Goliath Squid is a fish in Monster Hunter Wilds. See how to catch Goliath Squid, where to fish for it, the necessary bait (minnow/rig/jig), and its appearance.
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Goliath Squid Location
Appears in Scarlet Forest Area 17 at Night
| Area | Scarlet Forest 17 |
|---|---|
| Environment | Not Specified |
| Time | Night |
The Goliath Squid in Monster Hunter Wilds appears in Area 17 of the Scarlet Forest. It is nocturnal and it only appears at night, so make sure to change the time before heading there.
Switch Maps to Refresh if It's Not Showing Up
If you don’t see the Goliath Squid at your fishing spot, fast travel to another map and come back. The appearance status will reset, so keep moving around and wait for it to appear.
Set Up a Pop-up Camp Nearby in Advance
In Area 17 of Scarlet Forest, you can set up a Pop-Up Camp nearby. When you move to a different map, it will be easier to return to the fishing spot, so be sure to set up a camp.
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How to Fish Goliath Squid
Tentacle Jig is Effective Lure
Tentacle Jig lure is effective for Goliath Squid. Tentacle Jig can be obtained at the start of the side mission Razzle Dazzle.
Get Lure From Side Mission
Tuff Joint Bait can be obtained from the side mission "Razzle Dazzle" from NPC Kanya at Base Camp in Scarlet Forest.
Use Quick Reel + Jig Line to Lure Fish
| Quick Reel | Tilt |
|---|---|
| Jig Line | Tilt |
Throw a lure near the Goliath Squid and wait for it to bite. It will bite from the side with legs, so you need to be careful where you throw the lure. Fish will bite if you Quick Reel by tilting L stick up and down quickly, or Jig Line by tilting L stick down.
Catching Goliath Squid Requires Specific Controls
Once Goliath Squid bites, the game begins. The player needs to react according to the fish's movements, and if the player is slow to react, fishing fails.
Tilt the Stick in the Direction of the Fish
| Control | Tilt |
|---|
After Goliath Squid bites, Player must tilt the L stick in the direction of the Fish's movement until it gets tired and stops moving.. Be careful as the Fish will run away if you fail to react quickly.
Be Careful Not to Hit Obstacles
| Controls | Tilt |
|---|
Fish may move toward obstacles such as rocks; if the player does not react in time, it will escape. If the fish is about to hit an obstacle, flick the stick in the opposite direction to guide the Fish.
Start Reeling When the Fish Gets Tired and Stops
| Control | Once the fish stops moving, tilt |
|---|
Doing the steps mentioned above will eventually make Goliath Squid tired and stop moving. This is a chance to catch, so keep pulling the reel until it starts moving again. Pull and lure the fish towards the player to catch.
Goliath Squid - Effect and Look
| Category | Endemic Life |
|---|---|
| Obtainable Guild pts | 20 pts |
| Feature | Huge nocturnal creatures that have eight short legs, two long tentacles and distinctive pattering on their bodies. Goliath Squids use special luminescent organs to light up their whole body, scaring off enemies and hunting prey. Some believe it might be a way for them to communicate with each other. They show a strong interest in Tentacle Jigs. |
You Can Get Trophy Awards by Fishing
When you catch a Goliath Squid, you can get the Monster Squid Hunter trophy.
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| Trophy | Awards |
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