In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, your pursuit of the mysterious dragon leads you into a fierce confrontation between Rey Dau and the beast. The dragon, now enraged, has set its sights on your group, making for a thrilling and dangerous encounter.
Monster Hunter Wilds Rey Dau Boss Fight Guide
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 vulnerable to other elements, particularly water and ice. Aim for its head, which has a 4-star weakness, or its wings, with a 3-star weakness, for maximum impact. Avoid targeting its sturdy torso and well-protected legs. Instead, consider hitting its tail if the head is too challenging to reach. For status ailments, all are effective except for Stun and Paralysis, given its lightning affinity.
Use a Flash Pod
To swiftly take down Rey Dau, employ a Flash Pod to temporarily stun the monster. This gives you a window to land critical hits, especially when it unleashes its lightning attack. Target its glowing red horns in Focus Mode for significant damage.
Wear Element-Resistant Gear
Surviving Rey Dau's onslaught requires gear that enhances your elemental resistance. The Hope Armor set, with its Divine Blessing skill, reduces damage and offers resistance to Lightning and Fire. Complement this with a meal that boosts your elemental resistance. If dodging is a challenge, stay close to Rey Dau's legs, as it primarily attacks the areas in front and behind it.
Pay Attention to the Environment
Rey Dau's mobility during the fight means you must be aware of your surroundings. In the open plains, utilize Vine Traps on the lone tree to stun the monster briefly. Be cautious when it returns to its nest, as it can follow up with a devastating lightning attack that can stun you. Patience is key to avoid a fatal shock.
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How to Capture Rey Dau in Monster Hunter Wilds
Beyond battling Rey Dau to the death, capturing it offers additional rewards. To do so, weaken the dragon until it's near death, indicated by a skull icon on the mini-map. Deploy a Pitfall Trap, as Shock Traps won't work on this lightning dragon. Follow up quickly with a Tranquilizer to secure the capture within the brief window available.
*Monster Hunter Wilds* is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, offering players a chance to engage with Rey Dau and other thrilling challenges in this expansive world.
