Venturing into the unknown regions in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter increasingly harsh weather, but that's not the only challenge you'll face. Three formidable Hirabami await, making the cold temperatures seem like a minor inconvenience. Here's your comprehensive guide to tackling these tough adversaries and capturing them for your collection.
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Monster Hunter Wilds Hirabami Boss Fight Guide
- Bring Large Dung Pods
- Use Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger Ammo
- Utilize Environmental Traps
- Aim for the Head
- Watch the Tail
How to Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds
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, often appearing in groups, which complicates the fight. To manage this, equip yourself with Large Dung Pods. These handy items can disperse the monsters, allowing you to tackle them individually and increase your chances of success.
Use Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger Ammo
Hirabami's tendency to float in the air can be particularly frustrating, especially for melee weapon users. Ranged weapon users, like those wielding a Bow, will have an easier time. For others, Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo is your solution. This can be fired from your Slinger to bring Hirabami down. If you're out of ammo, aim to sever its tail; it will drop a Tail Claw Shard, which you can convert into the needed 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. Dropping one of these on Hirabami can stun and damage it, giving you a strategic advantage in the fight.
Aim for the Head
The head is Hirabami's most vulnerable spot, but reaching it can be tricky due to its aerial habits. Ranged weapon users can target it more easily, while melee users should aim for the neck when the creature descends. Avoid the torso, as it's heavily armored and less effective to attack.
Watch the Tail
Hirabami's unpredictable movements include biting, spitting, and dive-bombing from the sky. While these are manageable if you keep an eye on its head, don't forget about its tail. It uses it like a hammer, capable of smashing you if you're not careful. Stay mobile and keep an eye on both ends of this beast.
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How to Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds
To capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds, you must first reduce its health to 20% or less, indicated by a skull icon next to its icon on the mini-map. Once it's weakened, set up a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap. After trapping it, swiftly use a Tranquilizer to knock it out. You have only a brief window before it escapes, so act quickly. Capturing Hirabami ends the fight and secures your reward, though it may reduce your chances of obtaining additional materials from breaking its weak spots.
That's all you need to know about defeating and capturing Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds. Remember to bring Large Dung Pods or use the SOS feature to ease the battle.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
