"Guide: Catching Rime Beetles in Monster Hunter Wilds"

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the thrill of the hunt extends beyond battling terrifying creatures. The game offers a vast, open world filled with exploration opportunities and numerous quests to undertake. For those eager to track down the elusive Rime Beetle in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, here's your comprehensive guide.

How to Find the Rime Beetle in Monster Hunter Wilds

If you've forgotten the hint provided by Samin, your journey to find the Rime Beetle begins at the Iceshard Cliffs region. Unfortunately, you won't be able to simply set a waypoint and let your Seikret guide you directly to it.

To locate this elusive creature, you'll need to rely on your keen observation skills and a bit of luck. The Rime Beetle is known for rolling up balls of packed snow, making it easier to spot in snowy areas. Focus your search in the Iceshard Cliffs region, particularly in Areas 2, 7, 8, 11, and 13. As you explore these snow-covered zones, keep an eye out for the Rime Beetle's distinctive snowballs. Additionally, following any tracks you find in the snow can lead you straight to this endemic creature.

For more insights on capturing monsters, check out our guide on How to Capture Monsters in Monster Hunter Wild.

How to Capture the Rime Beetle in Monster Hunter Wilds

While you can collect the Rime Beetle using your hands or the Hook Slinger, capturing it requires a different approach. Equip your Capture Net, which should already be part of your gear. Hold L1/LB to access your equipment menu, scroll to the Capture Net, and press Square/X to select it. Aim with L2/LT, ensure the Rime Beetle is within your crosshairs, and wait for the target to turn orange before firing. Successfully capturing the Rime Beetle not only adds it to your collection but also fulfills Samin's request.

If you choose to collect the Rime Beetle manually, you'll receive Frost Pods, which can be used to inflict ice damage on your targets in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.

That covers everything you need to know about finding and capturing Rime Beetles in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and information on the game, be sure to visit The Escapist.

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