How to tame Needle Beast in Rune Factory 5

Needle Beast is a boss monster you encounter in Rune Factory 5. It’s the only one that drops the Miserable Trash Garbage Useless (MTGU) Plate, a rare item used for crafting. Taming it will not produce the items you need, but you do get an amazing monster to aid you in your adventures.

Here’s how to tame it:

1. Go back to Gadeus Grasslands: Depths after your first battle with it.
2. Brush Needle Beast until the music note icon stops appearing above its head. This will make it friendlier toward you and, thus, easier to capture.
3. Do not attack it. Instead, give it items that it likes. Needle Beast has very high-quality taste buds. It will only take King Cabbages, Royal Carrots, and Lordly Yams. It also likes Pumpkins grown from Starfall seeds.
   • You’ll know you’re doing it right once you see the heart icon over its head with every gift. It will take a while, but it will eventually come with you.

Related: Where to find Red Grass in Rune Factory 5

If you’re still unsuccessful after many attempts, try again at a higher level. The wider your level gap, the higher its chances of being tamed. Plus, make sure you have space in one of your Barns. Monsters won’t come with you if there is no room. You can build more Barns or add a room to an existing one at Studio Palmer.

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