How To Defeat Tempered Mizutsune in Monster Hunter Wilds?

Here’s a personal take on breaking down everything you need to conquer the Tempered Mizutsune in Monster Hunter World: Insights into its vulnerabilities, along with tips for an effortless triumph!

I can’t wait to share my findings about this intriguing aquatic beast. As a fellow Monster Hunter enthusiast, I know how exhilarating it is to tackle challenging creatures like the Tempered Mizutsune!

First things first – understanding its weaknesses will give you an edge in battle. The Tempered Mizutsune has weak spots on its back legs and head. Aim for these areas when attacking, as they’ll deal more damage than other parts of its body.

Now, let me tell you about the strategies that have worked best for me:

1. Equip Appropriate Weapons: Choose weapons with high water attack values to take full advantage of your attacks against this aquatic monster. Dual Blades, Long Sword, and Hunting Horn are popular choices among fellow hunters.

2. Use the Right Ammo: If you’re using a Bowgun or Bow, consider loading it with Pierce or Spread Shots to ensure multiple hits during one attack. This will help deal more damage to the Mizutsune’s weak spots.

3. Master the Environment: The Tempered Mizutsune has a habit of taking to the water when under pressure. Utilize terrain and obstacles to your advantage, like rocks or walls, to corner it and prevent any escapes.

4. Beware of its Attacks: The Mizutsune can unleash powerful blasts of water from its mouth and create slippery surfaces with its mucus. Stay alert and adapt your movements accordingly to avoid getting caught off guard!

5. Coordinate with Your Team: If you’re playing co-op, work together to focus on the Mizutsune’s weak spots while dodging its attacks. Communication is key in this battle!

With these tips in mind, I’m confident that you’ll be able to conquer the Tempered Mizutsune with ease. Happy hunting, fellow Monster Hunter fanatic!

As a gamer, I’ve dived into Monster Hunter Wilds with Update 1, hoping for an enhanced experience. However, it seems Capcom aimed high in addressing the game’s initial criticism of ease, making monsters like Zoh Shia and Tempered Mizutsune quite formidable adversaries. The regular Mizutsune wasn’t much trouble, but the challenge offered by the tempered version is on par with some endgame monsters (Arkveld, Rathalos, etc.). But the Tempered Mizutsune is a different beast altogether. It not only wields all the attacks and move sets of its regular counterpart, but it’s also equipped with a few surprises that can take you off guard and, in some instances, deal a devastating blow in a single hit.

Fortunately, you’ve got multiple options to handle the monster swiftly, with the possibility of overcoming it within just 15 minutes. Let me share some insights on the formidable Tempered Mizutsune in Monster Hunter Worlds, along with strategies for its conquest.

Overview of Tempered Mizutsune in Monster Hunter Wilds

The Tempered Mizutsune is a stronger and more aggressive version of the standard one, with higher health and defense. However, it retains the same weaknesses as its regular counterpart. Interestingly, the Tempered variant in this game version is easier to wound compared to the standard Mizutsune. This ease of wounding is due to the “tempered wounds system”, which lets you inflict extra wounds and even topple it when these wounds are destroyed. But don’t be fooled, the Tempered Mizutsune isn’t easy to defeat.

Attacking the monster might seem straightforward, but finding the right moment to strike requires careful planning and strategic positioning. Similar to a typical Mizutsune, the Tempered Mizutsune is nimble and doesn’t hesitate to use its Bubbleblight attack. Moreover, it remains enraged for extended periods compared to the regular version, making the encounter more challenging. Yet, its numerous weaknesses offer ample opportunities for you to gain an edge in the fight.

Tempered Mizutsune Weaknesses

The tempered Mizutsune is notably vulnerable to Dragonblaze, Iceblast, and Thunderbolt attacks. It’s also extremely susceptible to Paralysis and Sleep effects. Unlike most tempered monsters, Mizutsune isn’t weakened by Exhaustion. It shows less vulnerability to Blastblight but can be affected by Poison, which causes exhaustion. Our tests indicate that Dragon and Paralysis are the most effective afflictions against Tempered Mizutsune. We strongly advise using Artian weapons in combat with this monster, although Gore Magala or Arkveld weapons may also prove useful.

As a fan, I’d say it’s essential to have the “Critical Element” skill along with either “Dragon Attack” or “Paralysis,” depending on your preferred status effect. To maximize your efficiency against Tempered Mizutsune, skills like “Weakness Exploit,” “Flayer,” and “Slugger” are incredibly valuable as well. For the best protection, make sure you’re using a fully upgraded Rarity 8 armor. I personally recommend the Zoh Shia or Arkveld set (with at least 2 Gore Magala pieces) for superior defense. And to give your defense an extra boost, don’t forget to use a “Defense Charm.

Elemental Weaknesses

Dragon
Ice
Thunder

Status Weaknesses

Paralysis
Sleep
Poison
Stun

Weak Spots (Breakable)

Head
Back
Tail

Items To Carry

Mega Potions
Ancient Potion
Nulberry
Energy Drink (essential for Dual Blade and Bow users)
Flash Pods
Farcaster
Shock Trap
Pitfall Trap
Tranq Bombs

How To Defeat Tempered Mizutsune in Monster Hunter Wilds

The Tempered version of Mizutsune has two stages, similar to the standard one. However, unlike the regular Mizutsune, the Tempered variant can become enraged at the start of its first phase, which can take you by surprise. Some of the Tempered Mizutsune’s attacks are quite similar to those seen in the Violet Mizutsune (from Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak), but they are executed more slowly. The monster doesn’t possess the flaming area-of-effect (AOE) attacks that the Violet subspecies does, but it does use some of its close-range assaults. The deadliest attack among those used by Tempered Mizutsune is the tail slam, which it can perform multiple times in a single combination.

During the second stage, a Tempered Mizutsune often repeats its tail slam combination frequently and combines it with a fiery Bubbleblight attack. Fortunately, there are long intervals between the Tempered Mizutsune’s consecutive attacks, providing opportunities to inflict damage. Similar to the standard version, the head of the tempered monster is vulnerable to extra damage from slash attacks. Weapons like Great Swords, Hammers, Hunting Horns, or even Long Swords (like Helm Splitter) can easily break the monster’s head at the start of the fight.

Damaging the monster’s head or tail during battle should decrease the number of Bubbleblight attacks and the damage it inflicts with its slam combo respectively, at least in the initial phase. Also, aiming for the head, tail, or forelimbs will make it easier to wound the monster. Notably, these areas have tempered scars, and injuring them will give you the opportunity to knock down the monster.

Here are some tips to easily defeat Tempered Mizutsune:

First Phase

The first phase is fairly simple and can be easily managed as long as you stay at a medium distance from the monster. Most of Tempered Mizutsune’s attacks have a fairly long wind-up, giving you plenty of time to sneak in a few hits and back away.
We highly recommend getting all the upgrades for the Palico. Doing so will allow the Palico to place shock traps close to the monster, which comes in incredibly handy in the first phase.
Prioritize breaking the head and the tail in the first phase. Additionally, you can also create plenty of wounds by simply staying close to the monster and dealing damage to its head.
In the first phase, Mizutsune rarely performs the tail slam attack. However, once enraged, it can perform the Bubbleblight combo, which you need to dodge. Blocking works against Bubbleblight; however, you’ll still take damage. As such, it’s best to simply dodge the bubbles and stick close to the monster’s forelimbs.
Once you exhaust Mizutsune for the first time, it will trigger the start of the second and final phase of the battle.

Final Phase

During the final phase, Mizutsune’s defenses get lowered until it’s exhausted. Once it recovers, it immediately gets enraged and performs a tail slam combo. Stay at a medium distance to avoid the monster’s attack. You can also sneak in a few hits after the tail slam combo. However, we recommend against it, as Mizutsune often follows up the tail slam with a Bubbleblight or water-beam attack.
We highly recommend leaving the mount for the second phase since it lets you create wounds and also get a free topple. Furthermore, in the final phase, wounds are going to be the primary means of dealing damage to the monster.
If you’re having too much trouble managing Mizutsune’s Bubbleblight, we recommend investing in the Aquatic/Oilslit Mobility skill. You get this skill from two pieces of the Mizutsune set. You can get parts to craft this set by fighting regular Mizutsune and also using the Palico’s Plunderblade skill.
Do not forget to use Shock Traps and Pitfall Traps to immobilize the monster. You can also capture Tempered Miztusune to expedite the hunt.

Tempered Mizutsune’s Dropped Materials

Here are all the materials you get from defeating Tempered Mizutsune:

Mizutsune Fin+
Mizutsune Claw+
Mizutsune Purplefur+
Mizutsune Tail
Mizutsune Scale+
Bubblefoam+
Mizutsune Certificate S
Mizutsune Water Orb
Artian Parts (Rairty 8)
Decorations (Levels 2 and 3)

Additional Notes

If you’re interested in collecting Mizutsune parts, it’s best to focus on the standard version. The Tempered Mizutsune doesn’t provide any unique equipment or bonuses beyond Artian Parts. The only advantages of fighting a Tempered Mizutsune are the increased Hunter Rank Experience and Rarity 8 Artian Parts.

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