The third wave of Monster Hunter Now Season 10 is bringing more Riftborne and Riftcharged monsters into the mix. But for those who prefer soaring through the skies rather than touching grass, the spotlight is on one weapon. The game is adding the long-awaited Style Customization for select Insect Glaives. Whether you’re here as a Kinsect fan or for the grind, here’s everything coming with Season 10 Wave 3.
Monster Hunter Now Season 10 Wave 3 Schedule
The third Wave of Monster Hunter Now Season 10 starts from August 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM until September 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
The Riftborne Mizutsune (★8) is taking center stage during this Wave’s Outbreak. As usual, prepare your best Thunder or Dragon LBG or HBG to farm the bubbly monster. Otherwise, you might also want to try using a Magnamalo/Bazelgeuse Gunlance with Partbreaker Level 5 and Lock On.
Since the Gunlance comes with Blast status, additional proc damage, and Partbreaker should make breaking Mizutsune’s head faster. When its head is broken or taken enough damage, Mizutsune will always topple, so you want to exploit that weakness. Meanwhile, the Lock On, while not exactly necessary, helps to reliably focus all attacks on its head.
Sign-up opens on Friday, August 21, 2026, and don’t miss these windows if you’re looking to pile up those rare Mizutsune materials.
Outbreak Times
- August 28, 2026 (Friday) 6:00–6:59 PM.
- August 29, 2026 (Saturday) 5:00–5:59 PM.
- August 30, 2026 (Sunday) 5:00–5:59 PM.
Monster Outbreak Goal Rewards
| Base Level | Midway Rewards | Goal Rewards |
| 3 or less | None | Mizutsune Tail x4 Mizutsune Claw x4 Mizutsune Thick Purplefur x4 Mizutsune Primeclaw x4 2,000 Zenny 500 Base Reputation |
| 4-6 | 100 Base Reputation | Mizutsune Tail x5 Mizutsune Claw x5 Mizutsune Thick Purplefur x5 Mizutsune Primeclaw x5 2,000 Zenny 500 Base Reputation |
| 7-8 | 200 Base Reputation | Mizutsune Tail x6 Mizutsune Claw x6 Mizutsune Thick Purplefur x6 Mizutsune Primeclaw x6 2,000 Zenny 500 Base Reputation |
| 9 or more | 300 Base Reputation | Mizutsune Tail x7 Mizutsune Claw x7 Mizutsune Thick Purplefur x7 Mizutsune Primeclaw x7 2,000 Zenny 500 Base Reputation |
Base Defense Target: Riftborne Glavenus
- Period: September 7, 2026 (Monday) – September 15, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Target: Riftcharged Glavenus.
- Weakness: Water, Dragon.
| Featured Defense Weapons | Defense Points Bonus |
| Shogun Ceanataur, Mizutsune weapons & Tropical Cannon | 60% |
| Paolumu weapons | 30% |
Most Hunters will most definitely focus on Ceanataur and Mizutsune weapons, since their Water damage is effective against Glavenus. Nevertheless, Paolumu weapons aren’t exactly dead weight; Paolumu Hunting Horn and Light Bowgun can still help boost your Base Defense score.
Lumu Blitz LBG comes with Water Ammo x6 and Slicing Water Ammo x2, making it a solid option against the fiery Glavenus. The Health Boost skill is rather useless, but depending on your set/build, it might help you tank fatal hits.
Meanwhile, the Lumu Horn HH comes with Sleep Negated, Wind Pressure Resistance, and Attack Up L. That Attack Up will be handy for your whole party during Base Defense. It also adds one level of Divine Blessing, which, again, could help you survive dangerous attacks.
Style Customization Details for Insect Glaive
With the Season 10 Wave 3 update, Insect Glaive is finally getting its Style Selection options: Kinsect Slash and Awakened Kinsect Attack.
- Kinsect Slash: Focuses on airborne attacks with Forward Roundslash and Kinsect Slash. Works great when combined with consistent DPS skills like Burst, Skyward Striker, and Combo Master.
- Awakened Kinsect Attack: Lets you throw an Awakened Kinsect at the target monster for massive damage. Best paired with Focus and Rapid Kinsect to make filling up the Extract gauge faster.
- Style Selection can be used for these Insect Glaives:
- Amber Piton (Barioth).
- Aqua Rod (Jyuratodus).
- Bad Wing (Deviljho).
- Blooming Glaive (Pukei-Pukei).
- Bolt Chamber (Khezu).
- Diablos Rod (Diablos).
- Flammenkaefer (Anjanath).
- Flame Glaive (Rathalos).
- Flaming Teuza (Glavenus): Recommended, the best Fire Insect Glaive with Style Selection.
- Frilled Jab (Somnacanth).
- Frost Blade (Legiana): Recommended, the better Ice Insect Glaive compared to Lagombi and Barioth.
- Hope Glaive: Highly recommended since it’s the easiest to fully upgrade.
- Lagombaglaive (Lagombi).
- Princess Regalia (Rathian).
- Pulsar Rod (Tobi-Kadachi).
- Royal Bolt Scepter (Zinogre).
- Sinister Staff (Magnamalo): Recommended pick, Blast procs rather fast.
The Style Selection is unlocked starting from Monday, August 17th, 2026, along with the addition of Riftborne Mizutsune and Paolumu.
Premium Items
Of course, there’s also some shiny stuff for Hunters who don’t mind opening their wallets. Monster Hunter Now Season 10 Wave 3 is adding the Neon Rubber Layered Armor along with two Stickers, one Pose, and one Background. Scopely hasn’t confirmed the price yet. But if previous Packs are anything to go by, expect the Neon Rubber Pack to cost around 2,000 Gems.
Meanwhile, the Paolumu and Mizutsune Premium Quests come with their own purchase and activation windows:
- Purchase Period: Monday, August 17th, 2026, at 9:00 AM – Sunday, August 23rd, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
- Activation Period:
Monday, August 17th, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. – Thursday, September 17th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (local time)
Premium Quest Rewards
| Quest | Reward Materials |
| Mizutsune Style Customization Quest | Mizutsune Primeclaw x10 Mizutsune Thick Purplefur x20 Mizutsune Claw x40 Mizutsune Tail x70 Mizutsune Scale x300 |
| Paolumu Style Customization Quest | Paolumu Primeshell x10 Paolumu Primescale x20 Paolumu Shell x40 Paolumu Webbing x70 Paolumu Scale x300 |
| Mizutsune Premium Quest | Mizutsune Plate x5 Mizutsune Primeclaw x10 Mizutsune Thick Purplefur x10 Mizutsune Claw x15 Mizutsune Tail x15 Mizutsune Scale x25 Mizutsune Purplefur x25 |
That’s everything coming with Monster Hunter Now Season 10 Wave 3. Whether you’re chasing Mizutsune parts or finally giving Insect Glaive a try, there’s definitely plenty to keep you busy.
