"Guide: Defeating and Capturing Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds"

As you venture into the uncharted territories of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, prepare yourself for increasingly harsh weather conditions. Not only will you battle the biting cold, but you'll also confront three formidable Hirabami. This guide will help you navigate this challenging encounter, ensuring you're well-equipped to overcome the odds and emerge victorious.

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Table of contents

• 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 stands out as a formidable adversary in Monster Hunter Wilds. Unlike many other monsters that prefer solitude, Hirabami thrives in groups, making the fight particularly challenging. To manage this, bring Large Dung Pods to your battle. These will help you disperse the monsters, allowing you to tackle them individually and simplify the encounter.

Use Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger Ammo

One of the peculiarities of Hirabami is their tendency to float in the air, which can be frustrating for melee weapon users. However, ranged weapon users like Bow wielders can engage them without issues. To bring Hirabami down to earth, equip yourself with Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo. If you're out of ammo, aim for Hirabami's tail; severing it will yield a Tail Claw Shard that can be transformed into the necessary ammo.

Utilize Environmental Traps

The arena where you face Hirabami is filled with environmental traps that can turn the tide of battle in your favor. In the Iceshard Cliffs, you'll find Ice Spikes, Floating Rubble, and Brittle Ice Pillars. Dropping these onto Hirabami can stun and damage the monster, providing a crucial window for attack.

Aim for the Head

The head is Hirabami's most vulnerable spot, but its habit of staying aloft makes it a challenging target. Ranged weapon users will find it easier to hit this weak point, while melee users should focus on the neck whenever Hirabami descends. Avoid targeting the torso, as it's heavily armored and less effective.

Watch the Tail

Hirabami's unpredictable movements add to the challenge of this fight. It frequently attempts to bite or spit at you, and its dive attacks from high altitudes can be devastating. Keep an eye on its head to anticipate these moves and dodge accordingly. Additionally, be cautious of its tail, which it uses like a hammer to smash you. Staying mobile is key to avoiding these attacks.

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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 percent or lower. You'll know you've reached this threshold when a skull icon appears next to the monster's icon on the mini-map. Once Hirabami is sufficiently weakened, set up a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap to immobilize it. Act quickly to administer a Tranquilizer, putting the monster to sleep before it can escape. Successfully capturing Hirabami will conclude the fight and grant you the standard rewards, though it may limit your opportunities to gather additional materials from its weak spots.

That’s everything 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 easier.

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