In addition to its five fishing-related side missions, Monster Hunter Wilds has three Trophies / Achievements that are tied to the sport. The first is awarded just for catching a fish while another one can be unlocked by reeling in 30 Whoppers. The last one is called Monster (Squid) Hunter and requires players to catch a Giant Squid.
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All of the monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds have their own strengths and weaknesses and many can be found in multiple locations.
The Giant Squid in question is known as a Goliath Squid and can be found in the Scarlet Forest area of Monster Hunter Wilds. It’s big enough to count as a Whopper and so can be caught to complete the Catch of a Lifetime side mission, although players may have to hunt for it separately if they end up reeling in a different type of fish for Kanya.
Where to Find a Giant Squid in Monster Hunter Wilds
Players can find a Goliath Squid in the Great Lake Shore, which is Area 17 of the Scarlet Forest. They won’t be fishing in the water shown on the map, but rather in the deeper water on the other side of the rock wall. Although they can show up at any point from evening onwards, Goliath Squid are much easier to spot at nighttime due to their bioluminescent glow. They’re a dark gray color in daylight, although the reflective surface of the water makes it almost impossible to see them, so changing the time of day can make a huge difference.
Players can increase the chances of a Goliath Squid appearing by pulling down some of the Loch Ruins with their Hook Slinger. This will trigger a fish gathering, although doing so during the daytime can make it much more difficult to spot the Goliath Squid due to all of the splashing.
How to Catch a Giant Squid in Monster Hunter Wilds
After locating a Giant Squid, players should pull out their rod and equip the Tentacle Jig that they got at the beginning of the Razzle Dazzle side mission. They’ll want to aim the jig just in front of the squid and then jiggle it around a little until it takes a bite. As mentioned above, the Goliath Squid is classed as a Whopper, so players will need to complete the extended fishing mini-game in order to reel it in.
The key to catching a Goliath Squid is to tire it out by pulling the line in the direction that it’s moving to reduce tension. Whenever it stops moving, players can begin to reel their line in, although they should be ready to stop reeling and pull left or right if the squid starts thrashing again. It doesn’t appear as though Goliath Squids can leap out of the water, but on the off chance that one does, players should yank the line in the direction that it jumps and then quickly pull the right trigger.
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February 28, 2025
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T For Teen // Violence, Blood, Crude Humor