Locating a Giant Vigorwasp in Monster Hunter Wilds marks the culmination of your journey to unlock all Palico abilities. As part of the A Gutsy Move quest, your loyal companion seeks your assistance in capturing one of these substantial health bugs to aid in the research of a new support move. This ability, known as Vigorwasp Revival, is invaluable as it allows your Palico to revive you should you faint, making the endeavor well worth your time.
Monster Hunter Wilds Giant Vigorwasp location
To find Giant Vigorwasps, venture into the Windward Plains during the season of plenty. They can be spotted in area 13 near the oasis or in area 10. Additionally, these wasps may appear during a Giant Vigorwasp Outbreak; however, such events are not frequent, so checking the environmental forecast is advisable.
Identifying Giant Vigorwasps is straightforward, as they are essentially larger versions of their regular counterparts, complete with a more prominent green sack hanging beneath them. Both variants share a similar map marker, distinguished only by a slightly darker green hue. Their tendency to congregate with other Vigorwasps makes them easier to spot.
Once you’ve adjusted the time to plenty in your tent and located a Giant Vigorwasp on your map, proceed with caution. Remember, do not interact with it as you would normally. Instead, prepare your capture net from the essential items hotwheel. Hover over the wasp until the box turns orange, then launch your net to capture it.
If you encounter difficulties in finding a Giant Vigorwasp, there’s an alternative route: you can obtain one from your Palico, provided it has reached a sufficient level to unlock the upgraded version of Attract Vigorwasps. This ability enables your Palico to summon a Giant Vigorwasp during combat, allowing you to effortlessly capture it with your net. To verify if your Palico has this upgrade, navigate to the Palico Info section in the menu and scroll down to Attract Vigorwasps.
