhancing your hunting efficiency
Used to craft Shadow Runes at the Shadow Master, unlocking access to exclusive skills

Shadow Blacksmith

The Shadow Blacksmith (Harek Ignison) can be located at the back of the airship (2009rwc_03 245, 194). Use materials from hunts to craft Shadow Gear and refine them at the Shadow Blacksmith.

Shadow Master

The Shadow Master allows you to craft Shadow Runes and enchant your Shadow Equipment with them, unlocking powerful new abilities that scale with the Grade and refinement of your gear.

Repeatable Hunts

Important Reminder:

Step 1: Select a desired MH Role from the Role Manager
Step 2: Pick up desired quest(s) for great hunts via the Low Rank Hunts Agent
Step 3: Eliminate the required monsters based on the weekly elemental cycle
Step 4: Challenge the Great Monster Hunt, vanquish your foe and claim victory

Low Rank Agent

Turn in your great hunts to the Low Rank Hunts Agent to receive rewards.

Elemental Boss Data

Name	Level	HP	Race	Size	Great Monster	List of Skills
Evolved Boitata	113	1,283,990	Brute	Large	🌋 Fire	Magnum Fireball Sonic Blow Critical Slash Two-Hand Quicken Powerup Summon Slave
Ice Troll	101	1,557,330	Brute	Large	🌋 Fire	Heal Storm Gust Decrease Agility Frozen Heart Demonic Mass Freeze Weapon Breaker AGI Up Call Slave Summon Slave Guide Attack Water Attack
Celestial Tendrillion	113	1,657,330	Brute	Medium	🌋 Fire	Snap Magnum Provoke Ganbantein Fiber Lock Earth Spike Sonic Blow Critical Wounds Morpheus Slumber Bloody Party Combo Attack Dragon Fear Ground Attack Full Heal
Great Duneyrr	99	2,651,000	Demi-Human	Medium	🌋 Fire	Heal Fiber Lock Sonic Blow Jupitel Thunder Thunder Storm Two-Hand Quicken Critical Wounds Curse Attack Dark Strike Blind Attack Magical Attack Undead Attack
Titan Mammoth	105	3,137,000	Brute	Large	🌋 Fire	Provoke Ganbantein Earth Spike Two-Hand Quicken Clashing Spiral Stone Skin Earthquake Dragon Fear Stunning Gaze Critical Slash Critical Wounds Call Slave Summon Slave Full Heal
Garanth	105	3,450,000	Dragon	Large	🌋 Fire	Dispell Fireball Meteor Storm Stone Skin Quagmire Fireball Powerup Earthquake Critical Slash Critical Wounds Evil Land Invisible Medusa's Stare Hell's Judgement Darkness Breath Slow Cast Cursed Fate Wide Sleep Fire Breath Dragon Fear Call Slave Pulse Strike

General Tips

For Tanks

Use Boss-type reduction gears (e.g., Alice Card)
Carry elemental armors for monster-specific defenses

For Damage Dealers

Carry Mega White Potions & Hunting Blue Potions
Use converters like Cursed Water for specific monsters
Use Elemental Converters for specific races

For Healers & Supporters

Carry recovery items ( Panacea, Mega White Potions)
Use debuff-resisting gears and support skills effectively

Low Rank Hunts pave the way for tougher challenges. Gather your party, hone your skills, and prepare for the hunt!

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