In Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Velkhana is an important new monster that will first be fought in the beta on PS4. Here are 8 tips for fighting the dragon, along with some known weaknesses.
In two days, it will begin, the next beta round starts in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. Here you will encounter a new monster, or rather THE new monster of the title: Velkhana. The Elder Dragon is the so-called “flagship monster” and is featured on the cover.
At Gamescom, players could already fight against Velkhana, and we have compiled the 8 most important facts for you.
What can Velkhana do and how can you defeat it?
- What kind of monster is Velkhana? Velkhana is a new Elder Dragon, so be prepared for a tough fight at the difficulty level of a Kushala Daora – which our ice dragon resembles closely – and more.
- What element does Velkhana have? Its limbs, wings, and tail are covered in ice, as are its horn and the crest on its head and back.
- How do I protect myself from Velkhana? As you probably guessed, Velkhana has the ice element, so make sure to equip ice resistance in your armor.
- What weapon should I have? You should master the weapon of your choice well, as thanks to the new grappling hook (Clutch Claw), it is feasible to approach the monster both with ranged and melee weapons. However, it has a long reach with its attacks, so ranged combat may be beneficial.
- Which elements are strong against Velkhana? You should enhance your weapon with fire attacks; fire was also the element available in the Gamescom demo. Whether other elements like the perennial thunder will be effective remains to be seen – maybe now in the beta.
- What status effects is Velkhana weak against? Velkhana is vulnerable to paralysis and poison, among others, so keep that in mind when choosing your equipment and loot.
- What status effect can Velkhana inflict? Since Velkhana has ice attacks, you can get the ice blight. Therefore, you should also make space in your pouch for Nullberries, as the ice blight weakens your stamina. Alternatively, you can boost your ice resistance to 20.
- What types of attacks does Velkhana use? Velkhana’s moveset is extremely versatile, and it has a high reach. You need to prepare for strong icy winds, icy breath attacks, many area attacks, and nasty tail whips. Additionally, you will face ice blockades, and you can even get completely frozen.
Our author Leya fought against Velkhana at Gamescom and shared her impressions in the video below. Following it, there is an interview with the lead developers about Iceborne.
Watch Monster Hunter World: Iceborne with the lead developers of MONSTERSANDEXPLOSIONS on www.twitch.tvIf you consider these things, you have a good chance of being able to stand against Velkhana. However, tackling him alone is something you should think carefully about, and perhaps it would be better to go hunting with a few other hunters. Unfortunately, not much is known yet about the armor or weapon of our new Elder Dragon; it will be exciting to see what lies ahead for the refined Monster Hunter.
Everything about the current beta, in which Velkhana is also featured:
