You probably remember her as the tiny, energetic girl hanging around the forge in Harth during your Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (MH4U) days. Back in 2015, Little Miss Forge was just a charming side character—the daughter of the Harth Chief who had a weird obsession with plaid and a knack for swinging a hammer twice her size. But honestly, if you haven't looked at the Monster Hunter community lately, you might be surprised to find her name everywhere.
With the release of Monster Hunter Wilds, players have basically collectively realized that the "new" smithy, Gemma, is almost certainly Little Miss Forge all grown up. It’s sent everyone back to the 3DS to revisit her original questline. If you’re dusting off your old save to see what you missed or just want to finish her requests for the first time, there’s a lot of ground to cover.
Who Is Little Miss Forge Anyway?
In the lore of MH4U, she is the daughter of the Troverian Chief in Harth. While most Troverians are, well, short and stout, she’s a human girl. The game implies she was adopted or at least raised by the Chief after being found. She spends her days apprenticing under "The Man," the caravan's main blacksmith.
Most people remember her for the Arluq Whammer, that ridiculous whale-shaped hammer she helps you create. But her role in the game is actually tied to a fairly long string of villager requests that span across both Low Rank and High Rank Caravan quests.
Unlocking the Little Miss Forge Questline
Unlocking her quests isn't always straightforward because MH4U loves to hide things behind speech bubbles in different towns. You can't just sit in Val Habar and expect her to talk to you. You have to travel.
Usually, her involvement starts properly once you’ve cleared the main drama in Harth and moved the Caravan along. However, the "real" chain of requests starts appearing in the Caravan 6-star and 7-star range.
The Key Quests You Need to Watch For
- The Harth Chief’s Request: Talk to the Chief in Harth. He’ll eventually give you a quest to hunt a Gravios. This is basically the "gatekeeper" quest for the smithy family’s personal story.
- Advanced: Deep Trouble: This is a 6-star Caravan quest where you have to hunt a Teostra. Many players get stuck here because "Advanced" quests rotate in and out of the quest list. If you don't see it, go on a Meat Delivery quest or just abandon a harvest tour to cycle the list.
- The Arluq Whammer Chain: After the Teostra, Little Miss Forge will start getting more vocal. She wants to prove herself. This leads into a series of hunts involving things like Seltas Queen and eventually the dreaded Double Black Gravios.
Why the Double Black Gravios Quest Is Infamous
If you ask any MH4U veteran about Little Miss Forge, they won't talk about her personality. They’ll talk about the quest "Advanced: Black Rock Down." This quest requires you to hunt two Frenzied Black Gravios in the Volcanic Hollow. It is, quite frankly, a nightmare. Black Gravios has some of the most annoying hitboxes in the series, and when they’re frenzied, they don't stop moving.
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Why do it? Because completing this is the "final" step for her main equipment rewards. It’s what cements her as a master smith in her own right.
Rewards You Get for Helping Her
- Arluq Whammer: The iconic whale hammer. It's actually decent for mid-High Rank, but mostly it's just for the flex.
- Gift for Pop: This is a Guild Card award you receive after finishing her major requests.
- The "Gemma" Connection: For modern players, the reward is the lore. Seeing her dialogue about wanting to "fly far" and travel the world makes the jump to her appearance in Wilds feel earned.
The Connection to Monster Hunter Wilds
It's kida crazy how much detail Capcom put into this. If you look at Gemma in Wilds, she wears a jacket with the Caravan symbol (the Capital C) on the back. She also has a small Kut-Ku plushie on her belt.
Who gave her that plushie? The Guildmarm (Sophia) from MH4U.
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In MH4U, Little Miss Forge talks about how she wants to be just like the Ace Gunner (Nadia). If you watch the cutscenes in Harth, you'll see her following Nadia around, mesmerized by her armor. In Wilds, Gemma is a professional, confident smith who travels with the Research Commission. It's one of the most satisfying character arcs in a series that usually doesn't care about "human" plots.
Tips for Finishing Her Quests in 2026
Since the 3DS online servers are officially a thing of the past, you're going to have to solo these requests. MH4U is known for being "old school tough," so here’s how to handle it:
- Bring Water Weapons: For the Gravios quests, you need Water. If you're a Blade Master, aim for the belly. Once you break the chest, his defense drops significantly.
- Mounting is Broken: This was the game that introduced mounting. Use it. Use it often.
- Check Every Town: If a quest isn't appearing, check Cathar, Cheeko Sands, and Harth. Someone usually has a speech bubble that needs popping.
Honestly, Little Miss Forge represents the heart of the "Fourth Gen." She wasn't just a shop menu; she was part of the family you built while traveling on the Arluq.
If you want to experience the full story, start by heading back to Harth and checking in with the Chief. Look for the quest "Advanced: Deep Trouble" to get the ball rolling. Once you've cleared that and the subsequent Black Gravios hunt, you'll have the full context for one of the coolest lore crossovers in Monster Hunter history.