Unleashing the Power of Friendship (and Fangs): Your Guide to Recruiting Tailraiders in Monster Hunter: World
Venturing into the wilds of Monster Hunter: World solo? Sure, but it can be unwise. Your Palico is great, but you might need more muscle. Sometimes you need a distraction for the monster while sharpening that Greatsword yet again. Enter Tailraiders – your monster buddies, ready to rumble.
Recruiting these beasts is not just about having claws and teeth on your side. It’s also about strategy and survival. Plus, it’s all about showing off to your Palico that you can bond with monsters too! So, ditch the solo act. Let’s explore how to build your own monster posse.
Becoming a Monster Whisperer: The Art of Recruiting Tailraiders
Forget complex rituals or nets; recruiting Tailraiders is easy. It relies on your Palico’s social skills. Think of your Palico as the monster liaison. It speaks the languages of growls and subtle monster chit-chat.
- Palico Communication is Key: Your Palico will chat up certain small monsters or Grimalkynes tribes you’ve already impressed. These chats aren’t idle gossip; they are recruitment efforts in disguise. If your Palico connects with a creature, bam! Instant Tailraider. It’s like monster Tinder with less swiping.
- Wildlife Map Reconnaissance: Need help finding recruits? Your Wildlife Map is your secret weapon. Open it, and you’ll see icons indicating creatures ready to join you. Think of it like a dating app for monsters, showing who’s ready to mingle… in battle.
- Palico Must Be Ready for Action: Here’s a pro tip – your Palico must be active to charm critters. If your Palico is napping, no monster recruitment will happen. Get your Palico into the action!
- Lynian Tribe Connections: Secret sauce for monster recruitment lies in Lynian tribes. These locals hold the key to communication. Befriend a local tribe, and your Palico speaks fluent monster. It’s like unlocking the Rosetta Stone of monster relations.
Tailraider Safari: Palico Vacations with Benefits
While you risk life and limb, your Palicoes can enjoy a Tailraider Safari. It’s their paid vacation but without beaches. Instead, they get monster encounters and rewards. It’s not a glamorous life, but someone must do it.
- Tailraider Vouchers: Safari Spoils: The ultimate souvenir from a Tailraider Safari? Tailraider Vouchers! Earn them by sending your Palicoes on these trips. Think of it as passive income, but monster-themed.
- Reward Redemption: Housekeeper Handovers: After your Palicoes return, visit the Housekeeper to claim your rewards. It’s like checking your mailbox after a productive week, minus the bills, and full of monster loot.
- Safari Unlocking: Story Progression Prerequisite: Patience! The Tailraider Safari isn’t unlocked right away. You have to progress through the main story to access this benefit. Good things come to those who hunt and progress in the story.
Level Up Your Posse: Tailraider Level and Unity
Tailraiders aren’t just disposable helpers; they are allies that grow stronger with you. Investing time into them boosts both their effectiveness and your hunting skills. It’s about building monster camaraderie.
- Guild Card Intel: Level Check Central: Curious about Tailraider Unity level? Your Guild Card has all the answers. Navigate to Palico info using L1/R1, then dive into Unity levels with L2/R2. It’s your personal report card.
- Leveling Up: Fieldwork is Fundamental: Want to buff up your buddies? Go to their camp, recruit them, and take them hunting! Solo hunts and expeditions help them level up. They level by being active. It’s like on-the-job training, monster style.
- Unity Level: Faction Favor: Unity Level shows your standing with a specific Tailraider faction. Hunting alongside Tailraiders from one faction boosts Unity quickly. Hunting benefits you, your Tailraiders, and faction relations.
Grimalkynes and Tribes: Befriending the Furry Locals
Grimalkynes are furry natives of Monster Hunter: World. Befriending them expands your Tailraider options. They are not just cute; they open doors to monster friendships.
- Befriending Grimalkynes: Quests and Chases: Earning Grimalkynes’ trust isn’t always easy. Sometimes it means a chase, other times a quest. When they trust you, your Palico becomes their vouching buddy, solidifying your alliance. More than monster pals, it’s about unlocking Lynian benefits.
- Cultural Exchange: Hoarfrost Reach Harmony: For peak Lynian relations, “Cultural Exchange” in Hoarfrost Reach is essential. Complete all Grimalkyne encounters, then chat with the Lynian Researcher nearby. It’s like achieving a PhD in Lynian Diplomacy.
- Bugtrappers: Doodle Detective Work: Want to befriend Bugtrappers? Time to become a doodle detective. Find enough markings, and a Bugtrapper with a question mark icon will appear. Track it to their camp where friendship awaits. It’s hide-and-seek with friendship as the prize.
Tailraider Ride: Monsterback Mobility
Why ride a horse when you can ride a monster? The Tailraider Ride unlocks new travel ways and coolness. It’s like moving from a bicycle to a motorcycle.
- Unlocking the Ride: Palico Pillow Talk (x3): How to unlock this transport? Easy: go to camp and chat with your Palico three times. Pillow talk, especially after befriending Boaboa, unlocks Wulg taming secrets. Who knew these tips came from bedtime stories?
- Riding the Beast: Navigation Nuances: You can’t steer your Tailraider directly like a car. They follow monster tracks by default. But to navigate better, open your Wildlife Map and set a target. It’s guided by the monster while you relax as the VIP passenger.
This is your comprehensive guide to recruiting and utilizing Tailraiders in Monster Hunter: World. Now go forth, hunter, build your monster army, and show those beasts who is boss… with friends, of course. Happy hunting!
