The Proud Child of the Wilds is one of the toughest limited-time challenges in Monster Hunter Wilds. This Free Challenge Quest pits you against an Arch-tempered Arkveld, a high-damage, aggressive monster that demands strong builds, precise positioning, and efficient execution.
This is not a casual hunt. You are racing against time, aiming for rank-based rewards, and managing one of the most punishing fights in the game. If you want consistent clears and eventually A Rank, this guide covers everything you need.
Proud Child of the Wilds Quest in Monster Hunter Wilds
The Proud Child of the Wilds is a Free Challenge Quest, meaning you can bring your own gear and play with up to four hunters. However, the difficulty is set at ★10, making it one of the hardest encounters currently available.
The goal is simple: slay the Arch-tempered Arkveld within 50 minutes. The faster you finish, the better your rank and rewards.
Unlike some hunts, this quest:
- Cannot be captured
- Requires full defeat of the monster
- Rewards performance, not just completion
It also runs as a limited-time event, so missing it means losing access to its exclusive rewards.
Requirements, Conditions, and Quest Details
Before starting, make sure you meet all conditions:
- Hunter Rank: 100 or higher
- Time Limit: 50 minutes
- Failure Conditions:
- Time runs out
- Faint 3 times
- Location: Ruins of Wyveria
- Client: Ricardo
- Weather: Daytime (Wyvern’s Wakening)
You can attempt the quest solo or in a group of up to four players.
Rank System and Time Targets
Your rewards depend entirely on how fast you complete the hunt.
- A Rank → Clear within 22 minutes
- B Rank → Clear within 30 minutes
- C Rank → Clear within 50 minutes
Each rank gives a different pendant, with A Rank offering the highest-tier reward.
This makes optimization critical. Even small delays—like chasing the monster—can drop your rank.
How to Start Proud Child of the Wilds Quest
To begin, talk to the quest NPC at camp and select it under Free Challenge Quests.
Once inside the map:
- Spawn at Area 13: Hidden Cave Campsite
- Move immediately to Area 15
- Use Lure Pods to keep Arkveld from moving
This setup minimizes travel time and keeps the fight controlled. If Arkveld moves across zones, you lose valuable minutes.
Arch-tempered Arkveld Weakness and Core Strategy
Arkveld’s primary weakness is Dragon element, and exploiting it is key to winning.
Focus on these fundamentals:
- Use Dragon-element weapons
- Prioritize high raw damage first
- Add Dragon Attack, Coalescence, and similar skills
- Target chainblade wings to break them
Breaking the wings reduces Arkveld’s power and creates more attack openings.
The Gogma Artian weapon line is highly effective due to strong stats, set bonuses, and synergy with Dragon builds.
Defense, Resistance, and Survival Setup
Survivability matters just as much as damage in this fight.
You should:
- Increase overall defense using armor upgrades
- Aim for +20 Dragon Resistance to prevent Dragonblight
- Use skills like:
- Evade Window
- Evade Extender
- Divine Blessing
- Stun Resistance
If you cannot reach +20 Dragon Resistance, carry Nulberries to remove Dragonblight during combat.
Combat Flow and Advanced Tips
Once the fight starts, your focus should remain consistent and controlled.
- Attack chainblade wings continuously
- Knock Arkveld out of its Unleashed State
- Use openings during aggressive attack phases
Even though Arkveld becomes more aggressive over time, it also exposes itself more often. Use this to your advantage.
Use Environment and Items for Faster Clears
This fight rewards players who use tools and environment effectively.
- Use Flash Pods when Arkveld is airborne for guaranteed knockdowns
- Bring materials to craft extra Flash Pods
- Use Wylk crystals for bonus damage:
- Lure Arkveld near crystals
- Trigger them with elemental slinger ammo
These mechanics significantly reduce your clear time and are essential for A Rank runs.
Positioning Strategy (Critical for A Rank)
Most players lose time because of poor positioning. To avoid this:
- Keep Arkveld in Area 15 using Lure Pods
- Avoid chasing it across zones
- Refresh buffs during movement transitions
- Stay near crystal zones for damage opportunities
This alone can save several minutes in your run.
Full Proud Child of the Wilds Quest Rewards
This quest provides both rank-based pendant rewards and a full pool of valuable materials.
Pendant Rewards
- A Rank → Mark of Mastery
- B Rank → Mark of Bravery
- C Rank → Mark of Contest
Material Rewards
- Ancient Weapon Fragment
- Arkveld Armorplate
- Arkveld Certificate S
- Arkveld Certificate Gamma
- Arkveld Gem
- Arkveld Horn+
- Arkveld Scale+
- Arkveld Tail
- Battle-tempered Emblem
- Heavy Armor Sphere
- Monster Hardbone
- Timeworn Charm
- White Arkveld Pelt
These materials are essential for crafting Arkveld gear and upgrading late-game equipment, making this quest worth farming repeatedly. Play Now!
