Monster Hunter Wilds Arkveld Guide: Taming the Flagship Wyvern - Weaknesses, Strategies & Tips

So you’ve been munching your way through Monster Hunter Wilds and feeling like a total pro? Think again. Arkveld is here to tell you about the real trials. There’s a reason this huge white wyvern is the game’s ‘flagship’ monster – it’s a notable step up in challenge. If you cruised through Doshaguma and Chatacabra, get ready for a wake-up call. Arkveld isn’t just a beast; it’s a test of your hunting skills.

Arkveld - The Basics

Monster Type: Wyvern — but don’t count on it being much of a flyer.

Elemental Affinity: Dragon — this breathes Dragon and bleeds it.

Illnesses: Dragonblight – You must either immunize yourselves from this or cure it.

Primary Weakness: Dragon — it’s like fight fire with fire (or Dragon, in this case).

Habitat: Wyveria — its domain, and it knows it.

Arkveld is described in the game lore as a “legendary monster heard of only in written form.” In Monster Hunter speak, that means old and strong. And now that this Guardian Arkveld has figured out how to feed and superpower itself, it is at the height of its power that you are up against it.

Strategies for Keeping the Beast in Check

Arkveld is not like many wyverns. It likes to remain planted, its enormous wings in service not to flight but as savage weapons. Those chain-like appendages? Imagine blades and whips with amazing reach.

Close the Gap, Work the Wings

Forget head-on assaults; Arkveld’s head is a war zone. Just don’t even bother with its center — hang out around those wings. Standing close to the wings also means Arkveld has to lean less on its distant whip attacks and more on close-quarters attacks that you can evade more easily. Your goal? Smash those chainblades on its wings -- it greatly weakens its offensive power.

Education on Ecology is Very Important

Be like any clever predator, use your surroundings. The world of Wyveria is devoured by opportunity. Hanging rocks? Drop them for massive damage. Other monsters around? Bring them into a turf war for bonus damage and chaos. Every edge matters in this battle.

Team Up for Success

Struggling solo? Don’t feel bad about calling in reinforcements. And a well-coordinated team can be the difference between success and failure. Consider:

• Great Weapon User (Bow/Bowgun): To deal safely from afar and activate part breaks.
• Tanky Player (Lance/Gunlance): To build aggro from Arkveld and take powerful hits.
• Support Hunter (Hunting Horn): For buffs and healing.

Really teamwork makes the dream work, especially against monsters like Arkveld.

Decoding Arkveld's Attacks

Arkveld is an offensive genius, getting every angle. Claws, fangs, a tail capable of swinging at you from behind — it has it all. But the energy whips are the real threat.

Whip Wisdom: The Longer You Stay Mobile, The Longer You Stay Alive

Arkveld’s whips are its bread and butter, swinging in wide arcs to control space and slap down aerial threats. The medium range is its sweet spot, where it can really bring those whips to bear. Your strategy: either hug it way tight or get way far out to avoid whip damage.

Beware the Energy Wave

Here is a potential cart that can happen. Arkveld winds up, then releases a wave of linear energy that expands and erupts in front of it multiple times. See the windup? Get out of its path, fast. If you can’t get away then roll into the wave, not away or you will get chased down by multiple hits.

The Divebomb Surprise

Arkveld seems confined to the world of ground combat* until it isn't. It will rear up and plummet at startling speed, dragging those leathery strips along the ground. Look for the tell and prepare to dodge so you don’t get flattened.

King Kong Grab

Oh, and did we mention it snatches hunters? Arkveld will grab a hunter in one claw and lock eyes (I know, intense) with them., and then smash them across the arena. In multiplayer, concentrate fire on its claw whenever it’s around someone in an attempt to interrupt this devasting move.

Arkveld Weaknesses + Best Weapons Against

Weaknesses For Elements And Ailments

Icons = better self damage. Elements not listed do not deal bonus damage.

Gear Up for the Fight

Preparation is crucial. What you need to know:

Weapons: Great Sword or Sword and Shield with Dragon elemental inputs is solid. Dragon damage reduction is a godsend in this fight. Trust me, you'll need it.

Arkveld's Element: Ironically enough Arkveld is weak to Dragon element, the very element it wields. Once you have your first Arkveld victory, crafting Arkveld weapons will make your fight easier. Poison, Sleep, Paralysis, Blast weapons are also decent alternatives. At this point in the game you can find Lala Barina and Nerscylla gear, both solid options.

High Rank Arkveld Materials

Defeating Arkveld in High Rank gives valuable crafting and enrich materials:

Good luck, hunters. Go forth and conquer Arkveld.