Monster Hunter Wilds: Arkveld Guide

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Monster Hunter Wilds: Arkveld Guide



Arkveld is the flagship monster of Monster 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 in MH Wilds, including info on its known habitats, recommended elemental damage types, and rewards.

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Monster Hunter Wilds: Arkveld Weaknesses

MH Wilds Arkveld Weaknesses

First, players must understand that Arkveld absorbs 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 get knocked out of that state earlier than normal.

Arkveld Elemental Weaknesses and Weakpoints

Arkveld is resistant to most elemental damage types except for Dragon, and even then, elemental attacks only have an effect on it when 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 damage with high Affinity instead.

As for weakpoints, Arkveld will take the most damage if you hit its head, 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

  • Despite its frantic movements and aggressive attacks, Arkveld is actually quite predictable.
  • After an Arkveld attacks, brace for a follow-up attack and get ready to dodge or counter.
  • When Arkveld is angry, hit its chainblades as much as you can.
  • When the monster is doing its large area attacks, stay close and dodge towards the back of its legs. Otherwise, dive away from it.
  • Consider using a Paralysis weapon to occasionally root the Arkveld in place.
  • Always have Slinger Ammo equipped in case you get grabbed.
  • Arkveld’s attacks are easy to memorize and recognize. Consider dedicating a few hunts just to familiarize yourself with its moveset.

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Arkveld Spawn Locations

MH Wilds Tempered Arkveld Captured

Unlike most monsters, Arkveld can appear in any of the regions in MH 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 or the lower tunnels in the Ruins of Wyveria.

MH Wilds: Arkveld Rewards

MH Wilds Arkveld Rewards Table

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 can get from them:

MH Wilds Arkveld Breakable Parts and Rewards

Part

Reward

Chainblades
  • Arkveld Calloushell (100% drop when broken)

Head
  • Arkveld Horn+ (100% drop when broken)

Tail
  • Arkveld Tail (93% drop chance when carved)
  • Arkveld Gem (7% drop chance when carved)

Other rewards include:

  • Arkveld Scale+
  • Arkveld Armorplate
  • White Arkveld Pelt
  • Monster Hardbone
  • Arkveld Certificate S

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 be obtained by breaking wounds.

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