Monster Hunter Wilds is really not just about hunting down these daring beasts hidden in the depths of the wilds to finding out what they conceal. One of those exceptional little critters would be the Gillopod, such a rare, obscure specimen that beguiled hunters over great distances. The catch is not easy but leads onto other pursuit of new adventures and treasure. Here is your guide to finding and capturing a Gillopod in Monster Hunter Wilds, with everything you need to know for putting you well on your way toward successfully achieving this challenging hunt.
Identifying the Gillopod
A Gillopod stands out from the more mundane Pillopods populating the Ruins of Wyveria. It is the large size that can define the Gillopod. And if that wasn’t enough, the body was born to have vivid blue markings and extravagant orange-red eyes. Well, Pillopods are most numerous and found in the same regions, but the marks, along with the bulk, are not present in the Gillopod. These make it easy to distinguish between it and the smaller, even less vibrant fellow.
Where to Find the Gillopod
Knowing where to look is the critical part to find a Gillopod. And it takes a good researcher to find the kind of location that guarantees your chances of running into one. The Gillopod can usually be found in the large area of the Ruins of Wyveria. Gillopods appear around specific locations within the Ruins, such as closer to Area 1, or between Area 7 and 10. The last main hotspot is Area 8, which typically has the highest concentration of these creatures due to environmental conditions.
Another interesting note is that environmental conditions can heavily affect the appearance of Gillopods. Take, say, Wyvern’s Wakening, where Ruins of Wyveria can have its environmental conditions altered by changing weather or monster activity. Consider resting in your tent and pop-up camp before setting Wyvern’s Tranquility and the morning to further increase your chances.
Capturing the Gillopod
It’s all about technique and equipment in capturing Gillopods, and the Capture Net is just the tool for the job. It can be used in various ways, and players can even trap and capture them without doing harm. To capture a Gillopod, you will first need to approach it carefully until your Capture Net is within range. Then, you’ll need to aim it accurately because the Gillopod must make contact with the net for the capture to occur.
Once the net is thrown and lands on the Gillopod, the creature becomes stunned for a brief moment. With that, you can walk up to it and successfully catch the Gillopod. Note that you will not be penalized for accidentally snagging a Pillopod instead of a Gillopod. So if you mess up, just set that Pillopod free and keep searching.
Rewards and Next Steps
After catching the Gillopod, it’s time to head back again to Dareel at the Windward Plains to finish the quest and collect your reward. Completing Dareel’s Special Research Report unlocks a small, but mighty invaluable pool of items like 10 Gloamgrass Buds and 5 Honey. This quest will also unlock the next step in the chain, where you will have to help Samin with his Special Research Report.
Conclusion
Monster Hunter Wilds requires you to invest time, strategy, and patience to catch a Gillopod. When you finally succeed, it shall bring rewards in battle. Learn about the parts which house these creatures below and lastly identifying them to potentially help you with the progression of the game. Above all, however, is the adventure itself that includes the alertness and wise use of your gear as you travel through the lively thrilling threads of Monster Hunter Wilds.
