Plum Daimyo Hermitaur

Master the Plum Daimyo Hermitaur fight in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Learn its weaknesses, attacks, and how to break its shell for victory.

Alright, let's talk about the Plum Daimyo Hermitaur! This guy's a bit of a twist on the regular Daimyo Hermitaur. Instead of pink, it's rocking a brilliant purple hide, and it's living in a Diablos skull – fancy! It's mostly found in the Dunes and the Primal Forest, so keep that in mind when you're prepping.

It's gotten sneakier, often trying to get behind you for a surprise attack. Seriously, keep that camera moving or just mash that L button to keep track of where it is. It also uses its water attacks way more and they hit harder, so be ready to dodge!

Attacks

You've got a couple of nasty moves to watch out for:

• 180 Claw Swipe: This one's designed to catch you off guard. It'll raise a claw, spin around 180 degrees, and swipe. It can even do this twice in a row, so don't get too comfortable after the first one.
• Semicircular Bubble Jet: This is where it gets tricky. While the regular Daimyo Hermitaur just spits water in a straight line, the Plum version will arc its water jet around you in a semicircle. Dodging this takes some practice!

Breakable Parts

You can break its shell, and it's a bit different this time. Breaking it the first time knocks off one of the Diablos horns from its shell, and a second break takes off the other. Go for those breaks to really put the pressure on!

Weaknesses

When it comes to taking this monster down, focus on these:

• Elemental: Ice is your best bet here.
• Status: Poison and Blast effects work well against it.

Here's a quick look at where you can find it: