As you delve into Monster Hunter Wilds, you’ll find that maintaining a consistent stockpile of certain items is crucial to your success. One such item is the essential Sleep Herb, which is key for crafting Tranq Bombs and Tranq Ammo. In essence, if your goal is to capture monsters—which is vital for obtaining valuable monster parts and enhancing your equipment—you’re going to need a substantial amount of Sleep Herbs. Each Tranq Bomb or piece of Tranq Ammo requires one Sleep Herb, so expect to go through a fair number of them as you explore the Forbidden Lands.
When embarking on a hunt for a Large Monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, the outcome can be one of three scenarios: you could be defeated, the monster could be killed, or you could successfully capture it. The process of capturing a monster starts with inflicting damage until it becomes weakened—keep an eye on your Palico for alerts, or watch for signs like limping and drooling from the monster. Next, you’ll need to coax the creature into a Shock Trap or Pitfall Trap to immobilize it. While trapped, you must use sleep-inducing items several times to successfully capture it. Capturing monsters significantly increases your chances of obtaining rare parts and is necessary for certain missions.
Where to Find Sleep Herbs in Monster Hunter Wilds
Finding Sleep Herbs is a Challenge
Sadly, Sleep Herbs are quite scarce in Monster Hunter Wilds. They have a long-standing reputation as rare drops, as capturing monsters is meant to be a rewarding but infrequent endeavor. Typically, you may receive Tranq Bombs as part of your mission supplies when capturing a monster is involved; otherwise, the task of collecting them falls solely on you.
To maximize your chances of finding Sleep Herbs, your best option is to head to the northern region of Windward Plains, particularly around area 10, as indicated on the map above. Here you’ll find three Sleep Herb plants, which is about as densely packed as they get. During the Season of Plenty, you may be fortunate enough to spot even more Sleep Herbs; check the top-left corner of your map to find out what season you’re currently experiencing. Like many resources, Sleep Herbs respawn approximately every 15 minutes, so consider gathering them between your Large Monster hunts to make the most of your time.
Additional Ways to Acquire Sleep Herbs in Monster Hunter Wilds
Material Retrieval and Other Methods
While farming for Sleep Herbs is a viable option, it’s not the most dependable method. After completing the main story, you can hire an NPC in various villages (excluding Base Camps) across the Monster Hunter Wilds map to gather materials on your behalf. This feature known as Material Retrieval allows you to collect Sleep Herbs (and other items) while you enjoy the rest of the game at your own pace, though it does take some time to unlock.
Ultimately, the easiest way to ensure a steady supply of Sleep Herbs is to grab them whenever you come across them. While there are only a few locations where they’re found in clusters, you’ll find at least a couple on every map. By doing so, you can maintain a continuous stock throughout the campaign and into the postgame of Monster Hunter Wilds.
