Having Dragon Element on a weapon makes it stronger against dragons in Monster Hunter Wilds. Check this guide to know what Dragon Element does, the effects of Dragon Element and Dragon Resistance, and what the Dragonblight status ailment is here!

What Does Dragon Element Do?

Strengthens Weapons and Enhances Resistance Against Dragons

A weapon imbued with the Dragon Element deals increased damage to wyverns that are weak to it, such as Arkveld, its Guardian counterpart, and the Guardian Ebony Odogaron. Unlike other elemental types, Dragon Element is only effective against Dragons rather than a wide variety of foes.

Meanwhile, Dragon Resistance on an Armor piece lessens the chance of your hunter being afflicted by Dragonblight when hit with a Dragon Element attack.

Dragonblight is Only Inflicted by Monsters

Dragonblight, like most elemental status ailments, can only be inflicted by monsters. Hunters cannot apply it themselves, and it primarily functions to nullify a target's elemental attack power.

If afflicted, your weapon’s elemental damage will be temporarily disabled until the effect wears off or is cured.

Dragon Element Skills and Effects

Items With Dragon Element Skills and Effects
Dragon Attack Weapon Skill Effects Dragon Resistance Armor Skill Effects Decorations With Dragon Attack

Dragon Attack Weapon Skill Effects

Having the Dragon Attack Skill Effect increases dragon element attack power on a weapon.

Decorations can provide the Dragon Attack Skill, so make sure to equip them on your gear if you intend to have it!

Dragon Attack Skill Effects

Most Weapon Types Can Deal Dragon Element Damage

All Weapon Types, excluding the Light and Heavy Bowguns, have the ability to deal more damage to dragons when imbued with the Dragon Element. Pay attention to the weapon you use if you're looking to efficiently slay a monster weak to the element type!

Weapon Types Guide

Dragon Resistance Armor Skill Effects

Dragon Resistance increases resistance and reduces damage taken from dragon element attacks. Equip this for a higher chance of resisting Dragonblight and prevent it from negating your weapon's elements!

Jewels and Decorations can provide the Dragon Resistance Skill, so make sure to equip them on your gear if you intend to have it!

Dragon Resistance Skill Effects

Increase Dragon Resistance to 20 or More

We recommend increasing your Armor Skill's Dragon Resistance to 20 or higher for guaranteed immunity against Dragonblight. Any value below 20 still leaves you vulnerable to the ailment, though a resistance of 18–19 provides a decent buffer, as long as you avoid frequent hits.

Decorations With Dragon Attack

List of Decorations
Dragon Jewel【1】	Dragon Jewel II【2】	Dragon/Focus Jewel【3】
Shield/Dragon Jwl【3】	Quickswitch/Dragon Jwl【3】	Enhancer/Dragon Jwl【3】
Focus/Dragon Jewel【3】	Bandolier/Dragon Jwl【3】	Opener/Dragon Jewel【3】
Rzr Sharp/Dragon Jwl【3】	Crit Elem/Dragon Jwl【3】	Dragon/Shield Jewel【3】
Dragon/Quickswitch Jwl【3】	Dragon/KO Jewel【3】	Dragon/Enhancer Jwl【3】
Dragon/Guardian Jwl【3】	Dragon/Bandolier Jwl【3】	Dragon/Opener Jewel【3】
Dragon/Precise Jewel【3】	Dragon/Rzr Sharp Jwl【3】	Dragon/Handicraft Jwl【3】
Dragon/Crit Elem Jwl【3】	Dragon Jewel III【3】	Guardian/Dragon Jwl【3】
Dragon/Ironwall Jwl【3】

These are all the Decorations that provide the Dragon Attack Skill when slotted in your gear.

To get an idea on which decoration to equip, refer to our Best Builds Guide and feel free to experiment as well!

List of All Decorations

Dragonblight Status Ailment Explained

What is Dragonblight?
Inflicted by Dragons Negates Elemental Attacks Dragonblight Wears Off in 60 Seconds Cure Dragonblight by Using Nulberries Cure Dragonblight With Purewasps

Inflicted by Dragons

Monsters With Dragonblight
Arkveld	Guardian Arkveld	Guardian Ebony Odogaron

Dragonblight occurs when you receive a Dragon Element attack from a monster. You can tell when they are about to deal an attack with Dragon Element damage if their movements exhibit a black-and-red glowing aura.

This is unique only to these types of monsters, so stay vigilant and dodge their attacks as much as possible!

Negates Elemental Attacks

When the hunter is inflicted with Dragonblight, their weapon's elemental damage will be negated. This also includes using Elemental Phials, so make sure to dodge attacks that can inflict you with dragonblight!

If you do get hit, consume a Nulberry to get rid of Dragonblight quickly before heading back to the fight.

List of Status Effects

Status Ailments Wear Off in 60 Seconds

Dragonblight will wear off naturally within 60 seconds, and you can check its status on the upper left side of the screen, on top of your health bar. When there are only 20 seconds left, the number will be displayed above the status ailment.

However, it's better to get rid of it immediately with Nulberries or Purewasps since elemental damage is very important in taking down enemies faster!

Cure Dragonblight by Using Nulberries

To cure Dragonblight, hunters simply need to use a Nulberry.

If you don't have Nulberries, you need to wait until the purple dragonblight icon disappears from your hunter's status before you can deal elemental damage again.

Nulberry Location: How to Get and Uses

Cure Dragonblight With Purewasps

Purewasps are the next most accessible consumable if you run out of Nulberries. They are be found in different regions and can be useful in a pinch, although they aren't as reliable as Nulberries when you're in a pinch!

Purewasp Location and How to Get

Palicos Will Occassionally Deliver Purewasps

If you are afflicted by Dragonblight, your Palico may occasionally deliver a Purewasp to cure you of the affliction. This happens at random intervals, though is not guaranteed most of the time. Still, it’s reassuring to know that your furry companion has your back!

Palico Guide

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