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Monster Hunter Stories 3 (MHS3)

List of All Invasive Monsters

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In Monster Hunter Stories 3, Invasive Monsters are bosses that players can force to retreat to unlock dens with endangered eggs. Find a list of all Invasive Monsters for each area and how their combat mechanics differ from regular battles.

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Azuria Canalta Timberland

Invasive Monsters in Azuria

Invasive Monster Map Location Egg Reward Retreat Requirement
Invasive Yian Garuga Invasive Yian Garuga
Azuria Rathian Egg Target its legs with a Slash type weapon.
Invasive Plesioth
Azuria Lagiacrus Egg • Hit it with a Fire Attack
• When it enrages, break its head
Invasive Seregios
Azuria Astalos Egg • Use a hammer that hits multiple enemies
• Survive the 2nd Turn
• Check the color of its shout and then use an AoE skill with that attribute.

Invasive Monsters in Canalta Timberland

Invasive Monster Map Location Egg Reward Retreat Requirement
Invasive Arzuros
Canalta Timberland Canyne Egg Use a weapon that hits multiple enemies and defeat small Arzuros.
Invasive Nerscylla
TBD Nargacuga Egg • Use a Gunlance With Wyvern's Fire or Wyvern's Blaze
• Wait and Build Stamina Until it Attacks You

Invasive Monsters Combat Mechanic

Collect and Follow Clues from Invasive Monster Tracks

Pick Up the Invasive Tracks

Unlike regular battles, players cannot deplete the health of invasive monsters. Instead, they need to collect Invasive Monster Tracks before the battle so that Rudy can provide the conditions needed in order for it to retreat.

These conditions, in some cases, will require you to switch up your roster and perform specific combat mechanics.
Combat System Guide

What are Invasive Monsters?

Monsters That Take Over Endangered Species' Habitats

What Are Invasive Monsters
Invasive Monsters encroach on endangered species' habitats further making it difficult for the endangered species to thrive. As a ranger, your job is to get to these endangered eggs by making the Invasive Monster Retreat to its den then collect its egg to repopulate the area.

How to Encounter Invasive Monsters

Keep an Eye Out for Distressed Endemic Life

Distressed Endemic Wildlife
Endemic life such as birds and other small animals will be in distress near the areas where the Invasive Monsters area. Watch out for groups of them to lead you to the location where you can fight the Invasive Monster.

Adjust the Time to Night

Invasive Monster Only Encountered at Night
Invasive Monsters can only be encountered at nighttime. Players can visit any Catavan Stand to adjust the time from day to night then visit the Monsters' respective spots.

How to Unlock Invasive Monsters

Unlocked during The Princess of Vermeil Quest

Unlocked During the Princess of Vermeil
Players will encounter the first Invasive Monster, a Yian Garuga, during the main quest, The Princess of Vermeil. This will be during the part where Eleanor sets out alongside the rangers to retreive an endangered Monstie egg.

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