For gamers diving into Monster Hunter Wilds, whether seasoned veterans or newcomers sharpening their skills, the craving for tougher battles is universal. The Blossomdance Festival has delivered thrilling hunts, but the real test comes with the introduction of Arch-Tempered Rey Dau, a formidable electric wyvern that pushes hunters to their limits.
Facing the Electrified Beast
This upgraded version of Rey Dau is a relentless adversary, packing devastating new abilities that can overwhelm unprepared hunters. Without proper tactics, players risk being sent back to camp in a flash. However, with the right preparation and know-how, this beast becomes a conquerable challenge, offering exclusive materials for dedicated farmers. Here’s everything needed to take on this electrified foe.
Locating Arch-Tempered Rey Dau
Like its predecessors, this enhanced monster appears only during special timed events. Hunters can challenge it through the Event Quest titled A Silent Flash or the Free Challenge Quest called The Shining Storm Rages. These quests were available from April 29 to May 13 and May 6 to May 20, respectively. Hopefully, these events will return frequently beyond seasonal celebrations. At present, Arch-Tempered Rey Dau is not available, but strategies should remain effective for future appearances.
Exploiting Arch-Tempered Rey Dau’s Vulnerabilities
Despite its increased ferocity, this wyvern retains the same core weaknesses as its standard counterparts. Hunters should gear up to capitalise on these vulnerabilities:
- Elemental Weakness: Ice
- Weapon Type Weaknesses: Cut, Blunt
- Breakable Parts: Head, Tail (severable), Wings (x2)
- Susceptible Status Ailments: Blastblight, Exhaust, Paralysis (less effective), Poison, Sleep, Stun (less effective)
- Effective Items and Traps: Flash Pod, Pitfall Trap
Strategies to Defeat Arch-Tempered Rey Dau
Preparation for this battle mirrors standard Rey Dau hunts, but with key differences. Equipping ice-element weapons and armour with strong thunder resistance is now essential, not optional, due to the monster’s boosted health and wound resistance. The goal is to end the fight quickly to avoid being overwhelmed.
This Arch-Tempered variant is far more aggressive, chaining attacks with little downtime. Hunters often find themselves hit by a follow-up strike while recovering from the first. Calling the Seikret for a swift escape is a lifesaver in these moments, allowing a safe retreat to heal rather than risking it near the wyvern.
A standout feature of this fight is the lightning strikes triggered by many of Rey Dau’s attacks, which heighten the chance of being stunned and make landing hits trickier. Players relying on counterattack-focused weapons must stay vigilant, as most counters are interrupted, leaving them vulnerable to devastating follow-ups. Gear with the Evade Extender skill is highly recommended for dodging these electric aftershocks.
To temporarily neutralise the lightning, target the blue Fulgurite crystals on the wyvern’s wings and tail. Destroying them disables the lightning for about three minutes, though they regenerate. While this diverts focus from the head, it’s a solid tactic for managing the electric onslaught.
A new move to watch for is a lightning blast directly beneath Rey Dau, a stark contrast to its underside being a safe zone in past hunts. If the wyvern begins charging and looking downward, dodge immediately to avoid a follow-up charged beam that could knock out a hunter in one hit.
Due to the monster’s high wound resistance, creating tempered wounds is tougher, with the head’s weak spot only appearing after its strongest charged beam. Knocking it down relies on mounting, using pitfall or vine traps, or deploying a Flash Pod when it’s airborne.
The wyvern remains enraged throughout the fight, making survival the priority. Keeping health topped up is crucial to avoid one-hit knockouts. If the hunt gets rough, capturing the monster is a viable option to end it early without shame.
Unlocking Exclusive Rewards
Defeating Arch-Tempered Rey Dau yields rewards similar to its Tempered version, with one key difference: instead of Hunter Symbol III, hunters receive the Rey Dau Certificate Y. This material is essential for crafting the new Rey Dau Gamma armour for both hunter and Palico, as well as upgrading to the Defense Charm V and Power Charm III talismans. As the monster is currently unavailable until a potential future event, rewards may vary upon its return.