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How To Find and Capture a Rime Beetle in Monster Hunter Wilds

Author:Kristen Update:Apr 07,2025

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the adventure extends beyond battling fearsome beasts. The expansive world invites hunters to explore and engage in various quests, including the pursuit of the elusive Rime Beetle. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to find and capture this intriguing creature.

How To Find the Rime Beetle in Monster Hunter Wilds

How to Find the Rime Beetle in Monster Hunter Wilds

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If you've forgotten the hint provided by Samin, your journey to find the Rime Beetle leads you to the Iceshard Cliffs region. Unlike setting a simple waypoint, locating the Rime Beetle requires keen observation and a bit of luck. This endemic creature is known for rolling up balls of packed snow, making it easier to spot in snowy areas.

In the Iceshard Cliffs, focus your search on Areas 2, 7, 8, 11, and 13. As you traverse these snow-covered zones, keep an eye out for the Rime Beetle's distinctive snowballs. Additionally, following tracks in the snow can lead you directly to this elusive creature.

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How To Capture the Rime Beetle in Monster Hunter Wilds

How to Capture the Rime Beetle in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Capturing the Rime Beetle involves more than just picking it up. You'll need to equip your Capture Net, which should already be part of your gear. To equip it, hold L1/LB and cycle through your options until you reach the Capture Net. Press Square/X to select it, then aim with L2/LT.

Once the Rime Beetle is in your crosshairs and the target turns orange, fire the net to capture it. Successfully doing so will add the Rime Beetle to your collection and fulfill Samin's request. If you choose to collect it manually, you'll obtain Frost Pods, useful for inflicting ice damage 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 detailed guides, be sure to check out The Escapist.

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