How to Beat and Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds

Braving the unforgiving weather of the unknown region in *Monster Hunter Wilds* is challenging enough, but facing three enraged Hirabami adds another layer of difficulty. This guide will help you overcome this formidable foe.

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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

The Hirabami, unlike many solitary monsters, prefers the company of its brethren, making this a challenging group fight. Your best bet is to bring Large Dung Pods to disperse the pack, allowing you to tackle them one at a time.

Use Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger Ammo

Hirabami's aerial acrobatics can make melee combat frustrating. Heavy Slicing Pod Slinger ammo is your friend here. If you're short on ammo, severing the Hirabami's tail yields a Tail Claw Shard, which can be crafted into more ammo.

Utilize Environmental Traps

The Iceshard Cliffs arena offers environmental hazards to your advantage. Ice Spikes, Floating Rubble, and Brittle Ice Pillars can be strategically triggered to stun and damage the Hirabami.

Aim for the Head

The head remains the primary weak point, though its airborne habits make it a tricky target for melee fighters. Focus on attacking the neck when it descends, as the torso boasts high defense.

Watch the Tail

The Hirabami’s attacks are varied and unpredictable—bites, spits, and powerful dive attacks. While staying mobile is key, be mindful of its tail, which it uses as a devastating hammer.

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How to Capture Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds

Capturing a Hirabami requires reducing its health to 20% or less (indicated by a skull icon on the mini-map). Set a Pitfall Trap or Shock Trap, then swiftly use a Tranquilizer before it escapes. While capturing provides rewards, it reduces the chance of obtaining extra materials from weak point hits.

This guide covers defeating and capturing 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.*