Tracking down and capturing the wide variety of fish and endemic life in Monster Hunter Wilds can be a real challenge. Not only do you need to know where to look for each creature, but their spawn rates aren’t guaranteed, making the hunt even trickier.

That’s why we’ve put together this guide to help you find and catch the Grand Escunite in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Area 8 location in Scarlet Forest

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How to Find the Grand Escunite in Monster Hunter Wilds?

If you’re on thehunt for a Grand EscuniteinMonster Hunter Wilds, you’ll want to focus yoursearch on the Scarlet Forest region. This rare squid-like creature can be tricky to find, but there are a couple of reliable spots where it has a chance to appear.

First, head to theunderground cavelocated just beyond thewaterfall north of Area 8. Here, you’ll find a small fishing spot where the Grand Escunite might show up. Another prime location isnear the large lakedirectlybelow the Wudwud Hideout in Area 12. Both of these areas are worth checking out if you’re determined to catch this rare creature.

a player trying to capture Grand Escunite

To make your search more efficient,consider setting up pop-up camps near these two locations. This allows you to fast travel between them, saving you time as you wait for the Grand Escunite to spawn. Keep in mind thatendemic life in Monster Hunter Wilds doesn’t have a 100% spawn rate, so patience is key. It might take a few tries before the Grand Escunite finally appears.

When it does show up, you’ll know it right away. TheGrand Escunite is a large squidwith a striking blue,crystal-like shimmer on its upper body. Its unique appearance makes it easy to spot once it’s in the area.

How to Catch the Grand Escunite?

Capturing a Grand Escuniterequires you toequip the Tentacle Jig baitthat Kanya hands over during the Razzle Dazzle side quest. Without this bait, you can’t lure this squid for capturing.

After throwing the lure near the squid, ensure you jiggle the lure to attract the attention. Otherwise, the squid will ignore it for the most part.

Why Do You Need to Capture the Grand Escunite in Monster Hunter Wilds?

You get theRazzle Dazzle side missionfrom Kanya thatrequires you to capture a Grand Escunitein Monster Hunter Wilds. This side mission only becomes available to you after you have completed The Catch of a Lifetime side mission given by Kanya.

After catching the squid, report to Kanya to complete the side mission. You will receivefive Jeweled Mullet Roe, three Gunpowderfish Scale, two Whetfish Fin, and five Sushifish Scaleitems.

That is everything you need to know about how to find and catch a Grand Escunite in Monster Hunter Wilds. For more tips about the game, we recommend you check out ourAll Elemental Blights & Status Ailments in Monster Hunter Wildsguide.

Irfan Ansari

Irfan Ansari is a Guides Writer at Prima Games, bringing seven years of experience in Video Game Journalism to the table. With over 20 years immersed in gaming, he’s sharpened his craft at notable outlets like TheGamer, Gamepur, Videogamer, and eXputer. His favorite hobby is grinding for XP, leveling up and defeating bosses to pulp.