Stable Strategy for Arch-Tempered Black Dragon
Monster Hunter Wilds features the challenging Arch-Tempered Black Dragon, and players often wonder if there's a reliable way to defeat it without advanced skills. Here, we share a stable methodology contributed by "腹蝦" that might assist players in overcoming this formidable foe.
Recommended Gear Setup
The key to success lies in your gear. Equip the two-piece set effect of Razor Sharp and ensure you have at least level 3 in Razor Sharp Spike for sustained healing. Additionally, pairing with Dragon Resistance level 3 and Spirit Guard level 3 will ensure you can withstand hits without being immediately defeated.
Combat Strategy
The strategy is straightforward: start off by attacking normally until the Arch-Tempered Black Dragon becomes enraged. After it has entered its enraged state, find a sufficiently small high ground to lure it. When it climbs up, engage it in close combat. Don't worry about it losing interest; whenever it is enraged, it will pursue you relentlessly.
Happy hunting!
Understanding the Black Dragon's Attack Patterns
During your encounters with the Black Dragon, you'll notice that when you position yourself beneath it, most of its attacks are ineffective, hitting only air about 70% of the time. The most deadly moves, such as its instant-kill breath attack, will also miss you entirely. If you happen to take a hit, don't worry; you can heal your wounds or retreat to drink potions before returning to the battlefield. On the elevated platforms, the Black Dragon has predictable movements and is relatively slow, allowing you ample time to heal.
Great Sword Strategy
As a Great Sword user, let me share some tips on how to effectively battle the Black Dragon. First, understand that the Black Dragon's movements on the high platforms can be countered effectively. If it tries to ascend the platform, make sure to activate your counter. Sometimes, its AI can malfunction, causing it to go up and down repeatedly; in such cases, use your counter to stop it.
Additionally, while on the stairs, visibility of its model might be limited. In this scenario, it’s best to alternate between your counter-intercept attacks and charge attacks. If you land a counter, follow up with a follow-up attack and a powerful rotating slash, then continue with your counter-intercept charges.
| 代碼 (Code) | 描述 (Description) |
|---|---|
| 相殺斬 (Counter Slash) | 一種攻擊方式，用於反擊敵人的攻擊。 |
| 貫通斬 (Piercing Slash) | 一種累積傷害的持續攻擊。 |
| 強迴旋 (Powerful Rotating Slash) | 一種高傷害的攻擊，可以在敵人受困時使用。 |
Monster Hunter Wilds: Strategies for Efficiently Defeating Monsters
Aside from the high platform circled on the left side of Image 1, the other two platforms are still quite large, roughly the size of 1.5 Black Dragons. When you are at a distance, make sure to roll back under its belly to avoid its breath attack.
After it changes areas, the process remains the same. First, engage in normal combat, then lure it to one of the nearby high platforms after it becomes enraged. With this strategy, you can basically ensure a zero-cat run. However, if luck isn't on your side, you might have one cat. So far, I personally haven't had any cats during my fights. Sometimes, if its spawn point is far from the high platform position, it may take longer, but you can still ensure a defeat within 15 minutes.
In total, there are three viable positions that we have tested, which are all circled in the images below.
👉 For more information, please see:Monster Hunter Wilds General Strategy