The Scoutflies — Monster Hunter: World Walkthrough

Scoutflies are your indispensable companions in Monster Hunter: World, guiding you through the vast wilderness. These glowing insects not only lead you to monsters but also help you track them and discover valuable resources scattered throughout the environment.

In the sprawling landscapes of Monster Hunter: World, the Scoutflies are more than just a visual flourish; they are your primary navigational tool and a vital aid in your hunts. These bioluminescent insects hover around your hunter, reacting to your surroundings and providing crucial information. Their primary function is to guide you towards your target monster. By following their glowing trails, you can efficiently traverse the complex terrain of each region. However, their utility extends far beyond simple navigation. Scoutflies are also instrumental in tracking monsters, gathering valuable resources, and even identifying environmental hazards, making them an essential part of any hunter's toolkit.

How Scoutflies Work:

Monster Tracking: When you first encounter a monster or find its tracks, your Scoutflies will begin to gather information. As they collect more data (by interacting with footprints, dung, or other traces), their level of understanding for that monster increases.
Following the Trail: Once the Scoutflies have a sufficient understanding of the monster, they will emit a distinct glow and form a trail. Following this trail will lead you directly to the monster's current location.
Resource Gathering: Scoutflies will also highlight useful gathering points, such as herbs, mushrooms, ore veins, and insect nests. They will glow when near these resources, making them easier to spot.
Environmental Clues: In some instances, Scoutflies can indicate environmental hazards or points of interest that might be useful during a hunt, such as climbable vines or breakable walls.

Improving Scoutfly Level:

The effectiveness of your Scoutflies is directly tied to their level of understanding for a particular monster. You can increase this level by:

Finding Monster Tracks: Interacting with footprints, claw marks, and other monster traces scattered throughout the environment.
Observing Monster Behavior: Watching monsters perform actions like attacking, eating, or resting.
Collecting Monster Materials: Picking up monster parts that have been dropped or broken off.
Using the Research Base: At the Research Base, you can use collected monster data to further train your Scoutflies.

A higher Scoutfly level means they can track monsters more effectively, even across different regions, and will provide more detailed information about the monster's current state (e.g., if it's enraged or about to flee).

Scoutfly Gauge:

Your Scoutfly gauge, located on the left side of your HUD, indicates their current level of understanding for the monster you are tracking. As the gauge fills, the Scoutflies become more adept at leading you to the monster.

Tips for Using Scoutflies:

Always Look for Tracks: Make it a habit to interact with every monster track you find. This is the fastest way to level up your Scoutflies.
Pay Attention to Their Glow: Don't just follow the main trail; Scoutflies will also glow when near important gathering spots.
Use the Map: The map will show the general direction your Scoutflies are pointing, which can be helpful if you lose the trail.
Don't Rely Solely on Them: While invaluable, Scoutflies are a guide, not a guarantee. Be prepared to navigate and track independently if needed.

Mastering the use of your Scoutflies is a fundamental skill for any hunter in Monster Hunter: World. They are your eyes and ears in the wild, ensuring you're always one step ahead of your prey.