"Mastering Hirabami: Capture Strategies in Monster Hunter Wilds"

As you venture into the unknown region of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, prepare to face increasingly harsh weather conditions. Not only will you be battling the cold, but you'll also encounter the formidable Hirabami, a challenging boss known for its 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

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 is a uniquely challenging boss in Monster Hunter Wilds, often found in groups, which complicates the fight. To manage this, equip Large Dung Pods. These can disperse the Hirabami, allowing you to tackle them one at a time, significantly simplifying the battle.

Use Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger Ammo

Hirabami's tendency to float in the air can be particularly frustrating, especially for melee weapon users. To counteract this, use Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo, which can be fired from your Slinger to bring the monster down. If you're out of this ammo, aim to sever Hirabami's tail; it will drop a Tail Claw Shard that can be converted into the needed ammo.

Utilize Environmental Traps

The Iceshard Cliffs, where Hirabami resides, are filled with environmental traps such as Ice Spikes, Floating Rubble, and Brittle Ice Pillars. Triggering these traps to fall on Hirabami can stun and damage the beast, providing a crucial advantage in the fight.

Aim for the Head

The most vulnerable part of Hirabami is its head. While ranged weapon users can easily target this area, melee fighters should aim for the neck when Hirabami descends. Avoid targeting the torso, as it has high defense and yields less damage.

Watch the Tail

Hirabami's unpredictable movements include biting, spitting, and dive-bombing from the air. Keep an eye on its head to dodge these attacks effectively. However, also be cautious of its tail, which it uses like a hammer to crush opponents. Staying mobile and vigilant is key to avoiding these devastating strikes.

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How to Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds

To capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds, reduce its health to 20% or less. You'll know you've reached this threshold when a skull icon appears next to the monster icon on your mini-map. At this point, set up either a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap. Once Hirabami is immobilized, quickly administer a Tranquilizer to knock it out. Act fast, as you only have a brief window before the monster escapes. Successfully capturing Hirabami will conclude the fight and grant you the standard rewards, though it may reduce your chances of obtaining additional materials from breaking its weak spots.

That's everything you need to know about defeating and capturing Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds. Don't forget to bring Large Dung Pods or use the SOS feature to ease the fight.

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