As you venture into the uncharted territories of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, be prepared for the increasingly harsh weather conditions. Not only will you face the biting cold, but you'll also encounter three formidable Hirabami, making your journey even more challenging.

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 presents a surprisingly tough challenge in Monster Hunter Wilds. Unlike many monsters that prefer solitude, Hirabami thrive in groups, making the fight more daunting. To manage this, equip yourself with Large Dung Pods. These will allow you to scatter the group, enabling you to tackle them individually and more effectively.

Use Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger Ammo

A key difficulty with Hirabami is their tendency to hover in the air, which can be particularly frustrating for melee weapon users. Ranged weapon users, such as those wielding a Bow, will find it easier to engage. For others, Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo is crucial. You can obtain this by shooting it with your Slinger or by severing Hirabami's tail, which drops a Tail Claw Shard that converts into the necessary ammo.

Utilize Environmental Traps

Hirabami's battleground in the Iceshard Cliffs is rich with environmental traps like Ice Spikes, Floating Rubble, and Brittle Ice Pillars. Strategically using these can stun and inflict significant damage on Hirabami, giving you a tactical advantage.

Aim for the Head

The head remains the prime target for dealing maximum damage to Hirabami. Although it frequently stays aloft, making it a challenge for melee users, aim for the neck when it descends. Ranged users should focus on the head whenever possible, as the torso offers little vulnerability due to its high defense.

Watch the Tail

Navigating Hirabami's combat style requires constant vigilance. It often resorts to biting, spitting, and executing high-altitude dive attacks. Keep moving to evade these attacks, but also be mindful of its tail, which it swings like a hammer. Staying alert to its movements is key to avoiding these powerful strikes.

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How to Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds

To capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds, you must reduce its health to 20 percent or below. You'll know you're close when a skull icon appears next to the monster icon on your mini-map. At this point, swiftly set up a trap, choosing either a Pitfall Trap or a Shock Trap. Once Hirabami is immobilized, quickly administer a Tranquilizer to knock it out. You have only a brief window to do this before it escapes. Successfully capturing Hirabami will end the fight and grant you the usual rewards, though it may reduce your chances of obtaining additional materials from its weak spots.

This comprehensive guide equips you with the knowledge needed to both defeat and capture 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.