Conquer Alpha Doshaguma in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Guide

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Monster Hunter Wilds invites players to explore the Forbidden Lands, a sprawling new area that boasts various biomes, unpredictable weather, and a host of both new and familiar monsters for you to conquer. The adventure kicks off when your hunting team arrives at the Winward Plains, a vast dry region where you’ll face your initial challenges on your path to becoming a master rank hunter.

Following a stampede in Windsong Village, you will have the mission to hunt down an Alpha Doshaguma. These bear-like creatures can be fierce predators if agitated, so this guide is here to give you the upper hand as you prepare for battle.

Alpha Doshaguma – Strengths and Weaknesses

While slashing damage is particularly effective against the legs of the Alpha Doshaguma, both slashing and bludgeoning attacks will work well against this beast. Use fire and thunder damage to strike directly at its head for maximum effectiveness.

Key Points to Know:

Weak Points: Look for opportunities to attack its vulnerable areas.

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Resistant Areas:
- Breakable Tail Hair
- Breakable Forelegs
- Mane
- Hindlegs
Elemental Weaknesses:
- Vulnerable to Fire-type and Thunder-type attacks
Best Weapon Types:
- Slashing Damage
- Bludgeoning Damage

Recommended Equipment for Battling Alpha Doshaguma

Using weapons that deal slashing damage gives you an edge against Alpha Doshaguma, especially when targeting its legs, which are more accessible. Long Sword, Great Sword, Charge Blade, and Insect Glaive are excellent weapon choices, providing the reach needed to strike its weak belly more easily.

As Alpha Doshaguma does not possess any elemental attacks, you can focus on equipping armor and decorations that enhance Earplugs and Tremor Resistance. These defensive skills will enable you to maintain your offensive pressure when the creature attempts to interrupt your strikes.

Alpha Doshaguma – Understanding Its Moves and Combat Strategies

Before you confront Alpha Doshaguma, you must isolate it from the group. A proven method is to use Dung Pods on the smaller Doshaguma. First, engage the Alpha to attract its attention, then target the others with Dung Pods to drive them away. Once you have successfully separated the Alpha, you can begin the hunt.

During the battle, the Alpha Doshaguma will primarily use its forelegs for attacks. Be on guard for side swipes, pounces, and leaps. The best approach is to aim for its weak face and breakable forelegs while being mindful of its attack patterns.

Pro Tip: Alpha Doshaguma is relatively easy to mount, which you can exploit to knock it down multiple times. Weapons such as the Insect Glaive excel at mounting, but any weapon will suffice. Look for Wedge Beetles to grapple onto for added height and strike opportunities.

As a highly mobile creature, Alpha Doshaguma is also susceptible to traps. Use environmental features like falling rocks or net traps to your advantage, and set down a shock trap to immobilize it.

The creature’s most significant vulnerability lies on its belly, which may be challenging to target since it tends to stay low to the ground. However, when it attempts a power slam, you’ll have a brief opening to hit it—just remember, ranged weapons like bows or gunner gear are more effective during this moment. Your optimal opportunity arises after you knock it down, leaving it temporarily vulnerable for direct attacks to its soft underside.

As Alpha Doshaguma nears defeat, its wounds will become pronounced and marked as weak points. Pay close attention to these areas—they will appear white initially and turn into open wounds when you can deal additional damage. Different weapons possess unique attacks for destroying these wounds, providing significant damage and staggering effects against it.