Collect a New Driftstone in Driftsmelting Bonanza! – Monster Hunter Now

Hunters,
Another Driftsmelting Bonanza is on the way!
During the event, monsters such as Stygian Zinogre and Bazelgeuse will appear more frequently!
A new driftstone, Mysterious Driftstone R, also arrives. It may grant armor skills such as Burst, Reflection, and Dauntless. In addition, a new Driftsmelting Quest will reward an Earplugs Driftgem and driftstone shards. Use them to unlock new skills!
Base Defense is almost here! Prepare for the arrival of Riftcharged Banbaro by using driftsmelting to upgrade your equipment even further!
Monday, July 6th, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. – Sunday, July 12th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (local time)
Activity is expected to increase for the following monsters.
More rewards for group hunts

Other

Driftstone bonus
More rewards for group hunts
Driftstone bonus
Collect a new driftstone, Mysterious Driftstone R.
Take on limited-time quests that include slaying Stygian Zinogre and Bazelgeuse. Complete them to earn materials for the target monster!
Take on limited-time quests that involve driftsmelting. Complete them to earn an Earplugs Driftgem, driftstone shards, and Armor Refining Parts!
Earplugs Driftgem
Earplugs Lv. 1 nullifies the effects of weak monster roars, and slightly reduces the effects of strong monster roars. This is a highly useful skill that can improve your hunting experience and create more opportunities to attack, so be sure to take advantage of this chance to add it to your lineup!
You can also collect driftstone shards and exchange them for driftgems that guarantee specific skills. Below are our recommended driftgems for next week’s Riftcharged Banbaro!
Dauntless Driftgem
Dauntless increases damage for 10 seconds after performing a forward evasion. It’s especially effective for weapon types that frequently incorporate evading into their playstyle.
Reflection Driftgem
After successfully guarding, Reflection returns damage at close range, proportional to the power of the received attack. This skill is recommended for guard-focused strategies.
Dragon Attack Driftgem
Dragon Attack increases your weapon’s dragon-element value. By raising it to Lv. 5, you can activate Advanced Dragon Attack, an equipment skill found on Stygian Zinogre armor. Dragon element is one of Riftcharged Banbaro’s elemental weaknesses, making it a strong choice.
Exchange for the driftgem of your choice and upgrade your equipment!
If you’re not sure where to start, we recommend adding Reflection, which lets you play safely through guarding while also dealing damage. Here’s an example lance build that works particularly well with Reflection!
Equipment skills:
Please check the equipment screen in-game for the grade required to unlock each skill.
Premium Quests are quests that can be unlocked by exchanging gems in the in-game shop. Complete these quests to earn valuable rewards!
Please check the in-game shop for quest details.
In addition to the above, completing each quest will grant Hunter Rank Points, Season Tier Points, and more. See the in-game Shop for details.
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