The show is about to begin, hunters. Capcom just gave the weekend launch to one of the hardest free quests in Monster Hunter World: Arch-tempered Rey Dau. And let’s be real about it- if you want an A-rank, this is probably the last chance for some good luck. Or maybe a big, huge cup of coffee. Or three.
So, what is this quest all about? First of all: Arch-tempered monsters are brutal. They hit harder, move faster, and laugh at any feeble attempt you make to dodge. You would never call a regular Rey Dau just an average day; make it Arch-tempered, and it becomes a nightmare. We’re talking one-shot kills, nonstop aggression, and probably a few new moves implemented for your own suffering. Fun, isn’t it?
But that is the real appeal about Monster Hunter: the grind, the sweat, the carting, and after all that training, you finally cracked the code. And this quest? The prestige: the ultimate flex for anyone ready to show they’ve beaten the game. That A-rank? That’s the face of your resume while opening: meaning it’s what gets you on the map—for real.
If you are hopping into the quest all brand new, a pro tip would be: Don’t go in blind. For real, go look up some meta builds, watch a few speedruns, and bring the right gear- for the love of Palicoes. Elemental resistances? Max them out. Health boost? Yes, please. Bring some Lifepowder for the team; teamwork makes the dream work-or at least prevents you from failing outright.
“Capcom’s official handle” tweeted this in pure hype, as if it was a well-timed buff: “You’ve got this!,” which pretty much has to be the most hilarious thing they’ve ever said, in a situation where they’re not getting dragged by a dragon the size of a skyscraper. Honestly, a sweet sentiment!
In case you were slacking off and wanted to ignore it, it’s a rotational event for Monster Hunter World, meaning it gravitates away once in a while. So in case you have been procrastinating the grind, now is the perfect time to man up or keep quiet. In case you flop, well, there’s always one next weekend. Or the one which follows. Or- you get the drift.
The other side of the spectrum: the community is already crazy buzzing with strategies ranging from cheesy builds to full meta teams. Reddit is a war-zone of tips, YouTube flooded with clear runs, and Twitter right now is essentially an incredible mash-up of both victory screens and rage quits. Classic Monster Hunter.
So, ready the weapons, fill up those potions, and send up prayer to any gaming god you worship. The Arch-tempered Rey Dau doesn’t care about your emotions. But hey! Neither does Dark Souls, and we all love that. Happy hunting, and try not to cry as it beats you into the dirt. Again.
If you really pulled that off, put A-rank on a pedestal and rub it into the faces of the doubters; you really earned it. Probably.
