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Monster Hunter Stories Quiz

12 – 25 Questions 9 min

This Monster Hunter Stories quiz focuses on combat mechanics, monstie management, kinship skills, and quest decision making. It suits hunters, RPG fans, and aspiring guides who want to sharpen type matchups, gene setups, and strategic planning so they can clear tougher quests and explain systems clearly to newer riders.

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Part 1 — Questions

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In Monster Hunter Stories, what is a "Monstie"?

A large quest boss
A type of Kinship Skill
A monster that has become your companion
A rare crafting material

In Monster Hunter Stories, you can change your Rider's weapon type during a battle.

True
False

Early in the game, you want to grow your collection of Monsties as efficiently as possible. What activity should you focus on?

Exploring monster dens for eggs
Crafting new weapons
Buying tickets from Melynx Inc.
Completing village trials at the Quest Board

In Monster Hunter Stories, Power attacks are strong against Technical attacks.

True
False

You pick up an egg that feels heavy and smells good. What does this usually indicate about the Monstie inside?

It is likely to contain a weak Monstie
It will always hatch into a rare Elder Dragon
It has a higher chance to contain a rare or strong Monstie
It will hatch faster than other eggs

You now have more Monsties than you can fit in your active party. How should you manage them to stay flexible for future quests?

You cannot have more Monsties than active slots
Store additional Monsties at the stables and swap them in as needed
Release all extra Monsties automatically
Sell extra Monsties to the weapon vendor

You are facing a monster that consistently uses Speed attacks. To win more head-to-head clashes, what should you primarily do?

Focus on Technical attacks and a Technical-type Monstie
Switch to a Power-type Monstie
Avoid using skills entirely to save Kinship Gauge
Spam Power attacks regardless of the enemy pattern

You want to build Kinship Gauge faster during tough fights. Which actions help increase it efficiently? Select all that apply.

A.Winning head-to-head clashes
B.Performing double attacks with your Monstie
C.Guarding every single turn
D.Using basic attacks that match your Monstie's tendency
E.Letting your Monstie fight on auto without coordination

Using a Kinship Skill while riding your Monstie does not consume any of the Kinship Gauge.

True
False

10.

When you and your Monstie target the same enemy with the same attack type and win a head-to-head, what is the main benefit?

You instantly trigger a Kinship Skill without spending gauge
You both hit different targets to spread damage
Your attack type permanently changes to match your Monstie
You perform a double attack that prevents the enemy's move and builds extra Kinship

11.

In a difficult story battle, the enemy's most dangerous skill clearly comes from its tail. What should you prioritize to make the fight safer?

Focus all attacks on the head for higher damage
Use only healing items until the rage phase ends
Target and break the tail part
Guard every turn and ignore attacking

12.

You notice that a monster changes from using mostly Power attacks to mostly Speed attacks when enraged. How can you adapt effectively in the middle of the fight? Select all that apply.

A.Change your own chosen attack type to Technical once it starts using Speed
B.Ignore its pattern and keep using a single attack type for the whole battle
C.Switch to a Monstie that favors Technical attacks during its enraged phase
D.Use part breaking skills to help push it out of its enraged state faster
E.Only use items and avoid attacking while it is enraged

13.

Arrange these steps in the typical order for raising a new Monstie from a wild egg to a battle-ready partner.

Put these in the correct order (write 1–5 beside each):

____Level the new Monstie in battles
____Claim an egg from a monster den
____Hatch the egg at the stables
____Use the Rite of Channeling to adjust its genes
____Add the refined Monstie to your active party

14.

You are having trouble breaking a monster's thick shell to interrupt its powerful skills. What equipment change will help the most?

Use only Speed attacks regardless of defense
Switch to a slashing-focused sword
Equip a blunt-type weapon such as a hammer
Ride your Monstie from the start of every turn

15.

You are preparing a team specialized for a hot, volcanic region filled with fire monsters. Which Monstie traits are most helpful for this plan? Select all that apply.

A.Natural weakness to fire element
B.Innate water element attacks
C.High resistance to fire damage
D.Very low speed stat
E.Genes that add water element skills

16.

During a long boss fight, you want to get maximum value from your Kinship Skills. Which strategies best support that goal? Select all that apply.

A.Trigger Kinship Skills as soon as the gauge fills, regardless of the boss's pattern
B.Never ride at all, since riding completely stops gauge gain
C.Hold your Kinship Skill to cancel or avoid a big incoming special attack
D.Stay mounted to reduce damage when you expect a powerful attack
E.Use double attacks to build Kinship Gauge faster before dangerous phases

17.

You are using the Rite of Channeling and want to activate a Technical bingo on a Monstie that already has two Technical genes aligned vertically. Where should you place a third Technical gene?

In any random empty slot so the board stays flexible
Directly next to a non Technical gene to mix types
In the remaining slot that completes a straight line of three Technical genes
In a diagonal position from one of the Technical genes

Part 2 — Answer key

Compare your answers after you have finished Part 1.

In Monster Hunter Stories, what is a "Monstie"?
A monster that has become your companion
In Monster Hunter Stories, you can change your Rider's weapon type during a battle.
True
Early in the game, you want to grow your collection of Monsties as efficiently as possible. What activity should you focus on?
Exploring monster dens for eggs
In Monster Hunter Stories, Power attacks are strong against Technical attacks.
True
You pick up an egg that feels heavy and smells good. What does this usually indicate about the Monstie inside?
It has a higher chance to contain a rare or strong Monstie
You now have more Monsties than you can fit in your active party. How should you manage them to stay flexible for future quests?
Store additional Monsties at the stables and swap them in as needed
You are facing a monster that consistently uses Speed attacks. To win more head-to-head clashes, what should you primarily do?
Focus on Technical attacks and a Technical-type Monstie
You want to build Kinship Gauge faster during tough fights. Which actions help increase it efficiently? Select all that apply.
Winning head-to-head clashes; Performing double attacks with your Monstie; Using basic attacks that match your Monstie's tendency
Using a Kinship Skill while riding your Monstie does not consume any of the Kinship Gauge.
False
When you and your Monstie target the same enemy with the same attack type and win a head-to-head, what is the main benefit?
You perform a double attack that prevents the enemy's move and builds extra Kinship
In a difficult story battle, the enemy's most dangerous skill clearly comes from its tail. What should you prioritize to make the fight safer?
Target and break the tail part
You notice that a monster changes from using mostly Power attacks to mostly Speed attacks when enraged. How can you adapt effectively in the middle of the fight? Select all that apply.
Change your own chosen attack type to Technical once it starts using Speed; Switch to a Monstie that favors Technical attacks during its enraged phase; Use part breaking skills to help push it out of its enraged state faster
Arrange these steps in the typical order for raising a new Monstie from a wild egg to a battle-ready partner.
Correct order: Claim an egg from a monster den → Hatch the egg at the stables → Level the new Monstie in battles → Use the Rite of Channeling to adjust its genes → Add the refined Monstie to your active party
You are having trouble breaking a monster's thick shell to interrupt its powerful skills. What equipment change will help the most?
Equip a blunt-type weapon such as a hammer
You are preparing a team specialized for a hot, volcanic region filled with fire monsters. Which Monstie traits are most helpful for this plan? Select all that apply.
Innate water element attacks; High resistance to fire damage; Genes that add water element skills
During a long boss fight, you want to get maximum value from your Kinship Skills. Which strategies best support that goal? Select all that apply.
Hold your Kinship Skill to cancel or avoid a big incoming special attack; Stay mounted to reduce damage when you expect a powerful attack; Use double attacks to build Kinship Gauge faster before dangerous phases
You are using the Rite of Channeling and want to activate a Technical bingo on a Monstie that already has two Technical genes aligned vertically. Where should you place a third Technical gene?
In the remaining slot that completes a straight line of three Technical genes

1In Monster Hunter Stories, what is a "Monstie"?

2In Monster Hunter Stories, you can change your Rider's weapon type during a battle.

True / False

3Early in the game, you want to grow your collection of Monsties as efficiently as possible. What activity should you focus on?

4In Monster Hunter Stories, Power attacks are strong against Technical attacks.

True / False

5You pick up an egg that feels heavy and smells good. What does this usually indicate about the Monstie inside?

6You now have more Monsties than you can fit in your active party. How should you manage them to stay flexible for future quests?

7You are facing a monster that consistently uses Speed attacks. To win more head-to-head clashes, what should you primarily do?

8You want to build Kinship Gauge faster during tough fights. Which actions help increase it efficiently? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply

9Using a Kinship Skill while riding your Monstie does not consume any of the Kinship Gauge.

True / False

10When you and your Monstie target the same enemy with the same attack type and win a head-to-head, what is the main benefit?

11In a difficult story battle, the enemy's most dangerous skill clearly comes from its tail. What should you prioritize to make the fight safer?

12You notice that a monster changes from using mostly Power attacks to mostly Speed attacks when enraged. How can you adapt effectively in the middle of the fight? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply

13Arrange these steps in the typical order for raising a new Monstie from a wild egg to a battle-ready partner.

Put in order

1Level the new Monstie in battles

2Claim an egg from a monster den

3Hatch the egg at the stables

4Use the Rite of Channeling to adjust its genes

5Add the refined Monstie to your active party

14You are having trouble breaking a monster's thick shell to interrupt its powerful skills. What equipment change will help the most?

15You are preparing a team specialized for a hot, volcanic region filled with fire monsters. Which Monstie traits are most helpful for this plan? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply

16During a long boss fight, you want to get maximum value from your Kinship Skills. Which strategies best support that goal? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply

17You are using the Rite of Channeling and want to activate a Technical bingo on a Monstie that already has two Technical genes aligned vertically. Where should you place a third Technical gene?

Monster Hunter Stories Quiz Answer Traps and Common Mistakes

Misreading Power, Speed, and Technical Interactions

Many players confuse the rock paper scissors triangle. Power beats Technical, Technical beats Speed, and Speed beats Power. Some quiz questions flip the context, such as asking what counters a monster that favors Power attacks. Translate the wording carefully before answering.

Ignoring Monster Attack Patterns

Questions often reference named monsters and their habits. A frequent mistake is assuming every monster uses mixed types. Many have clear tendencies, for example frequent Speed attacks or a scripted rage phase. Visualize specific encounters from the game instead of guessing from element alone.

Confusing Element and Attack Type

Elemental type, such as Fire or Water, is separate from Power, Speed, and Technical. Some answers mix these up and treat them as the same system. When a question mentions elemental weakness, think about Fire, Water, Thunder, Ice, or Dragon. When it mentions head-to-heads, think about Power, Speed, and Technical.

Overlooking Gene Position and Bingo Effects

Gene questions often trap players who remember effects but forget grid placement. Horizontal, vertical, or diagonal lines of the same color create bingo bonuses. Reading only the skill names and ignoring color or pattern leads to wrong answers about damage or resistances.

Misunderstanding Kinship Gauge Usage

Some players assume saving the Kinship Skill is always optimal. Many quiz items check if you know that riding can prevent knockouts or cleanse statuses. Consider defensive benefits, not only damage, when selecting an answer about when to trigger Kinship.

Monster Hunter Stories Combat and Monstie Management Quick Reference

Print or save this sheet as PDF for quick review before tackling harder Monster Hunter Stories quiz questions or challenging quests.

Core Battle Systems

Attack Triangle: Power > Technical, Technical > Speed, Speed > Power.
Head-to-Head: You and the monster target each other. Correct matchup wins and reduces damage taken.
Double Attack: Rider and monstie choose the same attack type and both target the same enemy. You win the clash and deal extra damage while building more Kinship.
Kinship Gauge: Fills from winning clashes, Double Attacks, and certain skills. Spend to ride or trigger a Kinship Skill.

Elements and Typical Weaknesses

Fire: Often strong against Ice based foes.
Water: Often strong against Fire aligned monsters.
Thunder: Frequently strong against Water or flying targets.
Ice: Often punishes fast or agile monsters.
Dragon: Usually effective against rare or elder style monsters.

Monstie Roles and Genes

Power focused monsties: Good front line bruisers. Pair with Speed or Technical rider weapons for coverage.
Speed focused monsties: Great for winning clashes against common Power users.
Technical focused monsties: Strong against tricky Speed monsters and for status skills.
Gene Grid: Matching colors in lines triggers bingo bonuses to attack, element, or resistances.
Rite of Channeling: Move genes from one monstie to another. Preserve rare passive or element genes.

Quest and Preparation Checklist

Check monster element and main attack type before entering a tough quest.
Bring at least one monstie that covers the monster's elemental weakness.
Stock healing items, antidotes, and buffs that match the monster's status attacks.
Plan one monstie for damage, one for support, and one for mobility or field skills.

Worked Example: Solving a Monster Hunter Stories Head-to-Head Scenario

Scenario Setup

You face a monster known to favor Power attacks while enraged. Your active monstie is Speed focused, and your rider uses a Technical friendly weapon. The Monster Hunter Stories quiz asks what the best move sequence is for the next turn.

Step 1: Identify Attack Types

During rage, the monster targets your rider with a clear Power attack icon. Your Speed monstie currently targets the same monster. Your selected skill is a basic Technical attack from the rider.

Step 2: Apply the Triangle

Speed beats Power. Technical loses to Power. If you keep your current plan, only the monstie will win the clash. Your rider will lose the head-to-head.

Step 3: Look for Double Attack Potential

If both rider and monstie use Speed on the same target, you create a Double Attack. This wins the clash automatically, prevents rider damage, and builds extra Kinship gauge.

Step 4: Evaluate Kinship Timing

You are close to full Kinship but not there yet. Choosing Double Attack is better than a weaker Technical hit. This play sets up a Kinship Skill on a later, riskier turn.

Step 5: Choose the Optimal Answer

The best quiz answer describes changing the rider's attack to Speed, targeting the raging monster, and aiming for a Double Attack. This respects the triangle, prevents damage, and maximizes gauge gain.

Monster Hunter Stories Quiz and Gameplay Knowledge FAQ

How does a Monster Hunter Stories quiz help my in-game performance?

The quiz reinforces the attack triangle, kinship timing, and gene interactions. Faster recall of these systems improves your head-to-head choices, Double Attack setups, and build planning, which leads to fewer carted hearts and smoother quest clears.

Does this quiz focus on story details or mechanics?

The emphasis is on mechanics such as Power Speed Technical matchups, elemental weaknesses, monstie roles, and kinship usage. Some questions use story context to frame scenarios, but the goal is to strengthen practical decision making during battles and quests.

What level of Monster Hunter Stories knowledge should I have before taking this quiz?

You should understand basic combat, have cleared early game quests, and know how to hatch and manage monsties. If you recognize the attack triangle and can explain what the Kinship gauge does, you are ready for the quiz.

Does the quiz cover Monster Hunter Stories 2 systems as well?

Many mechanics appear in both games, such as attack types, elements, and kinship skills. Questions focus on the shared core systems, with some references that feel closer to the first game. Treat it as general Monster Hunter Stories style knowledge practice.

How should I study if I keep missing quiz questions about genes and bingos?

Spend time in your stable and gene menu. Practice tracing possible horizontal, vertical, and diagonal matches of the same color. Note which passives come from those lines. Then reread the gene descriptions so you can connect color, position, and effect quickly.