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Monster Hunter Wilds

How to Use Capture Net

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Monster Hunter Wilds - How to Use Capture Net
The Capture Net is an Essential Item used to capture bugs and fishes in Monster Hunter Wilds. Learn how to use the Capture Net and see its effects here.

Capture Net Uses

Used To Capture Endemic Life

The Capture Net can be used to capture smaller, minor monsters in the environment. These monsters can then be crafted into items, among many other uses.
List of All Endemic Life

Can Be Used for Fishing

Fish are also considered as endemic life and so the Capture Net is used to catch them. The Capture Net can be used at fishing spots or even while submerged under water.

Fishing Guide

How to Use Capture Net

Aim, Then Press the Use Button

Monster Hunter Wilds - How to Use Capture Net

Action PC PS5 XBOX
Aim Right Click
PS4 - L2 Button
XBOX - Left Trigger
Use
Mouse Button Click
PS4 - R2 Button XBOX - Right Trigger

As a fixed item, the Capture Net are automatically part of the player's inventory and can be used right from the start. Simply hold down the aim button while the item is selected. Use the use item button to fire the capture net.

Players can use this item in conjunction with the Invisible Mantle to close the gap on targets that run when approached .

Note that the net cannot catch large monsters and is strictly for endemic life only.

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2 Walkthrough Team Walkthrough Team@Game8 9 months

Thank you for pointing out this error! We have updated the page to display the correct controls for PC. We appreciate the feedback!

1 Anonymous Anonymous 9 months

It's the goddamn middle mouse button not 'R' on pc to fire the capture net.

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