The community of Monster Hunter World hates him and loves him at the same time: The extreme Behemoth. This version of the Behemoth is significantly more difficult and requires hunters to communicate with their team.
No matter which community of Monster Hunter World you are currently in, the extreme Behemoth is THE topic. Hunters actively seek groups to take down the beast and exchange tips and tricks. This is no surprise, as this monster is challenging to defeat and poses a real challenge.
Behemoth is different: Even the normal Behemoth breaks the rules of Monster Hunter. The fight with Behemoth is like in an MMORPG and the monster was developed together with the creators of Final Fantasy XIV. It originated in this franchise.
The Behemoth now brings the new mechanics of Magic and Aggro to Monster Hunter World, which hunters had to adjust to.
Why is the extreme Behemoth so hard?
He is the hardened Behemoth: Extreme is just another name for a hardened monster. Special rules apply to the Extreme Behemoth, such as Lightning Capsules only functioning up to twice. The capsules cannot be used on the Extreme Behemoth to repeatedly negate his spells like the Tornado (Carypdis).
MMORPG rules must be observed this time: When facing the normal Behemoth, hunters can get away with ignoring the aggro and not having a tank. However, for the Extreme Behemoth, having a tank is mandatory. This is also due to the fact that the spells cannot be constantly negated by Lightning Capsules.
The tank must maintain the red line to the head of the Behemoth, binding and distracting it while the damage dealers attack. The healer is still not strictly necessary.
Almost impossible to achieve solo: There are always exceptions, but for the average player, it is practically impossible to take down the Extreme Behemoth alone. Without a tank keeping an eye on the aggro, this monster simply cannot be defeated. The rest of the team has to deal with the damage.
Communication is mandatory: Those who are shy to use their headset will face problems with the Extreme Behemoth. Teamwork and especially good communication are essential. The fight with the Extreme Behemoth is incredibly action-packed due to the constant spells, and it must be possible to call out quickly.
Community is frustrated with the fight and that’s what makes it so fun
The cursing is quite large: Most hunters really need many attempts to kill the Extreme Behemoth. Even our MeinMMO Facebook group for Monster Hunter World has been filled with cries for help from hunters looking for players to finally defeat the beast for days.
Feeling of a “true” Monster Hunter: Monster Hunter World has the reputation among veterans of being way too easy. This is a discussion as old as games themselves that release sequels. But the Extreme Behemoth is also a popular adversary among veterans, and it is often said that a Monster Hunter should be like this.
You need the group and a strategy to take down the Extreme Behemoth. Its patterns must be learned and internalized well.
Community comes together: The Extreme Behemoth forces players to come together and actively communicate. It is also noticeable in the community that there is a lot of talk about this fight. Players actively offer their help and are also happy to receive assistance. This is also what makes multiplayer online gaming fun and benefits the game.
A similar effect was already seen when Kulve Taroth came with her special siege quest.
Defeating the Extreme Behemoth feels damn good: Alongside frustration, pride and joy also arise. Hunters love to report when they finally defeat the monster and collect the reward: A decoration armor of the Dragoon set. The greater the challenge, the greater the pride when it finally succeeds.
How long will the Extreme Behemoth remain? The monster is currently part of event quests on PS4 and Xbox One and will remain until September 6. When it and other DLCs will come to PC is still unknown.
Those who dare to face the Extreme Behemoth should first master the normal one. For that, we have a guide: Defeating Behemoth – Here are its weaknesses and tips for the fight
