While monsters generally prefer the solitude of the wild, sometimes their primal urges lead them to attack unsuspecting villages. In Monster Hunter Wilds, you'll face off against the formidable Alpha Doshaguma, a truly challenging opponent.
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Known Habitats: Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest, Ruins of Wyveria
Breakable Parts: Tail and Forelegs
Recommended Elemental Attacks: Fire and Lightning
Effective Status Effects: Poison (2x), Sleep (2x), Paralysis (2x), Blastblight (2x), Stun (2x), Exhaust (2x)
Effective Items: Flash Pod, Shock Trap, Pitfall Trap
Utilizing Flash Pods
Despite its immense size, the Doshaguma boasts surprising agility. Its leaps and dashes make it a difficult target, especially for melee fighters. A Flash Pod provides a crucial advantage, temporarily stunning the beast and creating an opening for attacks or even a daring mount.
Strategic Targeting: Legs and Head
Focus your attacks on the Doshaguma's forelegs—a 3-star weakness—for maximum damage. While the hind legs offer a 2-star weakness, they're less effective targets. The head also presents a 3-star weakness, making it a prime area to concentrate your efforts. Even targeting the tail, while yielding less damage, is worthwhile as it's breakable, providing valuable monster parts.
Elemental Advantage: Fire and Lightning
In Monster Hunter Wilds, fire and lightning are your best elemental allies against the Doshaguma. Bowgun users should stock up on Flaming and Thunder ammo. Equipping fire-enhancing decorations on your weapon further amplifies your effectiveness. Fire attacks are most effective on the head and torso, while lightning strikes are best focused on the head.
Countering Blastblight
The Doshaguma isn't just physically imposing; it inflicts Blastblight, a status ailment that can lead to explosive consequences if left unchecked. Nulberries or Deodorant provide immediate cures. Alternatively, a well-timed dodge roll (up to three times) can also negate the effect.
Environmental Traps
While brute force is tempting, don't overlook the environment. Doshaguma's habitat often contains natural traps. Remember to sheath your weapon before using your slinger and ensure the monster is directly above the trap before activating it.
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Capturing the Doshaguma
How to Capture Doshaguma:
For a successful capture, weaken the Doshaguma until its HP drops to 20% or less. Once it's near death, strategically place a Shock or Pitfall Trap. If it doesn't approach the trap, use Luring Ammo or meat as bait. Once trapped, repeatedly fire tranquilizer ammo until it's incapacitated.
This comprehensive guide covers hunting and capturing the Doshaguma in Monster Hunter Wilds. Remember to enjoy a hearty meal beforehand to maximize your buffs. Good hunting!
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
