How to Beat and Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds

As you venture deeper into the uncharted territories of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the weather turns increasingly unforgiving. Not only must you brave the biting cold, but you'll also find yourself facing off against three formidable Hirabami. These creatures present a unique challenge, but with the right strategies, you can conquer them and emerge victorious.

Monster Hunter Wilds Hirabami Boss Fight Guide

Monster Hunter Wilds Hirabami Boss Fight

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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

Hirabami pose a formidable challenge in Monster Hunter Wilds, primarily because they prefer to hunt in packs. To manage this, equip yourself with Large Dung Pods. These invaluable tools can scatter the group, allowing you to tackle them individually and increase your chances of success.

Use Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger Ammo

Hirabami's tendency to hover in the air can be particularly frustrating, especially for melee weapon users. To ground them, utilize Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo. If you're out of ammo, aim to sever Hirabami's tail; it will drop a Tail Claw Shard, which you can convert into the necessary ammo.

Utilize Environmental Traps

The Iceshard Cliffs where Hirabami reside are littered with environmental traps such as Ice Spikes, Floating Rubble, and Brittle Ice Pillars. Strategically using these can stun and inflict significant damage on Hirabami, giving you a crucial advantage in battle.

Aim for the Head

The head is Hirabami's most vulnerable spot, though reaching it can be tricky due to their aerial habits. Ranged weapon users have a clear advantage here, while melee fighters should target the neck when the creature descends. Avoid the torso, as it's heavily armored.

Watch the Tail

Hirabami's unpredictable movements make them a challenging foe. They often resort to biting, spitting, and executing dive attacks from above. Keep an eye on their head to anticipate these moves, but don't forget about their tail, which they use like a hammer. Staying mobile and vigilant is key to avoiding these attacks.

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How to Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds

Hirabami capture result.

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To capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds, you must first reduce its health to 20% or less, indicated by a skull icon next to its marker on the mini-map. Once at this threshold, deploy a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap to immobilize the creature. Act swiftly to administer a Tranquilizer, as you have only a brief window before Hirabami escapes. Successfully capturing Hirabami will conclude the fight and grant you standard rewards, though it may limit your opportunities to gather additional materials from its weak spots.

That's all you need to know about defeating and capturing Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds. Remember 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.