To use lures in the Guiding Lands, you interact with the Handler at any Guiding Lands camp, select the "Lure Out Monster" option, and then choose which monster you wish to call forth and where you want it to appear. This allows for targeted monster encounters, helping you gather specific materials and level up regions efficiently.
Understanding Monster Lures in the Guiding Lands
In Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Guiding Lands, "lures" refer to your accumulated research progress on specific monsters rather than physical items you carry. By gathering monster tracks, breaking monster parts, and hunting monsters within the Guiding Lands, you build up this research progress. Once you have enough, the option to "Lure Out Monster" becomes available, allowing you to influence which creatures appear.
This system is invaluable for hunters looking to:
- Farm specific monster materials for weapon and armor upgrades.
- Level up particular Guiding Lands regions to unlock new monsters and unique materials.
- Efficiently complete investigations or quests requiring specific monster parts.
Step-by-Step Guide to Luring Monsters
Luring a monster is a straightforward process once you understand the mechanics.
1. Acquiring Lure Progress
Before you can lure a monster, you need to accumulate sufficient lure progress for that specific monster. This is achieved by:
- Collecting Monster Tracks: Every track, scale, or sign of a monster you find contributes to its lure progress.
- Breaking Monster Parts: Severing tails, breaking horns, or cracking shells during combat significantly boosts progress.
- Hunting and Capturing Monsters: Successfully defeating or capturing a monster provides a substantial amount of lure progress for that species.
As you gain progress, the Handler will notify you when a monster is ready to be lured.
2. Initiating the Lure Process
Once you have enough progress for a monster:
- Head to a Camp: Go to any of the established camps within the Guiding Lands.
- Speak with the Handler: Locate the Handler in your camp.
- Select "Lure Out Monster": From the Handler's dialogue options, choose the "Lure Out Monster" option.
3. Choosing Your Target and Location
After selecting "Lure Out Monster," you'll be presented with choices:
- Select Desired Monster: A list of monsters for which you have enough lure progress will appear. Choose the specific monster you wish to lure.
- Specify Region: You will then select which Guiding Lands region (e.g., Forest, Wildspire, Coral, Volcanic, Tundra, or Rotted) you want the monster to appear in. This is crucial for targeted material farming, as different regions yield different core materials.
4. Waiting for the Monster
After making your selection, it may take a short period for the monster to actually appear in the chosen region. Be patient; use this time to gather other materials, mine, or fish if you wish. The Handler will inform you once the monster has successfully appeared.
For more detailed information on the Guiding Lands, consult resources like the Monster Hunter World Wiki.
Benefits of Luring Monsters
Using the lure system provides several key advantages:
- Targeted Farming: Directly call the monsters you need for specific material drops, streamlining your gear progression.
- Region Leveling: Repeatedly luring and hunting monsters in a particular region is an efficient way to increase its level, unlocking new monsters and more valuable materials.
- Time Efficiency: Instead of endlessly searching for a specific monster, you can ensure its appearance, saving valuable hunting time.
- Strategic Encounters: Plan your hunts by knowing exactly which monster will appear and where, allowing you to prepare appropriate elemental defenses and weapon types.
Important Considerations
- Lure Consumption: Using a lure consumes your accumulated progress for that monster. You'll need to gather more tracks and parts to lure the same monster again.
- Region-Specific Monsters: Some monsters are naturally exclusive to certain regions. While you can lure a monster to any available region, their natural habitat might offer slightly better drop rates for specific items.
- Time of Appearance: While you select the region, the exact spawn point within that region can vary.
Mastering the lure system is essential for any hunter venturing deep into the Guiding Lands, offering unparalleled control over your hunting experience.
