"Mastering Hirabami: Capture Strategies in Monster Hunter Wilds"

As you venture deeper into the unknown region of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, be prepared for the weather to turn increasingly harsh. Not only will you battle the biting cold, but you'll also face off against three formidable Hirabami. These challenging creatures demand strategic planning and the right gear to conquer.

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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 present a formidable challenge in Monster Hunter Wilds due to their preference for group dynamics. Unlike most monsters, Hirabami thrive in packs, making them difficult to tackle. To manage this, bring Large Dung Pods to your battle. These will help you disperse the group, allowing you to engage them one at a time, significantly simplifying the fight.

Use Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger Ammo

Hirabami's ability to float complicates the fight, particularly for melee weapon users. Ranged weapon users like those wielding Bows will find it easier to strike. For others, Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo, fired from your Slinger, can ground these airborne foes. If you're out of this ammo, aim to sever Hirabami's tail during combat. Doing so will yield a Tail Claw Shard, which you can use to craft more Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo.

Utilize Environmental Traps

The Hirabami's arena in the Iceshard Cliffs is equipped with environmental traps that can turn the tide of battle. You'll find Ice Spikes, Floating Rubble, and Brittle Ice Pillars. Dropping any of these on Hirabami can stun and inflict significant damage, giving you a crucial advantage.

Aim for the Head

The head is Hirabami's most vulnerable spot, though reaching it can be tricky due to their tendency to hover. Ranged weapon users have an easier time targeting this weak point, while melee users should focus on the neck when the monster descends. Avoid the torso, as it's heavily armored and less effective to attack.

Watch the Tail

Hirabami's unpredictable movements make them tricky to face. They may attempt to bite, spit, or dive-bomb you from above. These attacks are dodgeable if you keep an eye on their head. However, don't ignore their tail, as they use it like a hammer to crush opponents. Stay mobile and keep a safe distance to avoid these punishing strikes.

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How to Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds

Capturing Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds requires reducing its health to 20% or less, indicated by a skull icon next to the monster's icon on the mini-map. Once you reach this threshold, set up a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap. After trapping Hirabami, swiftly use a Tranquilizer to knock it out. Time is of the essence here, as failure to act quickly will allow the monster to escape. Capturing Hirabami ends the fight and grants you the standard reward, though it may reduce your chances of obtaining additional materials from breaking its weak points.

That’s all you need to know about defeating and capturing Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds. Remember to equip yourself with Large Dung Pods or use the SOS feature to make the battle more manageable.

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