"Guide: Defeating and Capturing Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds"

Venturing into the uncharted territories of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll encounter increasingly severe weather conditions. Not only will you be battling the biting cold, but you'll also face off against the formidable trio of Hirabami. These aerial predators present a unique challenge in the game, but with the right strategies, you can conquer them and even capture them for your collection.

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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

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

Facing Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds is no small feat, especially since these creatures tend to stick together in groups. To manage this, equip yourself with Large Dung Pods. These handy tools can scatter the monsters, allowing you to tackle them individually and reduce the overwhelming nature of the fight.

Use Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger Ammo

Hirabami's penchant for aerial combat can be frustrating, particularly for melee weapon users. To ground these flying beasts, utilize Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo. If you're out of ammo, aim for Hirabami's tail; severing it will yield a Tail Claw Shard, which can be converted into the necessary ammo.

Utilize Environmental Traps

The Iceshard Cliffs arena where you battle Hirabami is 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, turning the tide of battle in your favor.

Aim for the Head

Targeting Hirabami's head is crucial, as it's the creature's most vulnerable spot. Ranged weapon users have an advantage here, while melee fighters should strike at the neck when the monster descends. Avoid hitting the torso, as it's heavily armored and less effective.

Watch the Tail

Be mindful of Hirabami's tail, which it uses like a hammer to smash you. Keep moving to dodge its predictable biting and spitting attacks, but stay alert for the less predictable tail strikes.

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How to Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds

To capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds, reduce its health to 20% or lower, indicated by a skull icon next to its icon on the mini-map. Once it's weakened, deploy a Pitfall Trap or Shock Trap to immobilize it. Quickly follow up with a Tranquilizer to put Hirabami to sleep. Timing is critical here; failure to act swiftly will allow the monster to escape. Capturing Hirabami ends the fight and secures your rewards, though it may limit additional material drops from breaking its weak spots.

That’s everything you need to know about beating and capturing Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds. Equip Large Dung Pods and consider using the SOS feature to ease the battle.

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