Can you catch the “Whopper”? Monster Hunter Wilds indeed brings some of the challenging encounters you won’t usually see in other games. Here’s how you can easily succeed in the Monster Hunter Wilds Whopper challenge.
What is a Whopper in Monster Hunter Wilds?
Unlike in other fishing-related quests, the “Whopper” doesn’t pertain to a specific type of fish. Instead, it is a classification of any large and challenging fish to catch in the game. It might seem easy upon glance yet these are really difficult to reel under any circumstances.
You can easily identify them with their larger size compared to other common aquatic life. Moreover, it’ll require a specialized fishing approach to complete catching them. Currently, these are the several fish species that are under the Whopper category in Monster Hunter Wilds:
- Gajau
- Gastronome Tuna
- Great Trevally
- Speartuna
Where to Find Whoppers
Now, where should you exactly be looking for these Whoppers? There are many existing fishing spots in Monster Hunter Wilds which makes this mechanic fun. However, these Whoppers are exclusively located in the Scarlet Forest with two specific fishing locations.
- Area 17- Great Lake Shore:
- Best for catching Gastronome Tuna (typically during Seasons of Plenty)
- Great Trevally are commonly found here
- Area 12- Northeast (Deep Water by Waterfall):
- Gajau can be found here from morning to evening
- Speartuna are more common in this area, but only during a Fallow season
“The Catch of a Lifetime” Quest
So, when will you need to catch these whooping Whopper fishes? This mission serves as the fourth fishing side quest in Monster Hunter Wilds. This might take you a while before successfully catching one so better pray for luck to be on your side.
- Return to Kanya at the Scarlet Forest base camp
- Show her your catch
- Receive rewards including:
- Five (unspecified item)
- 200 Guild Points to help increase your Hunter Rank
Preparation
Since Whopper is extremely challenging fish to catch, you might have to do some preparation beforehand. This will help you before engaging in the fishing action and wasting any of your bait resources.
- Head to either Area 17 or Area 12 in the Scarlet Forest
- Use the appropriate bait:
- Tuff Joint Bait works for Gastronome Tuna and Goliath Squid
- Duster Jig attracts Gajau
- Tentacle Jig is best for Goliath Squid
Fishing Approach
There is a proper approach from casting to reeling your fishing line into the water. This is mainly because Whopper is a special fish classification in Monster Hunter Wilds. So, here’s what you can do to improve your fishing approach:
- Cast your line in front of the fish
- Slowly reel in the lure, moving the left thumbstick up and down
- Periodically pause and jerk the lure to attract the fish’s attention
The Challenging Reel-In
The most breath-hitching part of this adventure is the reeling of your fishing line. This will tell whether you’ve successfully caught the Whopper or it releases from the hook. Once a Whopper bites the bait, an intense tug of war between the fish and the player takes action.
- Move the left thumbstick in the same direction the fish is swimming (called “controlling the drag”)
- Stop reeling when the fish swims side to side
- Reel in only when the fish pauses and gives a small buck
- Watch for obstacles and keep the fish away from rocks
- If the fish jumps, hit R2/RT at the top of its jump to slam it back into the water
To even increase your chances of catching Whopper, you may follow these tips shared by some professionals:
- Fishing at night during Seasons of Plenty can improve your chances
- Be patient and precise during the reeling process
- There are no do-overs, so focus carefully
Conclusion
Catching Whopper will be just another side quest in Monster Hunter Wilds if you follow all these tips. It is one of those challenging missions that also provides a rewarding experience to players. So, start your preparation now from your bait to hook and lines to have Whoppers swarming your area.
