You've finally rolled the credits on Monster Hunter Wilds. The dust has settled on your fight with Arkveld, and you're ready to dive into the real meat of the game: the endgame grind. But then you see it in the Smithy. A crafting requirement for the high-end Commission set or that nasty Great Sword upgrade—the MH Wilds Commission Ticket.
If you're looking for these in the reward screen of a 9-star hunt, stop. You're wasting your time. Honestly, these things are probably the most annoying item to farm in the entire game because they aren't tied to a monster's tail or a shiny drop. They're tied to a boat. Specifically, Santiago’s Support Ship.
Why the Support Ship is your best friend (and worst enemy)
In the Forbidden Lands, the Guild doesn't just leave you to rot. They send supplies. Once you unlock the Support Ship at your home base in the Windward Plains—which happens toward the tail end of the story—you get access to a rotating inventory of rare goodies.
The problem? The MH Wilds Commission Ticket has a base drop rate that feels like finding a needle in a haystack made of dung pods. Most players spend 50 hours in the post-game before they even see their first one. It’s a material, not a piece of gear, so people naturally assume it comes from "Equipment Materials" requests.
Actually, that’s a trap.
The "Misc" Request Secret
When you talk to the NPC handling ship requests, you get a few options for what Santiago should focus on bringing back. You’d think "Equipment Materials" or "Medical Supplies" would be the play. Nope.
To consistently see a MH Wilds Commission Ticket, you basically have to set the request to Miscellaneous Items.
Why? Because the game categorizes the ticket as a "Special Trade-in" style item rather than a standard monster part. It shares a loot table with things like Gold Eggs and those weird decorative items. If you have the ship set to anything else, the ticket might not even be in the pool of possible rolls.
How to Force the Ticket to Drop
If you're tired of waiting for RNG to bless you, there is a way to "scum" the system. It’s not a cheat; it’s just being smart with how the game saves.
- Set the request to Misc. Do this first or the rest is pointless.
- Rest in your tent. You need to cycle the days until the ship actually arrives in the Windward Plains. Usually, this takes about 6 in-game days.
- Check the inventory. Go to the ship. Look at the items.
- The Title Screen Reset. If there's no ticket, do NOT save. Don't craft, don't eat, don't do anything. Exit straight to the title screen.
When you load back in, the game usually puts you right before you checked the ship, but the RNG for the inventory rolls when you talk to him. This lets you cycle the inventory without waiting another six days.
Does buying weapons help?
There’s a theory floating around the Reddit community (shoutout to the hunters on r/MHWilds who tested this) that buying out Santiago's unique weapons helps.
The idea is that since the ship has a limited number of "slots" for special items, buying the unique weapons removes them from the potential pool. Once you own them all, the game has fewer things to choose from, which effectively forces the MH Wilds Commission Ticket to appear more often.
It costs a chunk of Guild Points, but if you're drowning in points and starving for tickets, it's a solid investment.
What are you actually using these for?
You need a handful of these for the Commission Armor Set. This isn't just a vanity set; it’s actually the gold standard for "comfy" builds in the early 2026 meta.
- Earplugs: No more getting roared out of your True Charge Slash.
- Speed Eating: Because standing still for five seconds to drink a Mega Potion is a death sentence against Tempered monsters.
- Capture Master: Great for farming other rare gems.
Outside of the armor, a few of the "Guild" tree weapon upgrades—specifically the Lance and the Great Sword—require a ticket to reach their final rarity 8 or 9 forms. Without that ticket, you're stuck with a sub-optimal weapon that looks like a placeholder.
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The Festival Factor
Don't forget that Capcom loves their seasonal events. During festivals like the Lumenhymn or the Festival of Accord, the Support Ship often gets a boosted rate for rare tickets.
If you find the grind too soul-crushing during "normal" gameplay, wait for a seasonal event. The Guild usually "subsidizes" the shipments, meaning you'll see a MH Wilds Commission Ticket almost every other time the boat docks.
Also, keep an eye on the Daily Bounties. Occasionally, a Limited Bounty will pop up that rewards a ticket for completing three High Rank hunts in a specific locale. It’s rare, but it beats staring at a loading screen.
Actionable Next Steps
If you're staring at your screen wondering why your Smithy list is full of question marks, here is your path forward:
- Check your story progress. Ensure you've completed the "Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns" mission; the ship inventory is restricted until then.
- Spend your Guild Points. Buy every unique weapon Santiago offers. It cleans up the loot table permanently.
- Use the "Rest" cycle. Don't just hunt and hope. Actively rest in your tent to bring the ship back faster.
- Stay in the Windward Plains. The ship is tied to your home base. If you're hanging out in the Scarlet Forest or the Oilwell Basin, you might miss the notification that the ship has docked.
Farming the MH Wilds Commission Ticket is a test of patience more than a test of skill. But once you have that Commission set equipped, you'll realize the convenience of not being staggered by every stray breeze is worth the effort.