"Discovering and Catching Rime Beetles in Monster Hunter Wilds"

In Monster Hunter Wilds, the adventure extends beyond just hunting fearsome creatures. The vast open world invites players to explore and engage in various quests, one of which involves tracking down the elusive Rime Beetle. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to find and capture this unique creature.

How To Find the Rime Beetle in Monster Hunter Wilds

If you're struggling to remember the hint provided by Samin, you'll need to make your way to the Iceshard Cliffs region. Finding the Rime Beetle isn't as simple as setting a waypoint and letting your Seikret guide you to the spot. Instead, you'll need to rely on your keen observation and a bit of luck to spot this creature in the wild.

The Rime Beetle is known for rolling up balls of packed snow, which makes it easier to spot in snowy areas. Head to the Iceshard Cliffs and focus your search on Areas 2, 7, 8, 11, and 13. As you explore these snow-covered zones, keep an eye out for the snowballs the Rime Beetle creates. If you see tracks in the snow, following them can lead you directly to your target.

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How To Capture the Rime Beetle in Monster Hunter Wilds

Capturing the Rime Beetle requires more than just picking it up with your hands or using the Hook Slinger. You'll need to equip your Capture Net, which should already be part of your gear. To equip it, hold L1/LB and scroll through your options until you reach the Capture Net. Press Square/X to select it, and then aim with L2/LT.

Once you have the Rime Beetle in your crosshairs, wait for it to turn orange, indicating you're ready to capture it. Fire the net to successfully capture the beetle, adding it to your collection and fulfilling Samin's request. If you choose to gather it manually instead, you'll obtain Frost Pods, which can be used to inflict ice damage on your targets in Monster Hunter Wilds.

That's all you need to know about finding and capturing Rime Beetles in Monster Hunter Wilds. For more tips and detailed information, don't forget to check out The Escapist.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.