Niantic’s Monster Hunter Now is about to shake things up with thearrival of theElder Dragon Chameleos during the Spring Hunt 2025. Taking place fromMay 24 to August 24, 2025, this limited-time challenge gives mobile hunters a rare shot at facing anElder Dragonand earning valuable, event-exclusive rewards.
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What is Monster Hunter Now?
If you’re new to the series or recently caught wind ofMonster Hunter Wilds, you might be wondering what Monster Hunter Now is all about. Simply put, it’s Niantic’s mobile spin on Capcom’s legendarymonster-huntingfranchise, designed for fast, on-the-go gameplay.
Launched in 2023, Monster Hunter Now mixes GPS and augmented reality, pretty much likePokemon Go. As you move around in real life, you’ll stumble upon monsters, gather resources, gear up with iconic weapons and armor, and take down monsters during 75-second battles that are all tied to your GPS location.
So, what’s the major difference? Well,it’s a version of Monster Hunterthat’s created to be faster, more accessible, less grindy and ideal for short play sessions, perfect for squeezing in hunts during daily walks or when you’re taking a break from work.
Spring Hunt 2025 Event Information
Participating in the Spring Hunt 2025 is simple, but there are a few things you may want to check out first:
Event Period and Requirements
Event Period
The Chameleos event runs from May 24 - July 02, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (local time)
Access Requirements
You must reach Hunter Rank 11 or higher to begin encountering Elder Dragons. To have a chance at encountering the 8-Star Chameleos, you’ll need HR 100+
Purchase an Event Ticket (Optional)
The free event includes access to the Chameleos hunt but purchasing the Spring Hunt 2025 Ticket unlocks bonus rewards such as an event-exclusive outfit, exchange tokens, and removes the cooldown timer between interceptions.
Once you’re ready, look for theElder Dragon Interception Pointson your map during the event period and get hunting!
How to Purchase the Spring Hunt 2025 Event Ticket
The Spring Hunt Ticket can be purchased from the in-app shop, the Special Quests tab, or theWeb Store. Only purchases made through the Web Store, however, will include additional bonus gems.Any hunter HR 11 or above may purchase tickets and cannot be refunded.Event-exclusive rewardsincluding aSpring Hunt 2025 layered outfit,Spring Hunt 2025 Exchange Tokensand other in-game advantages such as Chameleos exclusively appearing in Elder Dragon Interceptions and reduced monster respawn time will be granted to ticket holders.
Everything We Know About Chameleos in Monster Hunter Now
Starting on May 24,Chameleos will appear in Elder Dragon Interception Points across the game, giving players a brand-new battle to tackle.
Elder Dragon Chameleos Weaknesses
If you don’t have the right gear to take on Chameleos, don’t worry! FromMay 19 toMay 25, 2025,at 11:59 p.m. (local time),the Fire Element Quests event will be active. During this period, weapons forged or upgraded using materials from event monsters will receive temporary boosts to give you an edge in battle, so take advantage of this opportunity before facing Chameleos.
Weapons and Armor That Can Be Forged From Chameleos
Chameleos Armor
Mizuha Armor Set
Chameleos Venomist
Cuts Poison affliction time in half and increases poison build-up on a monster.
Slaying Chameleos lets you forge the Mizuha armor set,which comes with a special skill that shortens poison recovery time. You’ll also be able to create new poison weapons across almost every weapon type including Dual Blades, Great Sword, Long Sword, Hammer, Gunlance, Switch Axe, Charge Blade, Bow, along with non-elemental Light and Heavy Bowgun to round out your arsenal.If you don’t have any Poison-element gear yet, this event is the perfect chance to forge powerful weapons and prepare for tougher hunts ahead!
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