The Endemic Life List - Map & Locations is a guide for Monster Hunter Rise (Switch). Includes endemic life pets, list, unlock conditions, photo, maps, and more in MH Rise!!
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List Of Endemic Life
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Buffer Endemic Life List
Endemic Life | Location / Effects |
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![]() | All Maps Gain an attack boost. |
![]() | All Maps Gain a defense boost. |
![]() | All Maps Gain a health boost. |
![]() | All Maps Gain a stamina boost. |
![]() | Other Attack, defense, health, and stamina are all upped to their maximum level of the equipped Petalace. |
![]() | All Maps Increases your Wirebug gauge by 1 temporarily. |
![]() | All Maps Releases a healing mist. |
![]() | All Maps / Flooded Forest Temporarily boosts defense. |
![]() | All Maps Temporarily boosts attack strength. |
![]() | All Maps Temporarily boosts stamina. |
![]() | Shrine Ruins / Sandy Plains / Flooded Forest / Lava Caverns Grants increased concentration for a higher chance at critical hits. |
![]() | Frost Islands Temporarily increases concentration for a higher chance at critical hits. |
![]() | Frost Islands Temporarily reduces damage taken from attacks. |
![]() | Frost Islands Heals when you come into contact with it. |
![]() | Frost Islands Temporarily increases chances at critical hits & reduces damage taken. Recovers stamina once effects fade. |
Hunting Helper List
Endemic Life | Location / Effects |
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![]() | Sandy Plains / Flooded Forest / Lava Caverns Paralyzes enemies. |
![]() | Frost Islands / Sandy Plains / Flooded Forest Poisons enemies. |
![]() | Shrine Ruins / Frost Islands / Sandy Plains Poisons enemies. |
![]() | Shrine Ruins / Flooded Forest / Lava Caverns Causes an explosion that can topple large monsters. |
![]() | Shrine Ruins / Frost Islands / Sandy Plains / Lava Caverns Inflicts fireblight when thrown at enemies. |
![]() | Shrine Ruins / Sandy Plains / Lava Caverns / Flooded Forest Inflicts waterblight when thrown at enemies. |
![]() | Shrine Ruins / Frost Islands / Lava Caverns / Flooded Forest Inflicts thunderblight when thrown at enemies. |
![]() | Shrine Ruins / Frost Islands / Lava Caverns / Flooded Forest Inflicts iceblight when thrown at enemies. |
![]() | Shrine Ruins / Frost Islands / Sandy Plains / Flooded Forest Attracts monsters to it. |
![]() | Shrine Ruins / Frost Islands / Sandy Plains / Flooded Forest / Flooded Forest Emits healing from shell. |
![]() | Shrine Ruins / Frost Islands / Lava Caverns Immobilizes its target (allowing them to be mounted). |
![]() | Shrine Ruins Lure large monsters to their vicinity. |
![]() | Shrine Ruins / Frost Islands / Sandy Plains Foes that step on them flinch. |
![]() | Shrine Ruins / Flooded Forest / Lava Caverns Heals ailments and heightens resistance temporarily. |
![]() | Shrine Ruins / Frost Islands / Sandy Plains Ferments food for added nutritional value. |
![]() | Frost Islands / Flooded Forest / Lava Caverns Use as bait to attract the attention of a monster. |
![]() | Flooded Forest / Lava Caverns Use as bait to attract the attention of a monster. |
![]() | Frost Islands / Flooded Forest / Lava Caverns Use as bait to attract the attention of a monster. |
![]() | Sandy Plains / Lava Caverns Use as bait to attract the attention of a monster. |
![]() | Lava Caverns Causes an explosion that can deal extra damage to monsters. |
Ensnaring Life List
Endemic Life | Location / Effects |
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![]() | Shrine Ruins / Sandy Plains Emit a bright light, causing monsters to flinch. |
![]() | Flooded Forest If given raw meat, it will deal damage to hunters and monsters. |
Crafty Creatures List
Endemic Life | Location / Effects |
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![]() | All Maps Drops rocks & ores for crafting. |
![]() | All Maps Drops ores for crafting. |
![]() | All Maps Drops monster scales & claws for crafting. |
Rare Endemic Life List
Endemic Life | Location / Effects |
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![]() | Shrine Ruins A rare bird found near the crater of the Lava Caverns. |
![]() | Frost Islands A gigantic sea snail from the Frost Islands. |
![]() | Flooded Forest A rare snake that inhabits the Flooded Forest. |
![]() | Sandy Plains A rare wingdrake of the Sandy Plains. |
![]() | Shrine Ruins A fox that inhabits the Shrine Ruins. |
Lucky Life List
Endemic Life | Location / Effects |
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![]() | All Maps Appears by chance without a set location. If found, interacting with it will increase quest rewards. |
![]() | All Maps Appears by chance without a set location. If found, interacting with it will increase quest rewards. |
Other Life List
Endemic Life | Location / Effects |
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![]() | All Maps Used for long distance movement. |
![]() | All Maps Turn in to the village guild. |
![]() | All Maps Turn in to the village guild. |
Endemic Life Award
Awards For Photographing Endemic Life
Award | Conditions |
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![]() | ㉓ Copper Ecologist's Award Awarded for photographing many Hunting Helpers. Proof you've expanded your hunter horizons. |
![]() | ㉔ Silver Ecologist's Award Awarded by one enthusiastic researcher for photographing many Rare Creature. |
![]() | ㉕ Gold Ecologist's Award Awarded for photographing many Endemic Lifeforms. Now you're a Guild-recognized researcher! |
Take Photos With The Camera

▲ Make sure that the endemic life is in the frame!
The photos you take of endemic life using the camera will automatically be saved into your Hunter's Notes.
Check Out The List Of All AwardsEndemic Life Pets
Can We Collect Endemic Life As Pets?

In previous games, if you caught Endemic Life it was possible to leave them in your own personal home as decorative elements. So far, there's no news about this feature being available in Monster Hunter Rise. Stay tuned for updates!
Check Out The Latest News & UpdatesWhat Are Endemic Life?
Creatures That Live In The Wild

Endemic Life, as the name suggests, refers to the creatures native to a particular area in the world. They will spawn in the wild and are not aggressive towards the player. They are most likely harmless! Some of these creatures will able to provide valuable benefits to you like usable buffs or offensive battle items.
Check Out Other Main Gameplay Features In MHRAppear From Sending Sprigs

Endemic Life is only static in the field. Sometimes creatures will pop out when you attack batches of grass called Sending Sprigs. When you find this type of grass on the map, make sure to get closer to it and see if it has anything inside.
Permabuffer & Ensnaring Life

In Monster Hunter Rise, new varieties of Endemic Life were added to the game, including Ensnaring, Buffer, and Hunting Helper variants. These will provide a wide range of benefits to you, including buffing you up or dealing direct damage to enemies.
Use Hunting Helpers As Items

Hunting Helpers, once caught, can be used as items whenever you wish. They provide many effects, including restoring your HP, attracting monsters, and more!
Ensnaring Life Helps You Catch Monsters

Ensnaring Life is often a trap that, once activated, can apply myriad effects on the player or monsters. For example, you can use it to efficiently deal damage to a lot of enemies, stun them, and more!