Master the Dragon of Steel in Monster Hunter: World. Learn Kushala Daora's weaknesses, elemental resistances, attack patterns, and effective strategies for victory.
Walkthrough
- 1Prepare by bringing Thunder element weapons and avoiding Water/Ice. Kushala Daora is vulnerable to Poison and Blast ailments.
- 2Equip weapons effective against flying monsters and bring Flash Pods, which are highly useful in this fight.
- 3Accept the quest and travel to the Elder's Recess, heading to AREA 3.
- 4Be aware of Kushala Daora's wind attacks, including quick blasts and a powerful ground-based blast preceded by a roar and inhalation.
- 5Avoid its claw and bite attacks, which can hit opponents at its flank.
- 6Watch out for its charge attacks, both on the ground and in the air.
- 7Dodge its flying rake attack with its rear claws.
- 8Be mindful of its passive wind mastery, which generates damaging and mobile-impeding cyclones, especially when it takes to the air.
- 9If too many cyclones spawn in an area, retreat and lure Kushala Daora to a more favorable position.
- 10Kushala Daora shrouds itself in wind, which can knock back melee attackers or repel ranged attacks. Dealing sufficient damage to stun it or using Elderseal weapons can remove this wind armor.
- 11The fight begins in AREA 3 and Kushala Daora moves between AREAS 2, 9, and 8.
- 12In AREA 8, you can destroy crystal pillars to damage and stun the dragon.
- 13When heavily injured, Kushala Daora retreats to its nest in AREA 4. Plant Barrel Bombs near it to shorten the fight.
Tips
- Kushala Daora's elemental weaknesses are Thunder (***), Dragon (**), and Fire (*). It is resistant to Water (X) and Ice (X).
- It is susceptible to Poison (***) and Blast (***) ailments, and moderately susceptible to Stun (**). It is resistant to Sleep (*) and Paralysis (*).
- The most vulnerable parts for damage are the head, front legs, and tail. The head is slightly less vulnerable to Ammo damage, and the tail takes less Cut and Blunt damage. The front legs are generally less vulnerable but still a good target.
- The head and wings are breakable. The tail is severable.
- Consider using weapons that can easily hit flying foes.
- Flash Pods are extremely effective against Kushala Daora.
- If overwhelmed by cyclones, reposition yourself rather than fighting at a disadvantage.
- Use Elderseal weapons or stun the dragon to remove its wind armor.
| Carves | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Daora Dragon Scale+ | ***** |
| Daora Carapace | **** |
| Daora Claw+ | *** |
| Daora Webbing | *** |
| Daora Horn+ | ** |
| Daora Gem | * |
| Rewards | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Daora Carapace | **** |
| Daora Dragon Scale+ | **** |
| Daora Claw+ | *** |
| Daora Webbing | *** |
| Elder Dragon Blood | *** |
| Elder Dragon Bone | ** |
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