They’re adorable, tiny, and pretty rare to spot. Monster Hunter Wilds Tracktail Lizards are one of the Endemic Life in the game that you won’t often encounter, but you might be delighted to. When you get the sidequest “Dareel’s Research Report”, you’ll be tasked to find these creatures and bring them to Dareel. Here’s where to find and capture them.
Monster Hunter Wilds Tracktail Lizards Locations
Tracktail Lizards are exclusively found in the Windward Plains, specifically in the sandy, desert areas. Roaming around the dunes will surely reward you with the rare sighting of Tracktail Lizard pairs. After all, talking to Dareel a second time after receiving the quest from him will have him tell you that the lizards prefer to be around oases. You’ll also have better chances if you go searching during the day.
Here are the Areas on the map you can check out:
- Area 11
- Area 12
- Area 13
Tracktail Lizards are dark-blue with big spikes at the end of their long tails, as pictured in their Endemic Life icons. You can find them crawling around or even sitting upright using their tail. There’s some Areas where you can always find these lizards. For example, if you wander around the Oasis in Area 13, you should spot a pair of them crawling from the water and up the sand. There’s another pair between the rocks in the small patch that connects Area 12 to Area 13.
How to Capture Tracktail Lizards
Monster Hunter Wilds Tracktail Lizards are easily startled, and they will bury themselves in the sand if you get too near. You’ll lose the chance to catch even one if you are not careful when approaching them.
Once you spot them, you can prepare to capture them by equipping your Capture Net from your item bar or radial menu. To get even closer, you can also equip your Ghillie Mantle. This will help you avoid scaring the Tracktail Lizards away when you approach.
To finally capture them, aim your Capture Net and shoot. If you’re lucky, you may be able to catch a pair in one go. If you catch only one, You should quickly aim and fire again at the other lizard because it will run away after you capture its partner.
Finishing Dareel’s Sidequest
Dareel’s sidequest, “Dareel’s Research Report” is one of the very first sidequests that you’ll get in the game. These serve as your guide in navigating the items and mechanics, like capturing creatures with your Capture Net. This quest is also the first of many more that Dareel will give you regarding Endemic Life. So, Monster Hunter Wilds Tracktail Lizards are actually pretty easy to capture, despite being a bit hard to come by.
When you capture the Monster Hunter Wilds Tracktail Lizards, you should go back to Dareel to report it. He will then thank you and give you 10x Honey as the sidequest reward. Additionally, you’ll get 50 Guild Points upon completing the quest. The sidequest “Samin’s Research Report”, which will task you to find a Dapperwing, will also become available.
Conclusion
Tracking and capturing Monster Hunter Wilds Tracktail Lizards might seem like a small part of your adventure. Yet, it’s these detailed interactions that make the game truly engaging. Beside being adorable critters to look at when exploring the region, they’ll also help you master using the Capture Net. Finding and capturing these elusive lizards will enhance your overall gaming experience whether you’re seeking to fulfill every side quest or to interact with the game’s endemic life.
