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Learn how to beat Kirin in the game Monster Hunter World (MHW)! This guide explains everything about Kirin's weakness, carves, rewards, and a complete strategy guide for beating and capturing it. Find out what parts are breakable and severable, and what drops and Monster materials are available.
All Kirin Articles | ||
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Kirin Weakness & Strategy | Kirin Weapons | Kirin Armor 1 | ⍺ | β | ⍺+ | β+ |
List of Contents
Roar | Wind | Tremor | Blight | Status | |
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None | None | None | Thunder | Paralysis | |
Breakable Parts | |||||
Horn |
Map | Starting Area | Visited Areas | Rest Spot |
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Coral Highlands | 8 | 2 / 12 / 13 / 15 | 15 |
*The starting location may change depending on the Quest.
Sever | Break | Bomb | Fire | Extract |
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55 | 55 | 45 | 25 | Red |
Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon | |
20 | 0 | 20 | 5 |
Sever | Break | Bomb | Fire | Extract |
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31 | 31 | 22 | 20 | Orange |
Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon | |
15 | 0 | 15 | 5 |
Sever | Break | Bomb | Fire | Extract |
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18 | 18 | 10 | 15 | Orange |
Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon | |
10 | 0 | 10 | 5 |
Sever | Break | Bomb | Fire | Extract |
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29 | 29 | 20 | 20 | White |
Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon | |
15 | 0 | 15 | 5 |
Sever | Break | Bomb | Fire | Extract |
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18 | 18 | 10 | 15 | White |
Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon | |
10 | 0 | 10 | 5 |
Higher values indicate higher damage.
Poison | ★★ | Flash | ❌ |
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Paral | ❌ | Shock | ❌ |
Sleep | ★★★ | Pitfall | ❌ |
Stun | ★★ | Ivy | ❌ |
Blast | ★★★ | Dung | ❌ |
Exhaust | ❌ | Meat | ❌ |
Mount | ★ | Screamer | ❌ |
Recommended Weapon Element | |
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Fire Weapon | Kirin is weakest against fire. |
Recommended Armor Skills | |
Thunder Resistance | Thunder Resistance is highly recommended against Kirin. See a more elaborate explanation in the following section: How to Beat Kirin. |
Blight Resistance | If you cannot get your Thunder Resistance to 20, it might be worth investing in Blight Resistance, since Thunderblight makes you more susceptible to getting stunned. |
Stun Resistance | You can also invest in Stun Resistance if it is more accessible. |
Mind's Eye/Ballistics | Your attacks will bounce off Kirin when he is enraged and has thunder armor. |
Paralysis Resistance | Kirin can also paralyze you. Safeguard against this with Paralysis Resistance. |
・Thunder Resistance is recommended
・Attacking with Mind's Eye is effective
・Release the Thunder Armor using Elderseal
Kirin's lightning attacks are extremely powerful. These attacks can kill you in one-shot if you have a low Thunder Resistance. Try to increase your Thunder Resistance to 20, this can significantly increase your survivability making the hunt a lot more easier.
However, if this is not possible with your current gears. It is recommended that you use vegetable meal sets to increase your elemental resist in general.
Having less than 20 Thunder Resistance can cause Thunderblight if you get hit by Kirin's lightning attacks. Leaving the Thunderblight ailment can be dangerous if you get paralyzed while Kirin is attacking. It is best to cure it immediately using a Nullberry whenever it is present.
Increasing your maximum health and your defense can make a big difference when fighting Kirin. Most of Kirin's attacks can kill instantly or take a huge chunk of your health. It is recommended that you focus on building your Health and Defense after you get enough Thunder Resistance.
When Kirin is enraged, most of his body will be covered in lightning and can deflect most of your attacks. Kirin moves extremely fast and it can be difficult to find an opening for an attack. Using Mind's Eye will allow you to hit Kirin anywhere without having your attacks deflected.
Kirin is an elder dragon which makes him immune to traps. However, you can still set up a good Large Barrel Bomb explosion if you manage to get him to sleep. Using a weapon with a high Sleep effect can be useful in this situation.
Normal State | Thunder Coat |
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Kirin's body will be a lot tougher than the usual whenever he is covered in lightning. Using a weapon with an Elderseal can be useful in this hunt. If you managed to deal enough damage to Kirin using an Elderseal weapon, it will eventually remove Kirin's thunder coat.
Kirin's lightning strikes are quick and powerful. Try to avoid them at all times and prioritize on dodging them over attacking during the hunt. Be sure to move away whenever Kirin is casting his lightning attacks and be prepared to dodge. Stand at a distance while you wait for an opportunity to attack.
Vertical Lightning | Horizontal Lightning |
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Kirin's lightning attacks will always light up the ground before it strikes. This will give you an idea of where to move next as shown in the picture above.
Always be prepared to dodge quickly since there is only a short window of time before the lightning strikes.
Throughout the fight, Kirin's head will always be the weakest part. Focus on attacking the head even if he enrages or covers himself with lightning especially if you are using an Elderseal. Dealing enough damage to the head can break his horn which will bring him down for a few seconds.
Attack | Attack Power | Guardable | Exhaustion |
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Headbutt | 30 | ◯ | 20 |
Rush | 50 | ◯ | 40 |
Back Kick | 50 | ◯ | 60 |
Lightning Step | 80 | ◯ | 40 |
Lightning Strike | 80 | ◯ | 40 |
Large Lightning Strike | 130 | ◯ | 60 |
Lightning Bolt | 80 | ◯ | 40 |
Large Lightning Bolt | 130 | ◯ | 60 |
Obtain Rate (%) | |
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LR |
Kirin Hide
/ Body 36 Kirin Tail / Body 28 Kirin Mane / Body 21 Kirin Thunderhorn / Body 15 |
HR |
Kirin Hide+
/ Body 36 Kirin Mane / Body 21 Kirin Azure Horn / Body 15 Kirin Thundertail / |
MR |
Kirin Finehide
/ 36 Kirin Thundertail+ / 28 Kirin Silvermane / 21 Kirin Azure Horn+ / 15 |
Obtain Rate (%) | |
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LR |
Kirin Thunderhorn
/ Horn 100 |
HR |
Kirin Azure Horn
/ Horn 80 Kirin Thunderhorn / Horn 20 |
MR |
Kirin Azure Horn+
/ 80 Kirin Azure Horn / 20 |
- | Defense Value | How to Break |
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Horn | 200 | Set durability to 0, once. |
Obtain Rate (%) | |
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LR Drops |
Old Dragon Treasure
/ 9 Kirin Mane / 68 Kirin Hide / 23 |
HR Drops |
Kirin Hide+
/ 50 Kirin Mane / 28 Old Dragon Treasure / 22 |
MR Drops |
Kirin Finehide
/ 50 Kirin Silvermane / 28 Old Dragon Treasure / 22 |
Obtain Rate (%) | |
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LR |
Kirin Hide
/ 43 Kirin Tail / 34 Kirin Mane / 22 Lightcrystal / 1 |
HR |
Kirin Hide+
/ 43 Kirin Thundertail / 34 Kirin Mane / 22 Novacrystal / 1 |
MR |
Kirin Hide+
/ 43 Kirin Thundertail / 34 Kirin Mane / 22 Novacrystal / 1 |
Type | Quest Name |
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Optional | ★5 - Gone In A Flash |
Optional | ★9 - Thunderous Rumbles in the Highlands |
Event | ★5 - Kirin the Myth |
Optional | ★8 - Lightning Strikes Twice |
Optional | M★6 - Divine Surge |
Event | M★5 - We Three Kings |
Optional | M★5 - Lightning Crashes |
Special Assignment | M★6 - Sterling Pride |
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