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Arkveld Weakness and Drops
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Arkveld is a new Flying Wyvern in Monster Hunter Wilds. In this guide, you will find information about Arkveld, its weakness, location, drops, and tips on how to beat it!
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List of Contents
Arkveld Weakness
Basic Information
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| Flying Wyvern | Weak | Minor |
| Tremor | Status Effect | Element |
| None | Dragonblight | Dragon |
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Note: Gold Crown Sizes have ranges and may vary between hunters.
Damage Type Weakness
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Hitzone Values and Weakness Breakdown
※ Click the tabs to switch between Damage Type and Elemental Damage Hitzone effectiveness.
Weapon Damage
Element
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| Head | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Torso |  6 | 6 | 4 |
| Left Wing | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Right Wing | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Left Chainblade | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Right Chainblade | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Left Leg | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Right Leg | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Tail | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Overall | 8 | 8 | 7 |
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| Head | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Torso | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Left Wing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Right Wing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Left Chainblade |  0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Right Chainblade | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left Leg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Right Leg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tail | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
The numbers shown above showcase the effectiveness of damage types against the monster's hitzones. Parts with higher numbers mean the damage type is more effective, with 1 being the lowest and 20 as the highest.
Hitzone DPS Summary
Sever
Blunt
Shot
| Sever |  Charge Blade Charge Blade is a transforming weapon that stores energy in Sword Mode and delivers an elemental slash in Axe Mode.  Dual Blades The Dual Blades that excels at rapid successive attacks and lets you transform into a demon to enhance your attack power.  Great Sword The Great Sword uses slow but powerful swings to attack.  Gunlance The Gunlance is a weapon that offensive and defensive weapon that uses artillery fire as its main attack.  Insect Glaive The Insect Glaive is a weapon that specializes in aerial combat and strengthens itself using monster extracts from hunting insects.  Lance The Lance is a weapon that boasts extremely high defensive performance. It can be used to charge and guard against enemy attacks.  Long Sword The Long Sword uses quick continuous attacks and allows you to perform a parry slash when avoiding a monster's attack.  Switch Axe Switch Axe is a transforming weapon that switches between Axe Mode and Sword Mode. Axe Mode allows you to perform all kinds of attacks while Sword Mode lets you perform high speed attacks.  Sword and Shield The Sword and Shield is a versatile weapon with balanced attack and defense. |
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 Hit Arkveld's Chainblades to deal the most amount of Sever damage.  If you are unable to reach the Chainblades, you can go for Arkveld's Head to apply good Sever damage!  Hitting Arkveld's Legs deals the lowest Sever damage. | |
| Blunt |  Hammer The Hammer is a weapon that delivers powerful ranged attacks and is especially good at aiming at a monster's head to stun it.  Hunting Horn The Hunting Horn is a support weapon that plays a melody that strengthens allies. It is best used in multiplayer. Sword and Shield The Sword and Shield is a versatile weapon with balanced attack and defense. |
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| Hit Arkveld's Head to deal the most amount of Blunt damage. If you are unable to reach the Head, you can go for Arkveld's Chainblades to apply good Blunt damage! Hitting Arkveld's Legs deals the lowest Blunt damage. | |
| Shot |  Bow The Bow is a weapon that can be used from a distance with a large number of shots and can be used to deal more damage using charged shots or special arrows.  Heavy Bowgun Heavy Bowguns can aim for great damage by releasing powerful bullets, and can be equipped with shields for added defense.  Light Bowgun The Light Bowgun is long-range weapon with excellent mobility and a variety of agendas using status inflicting ammunition and support ammunition! |
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| Shoot Arkveld's Chainblades to deal the most amount of Shot damage. If you are unable to shoot the Chainblades, you can go for Arkveld's Head to apply good Shot damage! Hitting Arkveld's Legs deals the lowest Shot damage. | |
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Dragon is the best element to use against Arkveld. Try to aim for its Chainblades to deal the most amount of Dragon damage. |
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Kinsect Extract From Parts
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Torso |  |
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Right Wing | |
| Left Chainblade | |
Right Chainblade | |
| Left Leg |  |
Right Leg | |
| Tail | |
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Insect Glaive Weapon Guide and Best Combos
Status Ailment and Item Weakness
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Breakable Parts
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・Head ・Chainblades ・Tail (Severable) |
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Arkveld Item Loadout
Recommend Items to Bring
 Potion
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 Mega Potion
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 Nulberry
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 Honey
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 Pitfall Trap
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 Shock Trap
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 Flash Pod
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 Tranq Bomb
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 Max Potion
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 Mega Demondrug
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 Mega Armorskin
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 Armorcharm
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 Evasion Mantle
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 Corrupted Mantle
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 Powercharm
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For a High Rank monster like Arkveld, it's good to go all out on healing items and support items that increase your defense and attack power. Items like Mega Demondrug and Mega Armorskin, along with the Power and Armorcharms, will greatly help for this hunt. If your Blight Resistance or Dragon Resistance is low, don't forget to bring Nulberries to cure Dragonblight if ever.
For a boost on your attacks, you can opt for either the Corrupted Mantle or Evasion Mantle, depending on your playstyle.
Use the Flash Pods to topple Arkveld whenever it's doing the Flying Sweep attack.
List of All Items and Materials
Arkveld Locations and Quests
Known Habitats
| Region | Starting Area | Visited Areas | Resting Area |
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Starting areas for Investigations may vary.
Arkveld can also sometimes be found occupying the Wounded Hollow. When hunting for Gold Crowns, that locale is a good place to scout and reroll for monster sizes.
Interactive Map and List of Locations
Quest Appearances
| Quest Type | Lvl. | Quest Name |
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| Assigned Quest | 7★ | Awaking from a Dream |
| Optional Quest | 7★ | Chains of Life |
Arkveld will start appearing randomly in High Rank on every locale after defeating it in Chapter 6, What Lies Ahead. You're able to hunt it in High Rank Field Surveys or Investigations by then.
How to Beat Arkveld
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Focus on Arkveld's Chains When They are Glowing
Focus on Arkveld's Chains whenever they are glowing to disable them. Arkveld, which is guaranteed to topple over after both chains explode, becomes more passive.
Make sure to exploit the moment when Arkveld's chains are not glowing since this period allows you to deal more damage while taking less from Arkveld's attacks.
Use Slinger Pods to Escape Grab Attack
You can escape Arkveld's grab attack by using any Slinger Pods. Make sure to equip any Slinger ammo in advance just in case you get grabbed.
Use Flash Pods to Topple Arkveld During Flying Sweep Attack
Whenever Arkveld does a Flying Sweep attack with its chains, you can use Flash Pods while it's in the air for a DPS opening.
Remember that Arkveld will develop a certain resistance to Flash Pods when used frequently. This resistance is a recurring mechanic across all monsters.
Flash Pod: How to Get and Uses
Use Focus Strike After the Charged Dragon Blast Attack
Once Arkveld charges its chains and slams them both, there's a brief window when you can use Focus Strike to topple Arkveld down.
You can tell that Arkveld will do this attack if both its chains glow white, followed by a red glow appearing on them while in Focus Mode.
How to Use Focus Mode and Focus Strike
Raise Blight Resistance or Use Nulberry to Combat Dragonblight
Arkveld can inflict Dragonblight on you, nullifying your elemental attacks and status ailment build up against it. You can raise your Blight Resistance skill to reduce the effects or completely prevent getting Dragonblight, or use a Nulberry to cure yourself of it.
If you are using a Hunting Horn, you can also prevent or cure yourself and others of Dragonblight with the Blights Negated melody or the Ailments/Blights Negated Echo Bubble effect.
Take Advantage of Environmental Traps
Arkveld will fly and move to different parts of the map, so it's a good idea to look out for environmental traps that you can use against it to speed up the hunt. This includes Endemic Life such as Paratoads.
One of the maps with the easiest and most access to traps is the Windward Plains. Make sure to remember where traps are in this locale!
| Notable Traps | Location |
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Whenever Arkveld repositions to Area 7 (can be found just outside of the base camp), it will always position itself directly under the Falling Boulder. Use your Slinger to trigger these traps. Three (3) other Falling Boulders can be found along Area 1 (2 near each other at Area 1's center, and 1 a bit off near Area 3 and 6). |
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There are two (2) hanging Vine Traps on trees that you can use, 1 in each area (7 and 8), to temporarily immobilize Arkveld. You can trigger these traps immediately with a Slinger, then lure Arkveld towards them. |
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Three (3) Sharp Crystal Pillars can be found in Area 5 and can be triggered with a Slinger. Make sure to lure Arkveld first to these pillars. |
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Lure Arkveld towards these outcrops to break them. Breaking these outcrops will reveal sharp crystalline thorns that will damage any monster that drops or crashes into it. If Arkveld positions itself on top of the outcrop at the cliffside of Area 5, it will fall onto a lower platform and take damage. |
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A Falling Ground Pillar can be found at Rey Dau's resting spot at Area 17. When Arkveld goes here, you will have to lure it first under the pillar since will be some distance away from it. |
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Three (3) Falling Stalactites can be found at Area 14 of the Oilwell Basin and can be triggered with the Slinger. Make sure that Arkveld is positioned directly underneath them first before using them. |
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One (1) Brittle Ice Pillar can be found at Area 7 of the Iceshard Cliffs. Similar to other Falling Boulder traps, trigger it with your Slinger to bring it down on Arkveld. |
Use Paralysis Weapons on Arkveld
Paralysis is a very strong weapon status ailment that can be triggered on Arkveld to immobilize it several times. Bring a weapon with this status ailment to maximize your DPS window during Arkveld hunts, or alternatively bring weapons with the Sleep ailment.
Arkveld Attack Patterns
Moveset and Openings
| Attack | Description |
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| Charged Dragon Blast | Arkveld's chains glow white, followed by a red glow, then slams both chains on the ground causing a wave of dragon explosions. You can dodge this attack by repositioning to the side or by going straight towards its head (there is a small safe spot in front of it). |
| Grab Attack (Unblockable) |
Arkveld twists its body, grabbing the hunter in front of it by its chains. It then smashes the held hunter to the ground, dealing huge damage. The most reliable way to break free from this grab is to shoot any Slinger Ammo at Arkveld. If you find yourself without Slinger ammo, you can attempt to break free by doing knife attacks at the chain. This attack is unblockable (needs Guard Up to be blockable). An easy way to dodge this attack is by facing Arkveld with Focus Mode then rolling/sidestepping to the left when it tries to grab you. |
| Double Chain Slam | Arkveld slams all chains forward with varying landing patterns for each chain. You can avoid this attack by running to the sides, or by using the Superman Dive (Dive-Evade). |
| Chain Slam | Arkveld slams its chains forward. Arkveld can combo this move with its other arm. Avoid this attack by dodging to the side of the chains. If Arkveld's chains are charged with Dragonblight, an additional chain will follow from the first, punishing anyone trying to dodge outwards. To avoid this, dodge inward (opposite of its arm). For example, when facing Arkveld, if it uses its left chains, dodge to the right as the chain is about to land. |
| Tail Thrust | Arkveld briefly retracts its tail and lunges it towards your direction. Avoid this attack by dodging sideways or using a Perfect Guard. |
| Wing Scythe | Arkveld uses its chains to slice through the ground in front. Avoid this attack by dodging towards the attack or dodging backwards. |
| Dragon Blast | Arkveld charges its chains with dragon energy and slams it forward, setting a dragon explosion as its extension. You can avoid taking damage by dodging away from the blast area or staying at safe spot between them. |
| Flying Sweep | Arkveld soars a short distance, dragging its chains on the ground. You can avoid damage from this attack by dodging away from side with incoming chains. You can also use Flash Pods to topple Arkveld during this move. Note that Arkveld is always guaranteed to follow up with another attack after this sweep.
Arkveld's chains will curve towards you as it does its sweep – the direction of where Arkveld flies will give a hint on where to dodge. If Arkveld starts flying to the right, make sure to dodge to the left/forward-left (opposite of the chains) as the attack approaches. |
| Tail Sweep | Arkveld briefly retracts its tail and extends it as it spins in place. It will do this often to attackers from behind and is telegraphed by the movement of its head as it checks its back. Dodge or guard to avoid damage from this attack. |
| Three Swings Combo | Arkveld swings its chains twice from side-to-side, then leaps into the air for a final downward swing. To dodge this, you can dodge through Arkveld's chains then strafe around the monster before it can hit you with its final swing. Alternatively, you can guard as long as you have enough stamina.. |
| Flanking Maneuver | The start of this move causes Wind Pressure if you are nearby. Arkveld will reposition itself around you by taking off and then pulling itself to the ground with its chains. It will then follow up with any of its attacks. Do no try to contest this movement with high-commitment attacks; instead, wait for Arkveld's follow-up before making your move. |
Arkveld Variants
Tempered Arkveld
| Monster | Basic Information |
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 Tempered Arkveld |
Habitats: First Encounter: After What Lies Ahead Mission |
Tempered Arkvelds can first be encountered after finishing the HR40 Assignment, What Lies Ahead, in Chapter 6. They can spawn randomly in any locale and will be an 8★ hunt.
The Tempered Arkveld can also be hunted in 9★ difficulty quests. These quests are only available for players who are HR 100+ and will randomly appear throughout the map. Saving these quests as investigations are recommended to maximize the reward potential.
Tempered Arkveld Appearance
Tempered Arkvelds are stronger and covered in large scars across their bodies which you can damage and open into Tempered Wounds which you can break with a Focus Strike to deal increase damaged and even knock them down to the ground!
Tempered Arkveld Rewards
| Difficulty | Possible Rewards |
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| 8★ | Hunt Completion Breaking Tempered Wounds |
| 9★ | Hunt Completion |
As an 8★ difficulty monster, hunting Tempered Arkveld will reward Ancient Weapon Fragments and Hunter Symbol III.
On the other hand, 9★ difficulty quests offer unique rewards including Glowing Stones, Armor Spheres, and Artian Reinforcement Materials. Take note that 9★ hunts do not reward Ancient Weapon Fragments, Hunter Symbols, or Decorations.
Arkveld Drops and Rewards
High Rank Materials
Target
Broken Parts
Wound Destroy
Carves
 Monster Hardbone [18%]  Arkveld Scale+ [20%]  Arkveld Armorplate [20%]  White Arkveld Pelt [15%]  Arkveld Horn+ [8%]  Arkveld Tail [8%]  Arkveld Gem [3%] |
Arkveld Horn+ [100% (Head)]  Arkveld Calloushell [100% (Left Chainblade), 100% (Right Chainblade)] |
| Arkveld Scale+ [45%] Arkveld Armorplate [43%] White Arkveld Pelt [12%] |
| Arkveld Scale+ [30% (Body)] Arkveld Armorplate [23% (Body)] White Arkveld Pelt [18% (Body)] Arkveld Horn+ [13% (Body)] Arkveld Tail [11% (Body), 93% (Tail)] Arkveld Gem [5% (Body), 7% (Tail)] |
To get the highest chance of obtaining Arkveld's rarest material, the Arkveld Gem, make sure to sever the Tail and carve it, along with carving the Body.
Besides a 3% chance of getting it as a quest reward, carving the severed Tail gives you a 7% chance while carving the Body gives you a 5% chance.
Arkveld Gems also have a chance of appearing in the guaranteed reward pool of an Investigation. You can seek out Arkvelds with this reward through Field Surveys or look for online lobby quests (such as in SOS) with them.
Is Arkveld the Final Boss of Monster Hunter Wilds?
Zoh Shia is Currently the Final Boss of High Rank
As of the release of Title Update 1, Zoh Shia replaces Arkveld as the Final boss of Monster Hunter Wild's High Rank, being fought at the newly released Chapter 6-1.
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