Nibelsnarf

Learn how to defeat the Nibelsnarf in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate! Discover its weaknesses, key attacks, and the best strategies to take down this desert leviathan.

Alright, let's talk about the Nibelsnarf! This big guy is a leviathan that calls the Sandy Plains home, and its most striking feature is that absolutely massive mouth. Don't let its size fool you, though; it's surprisingly fast when it burrows through the sand.

You'll find the Nibelsnarf in the Sandy Plains, usually spawning in areas 8 and 9, and resting in areas 10 and 11.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weak Spots: Mouth, Nose, Gills
• Susceptible to: Poison, Fatigue
• Strong Against: Fire
• Weak Against: Ice, Water

Part Durability & Breakable Parts:

Body Part	Durability	Effect on Decrease	How to Break	Effect of Break
Head	Medium	Large Lurch/Open Mouth	Decrease Durability	-
Mouth	Medium	Open Mouth	Decrease Durability	-
Gills	Low	Lurch	Decrease Durability	Extra Rewards
Body	High	Lurch	Decrease Durability	-
Front Legs (x2)	Medium	Knockdown	Decrease Durability	Extra Rewards (Break Both)
Hind Legs (x2)	Low	Knockdown	Decrease Durability	-

Rage Effects:

Attack	Defence	Speed
120%	No Change	110%

Key Attacks:

• Tunnel: It'll burrow underground and chase you from below. Watch out for a biting attack or when it bursts from the sand – you'll see a jet of sand just before it explodes upwards!
• Charge: A straightforward forward stomp, accompanied by some serious mouth gnashing.
• Sand Blast/Sand Vent: This monster can blast sand both forwards and backwards. If its head pulls up, it's gearing up for a forward blast. If its gills start vibrating with sand, it's about to vent backwards.

Strategy:

• Think of the Nibelsnarf as a more aggressive Gobul, but way more dangerous. The key here is constant movement. Only attack when you've got a clear opening after it finishes an attack, or when it's stunned.
• Your best bet for hitting it is its gills. Attacking from the front risks a chomp, and attacking from behind could get you caught in a sand vent. Targeting the gills gives you a decent view and allows you to tap in some hits before dodging away from its next move.
• Always keep moving, especially when it's burrowed underground. When it surfaces, that's your cue to give chase and get some hits in.