Monster Hunter Wilds: Where to find a Downy Crake

In Monster Hunter Wilds, the primary charm lies in encountering massive, dangerous beasts, yet during your expedition, you’ll also stumble upon smaller creatures that may not require hunting but contribute significantly to the environment in various manners.

Endemic life can reveal more about a certain locale, much like real aspects of nature. Not every creature can be found in every environment or will interact with certain aspects of nature. Some can even be elusive, much like the rare Downy Crake bird.

Where You Can Find a Downy Crake

A Downy Crake is a small, endemic creature that can be rather difficult to find in Monster Hunter Wilds. It is among one of the rarer forms of endemic life to come across in the wild if it is not deliberately searched for. To start, it can only be found in the Iceshard Cliffs while exploring or while on any quest. These birds will be found hitching a ride on the backs of other small creatures native to this area.

In certain areas, there was a greater concentration of these smaller animals, increasing the likelihood of spotting a Downy Crake. These specific locations included:

  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10
  • Zone 12
  • Zone 13
  • Zone 17

A pop-up camp location can be found branching off of zone 12, making it a particularly good spot for fast travel, and can serve as a starting point for the best farming route.

As a Monster Hunter Wilds gamer, one standout feature I appreciate is how the game’s environment changes due to certain natural occurrences. These events have distinct labels, but what truly sets them apart is that they can be manipulated when you decide to take a break. From any camp, you can choose the ‘rest’ option, which then enables you to pick the time of day and the desired natural event. The Fallow was the ideal event to spot the elusive Downy Crake, but the time of day didn’t have as significant an impact on its appearance.

Another influence was whether there was a larger monster in the area. Downy Crakes were commonly found when the smaller creatures were away from any larger creatures that could be properly hunted, like Gore Magala, for example. Entering combat with these small creatures that they would ride on will also cause them to despawn. Therefore, the Ghille Mantle is integral to successfully capturing a Downy Crake.

To catch a Downy Crake, keep the Ghille Mantle in your inventory so you can equip it when you enter one of the recommended zones. Upon successfully finding one of these birds riding on the backs of another creature, ready your capture net in your inventory. This will allow you to take aim at the bird, which will then bring up this rectangular box that serves as a general crosshair. You will know you are on target to catch it if it is glowing orange while aiming at the Downy Crake.

After it starts glowing, aim your net at the Downy Crake, and catching it should be easy. This rare, indigenous creature is not just a catch, but also earns you Hunter Guild Points as a bonus.

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2025-03-17 12:24