Monster Hunter Wilds’ Real Endgame Isn’t Fashion — It’s Fishing

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In all contemporary Monster Hunter games, there’s a shared aspect: the true objective at the end isn’t about perfecting your hunting equipment or battling high-level monsters; instead, it’s about fashion. The delight of adorning your character from top to bottom with the finest patterns originated with the Layered Armor feature in Monster Hunter World, which can be thought of as a version of Transmogrification systems found in MMOs, tailored specifically for Monster Hunter games.

Instead, we’re not discussing fashion today. It’s never been about intricate armor designs or being stylish. The ultimate objective in Monster Hunter Wilds is actually fishing. If you’re curious as to why, have you ever tried the Whopper side quest from Kanya? That should clear things up for you. For those who might be wondering: I’ve put together a detailed guide on how to master the game’s challenging fishing mechanics.

Players are finding the fishing system in Wilds progressively more challenging, leading to growing irritation. In contrast, it was less demanding in earlier games, leaving players wondering about the change. Interestingly, the challenges encountered while fishing surpass those posed by endgame monsters like Tempered Arkveld and Gore Magala, which typically take between 5-10 minutes to defeat. However, fishing requires a considerable amount of patience and 30 minutes just to catch one fish.

As a gamer, I’ve come across many fellow gamers who can relate to my struggle. Fishing for a catch may seem relaxing, but nothing compares to the thrill of engaging directly with monsters, slicing through their form after they’ve fallen.

During my time playing Monster Hunter Wilds for a review, one particularly amusing instance occurred when I tirelessly sought after the elusive Gravid Bowfin. As I closed the game and rolled the credits, I was still unable to catch it. It turned out that the Gravid Bowfin can only be found during the Plentiful Season in the Oasis or Area 17 of the Scarlet Forest. Next time, Capcom should make this more obvious.

Enthusiasts who aim for full completion have been finding the challenge of catching 30 “Whoppers” quite intimidating. Just the thought of reeling in a big fish once is challenging; imagine having to do it 29 more times! It’s important to note that using capture nets won’t help you earn this achievement.

It’s apparent that Capcom is attempting to make up for the absence of Rare Endemic Life achievements in earlier games such as World and Iceborne by offering an improved hunting experience. Catching those elusive creatures at just the right moment in the right location in previous titles was a frustrating ordeal, to say the least.

Although I acknowledge that the fishing tasks in Monster Hunter Wilds might be annoying, they represent a step up from earlier versions. Adapting to the new controls and system takes some time, but don’t forget to refer to the tutorial in the Play Guide if you need guidance to make sure you’re doing it correctly.

In the future, when you examine another user’s Hunter’s profile, ensure they possess the Apex Predator badge to label them as a seasoned Monster Hunter veteran. Without this accolade, questioning their status seems rather meaningless.

Can’t deny it, fishing in this game is an enjoyable break from the anticipation of Title Update 1 dropping in April. It’s like a nice change of pace for those of us who feel the game has become a tad too straightforward.

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2025-03-14 18:14