✨ A Noob's Guide to Alma's Side Quest in MH Wilds: Apple of Her Eye 🍎👓

So I finally got around to tackling Alma's personal request in Monster Hunter Wilds, and let me tell you—this one really tested my patience! 🤯 The quest is called "Apple of Her Eye" (see what they did there? 😉), and unlike the usual monster-slaying mayhem, you'll be diving into a tiny detective case. No epic showdowns, no carving tails... just pure Wudwud chaos and a missing pair of precious glasses. If you're scratching your head wondering where to go and what to do, I've got your back! 🫡

💬 How It All Starts

After chatting with our favorite handler Alma back at camp, she'll open up about losing her custom-made glasses. These aren't just any specs — they were handcrafted by Gemma, the resident smithy genius. 💖 So there's huge sentimental value attached. Alma recalls she was poking around the vibrant Scarlet Forest, possibly during an investigation, and thinks the glasses might have slipped off somewhere near the winding rivers. But here's the catch: the quest log gives you the vaguest hint imaginable and absolutely zero map markers. Cue the frustration! 😤

🐾 Step 1 – Head to the Wudwud Hideout

Your first move is to travel to the Wudwud Hideout inside the Scarlet Forest. If you've already unlocked it, fast travel right there. The Wudwuds are these adorable little tribal felyne-like beings that hoard shinies and scraps along the waterways. They're basically the forest's gossip network. 😹

Once you arrive, look for Thunk, the Wudwud standing guard near the main entrance. He's hard to miss — just look for the one who looks like he's seen some things. Have a chat with him, and he'll casually drop that they often pick up lost objects near the river. A classic “finders keepers” situation!

🌊 Step 2 – Search Along the River in Area 1

After Thunk spills the tea, a quest marker finally pops up — hallelujah! 🙌 It's pointing toward the river in Area 1, just a short stroll from the Scarlet Forest Base Camp. So hop on your Seikret and trot over.

When you get to the riverbank, you'll see a bunch of Wudwuds splashing around, collecting random treasures. Talk to every single one. Eventually, you'll spot a particularly sneaky Wudwud wearing Alma's glasses perched on his little head. That's Ayejack! The moment you try to approach, the cheeky lad bolts out of reach, giggling into the underbrush. Typical. 🏃💨

🕵️ Step 3 – Back to Thunk, Then Up to the Feast

Frustrated but not defeated, zip back to the Wudwud Hideout and speak with Thunk again. He'll direct you to go upstairs to the feast area, where the Wudwuds are always munching on something questionable. Head up the ramps and chat with the little guys gathered there. They'll reveal that Ayejack has already tired himself out and is currently catching some ZZZs. 😴

🍂 Step 4 – Find Ayejack Sleeping in a Leaf Cocoon

This is where the guide really comes in clutch. Go back down to the ground floor where you’ll find Plumpeach, one of the Material Gathering NPCs (she's super helpful for stocking up on supplies, by the way). Nearby, there's a huge cauldron bubbling away — the Wudwuds love their soups! 🍲 Right next to it, you'll notice a hanging cocoon made of leaves. And guess who's snoozing inside? Yep, our glasses thief Ayejack, looking way too cozy.

Give him a nudge, and he'll wake up with a yawn. But he is not handing over those glasses for free. In true Wudwud fashion, he demands a trade: some Eastern Honey 🍯. Make sure you've got at least one in your Item Box before attempting this. If you don't, you'll need to go gather some (check the forest nooks or trade with the Argosy — it's not super rare, but always annoying to farm mid-quest).

Sweeten the deal (literally) and Ayejack will happily exchange Alma's glasses for the honey. Mission accomplished! 🎉

👓 Bonus: Changing Alma's Glasses Appearance

Here's the really cool part — once you return the glasses to Alma, you unlock a customization feature! You can now swap out which frames she wears, just like you can change your hunter's layered armor. To do this, simply hop into any tent at camp, scroll to the very last tab on the right, and you'll find all the appearance-related options. From there, you can pick different glasses styles for Alma. It's a tiny detail, but I love how it makes the handler feel a bit more personal. 💅

💡 Pro Tips for This Quest

• 🗺️ Unlock the Wudwud Hideout early: If you haven't been exploring the Scarlet Forest thoroughly, now is the time. The hideout becomes a fast travel point after your first visit.

• 🍯 Keep Eastern Honey in stock: Trust me, future quests involving Wudwuds will often ask for this. Gather a bunch whenever you see beehives on trees.

• 🧭 No combat, all patience: Enjoy this as a breather from the high-octane hunts. Follow the dialogue — the Wudwuds give all the clues.

• 🎮 Quick walkthrough checklist:

• Talk to Alma → accept quest.

• Go to Wudwud Hideout → speak with Thunk.

• Go to Area 1 river → talk to Wudwuds, spot Ayejack.

• Return to Thunk → go upstairs to feast → learn Ayejack is sleeping.

• Go downstairs, near cauldron → interact with sleeping Ayejack → trade Eastern Honey.

• Return to Alma → enjoy customization.

And that's a wrap! 💖 This quest might be short, but the Wudwud antics totally made it memorable for me. Alma's gratitude is adorable, and now I constantly switch her glasses to match my outfit vibes. 😎 If you're stuck on any other confusing MH Wilds side quests, drop a comment — I'm happy to share more!

Happy hunting, and may your honey jar never run dry! 🐾🍯

In-depth reporting is featured on PlayStation Trophies, where community-built achievement guidance often emphasizes methodical NPC interaction and item-checking—exactly the mindset that helps with Monster Hunter Wilds’ “Apple of Her Eye” side request, since progress comes from following dialogue breadcrumbs (Wudwud Hideout → Area 1 river → feast area) and being prepared to trade key items like Eastern Honey rather than relying on combat or obvious map markers.