Monster Hunter Wilds: Chapter 4-1 walkthrough
Now that you've hit the credits, continue the story in Chapter 4-1
Not sure what to do or how to capture In Monster Hunter Wilds Chapter 4-1? Our walkthrough will teach you how to capture the Yian Kut-Ku and simultaneously avoid Fireblight.
We've had one story ending, but what about the second story of Monster Hunter Wilds? Now we're off to the Scarlet Forest to survey what's new.
Our walkthrough hub links to every Monster Hunter Wilds chapter guide. You can also get to each Chapter 4 guide via the below links:
- Chapter 4-1
- Chapter 4-2
- Chapter 4-3
A Visitor from the West walkthrough
A Visitor from the West objectives
- Talk to Olivia
As is common with Monster Hunter games, the story continues beyond the credits, even though it eventually turns into more of a monster grind to raise your Hunter Rank. For now, speak with Olivia in the Windward Plains Base Camp. This will transport you to the Scarlet Forest after a cutscene.
New Ecosystems walkthrough
New Ecosystems objectives
- Talk to Alma
- Survey the Scarlet Forest
- Optional: Talk to the Wudwuds 0/3
- View the forest from atop a tree
- Capture a Yian Kut-Ku
The latest adventure takes us to the Scarlet Forest to check on how it's doing and our friends, the Wudwuds. Before venturing off, you can resupply grabbing Nulberries, Flash Pods, Scream Bombs, Dung Pods, and traps. You can also bring any of the three elements for more damage: Water, Ice, Thunder.
Once you're ready, it's time to find the Wudwuds. As always, they use their talent for explaining creatures to tell us about the Yian Kut-Ku monsters nearby. And similar to our first encounter with the Congalala, they don't let you set an ambush.
Tips for the Yian Kut-Ku fight
Use Dung Pods to get rid of the extra two Yian Kut-Kus so you can prioritise the main one. And remember what Alma said - your goal is to capture. If you're not sure how to capture monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds, here's a quick explainer. First, damage the monster until they have a floating skull icon above their icon on the minimap. If your Palico is with you, they'll point out that the monster is weak.
Second, get them into a trap. It doesn't matter if it's a trap your Palico places, a Vine Trap in the environment, or one you place. As long as the monster is vulnerable to it, it works. Then, use two Tranq Bombs while standing close to the trapped monster. That's all there is to capturing monsters.
Now let's get into tips for the actual fight! Despite being a wyvern, the Yian Kut-Ku is quite a small monster to fight. This makes it easy to pummel any part of them, such as their breakable head or mouth weak point.
Aside from generic attacks, the Yian Kut-Ku spits fireballs when enraged. This can be one fireball, shooting multiple from left to right, or charging at you while spitting fireballs. This is their main behaviour where they'll try to inflict Fireblight. As long as you avoid the fireballs and use the environment to your advantage, you should be okay.
Capturing the Yian Kut-Ku completes Chapter 4-1 and the main mission, New Ecosystems. This unlocks high-rank environments where you'll find tougher monsters in each area now. Continue onto the Chapter 4-2 walkthrough for tips on increasing your Hunter Rank. Or you can return to the walkthrough hub for many of our guides.
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