Mastering Quematrice: Essential Tips and Weakness Exploits

Defeating the Quematrice in Monster Hunter Wilds can be challenging, especially for those new to the Capcom series. As the latest title, Wilds introduces new monsters, including the central creature Arkveld, known as The White Wraith. Among these is the Quematrice, a Brute Wyvern that players will encounter early in the game as they progress through the storyline.

While the first major monster you face, the Chatacabra, is manageable, the Quematrice poses a noticeable jump in difficulty. Not only is it larger, but it’s also faster and hits significantly harder. The Quematrice’s ranged attacks are more extensive than the Chatacabra’s, so hunters can expect to be knocked back by its strikes. Although relative to some of the endgame monsters, the Quematrice is somewhat easier to defeat, adopting effective strategies can enhance your overall gameplay experience.

Where to Locate the Quematrice in Monster Hunter Wilds

The Brute Wyvern Can Be Found in Two Different Map Areas

To find the Quematrice, you can take on quests in the main storyline, optional missions, or explore certain open-world areas. If you opt for a hunt quest, you’ll naturally be guided to its location. However, if you’re tracking it down without a quest, the creature can be found in two places—assuming you’ve progressed sufficiently in the game. The first area where you can find the Quematrice is the Windward Plains, accessible after finishing the prologue.

In this area, the Quematrice typically roams alone, so you won’t face multiple creatures at once. The game will provide notifications when a Quematrice is nearby. The second location for Quematrice is Wyveria. This map becomes available after several hours of gameplay, requiring players to progress significantly through the campaign before reaching it. However, after facing more daunting monsters like Nu Udra, hunting the Quematrice may feel less exciting.

How to Defeat the Quematrice in Monster Hunter Wilds

Utilize Weaknesses and Strategies to Overcome the Brute Wyvern

The Quematrice can be daunting if you’re not adequately prepared. The key characteristic of this creature is its ability to inflict Fireblight. This debuff can ignite your hunter, causing continuous health loss if not addressed. You can clear Fireblight by rolling away multiple times or consuming a Nulberry to eliminate the status effect. The creature will telegraph its Fireblight attacks, giving you a chance to dodge.

Beware of the Quematrice’s ability to spread a flammable substance and ignite it using its tail. If you notice it spreading something, quickly distance yourself. The monster’s attacks are generally easy to anticipate, allowing you to dodge its tail slams or Fireblight detonations. Unlike the Chatacabra, which primarily attacks with its head, the Quematrice employs both its beak and tail, necessitating careful positioning in Monster Hunter Wilds.

If you’re using ranged weapons, you won’t have to worry as much about its attacks—except for the long reach of its tail. For melee fighters, get in close to land some hits, then withdraw quickly to avoid counterattacks. The best targets for your attacks are the head, neck, and tail of the Quematrice. The head can be broken, and severing the tail with a slicing weapon is particularly effective.

If you successfully sever its tail, the Fireblight will diminish, making the hunt more manageable. Once that’s done, focus on breaking its head. Both the tail and head are the weakest spots, taking significant damage from slicing, blunt attacks, and ammunition. The torso also takes damage, but not as much as the head. Due to the Fireblight, avoid using fire-based weapons, as they will prolong the encounter.

The most effective element against the Quematrice is Water. Water-based attacks, especially when targeting the head, deal substantial damage. Other elemental damages are also effective, but water reigns supreme. The Quematrice is particularly vulnerable to the Poison status effect, so using such weapons can help reduce its effectiveness during the hunt.

Rewards for Defeating the Quematrice in Monster Hunter Wilds

Craft New Weapons and Armor Using Quematrice Materials

Throughout the fight and upon defeating the Quematrice, you will collect various materials that are essential for crafting new weapons and armor for both yourself and your Palico.

The table below summarizes the materials you can obtain from the Quematrice and their drop rates:

Understanding the mechanics and weaknesses of the Quematrice can greatly improve your hunting success and reduce the time spent defeating it. While it may be tempting to use Fireblight attacks, it’s advisable to avoid them for this particular fight. The Quematrice serves as an excellent introduction to predicting monster movements and acclimating to the gameplay of Monster Hunter Wilds.