Capturing Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Comprehensive Guide

In Monster Hunter Wilds, the game assists you in grasping the basics, but when it comes to capturing monsters, guidance is somewhat limited. Capturing these creatures often yields a more valuable resource haul compared to simply defeating them, and the experience itself can be quite rewarding.

Crafting Tranquil Bombs

Tranq Bombs are essential for capturing monsters and can be made by combining Sleep Herbs with Parashrooms. If you’re at the beginning stages of the game, you might find yourself lacking these items. To quickly locate them, open your map, utilize the item filters, and find the nearest sources for both Sleep Herbs and Parashrooms.

As you progress, NPCs will unlock Material Gathering, allowing you to passively gather Sleep Herbs and Parashrooms. It’s advisable to craft at least three to five Tranq Bombs to ensure a successful capturing endeavor.

Crafting Traps

Before capturing a monster, you will need to use traps to make them vulnerable to your Tranq Bombs. There are two types of traps available: Pitfall Traps and Shock Traps. Remember to carry one of each, as they can be effective in different scenarios; it’s better to be prepared for varying circumstances.

Your first step in crafting traps is to gather Trap Tools, which can conveniently be purchased from the NPC at the Base Camp for just 100 zennies. Keep in mind that your Item Pouch only allows two Trap Tools at a time, so stock up as needed without overloading yourself.

Monster Hunter Wilds Provisions Stockpile purchase trap tools — Screenshot by Twinfinite

For crafting Shock Traps, you will require Thunderbug Capacitors, which you can obtain by collecting Thunderbugs in the wild. Additionally, Pitfall Traps require Nets, which can be crafted from Spider Webs. You will find these Spider Webs readily in the Scarlet Forest area.

Capturing Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds

With Tranq Bombs and traps at the ready, you can attempt to capture your desired monster. To successfully do so, lure the creature into a trap, then use at least two Tranq Bombs from a close range. The bombs emit a cloud effect, so positioning yourself near the trapped monster is crucial. Typically, two bombs will suffice, but in certain situations, three may be necessary. If three bombs fail, this usually indicates that the monster hasn’t been sufficiently weakened.

Monster Hunter Wilds captured monster Yan Kut Ku falling asleep — Make sure you capture the right one for this quest. Screenshot by Twinfinite

As you engage with monsters, you will gradually weaken and tire them. Signs of fatigue can manifest through various behaviors, such as excessive drooling or limping. However, not all monsters exhibit clear signs of exhaustion, so stay vigilant. When a monster begins to flee or seeks a place to rest, these are telltale indicators that it is ready for a capture.

Monster Hunter Wilds captured monster rathian falling asleep — Screenshot by Twinfinite

Once you successfully capture a monster, you will receive standard capture rewards, and a 20-second countdown will begin to signal the end of your quest. Keep in mind that captured monsters will typically vanish after a brief period.

This covers everything you need to know about monster capturing in Monster Hunter Wilds.

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