As you venture deeper into the uncharted territories of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter increasingly severe weather conditions. Not only must you brave the biting cold, but you'll also face the challenge of battling three formidable Hirabami. These creatures are known for their group dynamics and aerial maneuvers, making them a tough adversary in the Iceshard Cliffs.
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- Monster Hunter Wilds Hirabami Boss Fight Guide
- How to Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds
Monster Hunter Wilds Hirabami Boss Fight Guide
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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 due to their tendency to travel in groups. To manage this, equip yourself with Large Dung Pods. These are essential for dispersing the group, allowing you to tackle them individually and increase your chances of success.
Use Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger Ammo
Hirabami's habit of floating in the air can be particularly frustrating for melee weapon users. To bring them down to your level, utilize Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo. If you find yourself without this ammo, aim to sever Hirabami's tail; it will drop a Tail Claw Shard that can be transformed into the needed ammo.
Utilize Environmental Traps
The Iceshard Cliffs where Hirabami roams are rich with environmental traps such as Ice Spikes, Floating Rubble, and Brittle Ice Pillars. Triggering these traps can stun and inflict significant damage on Hirabami, giving you a strategic advantage in the fight.
Aim for the Head
The head is the most vulnerable part of Hirabami, though reaching it can be challenging due to their aerial nature. Ranged weapon users have a clear advantage here, but melee users can target the neck when the creature descends. Avoid attacking the torso, as it is heavily armored.
Watch the Tail
Hirabami's unpredictable movements include biting, spitting, and dive-bombing from above. While these can be dodged by watching the head, don't ignore the tail. It swings like a hammer and can deliver crushing blows if you're not careful. Keep moving and stay alert to avoid its devastating attacks.
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How to Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds
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Capturing Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds involves reducing its health to 20 percent or less, indicated by a skull icon next to its icon on the mini-map. Once you've weakened it, set up a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap to immobilize the creature. Quickly follow up with a Tranquilizer to knock it out. Timing is crucial here; a delay could lead to the monster's escape. Capturing Hirabami ends the fight, rewarding you with standard spoils, though it might limit your access to additional materials from breaking its weak spots.
That’s all the information you need to conquer and capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds. Don’t forget to bring Large Dung Pods or use the SOS feature to make the battle more manageable.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
