Confronting the enigmatic Rey Dau in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Comprehensive Guide
While hunting the elusive dragon, Rey Dau, in Monster Hunter Wilds, you'll inevitably encounter a fierce battle. This enraged beast seeks to eliminate anything in its path, including your hunting party. This guide provides strategies for defeating and capturing this formidable foe.
Rey Dau Boss Fight Strategies
- Known Habitats: Windward Plains
- Weaknesses: Horns, Wings, Tail (breakable parts)
- Elemental Attacks: Ice and Water are highly effective. Lightning is ineffective.
- Effective Status Effects: Poison (2x), Sleep (2x), Paralysis (1x), Blastblight (2x), Exhaust (2x). Stun is ineffective.
- Recommended Items: Pitfall Trap, Flash Pod, Dung Pod
Rey Dau, the first dragon encountered, possesses lightning elemental properties, rendering it immune to lightning-based attacks. However, it's vulnerable to water and ice. Prioritize attacking its head (4-star weakness) or wings (3-star weakness). Avoid its torso and legs due to their high defense.
Tactical Approaches:
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Flash Pods: Utilize Flash Pods to temporarily stun Rey Dau, creating openings for significant damage, especially targeting its glowing red horns during its lightning attack. Remember to utilize Focus Mode for optimal targeting.
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Elemental Resistance: Equip gear that enhances elemental resistance. The Hope Armor set, with its Divine Blessing skill, reduces damage and offers protection against lightning and fire. Consider consuming meals that boost elemental resistance.
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Strategic Positioning: Maintain proximity to Rey Dau's legs to minimize exposure to its attacks, as it primarily targets areas in front and behind it.
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Environmental Awareness: Rey Dau's flight patterns provide opportunities. In the open plains, utilize Vine Traps located near the lone tree to briefly restrain the monster. Exercise caution near its nest, as it employs a powerful follow-up lightning attack in that area.
Capturing Rey Dau
Capturing Rey Dau offers alternative rewards. Reduce its health to near-death (indicated by a skull icon on the minimap). Deploy a Pitfall Trap (Shock Traps are ineffective) and quickly administer a Tranquilizer before it escapes.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
