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Monster Hunter Wilds

Goliath Squid Location and How to Catch

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The Goliath Squid is an Endemic Life that is located in the Scarlet Forest in Monster Hunter Wilds. Read on to learn about the location, information, and uses of Goliath Squid here!

Goliath Squid Location

All Goliath Squid Locations

Goliath Squid Fishing Spots

Best Conditions
Weather: Plenty Icon

Time: Night Icon
Locations Area/s
Scarlet Forest 17

Goliath Squid are rare creatures that can only be hunted at night during the Plenty. They seem to have a strong interest in Tentacle Jig.

Goliath Squid can be found in Area 17 of the Scarlet Forest.
Interactive Map and List of Locations

How to Catch Goliath Squid

Use Fishing Rod and Tentacle Jig Bait

Catching a Goliath Squid

Once you spot the gray-blue Goliath Squid in the water, equip a bait before releasing your fishing line. The Tentacle Jig is the best bait to use to catch the Goliath Squid but you may also catch it with the Tuff Joint bait as it is considered a Whopper. If the Goliath Squid isn't biting, try Luring the squid by bobbing the lure up and down.

Fishing Guide

Goliath Squid Overview and Uses

Basic Information

Goliath Squid Overworld View
In-Game Icon Goliath Squid
Known Habitats
Weather
Plenty Icon Plenty
Time of Day
Night Icon Night
Best Lure to Use Tentacle JigTentacle Jig
Guild Points 100
Description
Huge nocturnal creatures that have eight short legs, two long tentacles, and distinctive patterning on their bodies. Goliath Squids use special luminescent organs to light up their whole body, scaring off enemies and hunting prey. Some believe it might also be a way for them to communicate with each other. They show a strong interest in Tentacle Jigs.

Required for The Catch of a Lifetime Side Quest

The Catch of a Lifetime

Successfully catching a Goliath Squid, which counts as a Whopper, completes the The Catch of a Lifetime mission. The side mission rewards you with Gunpowderfish Scales, Honey, and Guild Points.

The Catch of a Lifetime Mission Walkthrough

Get the Monster (Squid) Hunter Achievement

Trophy Objective
Monster Hunter Wilds - Monster (Squid) HunterMonster (Squid) Hunter
Trophy: Monster (Squid) Hunter Trophy Bronze

Caught a giant squid while fishing.

Catching a Goliath Squid for the first time unlocks the bronze achievement called Monster (Squid) Hunter.

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