Daimyo Hermitaur

Learn how to defeat the Daimyo Hermitaur in Monster Hunter Generations. Discover its weaknesses, attacks, and how to break its parts for rewards.

Alright, let's talk about the Daimyo Hermitaur. This big ol' crab is usually pretty chill, only really getting aggressive if you poke it first. Honestly, it's kind of a gentle giant, so you might feel a *little* bad about wailing on it. Just know that it likes to wear a Diablos shell, which is pretty tough and will make most of your weapons bounce off. Don't worry though, you can still hit it and draw blood, so it's not invincible!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weakest to: Thunder

Areas:

• Dunes: Starts in Area 3, roams Areas 1, 2, 4, 7, and rests in Area 3.
• Deserted Island: Starts in Area 5, roams Areas 2, 7, 9, 10, and rests in Area 6.

Attacks:

• Keep Away: It'll dig its claws in, shove dirt in your face, and attack. Try to stay out of its direct path when it does this.
• Claw Swipe: A quick scuttle and swipe. It's not super powerful but can knock you down, leaving you open.
• 180 Claw Swipe: Watch out for this one! It spins around with its claw, sending you flying. Keep your distance when you see it winding up.
• Big Hug: It spreads its claws wide and lunges. Don't get caught in its embrace! Dodge to the side.
• Water Gun: It spits water at you, sometimes while scuttling sideways to extend its range. Sidestep to avoid the spray.
• Burrow: This is a tricky one. It burrows and pops out multiple times, trying to gore you with its shell. It can be random, or it might target you directly. Keep moving and try to predict where it'll emerge. It'll do this five times before coming up for air.
• Shield: It pulls its claws in tight, making almost all weapons bounce off. Sometimes it attacks right after, other times it just stops. Be ready to attack if it drops the shield.

Breakable Parts:

• Shell (can be broken twice)
• Claws (both)

Strategy: Focus on hitting its shell and claws to break them. Remember, Thunder is your best bet for dealing significant damage. When it burrows, stay mobile and anticipate its reappearance. For its 'Shield' move, wait for it to drop the guard before going in for the attack.