Kingtusk: Weaknesses and Drops

The Kingtusk is a Giant Kemono (Monster) in Wild Hearts. Check out our guide for the Kingtusk, including its weaknesses, habitats, drops, attack patterns, and the best tips and strategies for how to beat it!

Kingtusk Variant Guides
Kingtusk	Icetusk

Kingtusk Overview

Kingtusk
Attribute		Wood
Physical Weakness	Slash Lunge	Elemental Weakness	Fire
Strategy
Though it's a slow mover, the massive bulk this kemono can put behind its numerous attacks can be overwhelming. Fortunately, the kingtusk has numerous weak spots, and if you can cling on and use your Hunter's Arm to wear it down, you should have a successful hunt. You'll also want to conjure karakuri as appropriate to deal with certain attacks, for example, a bulwark when it charges, and a spring when it makes the ground quake.

Kingtusk Weakness and Resistance

Kingtusk Part Softness

Part	Effectiveness
Head	★★★★★
Front Legs	★★★
Body	★★★
Hind Legs	★★★
Tail	★★★
Tusks	★

Kingtusk Physical Effectiveness

★★★★	★★★	★★★★

Kingtusk Attribute Effectiveness

★★	★★★★	X	★★★	★★★

Kingtusk Ailment Effectiveness

★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★

Kingtusk Materials and Drops

Item	How to Get
Basara Kemono Blood	Obtained by defeating a Kingtusk.
Basara Teardrops	Obtained by defeating a Kingtusk.
Kingtusk Bristle	Common drop from hunting Kingtusks and Mighty Kingtusk.
Kingtusk Hide	Common drop from hunting Kingtusk and Mighty Kingtusk.
Kingtusk Horn	Obtained by breaking the back of a Kingtusk.
Kingtusk Ivory	Obtained by breaking the tusk of a Kingtusk.
Kingtusk Tail	Obtained by breaking the tail of an Kingtusk.
Kingtusk Thorn	Obtained by breaking the head of a Kingtusk,
Plum Scent Crystal	Dropped from Kingtusk.

Kingtusk Location

Kingtusk Known Habitats

You can find the Kingtusk in the Harugasumi Way region, usually grazing near Nanohana Hill in the northern region of the area.

How to Beat Kingtusk

Kingtusk Tips and Strategies
Target the Kingtusk's Head and Legs Stay Patient During the Fight Utilize Bulwark Karakuri Use Hunter's Arm to Boost Threads

Target the Kingtusk's Head and Legs

The Kingtusk's weakest part is its head, so prioritize dealing damage to this area as often as possible, especially after knocking it down. However, if it's too unsafe to stay near its head, you can deal safer and more consistent damage by targeting its legs.

Stay Patient During the Fight

Despite being a large and slow target, each of the Kingtusk's attacks deals large amounts of damage on hit. Avoid overcommitting with your attacks, and prioritize counterattacking during the Kingtusk's openings after each of its moves.

Utilize Bulwark Karakuri

When the Kingtusk performs its Relentless Charge, quickly build a Bulwark Karakuri to knock it down and leave it open to your most damaging combos. You can create the Bulwark Karakuri by stacking two 3-block-tall Crate Karakuri towers together.

Use Hunter's Arm to Boost Threads

Since the Kingtusk fight can be demanding on your Karakuri Thread count, we highly recommend taking advantage of the Kingtusk's large weakness zones with your Hunter's Arm.

Sheathe your weapon, climb onto the Kingtusk, and use the Hunter's Arm command to quickly refill and boost your Karakuri Threads.

Kingtusk Attacks and Moves

Name	Description
Massive Body Slam	The Kingtusk stands on its hind legs, tracking the hunter before slamming its massive body on top of them.
Rock Toss	The Kingtusk shoves its tusks into the earth before rearing its head upward to send rocks flying toward the hunter.
Head Slam	The Kingtusk lifts its head momentarily before slamming it down on the ground.
Tail Swipes	The Kingtusk sweeps its tail from one side to the other to deal with hunters that stick too close to its rear.
Side Tackle	The Kingtusk slams its heavy body sideways, knocking away nearby hunters.
Sweeping Attacks	The Kingtusk can sweep its massive head and tusks around to crush the hunter and send them flying.
Hopping Attacks	The Kingtusk can hop and jump around to slam its giant body against the hunter.
Charging Attacks	The Kingtusk can charge at the hunter during combat to chase them and gore them with its giant tusks.
Root-Based Attacks	The Kingtusk can conjure large, sharp roots from the ground to impale the hunter during combat.

Massive Body Slam

Massive Body Slam Attack Information
Massive Body Slam: The Kingtusk stands on its hind legs, tracking the hunter for a few moments before slamming its body on top of them, dealing massive damage on hit. To deal with this attack, quickly slip between its hind legs instead of dodging to the sides to avoid getting hit.

Rock Toss

Rock Toss Attack Information
Rock Toss: The Kingtusk shoves its tusks into the earth before rearing its head upward, sending a volley of rocks flying toward the hunter. Take note of this attack's unique windup and prepare to dodge sideways out of each rock's path when it occurs.

Head Slam

Head Slam Attack Information
Head Slam: The Kingtusk lifts its head momentarily before slamming it down on the ground, dealing moderate damage on contact. Quickly dodge away from its head when it starts up this attack to avoid getting hit.

Tail Swipes

Tail Swipes Attack Information
Tail Swipes: When hunters stick too close behind the Kingtusk, it can lift its tail and quickly sweep it twice from one side to another, dealing moderate damage and knocking them backward. Stay alert for this attack whenever you deal continuous damage to its tail.

Side Tackle

Side Tackle Attack Information
Side Tackle: The Kingtusk slams its heavy body sideways, dealing moderate damage and knocking back any hunter caught in its path. To deal with this attack, use a Spring Karakuri or evade out of the tackle's path when the Kingtusk starts looking sideways.

Sweeping Attacks

Sweeping Attack Variations
Tusk Sweep: The Kingtusk rears its head to one side before quickly sweeping it across, knocking hunters back and dealing moderate damage on hit. Quickly dodge away from its head when it starts up this attack to avoid getting hit.
Sweep and Slam Combo: The Kingtusk swings its massive tusks from one side to the other before slamming its head down on the hunter, dealing heavy damage with each blow. Since this combo shares a similar windup animation with Tusk Sweep, always prepare to dodge each hit of this combo when the Kingtusk starts rearing its head to one side.

Hopping Attacks

Hopping Attack Variations
Twin Spinning Hop: The Kingtusk performs a quick jump in place before spinning its massive body twice while hopping forward, dealing moderate damage with each hit. When this attack occurs, quickly dodge beneath each spinning hop to avoid getting hurt.
Stationary Hops: The Kingtusk lets out a low roar before hopping in place twice, crushing any hunters that stick too close beneath it. This attack often happens while targeting the kemono's body and legs, so stay alert and quickly dodge away from the Kingtusk when it performs this move.

Charging Attacks

Charging Attack Variations
Quick Charge: The Kingtusk steps back before quickly charging toward the hunter and slamming its body on them, knocking them back and dealing heavy damage. To deal with this attack, sprint to one side and evade away from the charge's path when it occurs to avoid getting caught.
Relentless Charge: The Kingtusk scratches at the ground with its hoof a few times before charging toward the hunter, dealing massive damage on contact. Watch for this attack's distinct tell and quickly place a Bulwark Karakuri to interrupt the kemono's charge and leave it open for easy damage.

Root-Based Attacks

Root-Based Attack Variations
Root Eruption: The Kingtusk shakes its head and body before causing numerous roots to erupt from the ground. Watch the ground for crumbling earth and quickly move out of the roots' way to avoid getting hurt.
Furious Root Quake: While the Kingtusk is enraged, it can let out a mighty roar before performing a heavy stomp, causing numerous giant roots to sprout violently around it. Quickly evade away from the Kingtusk or reposition with a Spring Karakuri to avoid getting caught by this deadly attack. In addition, the Kingtusk always performs this move as it transitions into its enraged state.
Root Spike Wave: While the Kingtusk is enraged, it can let out a loud roar before launching a wave of spiky roots toward the player, dealing moderate damage on hit. To deal with this attack, use a Spring Karakuri or dodge out of the roots' path to avoid getting hurt.

Wild Hearts Related Guides

List of All Kemono

All Kemono in Wild Hearts

Wild Hearts Kemono
Ragetail	Sapscourge	Kingtusk
Spineglider	Dreadclaw	Gritdog
Lavaback	Earthbreaker	Sporetail
Goldshard	Fumebeak	Icetusk
Cobalt Lavaback	Deathstalker	Ripclaw
Pearlbeak	Amaterasu	Onyxshard
Venomglider	Emberplume	Golden Tempest
Celestial Dragon