# [Q] Which prey should I go after? **Quest Group**: 1176599 **Steps**: 47 ## Summary Pick your target wisely. Hunt beasts that are truly worth the effort. ※ Identify hunting monsters by the title or the deer icon on the minimap. ※ Only matchlocks or sniper rifles can properly defeat hunting monsters. ## Quest Text Steps ### Step 3 - **Objective**: [Q] Which prey should I go after? - **Summary**: Pick your target wisely. Hunt beasts that are truly worth the effort. ※ Identify hunting monsters by the title or the deer icon on the minimap. ※ Only matchlocks or sniper rifles can properly defeat hunting monsters. ### Step 4 - **Objective**: [Q] How do I handle a matchlock? - **Summary**: Hold the gun like this, and look through the scope... ※ Equip a matchlock and reload with Alt Attack. Aim and fire with Attack. ※ While holding a matchlock, press Crouch/Skill to crouch. While crouched, use Dash plus Forward/ Left/Back/Right key to roll. ### Step 5 - **Objective**: [Q] Any tips for hunting your target more easily? - **Summary**: Don't just stand and shoot. Try sitting for a steadier aim, then reload. It's much quicker. If the prey gets too close, stay calm. Roll to the side and take your shot. ### Step 6 - **Objective**: [Q] Can I use a matchlock while riding a horse? - **Summary**: You can fire a matchlock from horseback if you mount up with it ready. ### Step 7 - **Objective**: [Q] How do I use a sniper rifle? - **Summary**: A sniper rifle lets you hunt from much farther away. ※ Use the World Map (World Map) to locate Sniper Hunting Regions. Defeat monsters there with a sniper rifle. ※ Alt Attack toggles Sniper Mode. Hold Attack to aim, then release Attack when the aiming point centers in the blue zone to fire. ※ After firing, complete the reload minigame. Press Jump with the right timing to reload faster. ※ Headshots with a sniper rifle inflict far greater damage. ### Step 8 - **Objective**: [Q] I heard there are special sniper rifles... - **Summary**: Some sniper rifles let you see exactly where your shot lands and zoom in or out. Word is, the Dokkebi in the Land of the Morning Light make them. If you're curious, go pay them a visit. ※ Craft the Marni Sniper Rifle at the Dokkebi Tool Workshop in Dokkebi Forest, Land of the Morning Light. ### Step 9 - **Objective**: [Q] I want to learn advanced techniques. - **Summary**: If you're keen to know more about the hunt, why not pay my brother a visit? He's got plenty of tricks up his sleeve. ※ Complete Suggested Quest - [Life] Dreaming of a Better Hunt to learn new Hunting techniques. ### Step 10 - **Objective**: [Q] How do I graduate? - **Summary**: ※ After completing all Combat and Life Skill Courses, the graduation quest becomes available during the graduation period. Visit Justin Bartali, the Olvia Academy Headmaster, to begin the graduation quest. ### Step 11 - **Objective**: [Q] How do I get a matchlock? - **Summary**: You can craft one by buying an empty house in town and using it as a Tool Workshop. Or, just buy a matchlock you like from the Central Market. Some folks even rent Practice Matchlocks, so that's another option. ※ The closest NPC who rents out Practice Matchlocks is Hessenvale, located at the Western Guard Camp (requires 2 Contribution Points). ### Step 12 - **Objective**: [Review] Practicing Hunting Stance - **Summary**: ※ End the conversation to begin the lesson. ### Step 13 - **Reward**: If you want to join the course, just say so. But make sure to think it over carefully. ### Step 14 - **Objective**: Alright. I want to sign up for the course. - **Summary**: Good. I like that look in your eyes. You're sure to become a great hunter. ### Step 15 - **Objective**: I don't think I'm ready yet. - **Summary**: Come back when you are. Out in the wild, even a moment of hesitation can turn you into prey. ### Step 16 - **Reward**: First, let's talk about what Hunting really is. ### Step 17 - **Reward**: That's why you need to know exactly what you're after and pick the right target. ### Step 18 - **Objective**: What kind of prey should I be looking for? - **Summary**: Among the beasts you'll find in the wild, discern those truly worth your hunt. ※ Hunting monsters can be identified by the title, or the deer icon in the minimap. ### Step 19 - **Reward**: Once you've spotted your prey, you need the right tool. Regular methods won't work here. ### Step 20 - **Objective**: What tool do I need? - **Summary**: You'll need a hunting matchlock. It does minimal damage, but lets you take down your prey quickly and cleanly. Mastering the matchlock is the very foundation of Hunting. ※ Hunting monsters can only be defeated with a matchlock or a sniper rifle. ### Step 21 - **Reward**: Picking up a matchlock is your first step to becoming a true hunter. ### Step 22 - **Reward**: Find a matchlock that feels right and equip it. ### Step 23 - **Objective**: [Q] How do I get a matchlock? - **Summary**: You can craft one by buying an empty house in town and using it as a Tool Workshop. Or, just buy a matchlock you like from the Central Market. Some folks even rent Practice Matchlocks, so that's another option. ※ The closest NPC who rents out Practice Matchlocks is Hessenvale, located at the Western Guard Camp (requires 2 Contribution Points). ### Step 24 - **Reward**: Before you head out Hunting, there's something you should know. ### Step 25 - **Reward**: When you successfully take down a beast, go up to it and butcher it. ### Step 26 - **Objective**: What do you get from Butchering? - **Summary**: Butchering hunted prey gives you meat, blood, and hide. You usually get more, and different types of materials, than from ordinary Butchering. ### Step 27 - **Reward**: If the prey is in good shape, sometimes you might even get a taxidermy specimen. ### Step 28 - **Objective**: What's taxidermy? - **Summary**: It means preserving the prey in the same state it was in while alive. Install taxidermy in your residence to receive special effects, imbued with the beasts' spiritual energy. Once you become skilled at Hunting, you can upgrade taxidermy through Processing. ### Step 29 - **Reward**: Now, we proceed to practical training. Go forth and put your Hunting skills to the test. ### Step 30 - **Reward**: You can find Giant Elk in the Balenos Mountains, out behind Olvia. Head out and give it a shot. ### Step 31 - **Reward**: Looks like you've already picked up how to use a matchlock. ### Step 32 - **Reward**: To avoid becoming prey yourself, you'll need to learn how to dodge attacks. ### Step 33 - **Objective**: [Start Lesson] I am ready. - **Summary**: End the conversation to begin the lesson. ### Step 34 - **Reward**: Lets get back to hands-on training. Things won't be easy from here on. ### Step 35 - **Reward**: You'll also find Giant Boar in the Balenos Mountains, behind Olvia. Head that way. ### Step 36 - **Reward**: Your next opponents are even bigger beasts. Make sure you're properly prepared. ### Step 37 - **Reward**: It's in the Balenos Mountains behind Olvia. Stay alert out there. ### Step 38 - **Reward**: Now it's time to venture even further. Go hunt new prey. ### Step 39 - **Reward**: Feather Wolves, Ferrinas, and Ferricas can be found in the Western Valtarra Mountains in Kamasylvia. ### Step 40 - **Reward**: Your next hunt lies in harsher conditions. Be sure to prepare well before departing. ### Step 41 - **Reward**: I'm sure you can handle it. Head to the Shrine of Silent Prayers in Everfrost. ### Step 42 - **Reward**: There's no beast you can't hunt now. It's time to venture out to the true wilderness. ### Step 43 - **Reward**: Go to Narcion in O'dyllita. These beasts are tough, so be cautious. ### Step 44 - **Reward**: Now it's time for your final challenge. Show me what makes you a real hunter. ### Step 45 - **Reward**: Hunt all kinds of creatures across the world, and collect the tokens. I'll be waiting. ※ Wildspark can be obtained according to a set probability when you butcher after normal (not sniper) hunting if at least 250 Hunting Mastery. ### Step 46 - **Reward**: That's all I have to teach you. It's time to finish this course. ### Step 47 - **Reward**: Shout the chant, and your Hunting course will be complete.