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Monster Hunter World

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Capture Pro

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Nathan Garvin

To capture a monster you need three things: first, you must wound the monster until it’s near death (it’ll have a skull icon near its marker on the minimap if you’ve properly researched it), second you must use a device to pacify the monster further (ideally a Tranq Bomb - it usually takes two to subdue the monster) and three, you’ll need an actual trap (a Shock Trap or Pitfall Trap both work fine).

The run-down is pretty simple. For preparations, make some Tranq Bombs (Sleep Herb + Parashroom) and a trap (Shock Traps are the easiest - Thunderbug + Trap Tool). Once done, accept any assignment/quest/investigation to hunt any monster (save Elder Dragons, which cannot be captures) and fight like normal, being sure to investigate enough tracks ahead of time to max your Scoutfly Level, so you can track the monster’s status. When it has a skull above its head, it’s easiest to let it retreat to its lair and sleep, at which point simply run up to it, smash two Tranq Bombs into its head, then plant a trap under it. If done correctly, it should wake up just long enough to get trapped. This shortens your struggle considerably and grants you extra rewards, so as long as you go through the trouble to create the tools necessary, it’s actually easier and more lucrative to capture many monsters than to slay them.

It’s best to start capturing monsters as early as possible (ideally after you hunt the Barroth, where you should have the concept introduced to you), as you need to capture fifty monsters to earn this trophy/achievement. That’s a long grind in itself, but if you start early enough… well the core gameplay loops involves killing lots and lots of monsters, repeatedly, so ideally you’ll be earning this while you work towards other goals, like gathering materials or completing assignments and optional quests as you advance through the main story.

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Capcom
  • Platforms,
    PS4, XB One
  • Genre
    Action RPG
  • Guide Release
    13 February 2018
  • Last Updated
    7 December 2020
  • Guide Author
    Nathan Garvin

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This guide features a full, beginning-to-end walkthrough written in an “ideal chronological order of events” format. Main quests are interspersed with side quests in the order in which they unlock, although some side quests and arena challenges may only be referenced instead of fully explained. These are typically quests that have you facing a monster you’ve already fought under similar circumstances that offer no unique reward for completion. For example, after completing most main quests you won’t be able to attempt that quest again, but you’ll usually unlock an identical side quest allowing you to hunt the same monster in the same area with the same success/failure conditions.

Monster strategies will be discussed in detail as you encounter them throughout the walkthrough, featuring elemental and status information and drop lists. The guide also features a fully detailed bestiary for those who just want information about specific monsters unaccompanied by a walkthrough. Trophy/achievement information can also be found in a separate trophy/achievement guide, although be warned: many trophies/achievements in Monster Hunter World are easier said than done.

Other features of this guide include:

  • Information on crafting/harvesting.
  • Side quests that unlock mantles, ingredients and other useful features.
  • Field Researcher quests including where to catch rare fish, how to capture small monsters, and where to locate Grimalkynes/Gajalaka.
  • Grimalkyne/Gajalaka quests.
  • How to upgrade the Ancient Tree/Harvest Box and how to unlock various fertilizers.
  • How the Elder Melder works, melding different items and decorations.
  • Where to find the Powertalon and Armortalon, and how to upgrade them into the Powercharm and Armorcharm.
  • Detailed information on how to unlock Tempered Monsters, the difference between Threat Level 1, 2 and 3 Tempered Monsters.
  • Information on Feystones, including drop rates, the differences between the types (Mysterious, Gleaming, Worn and Warped).
  • How to get Warrior’s Streamstones and Hero’s Streamstones.

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