As you venture deeper into the uncharted territories of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the elements grow increasingly unforgiving. Not only must you brace against the biting cold, but you'll also find yourself pitted against the formidable trio of Hirabami. These creatures, known for their group dynamics and aerial prowess, present a unique challenge that requires strategic preparation and execution.
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How to Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds
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
Facing Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds can be daunting due to their preference for group combat. To manage this, equip yourself with Large Dung Pods. These invaluable tools can scatter the monsters, allowing you to tackle them individually and reduce the chaos of the battle.
Hirabami's tendency to take to the skies can be particularly frustrating for melee fighters. To ground these aerial adversaries, utilize Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo. If you're out of ammo, aim to sever Hirabami's tail; it will drop a Tail Claw Shard, which can be converted into the necessary ammo.
The Iceshard Cliffs where Hirabami roams are littered with environmental traps such as Ice Spikes, Floating Rubble, and Brittle Ice Pillars. Strategically using these can stun and inflict significant damage on Hirabami, turning the tide of battle in your favor.
The head is Hirabami's most vulnerable spot, though reaching it can be challenging due to their aerial habits. Ranged weapon users have a clear advantage here, while melee fighters should target the neck when the creature descends. Avoid the torso, as it's heavily armored.
Hirabami's unpredictable movements include biting, spitting, and dive-bombing from above. While these attacks are dodgeable by watching the head, don't overlook the tail. It can swing like a hammer, posing a significant threat if you're not vigilant.
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Capturing Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds involves reducing its health to 20% or less, signaled by a skull icon on the mini-map. Once at this threshold, deploy a Pitfall Trap or Shock Trap to immobilize the beast. Swiftly follow up with a Tranquilizer to knock it out before it can escape. Successfully capturing Hirabami will conclude the fight, granting you standard rewards, though it may limit your chances of obtaining additional materials from breaking its weak spots.
That's all you need to know to conquer and capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds. Equip yourself with Large Dung Pods and consider using the SOS feature to ease the battle.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.