In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, your pursuit of the elusive dragon will lead you into a fierce confrontation between Rey Dau and this monstrous creature. The dragon, now enraged, has set its sights on annihilating your group. To navigate this perilous encounter successfully, here's a comprehensive guide on how to tackle and potentially capture Rey Dau.
Monster Hunter Wilds Rey Dau Boss Fight Guide
Known Habitats: Windward Plains
Breakable Parts: Horns, Wings, and Tail
Recommended Elemental Attack: 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 monster you'll encounter in Monster Hunter Wilds, wields the lightning element, rendering it immune to lightning-based attacks. However, it's notably vulnerable to water and ice. Targeting its head, which has a 4-star weakness, is your best bet for dealing significant damage. If hitting the head proves challenging, aim for the wings, which have a 3-star weakness. Avoid attacking the torso, as it's heavily armored, and the legs, which are well-protected. For status ailments, all are effective except for Stun and Paralysis, given its lightning affinity.
Use a Flash Pod
A strategic approach to swiftly defeating Rey Dau involves deploying a Flash Pod. This tool temporarily stuns the monster, providing a window to land critical hits. When Rey Dau unleashes its lightning attack, seize the moment to strike its horn, which will glow bright red in Focus Mode, for maximum impact.
Wear Element-Resistant Gear
Surviving Rey Dau's onslaught requires equipping gear that enhances your resistance to elements. The Hope Armor set, with its Divine Blessing skill, is an excellent choice as it reduces damage and offers resistance to Lightning and Fire. Complement this with a meal that boosts your elemental resistance. If dodging proves difficult, position yourself near Rey Dau's legs, as the monster primarily attacks areas in front and behind it, minimizing your risk of being hit.
Pay Attention to the Environment
Rey Dau's mobility during the fight necessitates environmental awareness. In the open plains, utilize Vine Traps on the lone tree to momentarily stun the dragon. Be cautious when it returns to its nest, as it can unleash a follow-up lightning attack that can easily stun you. Exercise patience and strategic positioning to avoid a fatal shock.
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How to Capture Rey Dau in Monster Hunter Wilds
Capturing Rey Dau offers an alternative to defeating it, yielding valuable rewards. To capture it, reduce its health until it's on the brink of death, indicated by a skull icon near its icon on the mini-map. Deploy a Pitfall Trap, as Shock Traps are ineffective against this lightning dragon. Follow up swiftly with a Tranquilizer to prevent its escape, ensuring you act within the brief window available.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
