The Monster Hunter series is renowned for its flagship monsters, which serve as embodiments of the game’s themes and challenges. In the latest installment, Monster Hunter Wilds, players will encounter the formidable Guardian Arkveld. This intimidating creature, an artificial evolution of the traditional Arkveld, plays a pivotal role as adventurers progress through the storyline.
As the game’s flagship antagonist, the Guardian Arkveld possesses a distinct set of powerful attacks that players must navigate. The creature is relentless in its assault, demanding strategic preparation and knowledge about its weaknesses, optimal weapon choices, and what to expect during the encounter.
Guardian Arkveld: Weakness Overview
Similar to its standard variant, the Guardian Arkveld absorbs elemental damage, which allows it to become Empowered during fights. This empowerment grants it access to additional chainblade attacks and the ability to inflict Dragon damage, enhancing its threat level significantly.
Weaknesses and Vulnerable Points
To effectively combat the Guardian Arkveld, players are advised to use weapons that deliver Physical damage, particularly those derived from the Bone Tree. This tactic prevents the creature from harnessing its absorbent abilities to empower itself further. However, if opting for Elemental damage, it’s important to note that the Guardian Arkveld shows slight vulnerability to Dragon damage.
When targeting weak points, players should focus on the creature’s Head, Tail, and Chainblades. Notably, while the Head and Tail can be hit for Dragon damage, the Chainblades are immune to Elemental attacks. Caution is advised when approaching the head, as getting too close exposes players to the creature’s aggressive counterattacks.
Strategies for Defeating the Guardian Arkveld
- The Guardian Arkveld shares a predictable attack pattern with its basic variant, making it easier to anticipate its moves.
- Continually move after each attack to evade its lethal combos.
- When Empowered, target the Chainblades to disrupt its attack phase more quickly.
- Utilize all Status effects—excluding Exhaust—as they are effective against this monster.
- Equip armor such as the Guardian Ebony set to bolster Dragon resistance.
- Weapons from the Doshaguma and Guardian Doshaguma lines are particularly effective for this battle.
- Stock up on Mega Potions and Honey to ensure a steady healing supply throughout the fight.
Guardian Arkveld Spawn Locations
The Guardian Arkveld appears exclusively during a specific main story mission. It is introduced in the “The Faithful Keepers”quest, although the actual combat begins in “Broken Chains.”
As it is while tied to this quest, there are currently no High Rank variants of the Guardian Arkveld available. Players will find this creature in the Ruins of Wyveria biome, a location accessed later in the narrative. Expect to engage in some pursuit, as the Guardian Arkveld tends to traverse multiple areas within this rich and varied environment.
Rewards for Defeating the Guardian Arkveld
Currently, the only variant available for players to hunt is the Low Rank Guardian Arkveld. Successfully defeating this monster yields a variety of valuable materials:
| Guardian Materials | Drop Frequency |
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| Guardian Scale |
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| Guardian Pelt |
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| Guardian Blood |
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| Nourishing Extract |
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| Tough Guardian Bone |
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The rewards players collect are directly influenced by which parts of the Guardian Arkveld they successfully break and the luck involved in carving. In addition to the monster drops, completing the quest will also grant players:
- Armor Sphere +
- Mystery Orb – Sword
- Mystery Orb – Armor