This guide explains how to steal an egg during the Great Bloom event in Monster Hunter Now, covering the event’s mechanics, the best strategies for grabbing eggs without getting caught, and what to do with them once you have them. You’ll learn the exact steps, the rewards you can expect, and how to avoid the common mistakes that cost hunters their eggs.
What Is the Great Bloom Event?
The Great Bloom event is a limited-time seasonal celebration in Monster Hunter Now, typically tied to spring or anniversary milestones. During the event, special Wyvern Eggs appear at marked nests on the map, and hunters are tasked with “stealing” them—a playful term for gathering them before large monsters notice. The event usually runs for one to two weeks, and each egg you successfully deliver earns event-exclusive currency, materials, and sometimes unique armor or weapon crafting components.
The core loop is simple: find a glowing nest, approach it, and initiate a short “steal” sequence. You must then carry the egg to a delivery point while avoiding detection by patrolling monsters. If a monster spots you, it will attack, and the egg can be dropped or destroyed. The event is designed to be a fun, high-risk, high-reward diversion from the standard hunting gameplay.
How Egg Stealing Works
Egg stealing in the Great Bloom event is a multi-stage process that requires both map awareness and quick reflexes. Here is the step-by-step breakdown:
- Locate a Nest: During the event, nests appear as glowing, pulsating icons on the map. They are usually in parks, near water, or in high-traffic areas. You can tap one to see the egg’s rarity and the delivery point distance.
- Start the Steal: Tap the nest and select “Steal Egg.” Your hunter will begin a short animation (about 3 seconds) where they are vulnerable. During this time, you cannot move or attack.
- Carry the Egg: After the animation, you’ll automatically pick up the egg. Your movement speed is reduced by about 20%, and you cannot use your weapon or sprint. You must walk to the delivery point marked on your map.
- Avoid Monsters: Monsters patrol set routes near nests. If one comes within a certain radius (about 15 meters), it will notice you and chase. You can dodge by moving perpendicular to its path, but if it catches you, it will hit you, and the egg will take damage. Three hits and the egg breaks.
- Deliver: Reach the glowing delivery point and tap “Deliver.” The egg is converted into rewards, and the nest despawns (it may respawn later).
The entire steal-to-deliver sequence usually takes 2–5 minutes, depending on the distance and monster density.
Choosing the Right Eggs
Not all eggs are equal. Nests come in three rarity tiers, indicated by the glow color:
- Common (green glow): These eggs give basic materials like Monster Bone S and Iron Ore. They are abundant and good for beginners.
- Rare (blue glow): These eggs give rarer materials like Monster Bone M, Carpenterbug, and sometimes Wyvern Gems. They are worth the extra risk.
- Elder (purple glow): These eggs give high-tier materials like Elder Dragon Blood and can drop unique event tickets. They are rare and heavily guarded.
When choosing an egg, consider the delivery distance. A common egg 200 meters away is often a better time investment than an elder egg 500 meters away with three monster patrols. Also, check the monster density on your map—if a nest is surrounded by Rathalos and Diablos, it may be safer to skip it.
Strategies for a Clean Steal
Success in egg stealing comes down to planning and execution. Here are the most effective strategies used by experienced hunters:
- Scout the route first: Before starting the steal, walk the path to the delivery point without the egg. Note where monsters are and their patrol patterns. This takes 30 seconds and saves you from surprises.
- Use the “wait for the gap” method: Monsters move in predictable loops. Wait at the nest until the nearest monster is at the far end of its patrol, then start the steal. This gives you a 30–60 second head start.
- Move in a zigzag when spotted: If a monster starts chasing, don’t run in a straight line. Zigzag toward the delivery point—this makes it harder for the monster to land hits, and you’ll take less damage.
- Use paintballs (if you have them): Paintballs can mark a monster, causing it to stop patrolling and stay in one spot. If you have any, throw one at a monster blocking your path. It will freeze for about 60 seconds.
- Don’t sprint: Sprinting is disabled while carrying an egg. Trying to run will do nothing. Instead, just keep a steady pace and use the dodge roll (which is still available) to avoid attacks.
These strategies are not guaranteed—monster AI can be unpredictable—but they significantly increase your success rate.
Common Problems and How to Avoid Them
Even experienced hunters make mistakes. Here are the most common failures and how to prevent them:
- Egg breaks from monster hits: The egg has 3 HP. Each monster hit takes 1 HP. If you get hit three times, the egg breaks, and you get nothing. To avoid this, always keep moving and use the dodge roll when a monster lunges.
- Getting cornered: Sometimes two monsters patrol together, and you get sandwiched. If this happens, don’t panic. Look for a gap—often one monster will turn around before the other. Wait for that moment and slip through.
- Delivery point moves: In some event variations, the delivery point is not fixed. It can shift to a new location after you pick up the egg. Always check your map after starting the steal to confirm the current delivery point.
- Running out of time: There is a 10-minute timer on each egg. If you don’t deliver within 10 minutes, the egg disappears. This is rare, but it happens if you get lost or take too long dodging. Keep an eye on the timer in the top-right corner.
If you do break an egg, don’t worry—you can go back to the same nest and try again (if it hasn’t despawned). Each nest allows up to 3 attempts per day.
Rewards and What to Do with Eggs
Delivering an egg gives you three types of rewards:
- Event Currency: This is used to craft event-exclusive gear (like the Bloom Lance or Blossom Armor). You need 50–100 currency per item.
- Materials: The materials depend on the egg rarity. Common eggs give low-tier bones and ore; Elder eggs can give Wyvern Gems and Elder Dragon Blood.
- Event Tickets: These are special items that unlock bonus quests or allow you to fight event-only monsters like the Gold Rathian.
There is no limit to how many eggs you can deliver per day, but each nest has a cooldown of 2 hours after a successful steal. This means you can theoretically steal from the same nest multiple times a day, but you’ll need to find other nests in between.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I steal eggs solo, or do I need a group?
Egg stealing is designed for solo play. You do not need a group, and in fact, having a group can sometimes make it harder because monsters may target multiple players. The event is fully soloable, and most hunters do it alone.
What happens if I close the app while carrying an egg?
If you close the app or lose connection, the egg is lost. The game does not save your progress mid-carry. You’ll have to start over from the nest (if it’s still there). Always make sure you have a stable connection before starting a steal.
Can I use a mount or vehicle to move faster?
No, mounts are not available in Monster Hunter Now. You move at a fixed walking speed, and the egg slows you down further. There is no way to speed up movement during the event.
Do eggs carry over to the next event?
No, eggs are event-specific. Any undelivered eggs in your inventory at the end of the event are automatically converted to a small amount of zenny (in-game currency). Always deliver your eggs before the event ends.
How do I know where the delivery point is?
The delivery point is marked with a glowing green circle on your map, and a compass arrow points toward it at the top of your screen. It is always within 500 meters of the nest, but the exact location varies.