"Strategies to Defeat and Capture Rey Dau in Monster Hunter Wilds"

During your thrilling pursuit of the elusive dragon in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you’ll unexpectedly find yourself caught in the middle of an intense confrontation between Rey Dau and another monstrous threat. The battle quickly turns dangerous as the enraged creature shifts its aggression toward your party, making survival your top priority.

Monster Hunter Wilds Rey Dau Boss Fight Guide

Known Habitats: Windward Plains
Breakable Parts: Horns, Wings, Tail
Recommended Elemental Attacks: Ice, Water
Effective Status Effects: Poison (2x), Sleep (2x), Blastblight (2x), Exhaust (2x), Paralysis (1x), Stun (1x)
Recommended Items: Flash Pod, Pitfall Trap, Dung Pod

Rey Dau is the first true dragon you encounter in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, and it carries the lightning element—making it immune to electric-based attacks. However, it’s notably weak against water and ice damage. Its head is the most vulnerable spot with a 4-star weakness rating, followed by the wings at 3 stars. While the torso is quite durable, targeting the tail is a solid alternative if the head proves too difficult to hit consistently. Avoid focusing on the legs as they are heavily protected.

For status effects, avoid relying on Stun or Paralysis, as Rey Dau resists them. Instead, use Poison, Sleep, or Exhaust to gain an advantage during combat.

Use a Flash Pod

A highly effective strategy for controlling the fight is using a Flash Pod. It temporarily stuns Rey Dau, giving you a valuable window to deal heavy damage. This is especially useful when the dragon charges its lightning attack—immediately follow up by striking its horns while in Focus Mode, where they glow red and indicate breakable points.

Wear Element-Resistant Gear

To increase survivability, equip armor that boosts elemental resistance. The Hope Armor set is ideal due to its Divine Blessing skill, which reduces incoming damage. It also grants resistance to both Lightning and Fire, making it a strong choice for this encounter. Additionally, consuming a meal that enhances elemental defense can help you endure longer in the fight.

If dodging feels risky or challenging, position yourself near Rey Dau’s legs. Since it primarily attacks forward and backward, staying close to its limbs can reduce your exposure to direct hits.

Pay Attention to the Environment

Rey Dau frequently takes flight during the battle, relocating across the terrain. In open areas like the Windward Plains, you can utilize Vine Traps found on isolated trees to briefly immobilize the beast. However, be cautious when it retreats to its nest area—there, it often follows up with a powerful lightning strike that can easily catch unprepared hunters off guard. Stay alert and avoid reckless movements in this zone.

How to Capture Rey Dau in Monster Hunter Wilds

In addition to defeating Rey Dau outright, you can opt to capture it for alternative rewards. Begin by reducing its health until it becomes severely weakened. Watch the mini-map for the appearance of a skull icon next to its marker—this signals that it's ready to be trapped.

Since Rey Dau is a lightning-infused monster, Shock Traps will not work. Instead, use a Pitfall Trap to immobilize it. Immediately follow up with a Tranquilizer to secure the capture. Timing is critical—you only have a short window to complete the process, so be prepared before initiating the trap.

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