As you venture deeper into the uncharted territories of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter increasingly severe weather conditions. Battling the frigid temperatures is challenging enough, but your journey will also pit you against the formidable Hirabami, a creature that comes in groups of three, making the confrontation even more daunting.
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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
Facing the Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds is no easy feat. Unlike many solitary monsters, Hirabami thrive in groups, which can make combat overwhelming. To manage this, equip yourself with Large Dung Pods. These are crucial for dispersing the monsters, allowing you to tackle them individually and increase your chances of victory.
Use Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger Ammo
One of the unique challenges with Hirabami is their tendency to hover in the air, which can be particularly frustrating for melee weapon users. If you're using ranged weapons like a Bow, you're in luck, but melee fighters need a strategy. Utilize Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo, which can be fired from your Slinger to bring these aerial adversaries down to earth. If you're out of ammo, aim to sever Hirabami's tail; it will drop a Tail Claw Shard that can be transformed into the necessary ammo.
Utilize Environmental Traps
The battlegrounds in Monster Hunter Wilds are filled with environmental hazards, and the Iceshard Cliffs where you'll encounter Hirabami are no exception. Look out for Ice Spikes, Floating Rubble, and Brittle Ice Pillars. Triggering these traps on Hirabami can cause significant damage and possibly stun the beast, giving you a tactical advantage.
Aim for the Head
The head is the most vulnerable part of Hirabami, but reaching it can be tricky due to its airborne nature. While ranged weapon users can easily target the head, melee users should focus on the neck whenever Hirabami descends. Avoid attacking the torso, as it's heavily armored and less effective.
Watch the Tail
Hirabami's unpredictable movements make it a challenging foe. It often attempts to bite or spit at you, and its aerial dive attacks can be devastating. Keep your eyes on its head to anticipate these moves and dodge accordingly. However, don't overlook its tail, which it uses like a hammer. Staying mobile and aware of both its head and tail is key to surviving this fight.
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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. You'll know you've reached this threshold when a skull icon appears next to the monster's icon on the mini-map. At this point, set up a trap—either a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap. Once Hirabami is immobilized, swiftly use a Tranquilizer to put it to sleep. Timing is critical, as any delay could allow the monster to escape. Successfully capturing Hirabami will end the fight and grant you the standard rewards, though it might reduce your chances of obtaining additional materials from breaking its weak points.
That’s all you need to know about defeating and capturing Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds. Remember to stock up on Large Dung Pods or use the SOS feature to ease the battle.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
