After spending 40+ hours bumbling through the first three regions of Monster Hunter Wilds, I made the dumb mistake of trading my first Monster Hunter Wilds commission ticket for a generic decoration I could have earned from a 2-star side quest. I kicked myself for days once I realized how rare and valuable these tickets actually are, especially for endgame gear and exclusive cosmetics. If you’re not sure what to do with the ticket sitting in your item pouch, or how to get more of them without grinding for 10 hours straight, this guide covers every single detail you need to know. I’ve tested every farming route, tested every possible use case, and noted all the mistakes you’ll want to skip to make the most of every ticket you earn.
What Exactly Is a Monster Hunter Wilds Commission Ticket?
The commission ticket system was first introduced in Wilds as a way to reward players who engage with the guild quest system, rather than just grinding the main story. Unlike other rare items that only have one use, these tickets work as a universal currency for some of the most sought-after rewards in the game. You won’t get them from regular story quests or open-world exploration, so every time you earn one, it’s a big win.
Commission tickets are account-bound, meaning you can’t trade them with friends or sell them on the in-game market. That means every ticket you earn has to be earned through your own gameplay, so wasting one feels extra frustrating. I learned that lesson the hard way when I used my first ticket on a Attack Decoration I could have picked up from a random low-rank Anjanath hunt two hours later. Don’t make that same mistake.
New players often mix these up with regular Guild SP Tickets, which are far more common and only used for basic consumables and low-rank gear. Commission tickets are a separate, rarer item, so make sure you’re checking the item description before you spend anything. You can find them in the “Rare Rewards” tab of your item pouch, so they’re easy to spot if you know where to look.
Fastest Reliable Ways to Farm Commission Tickets
There’s no 100% guaranteed way to earn a commission ticket every time you run a quest, but after two weeks of testing every possible quest type, I’ve narrowed down the methods with the highest consistent drop rates. None of these require you to grind for 8 hours straight, and most can be completed in 15-20 minutes per run if you have a decent build.
- Complete weekly limited-time guild commissions: These reset every seven days, and have a 35% base drop rate for one commission ticket, plus a 10% chance to drop two if you finish the quest under the target time. They usually require you to hunt two tempered monsters in a single run, but the time investment is well worth the reward. I’ve gotten three tickets in one month just from running these weekly quests on repeat.
- Clear master rank event quests with "Guild Priority" tags: These quests pop up randomly every 48 hours on the quest board, and have a 40% drop rate for commission tickets. Most of them require you to team up with at least one other hunter, so queuing with a friend can cut your run time in half. Just make sure you check the quest details first—some of them have tricky modifier conditions like no item usage that can catch you off guard.
- Rank up your guild reputation to level 12 and above: Every time you gain a guild reputation level after level 12, you’re guaranteed one free commission ticket as a level-up reward. You can grind guild reputation by turning in extra monster materials and completing daily guild bounties, so this is a great passive way to earn tickets without running specific quests. I usually turn in all my extra monster parts after every hunt, and I get a free ticket every 4-5 days this way.
You might see other players recommend grinding low-rank guild quests for tickets, but don’t waste your time. Those quests only have a 2% base drop rate, so you’d have to run 50 of them just to have a shot at one ticket. It’s far more efficient to focus on the methods listed above.
Using a Lucky Voucher before starting these quests will double your drop chance, a trick most new players don’t know about. I tested this over 20 runs, and I got 7 tickets when using a voucher, compared to just 2 when I skipped it. You only get three Lucky Vouchers per week, so save them for these guild quests to get the most value.
The Best Uses for Your Commission Tickets
There’s no perfect way to spend your tickets, since it depends on what you care about most as a player, but there are a few use cases that give you way more value than others. I’ve ranked these by how much time or resources they save you, so you can prioritize based on your playstyle.
Unlocking master rank layered armor sets is the top pick for most players, especially if you care about customizing your hunter’s look. Exclusive sets like the Guild Knight Armor, Floral Hunter Set, and limited-time crossover layered armors can only be unlocked with commission tickets, and they never enter the regular drop pool. If you see a layered armor you love in the shop, grab it before the event ends—you won’t get another chance for months, if ever.
Unlocking exclusive weapon forging permissions is the best pick for players focused on endgame builds. Weapons like the Guild Knight Greatsword and Wilds Piercing Bow have 5% higher base stats than regular endgame weapons, plus unique visual and sound effects when you attack. You only need one ticket to unlock the forging permission, and then you can build the weapon with regular monster materials. I used two tickets to unlock the Greatsword and Bow, and they’ve been my main weapons for all endgame hunts ever since.
Skip the pre-requisite quests for endgame elder dragon hunts if you’re in a hurry to farm elder dragon materials before a weekly reset. One ticket lets you skip up to three pre-requisite quests, saving you roughly 2 hours of grind time. This is especially useful if you only have a few hours a week to play, and you want to spend that time farming the materials you need for your build instead of running filler quests.
You should never use your tickets for generic decorations, consumables, or low-rank gear. All of those items are easy to farm from regular quests, so wasting a rare ticket on them is never worth it. I made that mistake with my first ticket, and I had to grind for three days to get another one when I wanted to unlock the Guild Knight Greatsword.
Common Commission Ticket Mistakes to Avoid
Even seasoned players make these mistakes from time to time, so it’s worth keeping them in mind every time you earn a new ticket. Most of these mistakes cost you hours of extra grind time, so avoiding them will make your gameplay far smoother.
Don’t use tickets as soon as you get them. It’s tempting to spend a rare item right away, but I recommend keeping at least 3 tickets in your item storage at all times. Limited-time event quests with exclusive rewards pop up unexpectedly all the time, and you don’t want to miss out on a layered armor or weapon you love just because you spent all your tickets on a random item last week. I keep 4 tickets in my storage at all times, just in case.
Don’t fall for fake “100% drop rate glitches” you see on social media. I tested three of these glitches that claimed to guarantee a ticket every run, and none of them worked. Worse, one of them triggered a temporary account ban because it modified quest data, and I had to contact support to get my account back. It’s not worth the risk, especially since the legitimate farming methods are already fast enough.
Don’t forget to check your item storage regularly. A friend of mine had 4 commission tickets sitting in his storage for three months, and he completely forgot they were there until he was complaining about needing a ticket to unlock a layered armor set. It’s easy to toss rare items in storage and forget about them, so do a quick check every couple of weeks to see what you have saved up.
Also, don’t waste tickets on low-rank gear for alt characters. Low-rank gear becomes obsolete after 10-15 hours of gameplay, so you’re far better off saving those tickets for endgame rewards that will last you the entire life of your account. If you want to gear up an alt fast, just run a few low-rank quests with a friend who has a high-level build—it’s way more efficient.
At the end of the day, the Monster Hunter Wilds commission ticket is one of the most valuable rare items in the game, and using it wisely can save you dozens of hours of grinding. There’s no right or wrong way to use it, as long as you’re spending it on something that actually improves your gameplay or makes your hunter look the way you want. If you follow the farming tips and avoid the common mistakes I outlined above, you’ll never run out of tickets when you need them most. Happy hunting, and may your next guild quest drop that extra ticket you’ve been waiting for.