The DLC Iceborne from Monster Hunter World primarily introduces a dragon: Velkhana. The Elder Dragon is also featured on the cover. But how strong is he? The developers reveal it to us.
This is Velkhana: The cold ice world of Iceborne is the setting for many monster battles. A highlight is likely the fight against Velkhana, as it is the cover monster.
Velkhana has already been featured in numerous trailers and can now currently be fought for the first time by fans at gamescom 2019.
What the developers reveal about Velkhana
How strong is Velkhana? In our stream at gamescom 2019 with three of the developers from Iceborne, we were told that Velkhana is definitely not for beginners.
The developers give the ice dragon a medium difficulty. It will not be the final boss, but newcomers will have quite a tough time.
Watch Monster Hunter World: Iceborne with the lead developers of MONSTERSANDEXPLOSIONS on www.twitch.tvThis is important in the fight: As the developers said, it’s mainly about your setup. In Iceborne, it is crucial to fight with the right weapons, and preparation for the battle is the most important thing.
There is help in the fight: With Iceborne, a new item comes into play. A Clutch Claw can now be thrown at monsters to pull yourself towards them. You can then attack Velkhana directly on its back. This is supposed to help you in the battle.
How does Velkhana perform in the demo? Our editor Leya already fought against Velkhana at gamescom. In the stream, she raves about the fight and says that it is quite a challenge.
Furthermore, it should be mentioned that the test version is tailored solely for combat. The setup is already pre-selected and strong. When Iceborne is released in September, you will have to do all that yourself. Especially here lies the crux of the matter.
Want to know more about Iceborne? This trailer shows a powerful water monster:
