From September 29, 2025, you can play a special event quest in Monster Hunter Wilds that turns the mechanics of the game a bit upside down. Especially the two new “classes” associated with it are well received by fans.
What kind of quest is this? On September 29, 2025, TU3 will not only bring the third major update for Monster Hunter Wilds, but also a crossover with the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, which will shake up the game once again.
In the associated permanent event quest, you will face an iconic enemy from the MMORPG – Omega Planetes. This enemy is part of a popular raid series in Final Fantasy XIV and will confront players in Monster Hunter Wilds. With its distinctive move set and known attacks, it brings raid feeling to the otherwise classic hunts.
However, it is not only through new combat mechanics that fresh wind is brought, but hunters will also receive for the first time two playable “classes” from the MMORPG, whose streamlined abilities they can use in their battles – the Dark Knight and the Pictomancer. And especially these are well received by the fans.
Some first impressions of the battle can be gained from a video from Gamespot on YouTube or you can watch the trailer for TU3:
Casting magic as a Pictomancer or tanking as a Dark Knight
How can you play the quest? To participate in the crossover event, you must have reached at least Hunter Rank 41 and completed the quest “What Lies Ahead”. You will encounter the quest in the main story and therefore cannot miss it.
Then you can unlock the additional special mission in the Ice Shard Cliffs and restart it via your menu after completion. The event quest will be permanently added to the game, so you can’t miss it.
How do the classes work in Monster Hunter Wilds? By completing the quest, you can obtain materials with which you can then craft armor and weapons. If you fully equip the sets, you will receive special actions in your inventory for both the Dark Knight and the Pictomancer, as was the case in the crossover with Street Fighter 6.
For the Dark Knight, you must craft the Bale Armor α set to use the iconic ability “Blackest Night,” which allows you to consume health to create a barrier around yourself. Additionally, you can craft the popular Greatsword “Shadowbringer” from the MMORPG and also utilize a special ability with it.
Similarly, the Pictomancer comes with several actions. This allows you to cast various spells as in the MMORPG to combine them with a powerful finishing spell.
The new “classes” for Monster Hunter Wilds are well received by fans: On Reddit, many users celebrate the magic influence of the Pictomancer and the armor of the Dark Knight (see Reddit). The new mechanics also excite the fans. Some are even specifically drawn back into the game because of this (see Reddit):
- souljump writes via Reddit: “Well. I played for about 200 hours and then stopped. I guess we’re back.”
- Educational_Can_6583 celebrates via Reddit: “Not a GS main, but I’ll do this as quickly as possible!”
- angelXholika notes via Reddit: “Those who know the context of the Shadowbringer expansion will love this set even more.”
The opponent you will face is well-known among players of Final Fantasy XIV. MyMMO editor Sophia Weißt explains in her article what makes him so special and why you should be prepared for something: After 9 years in Final Fantasy XIV, I can tell you: If you come to MMORPG through Monster Hunter: Wilds, be prepared for something.
