Capturing monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds can be just as valuable as slaying them. It’s a faster way to finish hunts and can even give you rare rewards that you will not get from a regular kill. With that in mind; here is a quick guide on how you can successfully capture monsters.
Why Capture Monsters?
Capturing monsters has several advantages over just killing them:
- Rare Materials – Some parts only drop from captures.
- Quest Requirements – Certain quests require a capture instead of a kill.
- Faster Hunts – A capture ends the fight early, saving time and resources.
How to Capture Monsters
Capturing a monster requires the right timing and tools. Here is a step-by-step guide:
- Weaken the Monster
Before you can capture a monster, you need to weaken it (which means it needs to be low on health). Signs that a monster is ready for capture include:
- Limping towards its nest or resting area (usually means it is close to death).
- Heavy breathing and sluggish movements.
- A heartbeat icon on the left side of your screen indicates the monster is struggling.
- A skull icon on the minimap, appearing above the monster’s icon, signaling it is near death.
- Use Traps
Once the monster is weak, use a trap to immobilize it:
- Pitfall Trap: Creates a hole to trap the monster in open terrain.
- Shock Trap: Stuns the monster for a few seconds.
Keep in mind that some monsters resist certain traps, so be mindful of their elemental resistances.
- Use Tranquilizers
Once the monster is trapped, use Tranq Bombs, Tranq Blades, or Tranq Ammo to put it to sleep. It typically takes two tranquilizers to complete the capture.
- Tranq Bombs are for close range.
- Tranq Blades and Tranq Ammo (for ranged attacks). If you are using a Bow or Bowgun, you can use Tranq Ammo; otherwise, you will need to use the slinger.
- Capture Complete!
If done correctly, the hunt ends immediately, and you will see a confirmation that the monster was captured. Head back to camp to collect your rewards!
Best Tools for Capturing Monsters
To make sure you have everything for a successful capture, always bring the following with you:
- Pitfall and Shock Traps: Craft these before each hunt and make sure you have at least one of each!
- Tranq Bombs/Ammo: Create these as well before heading out and stock up before every hunt.
- Capture Gear Loadout: Some armor sets or skills can make capturing easier.
Final Tips for Capturing Monsters
- Some monsters are resistant or immune to certain traps.
- Not all monsters can be captured. (E.g.: Elder Dragons must be killed.)
- In multiplayer, coordinate with teammates before trying to capture a monster.
- If you deal too much damage, you will accidentally kill the monster, which means no capture rewards.
- Before farming monster parts, make sure the parts you need drop from capturing, breaking, or slaying the monster.
Why Capturing is Worth It
Capturing in Monster Hunter Wilds is a great way to farm rare materials, complete specific quests, and finish hunts faster. With the right traps, tranquilizers, and timing, you will be able to complete capture-based quests quickly and easily.
Stay tuned for more Monster Hunter Wilds guides – and happy hunting!
