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Arkveld is the flagship monster ofMonster Hunter Wilds, and it’s one of the most fierce in the game. This flying beast is a threat from all ranges, and to take one down, it’ll take a lot of skill and patience.
As intimidating as an Arkveld might be, it has a number of weaknesses that players can exploit. In this guide, we’ll be covering some useful tips on how to beat Arkveld inMH Wilds, including info on its known habitats,recommended elemental damage types, and rewards.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Arkveld Weaknesses
First, players must understand that Arkveldabsorbs elemental damage. When it absorbs enough, it’ll become empowered — in this state, Arkveld unleashes two extra chainblades, and most of its attacks will deal Dragon damage.Attacking Arkveld with any element causes it to reach this state faster, but if you hit the chainblades while it’s empowered, it’ll also getknocked out of that state earlier than normal.
Arkveld Elemental Weaknesses and Weakpoints
Arkveld is resistant to most elemental damage typesexcept for Dragon, and even then, elemental attacks only have an effect on itwhen you’re hitting wounds. Additionally, its chainblades are immune to elemental damage until the Arkveld becomes empowered. If you want to deal as much damage as possible, it’s better to use Raw damagewith high Affinityinstead.
As for weakpoints, Arkveld will take the most damage if you hit itshead, wings, chainblades, and tail. Avoid hitting its torso and rear legs as much as possible, and if you’re using a Bow or a Bowgun, avoid its wings.
Arkveld Fight Tips
Arkveld Spawn Locations
Unlike most monsters, Arkveld can appear in any of the regions inMH Wilds. Players can spot one somewhat frequently by scanning each of the main regions, and an Arkveld isn’t present, one probably will soon.
Since Arkvelds can spawn anywhere, players get some degree of freedom when it comes to choosing a place to fight. Due to this monster’s large size, aggressive movement, and big hitboxes, we strongly recommend against fighting it in Iceshard Cliffs orthe lower tunnels in the Ruins of Wyveria.
MH Wilds: Arkveld Rewards
A slain or captured Arkveld will drop the same general assortment of materials as other monsters do. Here’s a short reference sheet covering this monster’s breakable parts and the materials you may get from them:
MH Wilds Arkveld Breakable Parts and Rewards
Other rewards include:
These lesser rewards are obtained by carving the monster when slain or as rewards from successfully capturing one. Additionally, apart from Monster Hardbone and Arkveld Certificate S, the smaller Arkveld parts can beobtained by breaking wounds.
