"Mastering Hirabami: Capture Strategies in Monster Hunter Wilds"

As you venture deeper into the unknown region in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the weather will turn increasingly brutal. Not only will you have to brave the freezing temperatures, but you'll also find yourself up against three formidable Hirabami. Let's dive into how you can tackle this challenging boss fight and even capture these creatures for your collection.

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 uniquely tough challenge in Monster Hunter Wilds. Unlike many monsters that prefer solitude, Hirabami thrives in groups, complicating the fight. To manage this, equip yourself with Large Dung Pods. These invaluable tools can disperse the monsters, enabling you to take them on individually and systematically.

Use Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger Ammo

Another hurdle with Hirabami is their tendency to hover in the air, making melee combat tricky. Ranged weapon users, like those wielding Bows, have a clear advantage. For melee fighters, Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo is your key to grounding these creatures. If you're out of ammo, aim to sever Hirabami's tail; it'll drop a Tail Claw Shard, which you can convert into the necessary ammo.

Utilize Environmental Traps

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

Aim for the Head

The head is Hirabami's weakest spot, but reaching it can be challenging due to their aerial habits. Ranged attackers can target it easily, while melee users should focus on the neck when the creature descends. Avoid the torso as it's heavily armored and less effective for damage.

Watch the Tail

Hirabami's erratic movements include biting, spitting, and dive-bombing from above. Dodging these is manageable by watching the monster's head. However, don't overlook the tail, which Hirabami swings like a hammer. Constant movement and awareness are essential to avoid both head and tail attacks.

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How to Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds

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To capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds, you must weaken it to below 20% health, signaled by a skull icon next to its mini-map icon. Once at this threshold, deploy a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap to immobilize the creature. Quickly follow up with a Tranquilizer to put Hirabami to sleep before it can escape. Successfully capturing Hirabami ends the fight, granting you standard rewards but potentially reducing the chance of extra materials from breaking weak spots.

Remember to bring Large Dung Pods and consider using the SOS feature to ease the fight. Equip yourself with these strategies, and you'll be well-prepared to overcome and capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds.

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