Although the series is all about hunting and hatching monsters, sometimes, side quests aren’t about those at all. Instead, they test how well you understand the world of Monster Hunter. For example, there are the quiz quests and the culinary questline that might stump Monster Hunter Stories 3 players if you don’t remember specific trivia. To help you clear them quickly, here are all the quiz answers and cooking solutions you’ll need.
Quiz Time! Name the Monster Call! (★2)
You can find the quest giver, a kid named Famous Imitator, at Sheparden. He’s posing in front of the house on the middle platform.
Rewards:
- Sonic Bomb ×1
- 4,000 XP
- 700 Silver Trade Tickets
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| “KIIIIAAAAAOOORRGH!” | A Khezu! |
| “GAAAAAAWWRGH!” | A Brachydios! |
| GRRAAAAAAAAWRR! | A Magnamalo! |
Quiz Time! Test Your Knowledge (★3)
Locate the Hearty Explorer near the Lookout Point: Glacial Caps Catavan fast travel point in Serathis. And he’ll challenge you to a little pub quiz.
Rewards:
- Dragonguard Powder ×1.
- 13,000 XP.
- 1,000 Silver Trade Tickets.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| “What do you get when you mix Godbugs with Wyvern Barbs?” | Lifepowder! |
| “Any idea which monster would be effective when you want to raise a Rathalos Ecosystem Rank with habitat restoration?” | Ajarakan! |
| “The evening field is quite different from the day. Which of the following changes doesn’t occur at night?” | Lunagaron stand up |
Don’t forget that monsters with the same element and with a high level will make it faster to fill up the Ecosystem Rank. It’s also worth remembering that repelling Invasive Monsters and Calamitous Elder Dragons can only be done at night.
The Path to Culinary Meowstery 1 (★2)
This questline introduces a Felyne Chef Appurrentice who wants to become a proper chef. You need to cook a specific meal at the Ranger Mess to help him achieve his dreams. Bring Eleanor along so he wants to speak with you.
Rewards:
- Vegie Lover Recipe 4 x1.
- Zest Pill x1
- 4,000 XP.
- 700 Silver Trade Tickets.
The Appurrentice is first met at Canalta Timberland, Howlinyowl Forest. For the first quest, his supervisor is asking him for a fish-based dish that ‘warms the body and soul.’
Contingency Stew is the correct dish for this quiz. You’ll need to purchase Fish Dish Recipe 2 first from the Melynx Emporium for 1,200 Silver Trade Tickets, though. Then collect Sushifish x3, Blue Mushroom x2, Sap Plant x1, and Nullberry x1 to cook it.
The Path to Culinary Meowstery 2 (★4)
Rewards:
- Muscle Food x1.
- Quick Food x1.
- 25,000 XP.
- 1,100 Silver Trade Tickets.
Later on, you will meet the Felyne Appurrentice Chef at Tarkuan, Bountiful Dunes, at the oasis. This time, the apprentice needs something spicy that ‘burns like fire.’
This time, you’ll have to cook the Bubbly Magma Stew. Buy the Meat Dish Recipe 2 from the nearest Emporium for 450 Silver Trade Tickets. You’ll also need these ingredients: Raw Meat x3, Fire Herb x1, Hot Pepper x2, and Nitroshroom x2.
The Path to Culinary Meowstery 3 (★4)
Rewards:
- Self-Heal Decoration x1.
- Mega Ration x3.
- 25,000 XP.
- 1,100 Silver Trade Tickets.
For the final test, the apprentice came straight to your base in Galyad. He asks for a meal that ‘refills stamina’ and ‘strengthens Kinship.’ This time, however, the recipe isn’t available for purchase. Instead, you have to complete all of Eleanor’s Side Stories first to unlock it.
The dish is called Rangers’ Reminiscence, available in the Eleanor’s Specialties menu in the Ranger Mess. It requires Nitroshroom x2, Fire Herb x2, Soapgrass x2, and Raw Meat x3.
A Taste of Home (★3)
At Blightstone Woods, you’ll cross paths with a loyal Felyne assistant who is looking for a recipe to refresh his lord’s appetite. The solution to this cooking quest isn’t immediately obvious, as the required recipe isn’t available by default.
First, you’ll need to purchase Fish Dish Recipe 2 from a Melynx Emporium. Once unlocked, you’ll gain access to the dish Fish in the Limelight. Cook it and run back to the Dedicated Felyne Aide to complete the request.
Rewards:
- Muscle Food x1.
- 13,000 XP.
- 1,000 Silver Trade Tickets.
These quests are easy to complete once you know the answers, but figuring them out blindly can take time. With the solutions above, you should be able to quickly finish every quiz and cooking challenge in Monster Hunter Stories 3.
