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Monster Hunter Stories 3 (MHS3)

How to Defeat Barrel Felynes

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How to Defeat Barrel Felynes

You can defeat Barrel Felynes in Monster Hunter Stories 3 by using Big Barrel Bombs and by bringing Kora as your Battle Ally and a Gypceros as your Monstie. Find out how these can help you beat Barrel Felynes easily here!

How to Defeat Barrel Felynes

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Use Big Barrel Bombs

Big Barrel Bomb Item
Big Barrel Bombs deal a set amount of damage to an opponent, allowing you to bypass a Barrel Felyne's high defense.

You can get the recipe to craft Big Barrel Bombs by completing Kora's first Side Story.

List of All Side Stories

Let Kora Use Her Launch Bombs

Kora Launch Bomb
You should also bring Kora as your Battle Ally as she brings Launch Bombs in combat. Not only do these bombs deal a set amount of damage, but they hit mulitple opponents as well, allowing you to defeat multiple Battle Felynes before they flee.
Kora Partner Profile: Stats and Skills

Command Purple Gypceros to Use Tail Stun

Gypceros Tail Stun
Finally, you should bring a Gypceros in your Monstie party as it has the Tail Stun skill, which deals a fixed amount of damage but also has the chance to stun a Barrel Felyne and strike first before they can run away.
How to Get Purple Gypceros and Weaknesses

What Are Barrel Felynes

Slippery and Sturdy Opponents That Reward Lots of EXP

Gypceros Tail Stun
Barrel Felynes are rare opponents that give lots of EXP when defeated. However, they receive much less damage due to their high defense stat, and they have a high chance of fleeing before they're defeated.
EXP Guide: How to Level Up Fast

Can Appear in Monster Dens

Barrel Felynes in Monster Dens
You may randomly spot Barrel Felynes in Monster Dens as one of the potential strange phenomena that can occur inside dens. These phenomena occur more often at night, so change the time to night at a Catavan Stand if you want to hunt for these creatures.

Monster Hunter Stories 3 (MHS3) Related Guides

Tips and Tricks
Beginner's Guide: Tips and Tricks

Game Mechanics

How to Fast Travel How to Change Monster Element
Habitat Restoration Guide: How to Restore Habitat Character Creation Guide: How to Change Appearance
How to Get Better Genes How to Get Monster Eggs
Egg Skills Explained Rite of Channeling Guide
List of Food: How to Cook Night and Day Differences

Combat Guides

Combat Guide: How to Win Battles? How to Synchro Rush
How to Use Kinship Skills How to Use Double Attacks
How to Topple Monsters Wyvernsoul Gauge Guide
How to Break Body Parts How to Trigger a Head-to-Head
List of Skill Affinities How to Make Monsters Retreat

Farming Guides

EXP Guide: How to Level Up Fast Trade Point Farming Guide: How to Get Trade Points
How to Get Rare Eggs How to Defeat Barrel Felynes

Miscellaneous Guides

How to Transfer Trial Version Save Data How to Claim Deluxe Edition Items
Level Cap: What is the Max Level? Best Start Guide: What to Do First?
Is Monster Hunter Stories 3 Turn Based? How to Hide Your Helmet
Can You Remove Battle Allies? What Are Excursions?
Is There a New Game Plus? Can You Fight Deviants?

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