Beat the Thunder Wyvern: Master Monster Hunter Wilds Rey Dau Beta Guide
Conquering the Thunderous Reaper: A Guide to Defeating Rey Dau in Monster Hunter Wilds
Monster Hunter Wilds is home to some of the most terrifying creatures in the franchise, including the fearsome frog-gorilla hybrid Chatcabra and the massive bear-like Doshaguma. However, even these powerful beasts must bow down to the apex predator of the Windward Plains – the lightning wyvern Rey Dau. This electrifying monstrosity only appears during thunderstorms, making it a true showstopper. With its lightning-charged wings and massive sword-like blades, Rey Dau is a force to be reckoned with. In this guide, we’ll explore how to take down this fearsome beast using limited weapons and gear in the Monster Hunter Wilds beta.
An Overview of Rey Dau
Rey Dau is a flying wyvern with a striking feature – its ability to harness electricity through the horns on its head, channeling it into powerful railgun-like blasts. As it gathers energy, its wings and tail will glow blue. When fully charged, Rey Dau is a formidable opponent, capable of unleashing devastating attacks. Its horn attack, a lightning-charged blast, can strike from both the ground and the air, and its tail is tipped with a massive sword that can cause massive damage.
How to Fight Rey Dau
Rey Dau’s Attacks to Watch Out For
Rey Dau has a range of attacks that require attention. Here’s how to counter them:
- Tail Spin: Rey Dau will spin around 180° while whipping its tail, telegraphing the attack by looking over its shoulder. Dodge backwards to avoid this attack.
- Stab: Rey Dau will rear its head, pause, and then stab at you with its horns. Avoid the attack by dodging out of the way during the pause.
- Wing Slash: Rey Dau will slam its sword wing down and drag it across the ground, creating a shockwave. Roll forward or to the sides to dodge this attack.
- Flying Wing Smash: Rey Dau will lunge back, spin up into the air, and slam its wing sword down into the ground. After the attack, its wing will be stuck in the ground, allowing you to counterattack.
- Lightning Bolt: Rey Dau will point its horns and fire charged lightning. Avoid this attack by dodging to the sides.
- Charge Beam: Rey Dau will harness lightning in its horns, step back, and charge up the energy before unleashing a massive beam. This attack can be done on the ground or in the air, and the monster will swagger its head, leaving its face exposed and vulnerable to attacks.
Rey Dau’s Weaknesses
Currently, we don’t know what Rey Dau’s weakness is in Monster Hunter Wilds, but we can make educated guesses based on the design and moves of this wyvern. Given its connection to lightning, we assume it’s not weak to thunder elements. Previous thunder-type wyverns, such as the Khezu and Astalos, were weak to fire and ice, respectively. Based on these precedents, we believe Rey Dau might be weak to ice.
Rey Dau Guide: Best Weapons and Armor
In the Monster Hunter Wilds beta, you won’t have access to elemental weapons, so you’ll need to rely on non-elemental weapons. Here are some recommendations for weapons and armor that can help you take down Rey Dau:
- Sword and Shield, Charge Blade, Long Sword, Dual Blades, or Insect Glaive will offer good mobility and effectiveness against Rey Dau.
- Hammer or Hunting Horn can be useful for smashing the bone swords on Rey Dau’s wings or its horns, reducing damage from lightning attacks.
Keep in mind that these recommendations are based on the limited gear available in the beta and will change when the full game releases. Stay tuned for updates on the best strategies and equipment to use against Rey Dau in Monster Hunter Wilds.
