Everything in the 5th Title Update – Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
The final title update for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is upon. Called the 5th title update this new addition introduces a number of new things to the popular monster hunter expansion including new weapons, armor, and a new monster to fight in Fatalis. To help you keep track of all the content inside this title update use our everything in the 5th title update guide below.
Notes:
- Title 5 update released on October 1.
- PlayStation 4: About 2.6GB (only this update).
- Xbox One: About 1.9GB (only this update).
- Guide is WIP.
Monster Fatalis Joins the Fray and Brings New Weapons and Armor
The biggest and most important addition in the 5th title update is the monster called Fatalis. Fatalis is an Elder Dragon first introduced back in the 2004 Monster Hunter title. Thanks to the 5th update title Iceborne players now have the chance to fight this beast by way of a special assignment accessible after completing the story of Iceborne and the Alatreon investigation. This special Fatalis investigation takes players to the ruins of Castle Schrade where they will need to take down this menacing Elder Dragon using weapons like cannons, ballistae, and a Dragonator.
New Fatalis Weapons and Armor Sets
Since this is a Monster Hunter game it is only right that Fatalis brings a few new weapons and armor sets with it. Both the weapons and armor can be made out of the material earned from fighting Fatalis.
Armor:
- Fatalis α+.
- Fatalis β+.
- Palico Fatalis Set α+.
Weapons:
- Fatalis Blade.
- Black Fatalis Blade.
- Fatalis Sword.
- True Fatalis Sword.
- Fatalis Buster.
- Fatalis Demolisher.
- Fatalis Lance.
- True Fatalis Lance.
- Fatalis End.
- True Fatalis End.
- Fatalis Glaive.
- True Fatalis Dyaus.
- Vor Cannon.
- Vor Buster.
- Bow of Rack & Ruin.
- Bow of Vice & Violence.
- Fatalis Pit.
- Fatalis Depth.
- Fatalis Charger.
- True Fatalis Charger.
- Fatalis Gunlance.
- True Fatalis Gunlance.
- Fatalis Menace.
- Fatalis Menace Wailer.
- Fatalis Dual Blades.
- Fatalis Dual Skies.
- Fatalis Fickle.
- Fatalis Zaggespanon.
- Palico weapon.
Arch-tempered Velkhana Also Joins the Fray (Oct. 16)
Alongside the inclusion of Fatalis there is a new Arch-tempered beast for players to face to earn y+ armor. The Arch-tempered monster for this new quest is Velkhana. To fight this Arch-tempered monster you will need to wait a little bit to complete the limited-time event quest when it is released on October 16th. Collecting material from the Arch-tempered Velkhana will allow you to craft the Velkhana y+ set.
Universal Studios Japan Collaboration Quest
A quest that had previously been region locked is now open to players worldwide thanks to the 5th title update. These new quests called USJ: Shine on Forever and USJ: Ballet of Frost are a collaboration between Universal Studios Japan and Capcom. Like previous quests of this nature you will unlock various weapons and armor from material gained during this quest:
Armor
- Azure Age α+.
- Azure Era α+.
- Azure Star α+.
Weapons
- Azure Era “Soaring Dragon.”
- Azure Star “Dragon Dance”+.
Pendant
- Azure Era Wind Chime.
All Layered Armor Sets are Finally Unlocked
New events and monsters aside the next huge update is that all of the Layered Armor Sets are finally unlocked. This means you can now create the ultimate fashion hunter to go with your unappealing visually build. To create any of the Layered Armor Sets you want you will need to visit the Smithy with materials in hand to craft the sets you want.
Additionally alongside the release of all Layered Armor there are two new Layered Armor sets to unlock: Buff Body y+ and the Kadachi Scarf. Both of these Layered Armor sets will be unlockable during the Fright Fest event starting in-game on October 16th.
New Guild and Squad Cards, Poses, and Titles
To access any of the new Guild and Squad Card items added in the 5th title update you will want to navigate to your Guild Card or Squad Card and select Edit. From this screen you can change to any of the new items listed below.
New Guild Card Backgrounds
- (shown above).
New Guild Card Poses:
- N/A.
New Guild Card Titles
- Dragon Killer.
New Squad Card Backgrounds
- Fun Fright.
- Dual Wings.
New Free & Paid Pendants and Room Decorations
In the 5th title update there are a number of new pendants for players to purchase (though there are a couple free ones) to spruce up the look of their weapons. These pendants also tie into a change that allows pendants to be placed as room decorations. These pendants are joined by a few new room decorations as well. The new pendants and room decorations added in the 5th title update are the following:
Pendants (Free)
- Super-8 Mini (Player 1).
- Super-8 Mini (Player 2).
Pendants (Paid)
- Mechanical Gold Watch.
- Mechanical Silver Watch.
- Blazing Glavenus Candle.
- Shocked Kulu-Ya-Ku.
- Heavenly Hog.
- Beelzeboar.
To access any of the pendants listed above you will want to visit the Smithy or the store front of your platform of choice to purchase the newly added paid Pendants.
Room Decor (Paid)
- Beotodus Skull.
Monster Figures (Paid)
- Kulve Taroth.
- Bazelgeuse.
- Deviljho.
- Shara Ishvalda 1.
- Shara Ishvalda 2.
- Alatreon.
- Lunastra.
- Fatalis.
- Lunastra.
- Uragaan.
If you wish to purchase the newly added Paid room decor and figures you will need to access the store on your platform and use IRL money to buy them.
Besides the above listed major additions, Capcom has tweaked a number of gameplay elements as they are wont to do. Given the rather long nature of the patch notes I will like you to the official title 5 update notes. Read them if you wish to get information on things like bug fixes, Clutch Claw Boost skill, Elder Melder additions/changes, and more.
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