Defeat and Capture Hirabami: Monster Hunter Wilds Guide

As you venture deeper into the uncharted territories of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter increasingly severe weather conditions. The cold alone is challenging enough, but you'll also face the formidable trio of Hirabami, making your journey even more perilous.

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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. Unlike many monsters that roam solo, Hirabami prefers to hunt in packs, complicating the battle. To manage this, equip yourself with Large Dung Pods. These are essential for dispersing the group, allowing you to tackle each Hirabami individually and more effectively.

Use Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger Ammo

Hirabami's aerial tactics can be frustrating, especially for melee fighters. Ranged weapon users, such as those wielding Bows, will find it easier to engage. For melee users, Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo is crucial. This ammo can be fired from your Slinger to bring Hirabami down to ground level. If you're out of ammo, aim to sever its tail; doing so will yield a Tail Claw Shard, which can be converted into the necessary ammo.

Utilize Environmental Traps

The Iceshard Cliffs, Hirabami's battleground, are littered with environmental traps that can turn the tide of battle in your favor. You'll encounter Ice Spikes, Floating Rubble, and Brittle Ice Pillars. Dropping any of these on Hirabami can stun and inflict significant damage, providing a critical window for attack.

Aim for the Head

The head is Hirabami's most vulnerable spot, but reaching it can be tricky due to its tendency to stay airborne. Ranged attackers have a clear advantage here, while melee fighters should target the neck when Hirabami descends. Avoid the torso, as it's heavily armored and less effective to hit.

Watch the Tail

Hirabami's unpredictable movements make it a challenging opponent. It frequently attempts to bite or spit at you, and its aerial dive attacks can be devastating. Keep an eye on its head to anticipate these moves and dodge accordingly. However, don't ignore its tail, which it uses like a hammer to deliver crushing blows. Staying mobile and vigilant 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 your mini-map. At this point, quickly set up either a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap. Once Hirabami is immobilized, swiftly use a Tranquilizer to knock it out. You have only a brief window to act before it escapes. Successfully capturing Hirabami will end the fight and grant you the standard rewards, though it may limit 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 make the fight more manageable.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.