How to Beat and Capture Rey Dau in Monster Hunter Wilds

Confronting the enigmatic Rey Dau in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Comprehensive Guide

During your pursuit of the elusive dragon in Monster Hunter Wilds, you'll unexpectedly encounter a fierce battle with Rey Dau. This enraged beast is intent on destruction, and your hunting party is unfortunately in its sights. This guide will detail strategies for defeating and capturing this formidable foe.

Rey Dau Boss Fight Strategies

• Known Habitats: Windward Plains
• Breakable Parts: Horns, Wings, Tail
• Recommended Elemental Attacks: Ice and Water
• Effective Status Effects: Poison (2x), Sleep (2x), Paralysis (1x), Blastblight (2x), Stun (1x), Exhaust (2x)
• Effective Items: Pitfall Trap, Flash Pod, Dung Pod

Rey Dau, the first dragon you'll face, possesses lightning elemental properties, rendering it immune to lightning-based attacks. However, it's highly vulnerable to ice and water. Prioritize attacking its head (4-star weakness) or wings (3-star weakness). Avoid its torso and legs due to their high defense. Exploit status ailments, excluding stun and paralysis.

• Flash Pods: Utilize flash pods to temporarily stun Rey Dau, creating openings for critical hits, especially targeting its glowing red horns during its lightning attacks. Remember to engage Focus Mode for optimal targeting.

• Element-Resistant Gear: Equip gear enhancing elemental resistance, such as the Hope Armor set (Divine Blessing skill reduces damage and offers resistance to lightning and fire). Consider consuming food buffs to further bolster your defenses. Staying close to its legs can minimize damage as its attacks primarily target areas in front and behind.

• Environmental Awareness: Rey Dau's flight patterns allow for strategic use of environmental elements. Vine Traps near the lone tree in the open plains can temporarily stun it. However, exercise caution near its nest, as its follow-up lightning attack is particularly dangerous.

Capturing Rey Dau

Capturing Rey Dau offers alternative rewards. Reduce its health to near-death (indicated by a skull icon on the mini-map). Employ a Pitfall Trap (Shock Traps are ineffective against lightning dragons) followed by a Tranquilizer to secure the capture. Act swiftly, as the window for tranquilization is limited.

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