Exploring the Dragon Element in Monster Hunter Wilds

In Monster Hunter Wilds, the Dragon element stands out both on weapons for dishing out damage and on armor as a form of resistance. However, just saying, “This weapon does Dragon damage,” doesn’t capture the unique intricacies like when referring to Fire damage. Let’s dive into everything you need to know about this formidable element.

In this guide, we’re going to break down what the Dragon element is all about, where you can gather Dragon materials, and which fearsome monsters will shudder in the face of Dragon damage.

### What is Dragon damage in Monster Hunter Wilds?

Dragon operates as an elemental force, much like Fire, Ice, or Lightning. Yet, unlike these other elements that interact more like a game of rock-paper-scissors, Dragon finds its niche against a specialized foe: dragons themselves. These creatures face significant extra damage if you’re wielding Dragon-type weapons, which is intriguing since most creatures typically resist their own elemental class. However, dragons don’t take this lying down—they counter with a nasty debuff called Dragonblight. This debuff is a monster-exclusive perk that only they can use against you, rendering the Dragon element of your weapon temporarily useless.

Dragonblight strips away the elemental advantage of your weapon, which can hit hard if your gear sacrifices raw damage for elemental might. So, if you face a dragon or any creature dealing Dragon damage, keep a sharp eye out for signs of Dragonblight. Get your hands on a Nulberry quickly to cleanse yourself if infected, restoring your weapon to full glory.

### What monsters can you craft Dragon weapons from?

As of Monster Hunter Wilds’ release, the world isn’t teeming with Dragon enemies, which makes crafting Dragon-element weapons a real treasure hunt. If you’re keen on creating a Dragon weapon for tackling the game’s toughest endgame bosses, aim to bring down one of these elusive foes:

(Note: Not every weapon type can be forged using the Guardian Ebony Odogaron.)

### What monsters are weak to Dragon damage?

While Dragon weapons might be a rare sight in your arsenal, you’ll find plenty of adversaries that crumble under their power. Besides the specific enemies we’ve already mentioned, you’ll get a significant damage boost against all Guardian-type creatures, as well as the legendary wyverns of the series, Rathalos and Rathian.

So, here’s your go-to list for when to unleash your Dragon weaponry:

With this knowledge, you’re well prepared to master the Dragon element in Monster Hunter Wilds and devastate those mythical foes standing in your path. Happy hunting!