Completing the Challenge of Seregios in Monster Hunter Wilds

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While Lagiacrus takes the spotlight in Title Update 2, it’s not the only creature making its debut in Monster Hunter Wilds. Seregios, a flying wyvern first seen in 4 Ultimate, brings an unexpected twist with its body covered in ejectable scales that can unleash surprise ranged attacks on players.

Before you can start gathering parts from this beast, you’ll need to take it down during the “Clear With a Chance of Sandstorm” quest. Fortunately, aside from a brief introduction, the mission itself is pretty straightforward. Here are some effective strategies to conquer this new foe.

Starting the Quest

To kick things off, head over to Kunafa Village. Once you’re there, have a chat with Neby, who will share that some of her friends have ventured out despite warnings of a “strange monster” lurking nearby. You’ll team up with Alma to investigate, and after locating the children, a Seregios will swoop in, initiating the battle!

Recommended Gear for Battling Seregios

The most effective element against Seregios is Thunder, so gear up with a weapon from the Rey Dau or Guardian Fulgur trees. If you’ve gathered enough materials, Lagiacrus gear is also a solid choice. Focus your attacks on its legs and head, as these areas are particularly vulnerable to elemental damage.

Many of Seregios’s attacks cause Bleeding, so prepare accordingly. The Guardian Ebony Alpha armor set offers the Bleeding Resistance Lv3 skill, which completely negates this status effect—making it highly suitable for this hunt.

Interestingly, the Seregios Alpha armor set offers similar benefits but comes with significantly better defense.

Engaging Seregios

Seregios boasts a moveset typical of flying wyverns. Expect dives and claw attacks that are easy to read and limited in range, making them avoidable with the right timing. If you approach from behind, be mindful of its tail attacks, but you can dodge them by moving closer to its body.

A particularly tricky move is its aerial claw swipe. The creature will hover briefly and then swing its claws (and tail) in a circular motion. Because of the wide radius of this attack, dodging sideways isn’t advisable; instead, moving backward is the safer option and keeps you in sight of Seregios.

Be aware that these strikes can also cause Bleeding! Items like Well-Done Steak, Astera Jerky, and Sushifish Scale are useful for quickly eliminating this ailment.

As you frustrate Seregios, it will flare its scales, appearing more menacing and spiky. Expect it to increase its aerial swipe attacks, but keep an eye out for the scales it launches from its head and tail. Dodging sideways is your best option to avoid these blasts.

You can actually pick up these scales and fire them from your slinger to deal damage over time.

The secret to winning this fight lies in respecting Seregios’s aerial agility and reach. Sometimes, the best strategy is to wait until it returns to the ground before re-engaging. Remember, patience is a virtue!

Once you’ve defeated Seregios, you’ll unlock a short cutscene where the children reconcile with a village elder, marking the end of the quest.