Final Fantasy XV Hunts Locations Guide – How to Hunt, Hunter Ranks, Tips

Final Fantasy XV Hunts Locations Guide to help you find all the hunts, tips on how to hunt, and how to reach a high Hunter Rank.

Final Fantasy XV Hunts Locations Guide to help you find all the hunts, tips on how to hunt, and how to reach high-level Hunter Rank.

As the name suggests, these side quests basically require you track down a monster and hunt it down. These side quests are triggered by speaking with ‘tipsters’ who are the owners of various restaurants, eateries, and diners in the game’s world.

It is important to note that you can only actively track one hunt at any given time, but once completed, the hunt can be turned in at any tipster. Every hunt in the game has a recommended Character Level which is something you should pay attention to.

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Final Fantasy XV Hunts Locations Guide

As a general rule of thumb, you should always go for a hunt whose recommended Character Level is equivalent to you. As you continue to complete hunts, you gain Hunter Rank which rewards you and unlocks tougher hunts.

In our Final Fantasy XV Hunts Locations Guide, we have shared the locations of all available Hunts in the game.

Hunter Rank

Everyone starts at Hunter Rank 1 which increases with the amount of hunts completed. Each hunt in the game rewards players with a specific number of stars which increase the Hunter Rank.

Achieving a higher Hunter Rank is not only required to gain access to high-level hunts, but also provides one-time rewards. The list below outlines all Hunter Ranks, required stars, and one-time rewards.

Key: Hunter Rank – Stars Required – One-Time Reward

  • Hunter Rank 1 – 0 – None
  • Hunter Rank 2 – 5 – Silver Bangle
  • Hunter Rank 3 – 15 – Sapphire Bracelet
  • Hunter Rank 4 – 30 – Gold Bangle
  • Hunter Rank 5 – 50 – Champion’s Anklet
  • Hunter Rank 6 – 40 – Black Choker
  • Hunter Rank 7 – 40 – Blue Diamond Bracelet
  • Hunter Rank 8 – 40 – Centurion Bangle
  • Hunter Rank 9 – 30 – Legatus Bangle
  • Hunter Rank 10 – 43 – Dark Matter Bracelet

Final Fantasy XV Hunts Locations

Leide Hunts

Howling Wind of Hunger
This hunt requires Character Level 2, is found in Hammerhead, requires you hunt down Sabertusks x7, and rewards you with 740 Gil, 1 Hi-Elixir, and 1 Star.

Varmints of the Wasteland
This hunt requires Character Level 5, is found in Hammerhead, requires you hunt down Mesmenir x5, and rewards you with 980 Gil, ,1 Hi-Elixir, and 1 Star.

Gorgers in the Dust
This hunt requires Character Level 7, is found in Hammerhead, requires you hunt down Flexitusk x3, and rewards you with 1,570 Gil, 1 Iron Bangle, and 1 Star.

Raindrops in the Night
This hunt requires Character Level 15, is found in Hammerhead, requires you hunt down Jumbo Flan x1, 2,390 Gil, 1 Megalixir, and 2 Stars.

Wild Beauties
This hunt requires Character Level 22, is found in Hammerhead, requires you hunt down Anaklaban x3 and rewards you with 3,350 Gil, 1 Megalixir, and 2 Stars.

Bounty Hunted Beauties
This hunt requires Character Level 28, is found in Hammerhead, requires you hunt down Anakdom x3, Anak x3 and rewards you with 4,220 Gil, 1 Megalixir, and 2 Stars.

Mineside Mischief Makers
This hunt requires Character Level 7, is found in Longwythe Rest Area, requires you hunt down Goblins x7 and rewards you with 1,740 Gil, 1 Hi-Elixir, and 1 Star.

The Hunter Slaying Herd
This hunt requires Character Level 8, is found in Longwythe Rest Area, requires you hunt down Magnanir x2, Mesmenir x4 and rewards you with 1,830 Gil, 1 Hi-Elixir, and 1 Star.

Squash the Squirmers
This hunt requires Character Level 14, is found in Longwythe Rest Area, requires you hunt down Flan x5 and rewards you with 2,280 Gil, 1 Hi-Elixir, and 2 Stars.

Canky Crustaceans
This hunt requires Character Level 18, is found in Longwythe Rest Area, requires you hunt down Shieldshears x3 and rewards you with 3,160 Gil, 1 Megalixir, and 2 Stars.

Sting in the Tail
This hunt requires Character Level 25, is found in Longwythe Rest Area, requires you hunt down Saphyrtail x5 and rewards you with 3,720 Gil, 1 Megalixir, and 2 Stars.

Beast over Brawn
This hunt requires Character Level 27, is found in Longwythe Rest Area, requires you hunt down Grandhorn x3, Dualhorn x3 and rewards you with 4,010 Gil, 1 Megalixir, and 2 Stars.

Peace to the Beach
This hunt requires Character Level 11, is found in Galdin Quay, requires you hunt down Rubyshears x3 and rewards you with 1,950 Gil, 1 Hi-Elixir, and 1 Star.

The Gourmands of Vannath
This hunt requires Character Level 17, is found in Galdin Quay, requires you hunt down Sharkshears x3 and rewards you with 3,040 Gil, 1 Megalixir, and 2 Stars.

Stealers of Lives
This hunt requires Character Level 17, is found in Galdin Quay, requires you hunt down Glamhoth x7 and rewards you with 3,070 Gil, 1 Fencer’s Anklet, and 2 Stars.

Footfalls in the Dark
This hunt requires Character Level 20, is found in Galdin Quay, requires you hunt down Hobgoblin x5 and rewards you with 3,250 Gil, 1 Megalixir, and 2 Stars.

A Nightmare Came by Ferry
This hunt requires Character Level 28, is found in Galdin Quay, requires you hunt down Seadevil x5 and rewards you with 4,250 Gil, 1 Carbon Bangle, and 2 Stars.

Duscae Hunts

Galloping Garulas
This hunt requires Character Level 12, is found in Coernix Station – Alstor, requires you hunt down Green Garula x3, Garula x3 and rewards you with 2,010 Gil, 1 Hi-Elixir, and 2 Stars.

Beasts Wallow in the Wetlands
This hunt requires Character Level 14, is found in Coernix Station – Alstor, requires you hunt down Yellowtooth x5 and rewards you with 2,330 Gil, 1 Warrior’s Anklet, and 2 Stars.

Untamed Wild Horses
This hunt requires Character Level 25, is found in Coernix Station – Alstor, requires you hunt down Spiracorn x7 and rewards you with 4,870 Gil, 1 Megalixir, and 2 Stars.

Red in Tooth and Claw
This hunt requires Character Level 12, is found in Wiz Chocobo Post, requires you hunt down Voretooth x7 and rewards you with 2,140 Gil, 1 Hi-Elixir, and 2 Stars.

A Behemoth Undertaking
This hunt requires Character Level 15, is found in Wiz Chocobo Post, requires you hunt down Deadeye x1 and rewards you with 3,020 Gil, 1 Amethyst Pendant, and 2 Stars.

Exorcism of the Nebulawood
This hunt requires Character Level 19, is found in Wiz Chocobo Post, requires you hunt down Mindflayer x3 and rewards you with 3,190 Gil, 1 Moon Pendant, and 2 Stars.

Thunder in Them Thar Hills
This hunt requires Character Level 21, is found in Wiz Chocobo Post, requires you hunt down Thunder Bomb x5 and rewards you with 3,330 Gil, 1 Megalixir, and 2 Stars.

Secure the Mountain Pass
This hunt requires Character Level 12, is found in Lestallum – Surgate’s Beanmine, requires you hunt down Saberclaw x9 and rewards you with 2,270 Gil, 1 Hi-Elixir, and 2 Stars.

Cool Callatein Mist
This hunt requires Character Level 22, is found in Lestallum – Surgate’s Beanmine, requires you hunt down Ice Bomb x5 and rewards you with 3,380 Gil, 1 Hi-Elixir, and 2 Stars.

To Sting in Anger
This hunt requires Character Level 22, is found in Lestallum – Surgate’s Beanmine, requires you hunt down Brutal Bee x3, Killer Bee x5 and rewards you with 3,390 Gil, 1 Green Choker, and 2 Stars.

To Catch a Frog
This hunt requires Character Level 27, is found in Lestallum – Surgate’s Beanmine, requires you hunt down Hekantontoad x2 and rewards you with 4,070 Gil, 1 Megalixir, and 2 Stars.

Long Necks on the Plains
This hunt requires Character Level 28, is found in Lestallum – Surgate’s Beanmine, requires you hunt down Arba x5 and rewards you with 4,480 Gil, 1 Megalixir, and 2 Stars.

Avenge the Anglers
This hunt requires Character Level 24, is found in Lestallum – Tostwell Grill, requires you hunt down Albinogin x3 and rewards you with 3,660 Gil, 1 Megalixir, and 2 Stars.

Ruler of the Brave Skies
This hunt requires Character Level 30, is found in Lestallum – Tostwell Grill, requires you hunt down Griffon x1 and rewards you with 4,935 Gil, 1 Mega Phoenix, and 3 Stars.

Off with Their Heads!
This hunt requires Character Level 31, is found in Lestallum – Tostwell Grill, requires you hunt down Arbagadol x2, Arba x3 and rewards you with 5,070 Gil, 1 Lightning Crest, and 3 Stars.

Disquieted Queens
This hunt requires Character Level 38, is found in Lestallum – Tostwell Grill, requires you hunt down Killer Queen x3 and rewards you with 6,850 Gil, 1 Mega Phoenix, and 3 Stars.

The Web-Weaving Princesses
This hunt requires Character Level 41, is found in Lestallum – Tostwell Grill, requires you hunt down Ariadne x3, Kokyangwuti x3 and rewards you with 7,950 Gil, 1 Mega Phoenix, and 3 Stars.

Horned Hunting Lizards
This hunt requires Character Level 23, is found in Taelpar Rest Area, requires you hunt down Dualhorn x3 and rewards you with 3,480 Gil and 1 Megaelixir

Hunters of Secullam Pass
This hunt requires Character Level 34, is found in Taelpar Rest Area, requires you hunt down Coerul x5 and rewards you with 5,600 Gil and 1 Earth Pendant

Reclaiming Schier Heights
This hunt requires Character Level 37, is found in Taelpar Rest Area, requires you hunt down Redlegs x3, Hundlegs x4 and rewards you with 6,220 Gil and 1 Mega Phoenix

A Roaring in the Night
This hunt requires Character Level 37, is found in Taelpar Rest Area, requires you hunt down Iron Giant x2 and rewards you with 6,310 Gil and 1 Mega Phoenix

The Last Spiracorns
This hunt requires Character Level 29, is found in Old Lestallum, requires you hunt down Duplicorn x2, Spiracorn x3 and rewards you with 4,610 Gil, 1 Megalixir, and 2 Stars.

Shear Force
This hunt requires Character Level 34, is found in Old Lestallum, requires you hunt down Mightyshears x3 and rewards you with 5,730 Gil, 1 Mega Phoenix, and 3 Stars.

Blobs Ashore
This hunt requires Character Level 35, is found in Old Lestallum, requires you hunt down Gelatin x3 and rewards you with 5,920 Gil, Titanium Bangle, and 3 Stars.

Herald from the Depths
This hunt requires Character Level 40, is found in Old Lestallum, requires you hunt down Karlabos x1 and rewards you with 7,730 Gil, 1 Mega Phoenix, and 3 Stars.

Hammer the Cannibals
This hunt requires Character Level 38, is found in Cauthess Rest Area, requires you hunt down Skarnbulette x3, Bulette x3 and rewards you with 6,910 Gil and 1 Mega Phoenix

Things from the Past
This hunt requires Character Level 41, is found in Cauthess Rest Area, requires you hunt down Necromancer x3 and rewards you with 8,080 Gil and 1 Rune Earring

Baby Snatchers
This hunt requires Character Level 44, is found in Cauthess Rest Area, requires you hunt down Bussemand x3, Hobgoblin x5 and rewards you with 8,890 Gil and 1 Mega Phoenix

Deadly Extermination
This hunt requires Character Level 37, is found in Verinas Mart – Ravatogh, requires you hunt down Soldier Warp x3, Killer Wasp x3 and rewards you with 6,440 Gil, 1 Mega Phoenix, and 3 Stars.

Verinas Mart Under Threat
This hunt requires Character Level 38, is found in Verinas Mart – Ravatogh, requires you hunt down Wyvern x7 and rewards you with 7,290 Gil, Sapphire Bracelet, and 3 Stars.

Red Lightning of Ravatogh
This hunt requires Character Level 44, is found in Verinas Mart – Ravatogh, requires you hunt down Copperoc x3, Thunderoc x3 and rewards you with 9,140 Gil, 1 Mega Phoenix, and 3 Stars.

Hunting Tips and Strategies

In this section of the guide, I have provided some general tips and strategies which you can effectively apply to all operations.

  • Try to use Astrals for the toughest enemies
  • Always have healing items i.e. healing potions, antidotes
  • Always rest and have meals for stat boosts before a hunt
  • Use Finishers as much as you can to cut off appendages, stagger, etc.
  • Magic is incredibly powerful in FFXV, craft powerful spells to get rid of hunts
  • You should always go for a hunt which is equivalent or a tad above your Character Level
  • Use element-imbued weapons and Ignis’ Enhancement to take advantage of weaknesses
  • Before a battle starts, stay outside the battle boundary to fill the tech bar and then start the battle
  • Make sure to use CC to clear out group of enemies using Greatsword AOE or various AOE spells

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