There are five fishing side missions in Monster Hunter Wilds, the last of which is called Razzle Dazzle and requires players to catch a Grand Escunite. It becomes available once they’ve completed the Lurking Shadows main story mission in Chapter 4, though only after they’re done with The Catch of a Lifetime.
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To start the quest, players will once again need to speak with Kanya at the Scarlet Forest base camp, which will result in her handing over a Tentacle Jig and sending them on their way. Thankfully, Monster Hunter Wilds players won’t have to travel too far to find a Grand Esunite, as they’re found exclusively in the forest.
Where to Find a Grand Escunite in Monster Hunter Wilds (Grand Escunite Location)
To find a Grand Escunite, players should make their way to the underground cave to the north of the number 8 marker in the Scarlet Forest, the entrance to which is hidden behind a waterfall. If they visited this cave earlier to catch a Goldenfish, they may already have set up a base camp, in which case, they can fast travel there instantly. Once they arrive, they should dive into the water and swim over to the platform at the back of the cave and look for a turquoise-colored crustation.
How to Catch a Grand Escunite in Monster Hunter Wilds
Players hoping to catch a Grand Escunite should use the Tentacle Jig that Kanya gave them at the beginning of the quest. As was the case in the Fishing for Flavor side mission, they’ll need to jiggle the lure a little to get the fish interested. The Grand Escunite will poke its head out of the water just before taking a bite which can make it difficult to tell when it’s actually on the line, so players should be sure to wait until its tentacles start pulling the lure before reeling it in.
Razzle Dazzle Rewards
After they’ve managed to catch a Grand Escunite, players should head back and speak with Kanya at the Scarlet Forest base camp. The resulting cut scene is a bit longer than usual, but once it ends, players will be rewarded with five 
Jeweled Mullet Roe
, three 
Gunpowderfish Scale
, two 
Whetfish Fin
, and five 
Sushifish Scale
. They’ll also get 300 Guild Points, which should come in handy for those attempting to increase their Hunter Rank and progress the main story.
Razzle Dazzle Video Walkthrough
- Released
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February 28, 2025
- ESRB
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T For Teen // Violence, Blood, Crude Humor