Nergigante, a formidable elder dragon, exhibits specific vulnerabilities that hunters can exploit to gain an advantage in battle. Understanding its weaknesses, from elemental affinities to breakable body parts, is crucial for an effective strategy.
Elemental and Ailment Vulnerabilities
Nergigante has distinct weaknesses to certain elements and ailments. Prioritizing these can significantly increase damage output and control during a hunt.
| Weakness Type | Details (Strongest to Weakest) |
|---|---|
| Elements | Thunder is Nergigante's most significant elemental weakness. Dragon also proves effective. While less potent, Fire, Water, and Ice elements can still cause some damage, though they are less impactful. |
| Ailments | Nergigante is moderately susceptible to several ailments. Poison, Blast, Stun, Sleep, and Paralysis are all effective in creating openings or inflicting passive damage over time. |
Nergigante does not possess any notable resistances, making it a prime target for various attack types.
Exploit Weak Points
Focusing attacks on specific body parts of Nergigante can lead to increased damage and provide opportunities for breaking or severing parts, yielding valuable materials.
- Horns: A critical weak point, especially for bladed weapons.
- Head: Targeting the head is highly effective for damage.
- Forelegs: These are vulnerable points, offering a good balance of accessibility and damage potential.
Breakable and Severable Parts
Strategically attacking Nergigante's weak points can also lead to breaking or severing parts, which can disrupt its attacks and provide additional rewards.
- Horns: Nergigante's horns can be broken, often indicated by visual changes to the monster.
- Tail: The tail is severable, meaning persistent attacks to this area with sharp weapons can cut it off, providing a material drop and reducing the monster's attack range.
By leveraging Nergigante's elemental and ailment weaknesses, along with targeting its vulnerable body parts for focused damage and part breaks, hunters can efficiently overcome this powerful elder dragon.
