Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is the expanded version of Monster Hunter 4, introducing new weapon mechanics, vertical gameplay, and a new story. It is widely considered one of the best entries in the series.

Getting Started

To play Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate with enhanced visuals and performance, you will need the following:

Essentials

• Game: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (v1.1 Update is recommended)
• Emulator: Azahar / Citra

Resources & Setup

Database & Guides

• Core Data:
  • Kiranico: The ultimate database for drops, maps, and monster hitzones.
  • Wiki: General information.
• Progression:
  • Caravan & Guild Key Quests: List of mandatory quests to rank up.
  • Weapon Progression Guide (Reddit): Visual trees and recommendations for progression weapons.
• Set Builders:
  • Athena's Armor Set Search (Desktop): The gold standard for 4U mixed sets. Note: You need v1.13b or later.
  • Wiki-DB Armor Set Search (Web): A browser-based alternative if you cannot run Athena's ASS.
• Mechanics Deep Dives:
  • Kinsect Upgrade Guide (Effect Extender): The "Bilbobrix/Ladytower" bug doubles your buff timer. This recipe is mandatory for Insect Glaive users.
    • Quick Recipe: Power+ to 96 $\rightarrow$ Speed+ to 114 $\rightarrow$ Stamina+ to 96 $\rightarrow$ Evolve $\rightarrow$ Max Speed $\rightarrow$ Max Power.
  • Wyporium Trade List: You can trade for parts from monsters not in the game (like Ceadeus or Nargacuga) to make their armor. Use this list to see what unlocks what.

Endgame Tools (The Relic Grind)

The endgame revolves around leveling "Guild Quests" to Level 140 to mine randomized "Relic Weapons."

• Guild Quest Unlocks: Explains how Expedition monsters translate into Guild Quests.
• Relic Weapon Charts: Shows the possible stats for Relic weapons.
• Apex Monsters: At Lv 136+, monsters become "Apex." You need Wystones to hit them. Ensure you complete the Caravan story to unlock the Drive Wystone.

Community

• MH classic HD Project: Discord server dedicated to bringing older MH games into the HD era.
• MH4U & 4G (Citra Only): For online play & Custom Citra information.

Enhancements

• Texture Pack: MH4U HD v3.03
  • High-resolution textures for UI and environments.
  • Requires Game v1.1
• Cheats