Venturing into the uncharted territories of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter increasingly severe weather conditions. Not only must you brave the frigid temperatures, but you'll also face the daunting challenge of battling three ferocious Hirabami. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you conquer this boss fight and learn how to capture these formidable creatures.
Monster Hunter Wilds Hirabami Boss Fight Guide
Known Habitats: Iceshard Cliffs
Breakable Parts: Head and Tail
Recommended Elemental Attack: Fire
Effective Status Effects: Poison (3x), Sleep (3x), Paralysis (2x), Blastblight (2x), Stun (2x), Exhaust (2x)
Effective Items: Pitfall Trap, Shock Trap, Flash Pod
Bring Large Dung Pods
Hirabami presents a formidable challenge in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Unlike many monsters that prefer solitude, Hirabami thrives in groups, which can complicate the battle. To manage this, equip yourself with Large Dung Pods. These will help disperse the monsters, enabling you to tackle them individually and more effectively.
Use Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger Ammo
Hirabami's tendency to float in the air poses a unique challenge, especially for melee weapon users. Ranged weapon users, like those wielding Bows, will find it easier to engage. For melee fighters, Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo is crucial. Fired from your Slinger, it can bring Hirabami down to ground level. If you're out of ammo, severing Hirabami's tail will yield a Tail Claw Shard, which can be transformed into the necessary ammo.
Utilize Environmental Traps
The Iceshard Cliffs, Hirabami's battleground, are dotted with environmental traps such as Ice Spikes, Floating Rubble, and Brittle Ice Pillars. Strategically dropping these on Hirabami can stun and inflict significant damage, turning the tide of battle in your favor.
Aim for the Head
Targeting Hirabami's head is your best bet for dealing substantial damage. This can be challenging due to its aerial habits, but it's more manageable for ranged attackers. Melee users should aim for the neck whenever Hirabami descends. Avoid attacking the torso, as it's heavily armored and less effective.
Watch the Tail
Hirabami's unpredictable movements include biting, spitting, and dive-bombing from high altitudes. While these attacks are dodgeable with careful observation of the head, don't overlook the tail. Hirabami uses it as a powerful hammer, capable of crushing you if you're not vigilant.
How to Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds
To capture Hirabami, first reduce its health to 20% or below. You'll know you've reached this threshold when a skull icon appears next to the monster icon on the mini-map. Once Hirabami is sufficiently weakened, deploy a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap. After trapping it, quickly administer a Tranquilizer to knock it out. Timing is critical here; a delay could result in Hirabami escaping. Successfully capturing Hirabami will conclude the fight, granting you the standard rewards but potentially reducing the chance of obtaining additional materials from breaking its weak spots.
Armed with Large Dung Pods and possibly using the SOS feature, you'll be well-prepared to tackle and capture Hirabami in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Remember, strategic use of the environment and targeting the right spots can make all the difference in this challenging encounter.
*Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
