Daimyo Hermitaur

Learn how to defeat the Daimyo Hermitaur in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate! Discover its attacks, weaknesses, and breakable parts to come out on top.

Alright, so you're going to be facing off against a giant crab called the Daimyo Hermitaur. Don't let the name fool you, this thing is no pushover! It likes to hang out in the Dunes and the Primal Forest, probably because it's using those Monoblos skulls as shells – which is pretty wild when you think about it. It's not the most aggressive monster out there, and its eyesight isn't the best, but it's definitely got some nasty tricks up its sleeve, especially with those claws and that spiky shell.

Here's a quick rundown of where you might find this crustacean:

Let's break down its moves so you know what you're up against:

• Hug: This looks like it wants a friendly embrace, but trust me, you don't want this hug. Its claws are incredibly strong and will deal some serious damage. Best to keep your distance when it winds up for this one.
• Claw Swipe: A pretty standard attack where it just swipes at you with one of its claws. It might not do massive damage, but it can knock you down, leaving you open for more punishment.
• Claw Push: Similar to the swipe, but it uses both claws to push you. Again, expect to get tripped up if you get caught.
• Burrowing Horn Thrust: This is a nasty one! The Daimyo Hermitaur will dig underground and then shoot the spike on its shell upwards to impale you. It can do a couple of quick pokes or a barrage of seven. This hits HARD, so be ready to dodge.
• Burrowing Pincer: Often follows the horn thrust, it'll pop half its body out of the ground and try to grab you with its claws for a pin attack. Don't let it catch you!
• Waterjet: It'll fill its mouth with foam and spit out a water jet that can inflict Waterblight. When it's angry, it can sweep this across an area or even combo it with dashes.
• Jump: It'll just leap into the air and land. Simple, but can still catch you off guard if you're not paying attention.
• Buttlaunch: Yep, it literally flings itself backwards at you. Watch out for this unexpected charge.
• Shell Retreat: When it pulls into its shell, all your attacks will bounce off, and bullets will just deflect. Your best bet here is to wait it out for a few seconds, or if you have one, toss a Sonic Bomb to force it out.

You can actually break off parts of this monster, which is great for getting extra materials:

• Shell: This can be broken twice. The first time it breaks, the eye socket on the shell will get chipped.
• Claw: Each of its claws can be broken once.

When it comes to fighting it, here's what it's weak against:

• Elemental Weaknesses: Thunder, Fire, and Ice are your best bets.
• Status Weaknesses: Poison and Blast effects work well against it.

So, keep an eye on those tells for its burrowing attacks and try to exploit its elemental weaknesses. Good luck out there!