Learn how to start Ogden's side story, track down the elusive Exotic Velocidrome, and defeat it in Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. Get tips for the fight!
Alright, so you've stumbled upon a mysterious letter and now you're tasked with finding a rare monster. This is Ogden's first side story, and it kicks off after you start the main quest 'Tracks' in Azuria. Basically, whenever you hit a new town or return to an old one after a while, look for your companions with a yellow exclamation mark over their heads – that's your cue to start their side stories!
Ogden's got this letter about an Exotic Velocidrome, and it sounds like something only a true hunter would be interested in. He's convinced this creature is real, and it's up to you to prove it.
Starting Letter from an Unknown Sender
This quest is tied to your companion's side stories, which generally start when you reach a new hub area after progressing the main story. Keep an eye out for that yellow exclamation mark!
Ogden will tell you about a letter he received detailing a mysterious creature. It's information that'll pique the interest of any hunter who thinks they know Azuria's wildlife like the back of their hand.
How to Catch and Defeat the Exotic Velocidrome
Your first objective is to head to the location marked on your map. It's on the eastern side of the Sunpetal Plains, northeast of the Camp there. Once you arrive, you'll get a cutscene. After that, head southeast towards the cliffs. You'll find some egg quartz there, which will trigger another cutscene. This confirms the rare monster from the letter actually exists, and now you've got the job of actually catching this speedy Velocidrome!
The game hints that the Velocidrome follows a set path, but honestly, it's way too fast and erratic to track effectively. Chasing it down is a real pain. We found it way easier to just watch where it was going, pick a spot near a tree it was running past, and then just... wait. Seriously, put the controller down and let the creature run into you. Work smarter, not harder, right?
Once you've 'caught' it, you'll enter a fight. This Exotic Velocidrome hasn't lost any of its speed, and it can be pretty tough if you're not prepared. We faced a Lv60 one late-game, so be ready!
Its incredible speed means it dodges a lot, making normal attacks less effective. Your best bet is to rely on Double Attacks. In its normal phase, the Velocidrome usually uses Speed attacks, so you'll want to counter with Technique attacks. If it's not targeting you or your Monstie with an attack you can counter, focus on healing, buffing your party, or taking a chance with an attack – they might hit, but don't count on it.
When it gets angry, it switches to Power attacks. This is your chance to hit back with Speed attacks! Keep the pressure on, and your Kinship gauge will eventually fill up. Use those Kinship Attacks because the Exotic Velocidrome can't dodge them – hopefully, this will be enough to finish the fight.
After the battle, the quest wraps up. You've dealt with the Exotic Velocidrome, but the mystery of who's sending these anonymous letters is still out there...
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