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Purple Gypceros
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

Purple Gypceros

Learn how to defeat the Purple Gypceros in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Discover its weaknesses, attack patterns, and strategies for this aggressive monster.

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Learn how to defeat the Purple Gypceros in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Discover its weaknesses, attack patterns, and strategies for this aggressive monster.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Purple Gypceros is found in the Sunken Hollow (starting area 3, roaming areas 1, 5, 6, resting area 7) and Primal Forest (starting area 2, roaming areas 5, 6, 7, resting area 9).
  2. 2
    When exhausted, Purple Gypceros will drool poison. It can also poison you while pecking.
  3. 3
    Be aware of its 'Running Tail Whip' attack, where it runs past you, turns, and whips its tail. This can be rolled through or guarded.
Tips
  • Purple Gypceros has a stretchy hide and poisonous mannerisms.
  • It is more aggressive and resilient than the regular Gypceros.
  • All breakable parts are the same as Gypceros.
  • Weaknesses include Fire and Ice elemental damage, and Blast status.

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