How to Get Hunter Symbol 3 in Monster Hunter Wilds

Hunter Symbol 3 is a crucial material in Monster Hunter Wilds, needed for upgrading weapons and charms. Obtaining it requires hunting powerful 7 or 8-Star Tempered Monsters, which offer a greater challenge but valuable rewards. This guide will walk you through the best methods, key monster targets, and tips to efficiently farm Hunter Symbol 3.

Hunter Symbols Explained 

Hunter Symbols are obtained only through specific hunts, with the game providing no direct indication of their existence. They aren’t dropped by monsters but must be earned by taking on some of the toughest hunts. If you want to acquire these coveted items, you’ll need to venture out and face high-level challenges.

Types of Hunter Symbols 

There are three types of Hunter Symbols, named sequentially: Hunter Symbol 1, Hunter Symbol 2, and Hunter Symbol 3. As expected, Hunter Symbol 1 is the easiest to obtain, while Hunter Symbol 3 is the rarest.

Like all materials in Monster Hunter, these are essential for crafting gear—specifically, the best gear in the game. Every Rarity Eight weapon requires a Hunter Symbol, and many unique armour sets need Hunter Symbol 3 for each piece. If you want top-tier equipment, you’ll have to put in serious effort.

How to Get Hunter Symbol 3 in Monster Hunter Wilds 

Like other similar items, Hunter Symbol 3 is obtained by defeating Tempered Monsters at specific difficulty levels. These creatures are stronger, more aggressive versions of standard monsters, capable of dealing massive damage if you’re unprepared.

How to Earn Hunter Symbol 3

The most efficient way to farm Hunter Symbol 3 is by completing 7-star difficulty Optional Quests. While Investigations also reward the item, they consume Guild Points, making them less effective. Since these monsters are extremely tough, solo players should consider using an SOS Flare to call for backup.

8-star Investigations pit you against Tempered Arkveld, one of the game’s hardest monsters. If you choose this method, ensure you’re well-prepared before taking on the challenge.

Unlike Investigations, which are one-time-only, Optional Quests can be repeated indefinitely, making them the best farming method. If you encounter multiple monsters at once, use items like the Dung Pod to separate them and fight individually.

All Items That Require Hunter Symbol 3 in Monster Hunter Wilds

The following gear pieces require this crafting item:

All Weapons That Require Hunter Symbol 3

Below is a list of weapons that require Hunter Symbol 3, along with their respective Monster Trees and the quantity needed.

Great Sword

• Precipice Metallam – Jin Dahaad (5)

• Abaddonian Krake – Nu Udra (5)

• G. Stalwart Lamorak – Guardian Arkveld (5)

• Stalwart Lamork – Arkveld (5)

• Dusterstolz – Gore Magala (5)

Sword and Shield

• Precipice Mateptro – Jin Dahaad (5)

• Kuara Chainsword – Rey Dau (5)

• G. Guiding Artorias – Guardian Arkveld (5)

• Guiding Artorias – Arkveld (5)

• Jager-Ankh – Gore Magala (5)

Hammer

• Precipice Logamtu – Jin Dahaad (5)

• G. Exultant Bedivere – Guardian Arkveld (5)

• Exultant Bedivere – Arkveld (5)

• Grimmblick – Gore Magala (5)

Lance

• Indra Clairlance – Rey Dau (5)

• Abaddonian Osminog – Nu Udra (5)

• G. Purifying Beaumains – Guardian Arkveld (5)

• Purifying Beaumains – Arkveld (5)

• Fieberschild – Gore Magala (5)

Switch Axe

• Abaddonian Zhangyu – Nu Udra (5)

• Olacha-of-the-Waves – Uth Duna (5)

• G. Indomitable Perceval – Guardian Arkveld (5)

• Indomitable Perceval – Arkveld (5)

• Eisengeist – Gore Magala (5)

Insect Glaive

• Precipice Geumgel – Jin Dahaad (5)

• Halilintar Clairglaive – Rey Dau (5)

• G. Enduring Tor – Guardian Arkveld (5)

• Enduring Tor – Arkveld (5)

• Leumundsgift – Gore Magala (5)

Heavy Bowgun

• Precipice Malmiam – Jin Dahaad (5)

• G. Aeternal Palamedes – Guardian Arkveld (5)

• Aeternal Palamedes – Arkveld (5)

• Dalgap-of-the-Waves – Uth Duna (5)

• Abaddonian Muneo – Nu Udra (5)

• Ableben Abzug – Gore Magala (5)

Long Sword

• Tonitrus Clairblade – Rey Dau (5)

• Khlunda-of-the-Waves – Uth Duna (5)

• G. Righteous Lancelot – Guardian Arkveld (5)

• Righteous Lancelot – Arkveld (5)

• Stahlrecht – Nu Udra (5)

Dual Blades

• Precipice Ulokiem – Jin Dahaad (5)

• Ngarpatu-of-the-Waves – Uth Duna (5)

• G. Inspired Ywain – Guardian Arkveld (5)

• Inspired Ywain – Arkveld (5)

• Hungerklauen – Gore Magala (5)

Hunting Horn

• Precipice Kovira – Jin Dahaad (5)

• Perun Clairhorn – Rey Dau (5)

• G. Resounding Galahad – Guardian Arkveld (5)

• Resounding Galahad – Arkveld (5)

• Gramklang – Gore Magala (5)

Gunlance

• Precipice Lohamata – Jin Dahaad (5)

• Falarmata-of-the-Waves – Uth Duna (5)

• G. Lawful Bors – Guardian Arkveld (5)

• Lawful Bors – Arkveld (5)

• Verrateram – Gore Magala (5)

Charge Blade

• Astrapi Clairaxe – Rey Dau (5)

• G. Abiding Gawain – Guardian Arkveld (5)

• Abiding Gawain – Arkveld (5)

• Valeroje-of-the-Waves – Uth Duna (5)

• Leidenskraft – Gore Magala (5)

Light Bowgun

• G. Expiating Caius – Guardian Arkveld (5)

• Expiating Caius – Arkveld (5)

• Szelatya Clairgun – Rey Dau (5)

• Abaddonian Chobotnice – Nu Udra (5)

• Wahnschleuder – Gore Magala (5)

Bow

• Perkonis Clairbow – Rey Dau (5)

• G. Renowned Tristram – Guardian Arkveld (5)

• Renowned Tristram – Arkveld (5)

• Verzweiflung – Gore Magala (5)

All Armor That Requires Hunter Symbol 3

Below is a list of armor pieces that require Hunter Symbol 3 and the quantity needed for each.

Guardian Arkveld α (Both Variants)

• G. Arkveld Helm α – 1

• G. Arkveld Mail α – 1

• G. Arkveld Vambraces α – 1

• G. Arkveld Coil α – 1

• G. Arkveld Greaves α – 1

Guardian Arkveld β (Both Variants)

• G. Arkveld Helm β – 1

• G. Arkveld Mail β – 1

• G. Arkveld Vambraces β – 1

• G. Arkveld Coil β – 1

• G. Arkveld Greaves β – 1

Guild Ace α

• Guild Ace Earrings α – 1

• Guild Ace Mail α – 1

• Guild Ace Vambraces α – 1

• Guild Ace Coil α – 1

• Guild Ace Boots α – 1

Dragonking α

• Dragonking Eyepatch α – 1

Remember, each hunt against the Tempered Beasts is highly challenging, so make sure you’re well-prepared before taking them on.