In the vast world of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, players can engage in numerous fascinating activities that offer unique rewards. If you're aiming to unlock the prestigious Monster (Squid) Hunter trophy or achievement, this guide will lead you through the process step-by-step.
How to Unlock the Monster (Squid) Hunter Trophy/Achievement in Monster Hunter Wilds
While fishing might not be central to your main progression in the game, it provides a delightful diversion and its own engaging questline. This questline is crucial for acquiring the necessary equipment to pursue this trophy or achievement.
To begin, you need to advance through Kanya’s fishing questline. This involves completing several side quests where you'll gather specific items for her:
Seeking the Goldenfish
Start by catching the Goldenfish, which can be found in water pools within caves. Head to the Scarlet Forest, specifically Area 6, and use either the Golden Bughead or Common Wood Minnow baits. The Fallow weather state offers the highest chance of encountering these fish.
Fishing for Favor
Next, you'll need to catch the Gravid Bowfin. This fish is available at the Scarlet Forest base camp during the Plenty weather condition. Equip the Emerald Jitterbait and cast your line to reel in this target.
The Catch of a Lifetime!
Kanya will then challenge you to catch a Whopper, which can be any large fish that triggers the reeling minigame. A common choice is the Tuna, found in the lake at Area 17 of the Scarlet Forest. Patience is key as you hook and reel in these big catches.
After completing these tasks, Kanya will introduce the Razzle Dazzle quest, which is your opportunity to earn the Monster (Squid) Hunter trophy or achievement in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Here’s how to proceed:
Navigate to the Scarlet Forest, specifically Area 17. Ensure the weather is set to Downpour in Inclemency. You can either use the grill to wait for the right conditions or rest at your camp to change the weather. Once the conditions are favorable, move to the lake's deep end until you can't go further. Look for squids swimming around. If none appear, fast travel to another location and return to see if they spawn.
Equip the Tentacle Jig provided by Kanya and start fishing. While the quest asks you to catch the Grand Escunite, your goal for the trophy or achievement is the Goliath Squid. Watch for the squids with glowing blue shells. If you hook a squid and the reeling minigame begins, you're on the right path. Keep fighting until the squid tires, then reel it in close to the shore to secure it and unlock your trophy or achievement.
That covers everything you need to know about unlocking the Monster (Squid) Hunter trophy or achievement in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and guides, be sure to visit The Escapist.
*Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
