Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruinis an RPG spinoff of the mainMonster Hunterseries in which players raise iconic enemies from the franchise as their Monstie companions. With so many returning monsters making an appearance inMonster Hunter Stories 2, longtime fans will surely be on the lookout for their personal favorites. Many players will be particularly eager to hunt down some legendary Elder Dragons. This guide will help fans find theNergigante locationso they can forge its equipment and find a rareNergigante egg.
Nergigante will first be encountered during the main story events ofMonster Hunter Stories 2. Afterward, players will likely want to hunt down more Nergigante to gather materials for weapons or armor. There is also a repeatable quest called Nergigante Sighting which will reward players with a Nulberry Elixir each time it is completed. Perhaps more importantly, many fans will want to grab a Nergigante egg so they can add the powerful Elder Dragon to their party. While it is possible, it’s somewhat difficult toget Elder Dragon eggs inMonster Hunter Stories 2.
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Where to Find Nergigante in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
After defeating Nergigante during the story events around Nua Te village in the main story, it will be possible to confront the beast again. The Nergigante Sighting subquest implies that the Elder Dragon can still be found prowling around the Terga region, but it isn’t exactly clear where. In fact, the location is the exact same place where the creature was first fought in the story - theCrystal Depths.
Players on the Nintendo Switch version may be discouraged when they return to the Crystal Depths and don’t see the Nergigante right away. This is an issue with the draw distance due to system limitations, and players will in fact find the Nergigante if they continue closer to the pit.
How to Get Nergigante Egg in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Players will understandably want to get a Nergigante egg as soon as possible. Luckily, it will be possible to get a Nergigante egg as soon as the Elder Dragon has been defeated during the main story. It is easier said than done though. Gettingeggs inMonster Hunter Stories 2is usually a guaranteed thing if the monster is forced to retreat to its den, butNergigante will never retreat even if a Paintball is used.
To actually get a Nergigante egg, players will have to search generic monster dens around theTerga region. It’s best to focus only on gold-colored rare dens and reload the area once those have been exhausted. Even from rare dens, Nergigante eggs can be extremely rare. With some perseverance, dedicated fans will eventually be able to get ablack and orange starred eggcontaining a Nergigante that will be immensely helpful for the rest of theMonster Hunter Stories 2main campaign.
For a better shot at finding a Nergigante egg, players can wait until after they have completed the main story. High-rank rare monster dens will start spawning at that point, yielding a much higher chance of finding powerful monster eggs. No matter which point in the game players decide to start their Nergigante egg hunt, it’s always important toactivate Prayer Pot bonusesfor a higher chance at getting eggs with rare genes.
For players who want to quickly get far enough to hunt for Nergigante eggs, it’s important tolevel up fast inMonster Hunter Stories 2. Knowing some good leveling techniques will also help once a Nergigante has finally been hatched. Getting the baby Elder Dragon up to snuff will ensure that no obstacle is too great for the heroic Rider.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruinis now available for the Nintendo Switch and PC.
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