How to Beat and Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds

Braving the harsh, unforgiving weather of the unknown region is only half the battle in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Prepare yourself for a challenging encounter with three aggressive Hirabami.

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• Monster Hunter Wilds Hirabami Boss Fight Guide
• How to Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds

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 presents a surprisingly difficult fight in Monster Hunter Wilds. Unlike many solitary monsters, these creatures prefer the company of their own kind, significantly increasing the challenge. Your best bet? Pack plenty of Large Dung Pods to disperse the group, allowing you to tackle them one at a time.

Use Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger Ammo

Hirabami's aerial acrobatics can make for a frustrating fight, especially for melee users. Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo is your friend here; it'll help ground these airborne menaces. If you're short on ammo, severing the Hirabami's tail will yield a Tail Claw Shard, which can be crafted into the crucial ammo.

Utilize Environmental Traps

The Iceshard Cliffs arena offers a variety of environmental hazards to your advantage. Ice Spikes, Floating Rubble, and Brittle Ice Pillars can be strategically deployed to stun and damage the Hirabami, particularly effective when targeting its head.

Aim for the Head

While the head remains the most vulnerable point, the Hirabami's aerial maneuvers make it a challenging target. Ranged weapons have a clear advantage, but melee users should focus on attacking the neck during the creature's ground-based attacks. The torso boasts high defense, making it a less effective target.

Watch the Tail

The Hirabami's unpredictable attacks—bites, spitting, and devastating dive attacks—require constant vigilance. While you should generally maintain mobility when targeted, be wary of its powerful tail slams.

How to Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds

To capture a Hirabami, reduce its health to 20% or less (indicated by a skull icon on the minimap). Quickly set a Pitfall Trap or Shock Trap and follow up with a Tranquilizer to subdue the creature. Remember, you have a limited window—failure will result in its escape. While capture guarantees a reward, it reduces your chances of obtaining additional materials from weak point hits.

This concludes your guide to defeating and capturing the Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds. Remember to utilize Large Dung Pods or the SOS feature to ease the challenge.

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