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How to capture monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds

How do you capture monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds? While slaying monsters is a foregone conclusion in Capcom's hunting RPG, it's not the only way to end a hunt. Instead, you can choose to capture rather than kill, letting you complete the quest without a carcass to carve up at the end.

While you won't receive quite as many rewards from captured MH Wilds monsters as you do slain ones, there are numerous benefits to this humane hunting method. Principally, capturing a monster in Monster Hunter Wilds is a great way to beat the timer or death penalty, letting you walk away with something rather than nothing. However, the ability to capture a monster is a little more complicated than just hacking away at it with your MH Wilds weapon. Here's how to do it without wasting your supplies.

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Best starter Sword and Shield builds in Monster Hunter Wilds

You might think that the roguish Dual Blades or the aerially advanced Insect Glaive are the most mobile weapons in Monster Hunter's entire arsenal, but I'm here to make the case for the series' secret agile king: the Sword and Shield. The best Sword and Shield builds in Monster Hunter Wilds are designed to help you stay in constant motion, delivering quick hitting combos that pay off with status build-ups, mounting monsters, and precision focus attacks, all without breaking your flow...
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Best starter Switch Axe build in Monster Hunter Wilds

If you're seeking the best Switch Axe build for Monster Hunter Wilds, you've no doubt been seduced by the only thing cooler than swinging around a big axe: swinging around a big axe that is also a big sword...
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Best starter Hammer build in Monster Hunter Wilds

The best Hammer build in Monster Hunter Wilds is one that meets a simple criteria: It has to let you hit a monster in the head, and it has to let you do it a lot. Despite being a heavy-hitting charge weapon, the Hammer is a more nimble bludgeoning implement than you might expect, and it's a fine weapon choice whether you're leading the charge or hunting solo...
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Best starter Long Sword build in Monster Hunter Wilds

The best Long Sword build in Monster Hunter Wilds is remarkably straightforward, making it a great pick for beginners or even veterans wanting to live a stress-free hunter lifestyle. Sure, it's got a boatload of unique and sneaky tricks you can take advantage of, but the basic combos are easy to pick up. Plus, it also has a badass leap attack that unleashes a barrage of slices while your hunter turns their back on the monster. Total disrespect, but oh so satisfying...
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