The Monster Tracker allows you to search for a specified monster and hunt it whenever you wish.
Unlocked after completing Pre-Season Story Chapter 2.
Some large monsters can be found by using Tracker Scopes.
How to track monsters without using Tracker Scopes
Tap on “Paintball”.
Tap on “Monster Tracker” in the center of the window.
Specify the monster you want to hunt, as well as its strength.
Tap on “Confirm”.
※ You can track up to 5 monsters per day with the Monster Tracker. The tracking count resets at 5 am.
※ Changing the monster being tracked mid-gauge will reset the Tracker Gauge.
※ The number of hunts required to fill the Tracker Gauge increases each time the Tracked Monster is found, before resetting the following day at 5 am.
How to track monsters with Tracker Scopes
Tap on “Paintball”
Tap on “Monster Tracker” in the center of the window.
Specify the monster displayed within the Monsters column that you want to hunt, as well as its strength.
Tap on “Confirm” after checking the necessary number of Tracker Scopes
※Tracker Scopes are consumed upon finding a monster. If you specify a different monster before finding the previously specified one, the Tracker Scope is not consumed.
Filling the Tracker Gauge in the Monster Tracker
Defeating large monsters will gradually fill up the Tracker Gauge.
You can fill the gauge by:
Defeat large monsters: Every time you successfully hunt a large monster, the gauge will accumulate.
Hunting the found monsters
Once the Tracker Gauge is full, your Palico will find and mark your selected monster for you.
Tap on “Paintball” on the Main Screen.
Tap on “Hunt” in the center of the Monster Tracker window.
Notes:
If you don't hunt for 48 hours after the Tracker Gauge is full, the gauge will reset. You'll need to fill the gauge again to hunt large monsters of the specified strength.
While you can use QR codes or party invitations to participate in group hunts for monsters tracked by the Monster Tracker, you cannot send “Join hunt!” notifications to nearby hunters.
Monsters found by the Monster Tracker do not count towards the number of slots in the Paintball List.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: I want to change the large monster being tracked by the Monster Tracker.
A: It's possible to change. However, if you change the tracked large monster, the gauge you've accumulated will be reset.
Q: Can I hunt the monster found with the Monster Tracker multiple times?
A: No, you cannot. However, if you fail to hunt, you can reattempt hunting up to 2 times.
Q. Will the supplied Palico Paintballs be consumed by the Monster Tracker?
A. No, they are not consumed.
Q. What happens when if I find and hunt a large monster using Tracker Scopes, but then it turns out I don’t possess enough Tracker Scopes?
A. Without sufficient Tracker Scopes, the target monster will be deactivated and you will need to specify it again. Please note that defeating a large monster without prior specification will not fill up the tracker gauge.
Q. Is there a limit to how many Tracker Scopes you can hold?
A. As of June 3, 2025, the limit is 20. This may change in the future.