After nearly a year, PC players can finally jump in toMonster Hunter Rise, the former Switch exclusive. As expected, Rise has players going toe to toe with large creatures like the monster seen on the game’s cover, Magnamalo. While Switch owners have been enjoying this title for a while now, thePC port ofMonster Hunter Risedoes bring a few extra featuresto the table including improved textures, resolution, and performance, widescreen support, and the DLC right on day 1.
In addition to battling giant monsters, players will be spending a good amount of time completing various quests, while also collecting materials and resources to craft new and better gear. While a good chunk can be gained from fighting thewide range of creatures inMonster Hunter Rise, some items are more elusive and can be only found in certain regions.
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One such resource is the Blossom Cricket, a rare material needed to craft certain versions of the Hunting Horn and Insect Glaive. Follow this guide to discover how best to obtain the Blossom Cricket insideMonster Hunter Rise.
Where to Find Blossom Cricket
Unlike the majority of resources and materials, Blossom Cricket can only be obtained from the Argosy inKamura Village by the Buddy Plaza. Essentially, this is the game’s version of a trading system that can be managed while out completing quests and hunting monsters.
Players will also need to ensure that the Argosy submarine is fully upgraded, which means completing the quests, Cultural Exchange as well as Economic Stimulation. Finishing those quests will unlock two additional slots for Trade Requests, giving players more chances to earn Blossom Crickets.
Once ready, head to Order Items, then Trade Requests to open the menu. From here, players should select an item from the Mushyroom Market, so anything like a Mushroom or Insect will do the trick. Keep an eye on the bottom right window when highlighting specific items, as the game will tell players which market their buddy will be searching in. Blossom Cricket is a rare material given as a bonus after a buddy returns with the trade request items.
Players may want to search for Godbugs, as not only is this part of the Mushyroom Market, but the item is valuable so they can be sold for extra cash as needed. In addition, Lagniapples and high-level bargaining tactics may also improve the odds of finding Blossom Crickets.
It’s worth noting that both Butterfly Beetle andDreamshell are obtained in exactly the same way. Unfortunately, that means players won’t be finding them by harvesting monster parts or gathering them from certain zones and there’s no specific way to control which bonus item players get.
What to Use Blossom Cricket For
Blossom Cricket is a necessary component for Magia Weapons inside of the Insect Glaive and Hunting Horn weapon categories.
TheMagia Charm is a Hunting Hornthat deals Ice Damage and has Melody Effects of Health Recovery (S), Sonic Barrier, and Health Recovery (S). Players will need 1650 coins, 1 Blossom Cricket, 2 Lightcrystal, and 4 Snow Herb. It can be upgraded three more times, with the Blossom Cricket requirements also increase by 1 for each level. For example, in order to upgrade to the Magia Chambell, 4 Blossom Crickets are needed.
Alternatively,Monster Hunter Riseplayers can also forge the Magia Pitareen, an Insect Glaive that deals Blast Damage. While the requirements are largely the same as the Magia Charm, players will need 3 Bombadgy Igniters instead of the Snow Herb. The final upgrade is known as the Magia Crescent, a rarity level 6 weapon that deals 33 blast damage.
Monster Hunter Riseis now available on PC and Switch.
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