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This is a guide on how to track Protectors in Monster Hunter World (MHW). Read on to learn tracking tips, possible routes to their hideout, and more.
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IMPORTANT: Tracking Grimalkynes can only be performed during solo play (Expeditions or Specific Quests). |
Protectors have doodles scattered all over the Wildspire Waste. Similar to monster tracking, hunters must fill up the Protectors' tracking meter by finding and analyzing these doodles.
A Protector will show on the map once their tracking meter has been filled. Pin it and follow the scoutflies to its location.
If no Protector icons show up, hunters are advised to re-enter the region from HQ.
After following the scoutflies to the Protectors' hideout, hunters will find only one of them inside. Getting close to it will trigger a quest to find its missing companions.
A Critical Bounty will also be given to the hunter.
After talking with the lone Protector, three Protector icons will spawn on the map. These indicate where its missing companions are.
Hunters need to use their Capture Net to retreive the missing Protectors. It is important that the missing Protectors are not aware of the hunter's presence to successfully capture them.
Return to the Protectors' Hideout once all three missing Protectors are captured.
Initiating a dialogue with the Protectors will result in your Palico being inducted into their tribe, unlocking the Shieldspire Palico Gadget and Kestodon (Male) Tailraider monster.
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A massive Protector shield used to defend against attacks. It can also be used to provoke monsters, drawing their attention. Guard effectiveness increases with Proficiency.
Moves | Effect |
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Shieldspire Taunt | Allows The Palico to guard attacks and draw the attention of the monster. |
Shieldspire Bash | The Palico will taunt the monster. Once in range, It will bash the monster and deal massive KO damage. |
Shieldspire Stooge | The Palico will deploy a stationary stooge that will draw the monster's attention to its location until it is destroyed. |
Hunters who befriend Protectors will unlock the Kestodon (Male) Tailraider Monster. This monster can serve as either a tracking mount for hunters or a combat mount for Palicoes.
The Kestodon (Male) is available in the Wildspire Waste or Desert Region of the Guiding Lands.
Grimalkyne Tribes | ||
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Bugtrappers | Protectors | Troupers |
Plunderers | Gajalaka | Boaboa |
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How To Track Protectors | Grimalkyne Guide
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