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Monster Hunter Stories 3 (MHS3)

How to Make Monsters Retreat

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You can make enemy Monsters retereat in Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection by beating them at lower levels. Learn how to use Paintballs, score higher ranks in Combat, and consume Paint Sauce Noodles to increase the retreat rate in this guide!

How to Make Monsters Retreat in Monster Hunter Stories 3 (MHS3)

How to Force Monsters to Retreat




Use Paintballs to Make the Monsters Retreat

An effective way to increase the chances of making Monsters retreat is to use Paintballs. They can be accessed during fights, as these can drive away Monsters in the process, and trigger Retreat Den spawns.

Remember that Paintballs only last one turn. However, if the Monster is at a low enough level, you can use Quick Finish in the next turn to defeat the opponent immediately. You can also get the Paintball recipe from the side quest, A Step Toward Conservation.

A Step Toward Conservation Story Walkthrough

Defeat Lower-Level Monsters

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Defeat Lower level Monsters since they are more likely to withdraw after you have beaten them in a fight. While retreating, follow them to their Den to collect their eggs!

How to Get Monster Eggs

Score Higher Ranks in Combat

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To make Monsters retreat, you must focus on scoring higher ranks in Combat. This can be achieved by performing excellently on the battlefield, particularly making good use of your Skills, Weapons, and effectively breaking Body Parts!

Combat System Guide: How to Win Battles

Get the Den Protector Skill

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Another way to make Monsters retreat after a battle is to acquire the Den Protector, skill, which can be obtained by collecting the Den Protector Decoration. The Den Protector (S) can be found at Blightstone Woods in Azuria.

You can also acquire the Den Protector skill from Aurora Somnacanths in Canalta Timberland, which is a Monstie Skill.

List of All Decorations and Equipment Skills

Consume Food That Increases Retreat Rate of Monsters

Dish Name Description
Paint Sauce Noodles Meal Effects: Increases EXP gained in battle. Increases retreat rate of monsters.
New Flavor Bonus: Attack

Alternatively, you can boost the retreat rate of Monsters by consuming grain dishes such as the Paint Sauce Noodles. This can be cooked at the Ranger Mess in any campsite. You must first secure the ingredients for this specific dish by purchasing them at the Melynx Emporium or collecting them while exploring!

List of Food: How to Cook

Monster Hunter Stories 3 (MHS3) Related Guides

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Beginner's Guide: Tips and Tricks

Game Mechanics

How to Fast Travel How to Change Monster Element
Habitat Restoration Guide: How to Restore Habitat Character Creation Guide: How to Change Appearance
How to Get Better Genes How to Get Monster Eggs
Egg Skills Explained Rite of Channeling Guide
List of Food: How to Cook Night and Day Differences

Combat Guides

Combat Guide: How to Win Battles? How to Synchro Rush
How to Use Kinship Skills How to Use Double Attacks
How to Topple Monsters Wyvernsoul Gauge Guide
How to Break Body Parts How to Trigger a Head-to-Head
List of Skill Affinities How to Make Monsters Retreat

Farming Guides

EXP Guide: How to Level Up Fast Trade Point Farming Guide: How to Get Trade Points
How to Get Rare Eggs How to Defeat Barrel Felynes

Miscellaneous Guides

How to Transfer Trial Version Save Data How to Claim Deluxe Edition Items
Level Cap: What is the Max Level? Best Start Guide: What to Do First?
Is Monster Hunter Stories 3 Turn Based? How to Hide Your Helmet
Can You Remove Battle Allies? What Are Excursions?
Is There a New Game Plus? Can You Fight Deviants?

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