As you journey through the uncharted territories in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, prepare for increasingly harsh weather conditions. Not only will you battle the cold, but you'll also confront the formidable Hirabami, notorious for their group tactics and aerial prowess.
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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
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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 challenging encounter in Monster Hunter Wilds due to their preference for group dynamics. To manage this, equip yourself with Large Dung Pods. These items are crucial for dispersing the group, allowing you to tackle the monsters individually, simplifying the battle.
Use Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger Ammo
Navigating Hirabami's aerial agility can be tricky, particularly for melee combatants. For those wielding ranged weapons like the Bow, targeting is straightforward. However, melee users should consider Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo to ground these airborne foes. If you're out of ammo, severing Hirabami's tail will yield a Tail Claw Shard, which you can convert into the necessary ammo.
Utilize Environmental Traps
The Iceshard Cliffs, where Hirabami roams, are dotted with environmental traps such as Ice Spikes, Floating Rubble, and Brittle Ice Pillars. Strategically using these can stun and damage Hirabami, offering a tactical advantage in combat.
Aim for the Head
The head is Hirabami's weak spot, though reaching it can be challenging due to their flight. Ranged attackers have an edge here, while melee fighters should target the neck when the monster descends. Avoid the torso as it's heavily armored and less effective for damage.
Watch the Tail
Hirabami's unpredictable attacks include biting, spitting, and dive-bombing from above. Staying mobile is key, especially when the monster focuses on you. However, be cautious of its tail, which it uses as a powerful hammer to smash opponents.
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How to Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds
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To capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds, reduce its health to below 20 percent, indicated by a skull icon on the mini-map. At this point, set up a Pitfall Trap or Shock Trap to immobilize it. Quickly follow with a Tranquilizer to knock Hirabami out before it escapes. Capturing ends the fight and secures the standard rewards, though it might reduce the chance of obtaining extra materials from breaking its weak spots.
This comprehensive guide covers all you need to know about defeating and capturing Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds. Equip Large Dung Pods and consider using the SOS feature to ease the fight.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
