Conquer Hirabami: Monster Hunter Rise Guide

Braving the unforgiving weather of the unknown region is just the beginning. In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll also face the formidable challenge of three enraged Hirabami.

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

The Hirabami present a surprisingly tough challenge in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Unlike solitary monsters, these creatures prefer the company of their own kind, significantly increasing the difficulty. Your best bet? Large Dung Pods. These will disperse the group, allowing you to tackle them one at a time.

Use Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger Ammo

Hirabami's aerial prowess adds another layer of complexity. While ranged weapons like Bows are effective, melee users might find themselves frustrated. Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo provides a solution, knocking them out of the sky. If you're short on ammo, severing the Hirabami's tail yields a Tail Claw Shard, which can be crafted into this crucial ammo type.

Utilize Environmental Traps

The Iceshard Cliffs arena offers environmental advantages. Ice Spikes, Floating Rubble, and Brittle Ice Pillars can be strategically deployed to stun and damage the Hirabami, turning the environment to your advantage.

Aim for the Head

The head remains the most vulnerable point, though its airborne habits make it a challenging target. Ranged weapons have the clear advantage, while melee fighters should focus on attacking the neck when the creature descends. The torso boasts significantly higher defense, making it a less effective target.

Watch the Tail

Hirabami's unpredictable attacks, including bites, spit, and devastating dive attacks, demand constant vigilance. While keeping your distance when targeted is crucial, be wary of its powerful tail swipe—a potential one-hit knockout.

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How to Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds

Capturing a Hirabami requires reducing its health to 20% or less, indicated by a skull icon on the minimap. Once this threshold is reached, quickly set a Pitfall Trap or Shock Trap. Then, swiftly administer a Tranquilizer to render it unconscious. Time is of the essence; failure will result in its escape. While capturing guarantees a reward, it reduces the chances of obtaining additional materials from targeting weak points.

Mastering the Hirabami hunt requires strategy and preparation. Remember to utilize Large Dung Pods or the SOS feature to improve your odds of success.

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