Gypceros

Learn Gypceros's weaknesses, attacks, and how to counter its poison, flash, and item-stealing moves in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Defeat this bird wyvern!

Alright, let's talk about the Gypceros in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. This chicken-like bird wyvern might seem a bit goofy with its stretchy attacks, but don't let that fool you! It's got some nasty tricks up its sleeve, especially that poison spit and its infamous fake death move. We'll get you prepped to handle it.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Elemental Weaknesses: Fire, Ice
• Status Weakness: Blast
• Immune to: Flash Bombs, Shock Traps
• Breakable Parts: Crest (disables Flash attack)

Attacks:

1. Poison Spit: It spits a ball of poison that grows and pools on the ground. Stepping in it will poison you.
2. Side Chomp: A basic bite attack. Not too threatening on its own.
3. Triple Peck: Gypceros rushes you and pecks rapidly. The real danger here is that it can steal a random item from your inventory – even important ones like Mega Potions or traps! You can't get them back.
4. Leaping Triple Peck: Similar to the Triple Peck, but it jumps onto you. Thankfully, this one doesn't steal items.
5. Poison Spit-and-Run: It runs forward wildly, spewing poison everywhere. Just try to stay out of its path and avoid the poison pools.
6. Flash: Gypceros uses its crest to create a blinding flash. If you have a shield, you can block it. Breaking its crest will stop this attack entirely.
7. Tail Whip: It performs one or two 180-degree tail swings. Its tail is rubbery, so it stretches, giving the attack a longer reach than you might expect.
8. Side to Side Tail Whip: If it's too far away, it might just swing its tail side-to-side while staying put. Again, watch out for that stretchy tail.
9. Flying Charge: If you're at a distance, it might fly directly at you.
10. Hop Back: This isn't an attack, but it creates a small gust of wind.
11. Fake Death: This is its signature move. Gypceros will suddenly fall over and appear dead. You might even be able to carve it. But if you don't see the 'Quest Complete' fanfare, be ready! It'll get back up and launch you. If you're desperate, you can try to carve it, but it's risky.

Where You'll Find Gypceros:

• Ancestral Steppe: Starts in Area 2, roams Areas 4, 6, 7, 8, and rests in Area 9.
• Sunken Hollow: Starts in Area 3, roams Areas 1, 5, 6, and rests in Area 7.
• Primal Forest: Starts in Area 2, roams Areas 5, 6, 7, and rests in Area 9.

Strategy Tips:

• Focus on breaking its head crest first. This negates its blinding Flash attack, making the fight much easier.
• When it does the Triple Peck, try to dodge away or block if possible to prevent it from stealing your items. This is super important!
• Keep an eye out for when it falls over – don't assume it's dead! Be ready to dodge or get launched.
• Use Fire or Ice element weapons, or weapons that inflict Blast status.
• Remember, Flash Bombs and Shock Traps won't work on this guy, so don't waste them.