Rime Beetle Hunt: Tips for Monster Hunter Wilds

In Monster Hunter Wilds, the thrill of the hunt extends beyond battling fearsome beasts, as players are invited to explore a vast, open world filled with various quests and mysteries. One such quest involves tracking down the elusive Rime Beetle, and here’s your guide to successfully finding and capturing this unique creature.

How to Find the Rime Beetle in Monster Hunter Wilds

If you've forgotten Samin's hint, your journey to find the Rime Beetle begins in the Iceshard Cliffs region. Unlike other quests where you can simply set a waypoint, locating the Rime Beetle requires keen observation and a bit of luck. Fortunately, once you know where to look, the task becomes manageable.

The Rime Beetle, an endemic creature, is known for rolling up balls of packed snow, making them quite visible against the white backdrop. To increase your chances of spotting one, focus your search on the snow-covered areas within the Iceshard Cliffs. Specifically, you should explore Areas 2, 7, 8, 11, and 13. As you traverse these zones, keep an eye out for the snowballs and any tracks in the snow, which can lead you directly to a Rime Beetle.

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How to Capture the Rime Beetle in Monster Hunter Wilds

Capturing the Rime Beetle requires a different approach than simply collecting it. You'll need to equip your Capture Net, which should already be part of your standard equipment. To equip the Capture Net, hold L1/LB and cycle through your gear until you reach it. Press Square/X to select it and use L2/LT to aim at the Rime Beetle.

Once the Rime Beetle is in your crosshairs and the indicator turns orange, fire the net to capture it successfully. This action will add the Rime Beetle to your collection and fulfill Samin's request. If you choose to collect it manually or with the Hook Slinger, you'll obtain Frost Pods instead, which are useful for inflicting ice damage on 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 information on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.

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