In the vibrant universe of Monster Hunter Wilds, players can engage in a variety of fascinating activities, including the pursuit of the prestigious Monster (Squid) Hunter trophy or achievement. This guide will walk you through the steps necessary to unlock this coveted reward.

How to Unlock the Monster (Squid) Hunter Trophy/Achievement in Monster Hunter Wilds

While fishing might seem like a side activity in Monster Hunter Wilds, it plays a crucial role in unlocking the Monster (Squid) Hunter trophy or achievement. To start, you need to dive into Kanya's fishing questline, which includes several engaging side quests.

Seeking the Goldenfish

Begin your journey by catching the Goldenfish. These elusive creatures can be found in pools of water within caves, particularly in the Scarlet Forest's Area 6. Use either the Golden Bughead or Common Wood Minnow baits to increase your chances of success. The Fallow weather state offers the highest probability of encountering these fish.

Fishing for Favor

Next, tackle the quest to catch the Gravid Bowfin. Head to the base camp in the Scarlet Forest during the Plenty weather condition. Equip the Emerald Jitterbait and cast your line to snag this unique fish.

The Catch of a Lifetime!

For this challenge, you need to reel in a Whopper, which can be any large fish that triggers the reeling minigame. Tuna often works well for this task. Navigate to the lake in Area 17 of the Scarlet Forest, hook a big one, and patiently reel it in.

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Once you've completed these quests, Kanya will introduce the Razzle Dazzle quest, which is your final step towards the Monster (Squid) Hunter trophy or achievement. Here’s what you need to do:

• Travel to the Scarlet Forest, specifically Area 17. Ensure the weather is set to Downpour in Inclemency. You can wait at the grill or rest at your camp to change the conditions.
• Wade into the lake until you reach the deepest part. Look for squids swimming around. If none appear, fast travel to another location and return to encourage spawning.
• Equip the Tentacle Jig provided by Kanya and begin fishing. While the quest requires you to catch the Grand Escunite, your real target for the trophy is the Goliath Squid. Focus on the squids with glowing blue shells.
• Once you hook a squid and the reeling minigame starts, keep fighting until the squid tires out. Reel it in close to the shore, and when you successfully pull it out, you'll unlock the Monster (Squid) Hunter trophy or achievement.

That’s everything you need to know about unlocking the Monster (Squid) Hunter trophy or achievement in Monster Hunter Wilds. For more tips and guides, be sure to check out The Escapist.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.