Regular monsters are turned into the terrifying tempered monsters after numerous battles which make them both stronger and more formidable. Unlike their standard counterparts, these creatures are tougher, more aggressive, and have unique drops that are indispensable when crafting some of the finest gear in the game.

You will meet your first tempered monster during Main Mission 4-3: Wyvern Spark and Rose Thorns, in which you have to fight against a Tempered Lala Barina. As complex as their fights appear, they now come with great rewards which are tempered monsters. After you defeat him, tempered monsters will begin appearing in other worlds.

Why Fight Tempered Monsters?

Although battling with Tempered Monsters increases the difficulty tenfold, the rewards are indeed attractive. They drop extraordinary crafting materials like Damaged Weapon Shards, which are extremely important for making Artian Weapons. These weapons are considered some of the strongest in the game. Moreover, they are the only source of Hunter Symbols which are very scarce and serve the purpose of upgrading and crafting elite weapons and armor.

Hunter Symbol Drops:

• Hunter Symbol I - Drops from Threat Level 5 Tempered Monsters.
• Hunter Symbol II - Drops from Threat Level 6 Tempered Monsters.
• Hunter Symbol III - Drops from Threat Level 7+ Tempered Monsters.

For a detailed guide on the best ways to farm Hunter Symbols, check out our dedicated guide.

Special Feature: Tempered Wounds

During battles with Tempered Monsters, you may notice Tempered Wounds, which appear with a blue glow instead of the usual red. Destroying these wounds does not yield standard monster materials but instead drops Wyverian Bloodstones. These rare items can be used at the Melding Pot to craft more Artian Weapon Fragments, further aiding in weapon enhancement.

Artian Weapons – The Ultimate Goal

Artian Weapons are crafted using appraised Weapon Shards, obtained exclusively from Tempered Monsters. The rarity of these shards is tied to the monster’s threat level:

• Rarity 5 - Common drop from lower-tier Tempered Monsters.
• Rarity 6 - Uncommon drop from mid-tier Tempered Monsters.
• Rarity 7 - Rare drop from high-tier Tempered Monsters.

Artian Weapons themselves can reach Rarity 8, making them some of the strongest weapons available. However, crafting them requires three of the same rarity Weapon Shards, meaning players will need to farm these powerful foes extensively.

Best Strategies for Hunting Tempered Monsters

1. Prepare Your Loadout – Use armor with high resistances and weapons with effective elemental damage against your target.
2. Utilize Traps and Status Effects – Stun, paralyze, or poison these beasts to gain an advantage.
3. Study Their Patterns – Tempered Monsters hit harder and have faster attack patterns; learn their movements to counter effectively.
4. Farm Efficiently – Focus on investigations with the highest rewards and spawn rates for the Tempered Monsters you need.
5. Team Up – Hunting in a party significantly increases your survival chances and farming efficiency.

Some of the most difficult battles in Monster Hunter World come from fighting Temered Monsters. They also have the best rewards. These majestic creatures are coveted if you seek to obtain Artian Weapons, Hunter Symbols or simply want to test out your skills against mighty beasts. After all, they do form a significant part of the endgame grind. With Take these steps and prepare yourself for the challenge. Defeat these mighty Temered Monsters and claim the best gear available in the game.