In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, monsters usually stick to their natural habitats, but occasionally, they'll venture into villages, causing chaos. One such formidable creature you'll encounter is the rampaging Alpha Doshaguma. This guide will walk you through how to effectively tackle and capture this beast, ensuring your success in the hunt.
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Known Habitats – Windward Plains, Scarlet Forest, and Ruins of Wyveria
Breakable Parts – Tail and Forelegs
Recommended Elemental Attack – 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
Use Flash Pod
Doshaguma's agility belies its massive size, enabling it to leap and dash around the arena, making it a challenging target, especially for melee weapon users. To gain the upper hand, deploy a Flash Pod to temporarily blind the monster. This brief window allows you to land critical hits or even mount the creature for a strategic advantage.
Attack the Legs
Focus your attacks on Doshaguma's legs, particularly the forelegs, which have a 3-star weakness, making them highly vulnerable. While the back legs are less effective with only a 2-star weakness, they're still viable targets. Don't overlook the head, another 3-star weak point, ideal for maximizing damage. Additionally, consider targeting the tail; although it yields less damage, breaking it can provide valuable monster parts.
Use Fire and Lightning
In your battle against Doshaguma, leverage fire and lightning elements for the best results. Bowgun users should equip Flaming and Thunder ammo, while melee fighters can enhance their weapons with fire skill decorations. Aim for the head and torso when using fire, and focus solely on the head for lightning attacks to exploit these elemental weaknesses effectively.
Beware of Blastblight
Doshaguma can inflict Blastblight, a dangerous status ailment that can lead to an explosion if not addressed. To counteract this, use a Nulberry or Deodorant, or dodge-roll up to three times to dispel the effect. Staying vigilant and managing this status is crucial for surviving the fight.
Use Traps
While direct combat is thrilling, don't ignore the environment. Doshaguma's territory often features natural traps that can be used to your advantage. Remember to sheath your weapon before using your slinger to activate these traps, ensuring the monster is positioned correctly for maximum impact.
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How to Capture Doshaguma in Monster Hunter Wilds
Capturing Doshaguma alive is another rewarding challenge in Monster Hunter Wilds. To do this, weaken the monster until its HP drops to 20% or less. Then, set up a Shock or Pitfall Trap in its path. If Doshaguma isn't focused on you, use Luring Ammo or place meat to draw it in. Once trapped, quickly administer tranquilizers, possibly multiple times, to ensure the beast falls asleep and can be captured.
That's all you need to know about hunting and capturing Doshaguma in Monster Hunter Wilds. Before embarking on this adventure, don't forget to enjoy a hearty meal for those essential food buffs.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
