In Monster Hunter Wilds, taking a break from epic monster hunts to capture smaller endemic life offers a refreshing change of pace. The Dareel and Samin Research Report side quests task you with this very objective. Locating these elusive creatures can be challenging if you haven’t encountered them before. This comprehensive guide covers all six Dareel and Samin Research Report side quests, providing locations and capture strategies to help you complete them efficiently.
Tracktail Lizard and Sandstar map location in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Dareel’s Research Reports
Capturing the Tracktail Lizard
Your first quest begins at the Windward Plains Base Camp. Speak to Dareel in his tent, who requests a Tracktail Lizard. These lizards are typically found in the desert areas of this region, especially around the Oasis (Area 13). Look for small lizards with distinctly large tails. Equip your capture net and snag one to return to Dareel for a reward of 10 Honey and 50 Guild Points.
Capturing the Ember Rufflizard
Dareel’s second report tasks you with capturing an Ember Rufflizard. These vibrant creatures inhabit the Oilwell Basin, particularly near lava flows in areas like Area 15 at the region’s lowest level. Their iridescent, bright green glow makes them hard to miss. Capture one with your net and deliver it to Dareel for 10 Might Seeds, 5 Honey, and 100 Guild Points.
Ember Rufflizard map location in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Capturing the Gillopod (Special Research Report)
Dareel’s final quest requires capturing a Gillopod. These unique creatures are found exclusively in the Ruins of Wysteria when the environment is set to “Plenty.” This environment setting becomes available after reaching High Rank and completing the main campaign. Gillopods can be found crawling on walls in areas like Area 2. Capture one with your net and bring it back to Dareel for 10 Snow Herbs, 5 Honey, and 300 Guild Points.
Gillopod map location in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Samin’s Research Reports
Capturing the Dapperwing
After completing Dareel’s first quest, you can begin Samin’s first report, also located in the Windward Plains Base Camp tent. Samin asks you to capture a Dapperwing, a green bird native to the Scarlet Forest, most commonly seen during the daytime. Search around Area 2 or Area 6, although they can be found perched on branches throughout the forest. Return a captured Dapperwing to Samin for 5 Honey, 10 Blue Mushrooms, and 50 Guild Points.
Dappering location in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Capturing the Rime Beetle
Samin’s next report requests a Rime Beetle, found only in the Iceshard Cliffs, specifically in areas like Area 2 and Area 7. These small beetles are easily identified by the snowballs they push around. Capture one and deliver it to Samin for 10 Mandragora, 5 Honey, and 100 Guild Points.
Rime Beetle map location in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Capturing the Sandstar (Special Research Report)
Samin’s final quest requires capturing a Sandstar. These creatures appear in the Windward Plains at night when the environment is set to “Plenty,” accessible after reaching High Rank and completing the main story. Sandstars are sensitive to noise, so bring a Screamer Pod, obtainable by using your slinger on Baunos in the Windward Plains. Equip the Screamer Pod, locate a Sandstar in the sandy dunes around Area 13 (the same area as Tracktail Lizards), use the Screamer Pod to stun it, and capture it with your net. These small, blue-glowing creatures are quite distinctive. Return the Sandstar to Samin for 5 Herbs, 10 Honey, and 300 Guild Points.
Conclusion
Completing the Dareel and Samin Research Reports provides valuable rewards and a welcome diversion from larger monster hunts. This guide, outlining the locations and capture strategies for each creature, will assist you in completing these quests efficiently and maximizing your rewards.
