A fresh set of weekly changes just dropped in Monster Hunter Wilds, and there's a lot to dive into. From the end of the Blossom Dance festival to the start of a high-stakes, free challenge quest, the game is shaking up what hunters can chase. Whether you’re grinding for better gear, aiming for leaderboard glory, or just exploring what’s new, this guide breaks it all down simply.
With a new Arch Tempered quest on deck, balance changes, and the usual event quest reshuffle, now's a great time to get back into the loop. This guide covers the new Shining Storm Rages challenge, what rewards you can expect, and the most efficient quests to farm while they’re active.
🟩 The Blossom Dance Ends, Regular Rotation Returns
With the Blossom Dance event wrapping up, the festive visuals and bonus ticket drops have disappeared. In its place, the hub has returned to its usual look, and weekly rotations are back to normal. While the colorful aesthetics are gone, core gameplay rewards like armor spheres and bounty silvers remain available. Make sure to check your bounties to see what’s changed.
Although some players may miss the celebratory flair, the reset brings back normal arena quests and regular event rotations. Players no longer have access to Blossom Dance-specific tickets, but the new challenge quest offers a strong incentive to log in.
🟩 The Shining Storm Rages: A True Speedrunning Test
The spotlight this week is clearly on the new Shining Storm Rages challenge — a time attack-style quest that rewards players for defeating three purple star Arch Tempered monsters on the Sand Tide map. The mission is accessible under Free Challenge Quests at the quest board.
You can bring any loadout you want — there are no gear restrictions — which opens the door to min-maxing builds for optimal speed. The goal is to finish fast: a completion time under 20 minutes gets you a silver ranking, but hitting under 13 minutes earns you the prestigious A-rank — and more importantly, the rare electric-themed pendant reward.
🟩 How to Earn the Lightning Pendant & Beat the Timer
The A-rank time for the Shining Storm Rages challenge is set at 13 minutes, which is quite generous compared to other time attack standards. That said, getting there still takes smart prep, optimized gear, and clean execution. Even if you don’t make the top 10,000 leaderboard, clearing it under the gold threshold grants you the full set of lightning-themed pendants — no leaderboard placement required.
This change comes after concerns over leaderboard abuse in past events. Capcom adjusted the reward structure to make it more accessible while still keeping competition fierce for the top ranks. Players can now focus purely on refining their runs and enjoying the process, rather than stressing over leaderboard cheating or placement drama.
🟩 Leaderboard Action & Capcom's Anti-Cheat Measures
Speaking of the leaderboard, it’s already filling up with sub-3-minute clears from top-tier speedrunners. Some of these times are impressively legitimate, showcasing peak gameplay performance, while others raise suspicion. Capcom has promised continued monitoring and has a recent track record of removing suspicious entries post-event — as seen with the Dhakima challenge.
Players who do make it into the top 10,000 will have bragging rights, but for the rest of us, the focus is on improvement and gear grinding. The updated structure emphasizes A-rank achievement over leaderboard stress, which gives every player a fair shot at the best cosmetic rewards.
🟩 Event Quest Rotation: What's Still Available
With the Blossom Dance concluded, several returning quests have rotated out. However, a few key event quests remain available — and they’re worth prioritizing. Notably, the standard Arch Tempered monster quest is still active. If you’re farming materials or just want to practice against high-difficulty monsters, this is your go-to.
Additionally, the Tempered Chedakabra – Guardian of Armorspheres quest is still online. It currently offers the best time-to-armor-sphere ratio in the game. If your gear isn't fully upgraded yet, running this quest repeatedly will fast-track your progress. It’s also a more manageable challenge compared to the new time attack for players who want consistent farming without the pressure.
🟩 Anguish Atrocity Returns for HR Grinding
Another returning quest worth noting is Anguish Atrocity, which is ideal for players looking to level up their Hunter Rank. It provides extra HR points, making it the best way to reach Rank 50 quickly — a necessary step for accessing the toughest Arch Tempered hunts.
These quests together create a smart rotation loop: run Chedakabra to gear up, hit Anguish Atrocity to increase your HR, then challenge Arch Tempered content once you're ready. While it’s disappointing that the Blossom Dance brought back so many classic quests temporarily, this current lineup still offers solid progression opportunities.
🟩 Tracking Your Progress and Competing Smart
If you're aiming to get the A-rank time in the Shining Storm Rages challenge, your best tool is the Expedition Record Board. You can find it under Rankings > Free Challenge Quest in the in-game menu. This is where all player times are logged, and it’s updated in real-time. Seeing other players' times can help you set realistic goals and adjust your builds to improve.
As of now, top times are already dipping below the 3-minute mark. While that level of execution might seem out of reach, every attempt gives you a chance to learn and improve. For most players, focusing on consistency and shaving seconds off each run will be more valuable than chasing a leaderboard slot.
🟩 What’s Next? Looking Ahead to Future Events
While this week’s highlight is the free challenge quest, it’s also setting the tone for what’s coming next. Capcom has hinted at more structured in-game time attack systems, and with how well the leaderboard has integrated, future events may follow this same format. It’s likely we’ll see more pendants, special charms, and leaderboard-based goals in the May update.
The upcoming Title Update 2 is expected to drop later this month, bringing another wave of quests, balance changes, and likely a new festival. Until then, the current rotation offers enough content to keep you busy — especially if you’re optimizing builds, chasing times, or just working through progression milestones.
🟩 Conclusion: Keep Hunting, Keep Improving
With the Blossom Dance now behind us, Monster Hunter Wilds shifts back into a rhythm focused on optimization and high-level play. The Shining Storm Rages free challenge is not only a serious test of speed and skill, but also a glimpse at how future events might be structured — rewarding, competitive, and fully integrated into the game's systems.
For now, prioritize farming essential quests like Tempered Chedakabra and Anguish Atrocity to boost your gear and Hunter Rank. Tackle the Arch Tempered hunts when you're ready, and don't forget to aim for that 13-minute clear time in the new challenge. Whether you're going for leaderboard bragging rights or just want the coolest pendants, there's plenty to work toward this week.
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