Mastering Hirabami: Capture Strategies in Monster Hunter Wilds

As you journey deeper into the unknown region in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the weather grows increasingly unforgiving. Not only must you battle against the biting cold, but you'll also find yourself facing off against three formidable Hirabami. This guide will help you navigate this challenging encounter and even capture these elusive creatures.

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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

Hirabami presents a formidable challenge in Monster Hunter Wilds. Unlike many monsters that prefer solitude, Hirabami thrives in groups, complicating the fight. Your best bet is to bring Large Dung Pods to disperse them, allowing you to tackle them one at a time.

Use Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger Ammo

Hirabami's penchant for floating in the air can be particularly frustrating, especially for melee weapon users. If you're equipped with a ranged weapon like a Bow, you're in luck. However, for those wielding melee weapons, using Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo can bring them down. If you're out of ammo, aim to sever Hirabami's tail; it will drop a Tail Claw Shard that you can use as Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo.

Utilize Environmental Traps

The Hirabami's arena in the Iceshard Cliffs is littered with environmental traps such as Ice Spikes, Floating Rubble, and Brittle Ice Pillars. Dropping one of these on Hirabami can stun and damage the monster, giving you a significant advantage.

Aim for the Head

The head is Hirabami's weakest spot, but its tendency to stay aloft makes it a challenging target. Ranged weapon users have a clear advantage here, while melee users should target the neck when the creature descends. Attacking the torso is less effective due to its high defense.

Watch the Tail

Hirabami's erratic movements include biting, spitting, and diving from high altitudes. While these attacks are dodgeable by watching its head, don't forget its tail, which it uses like a hammer. Staying mobile and keeping an eye on both ends of the creature is crucial.

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How to Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds

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To capture Hirabami, you must first reduce its health to 20% or less, indicated by a skull icon next to its icon on the mini-map. Once you reach this point, set up a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap. After trapping Hirabami, quickly use a Tranquilizer to knock it out. You have only a few seconds to act before it escapes. Successfully capturing Hirabami ends the fight and grants you the standard rewards, though it may reduce your chances of obtaining additional materials from breaking its weak spots.

That's all 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.