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

As you venture deeper into the uncharted territories of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, be prepared for the elements to turn against you. Not only will you face the biting cold, but you'll also encounter the formidable Hirabami, a monster known for its challenging group dynamics and aerial maneuvers.

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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

Facing the Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds is no easy task, as these creatures thrive in packs, making them a formidable group to tackle. To manage this, equip yourself with Large Dung Pods. These will help disperse the monsters, allowing you to engage them one at a time and gain a strategic advantage in combat.

Use Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger Ammo

Hirabami's penchant for aerial combat can be particularly challenging, especially for melee fighters. If you're wielding a ranged weapon like a Bow, you're in luck. For those with melee weapons, consider using Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo to bring the Hirabami down to earth. Should you run out, severing its tail can yield a Tail Claw Shard, which conveniently converts into the needed ammo.

Utilize Environmental Traps

The Iceshard Cliffs where Hirabami resides are littered with environmental traps that can turn the tide of battle. Make use of Ice Spikes, Floating Rubble, and Brittle Ice Pillars to stun and inflict significant damage on Hirabami, leveraging the terrain to your advantage.

Aim for the Head

The head is the sweet spot for dealing damage to Hirabami, though reaching it can be tricky due to its aerial habits. Ranged fighters will find it easier to target this area, while melee users should aim for the neck when Hirabami descends. Avoid the torso, as it's heavily armored and less susceptible to damage.

Watch the Tail

Hirabami's unpredictable movements require constant vigilance. It uses a variety of attacks, from biting and spitting to dive-bombing from the sky. Dodging these is manageable if you keep an eye on its head. However, don't neglect its tail, which it swings like a hammer, posing a significant threat if you're caught off guard.

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How to Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Capturing Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds requires reducing its health to 20% or below, signaled by a skull icon next to its marker on the mini-map. At this point, deploy either a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap to immobilize the creature. Follow up swiftly with a Tranquilizer to knock it out before it can escape. While capturing Hirabami ends the fight and grants you standard rewards, it may reduce your chances of harvesting additional materials from its weak points.

That's all you need to know to conquer and capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds. Don't forget to bring Large Dung Pods or use the SOS feature to ease the battle.

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