"Guide: Defeating and Capturing Rey Dau in Monster Hunter Wilds"

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, your pursuit of the mysterious dragon leads you into a fierce confrontation between Rey Dau and the beast. The situation escalates quickly as the enraged monster sets its sights on your group, turning the hunt into a battle for survival.

Monster Hunter Wilds Rey Dau Boss Fight Guide

Rey Dau, the first dragon monster you 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. The most effective target is its head, boasting a 4-star weakness, followed by its wings with a 3-star weakness. Avoid attacking its sturdy torso and well-protected legs. Instead, aim for its tail if hitting the head proves challenging. For status ailments, all are effective except Stun and Paralysis, given its lightning nature.

Use a Flash Pod

A key strategy to swiftly defeat Rey Dau is deploying a Flash Pod. This tool temporarily stuns the monster, allowing you to land critical hits. When Rey Dau unleashes its lightning attack, target its glowing red horns in Focus Mode for maximum damage.

Wear Element-Resistant Gear

To enhance your survivability, equip gear like the Hope Armor set, which offers the Divine Blessing skill to reduce damage and provides resistance against Lightning and Fire. Complement this with meals that boost your elemental resistance. If dodging is a challenge, position yourself near Rey Dau's legs, as the monster primarily attacks in front and behind, minimizing your risk of getting hit.

Pay Attention to the Environment

Rey Dau's mobility during the fight requires you to be aware of your surroundings. In the open plains, utilize Vine Traps on lone trees to briefly stun the monster. 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 capture, weaken the dragon until it's near death, indicated by a skull icon on the mini-map. Use a Pitfall Trap, as Shock Traps are ineffective against this lightning dragon. Follow up quickly with a Tranquilizer to secure the capture within the brief window available.

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