(Image credit: Capcom)
The highly anticipated arrival of Mizutsune in Monster Hunter Wilds is just a day away. This spectacular creature will be available with the launch of the Free Title Update 1 for spring, marking the first significant update since the game’s debut. Mizutsune isn’t new to the Monster Hunter universe; players familiar with previous titles know well its strengths, vulnerabilities, and the tactics required to tackle it.
Here’s a complete rundown on what to expect with Mizutsune in MH Wilds, from combat strategies to its exact release timing, and how you can unlock this exhilarating hunt—a confrontation with this ultimate menace of bubbles.
The release date for Mizutsune is tied to the Title Update 1 on the Monster Hunter Wilds roadmap, and it will go live as soon as the update is released. While some features in the update are scheduled for later releases, Mizutsune will be available immediately. It’s accompanied by a new Zoh Shia hunt, event quests, and much more. Expect more content, like the Arch Tempered Rey Dau, in the near future.
For those familiar with Mizutsune’s past appearances, its weaknesses in MH Wilds remain crucial for success. Given its aquatic nature, the creature is immune to water damage and exhibits resistance to fire, so tailor your strategies accordingly.
In battle, Mizutsune is renowned for its sleek movements, unpredictably coiling and dashing while shooting water jets and creating persistent bubbles through its attacks. Past games have known these bubbles to inflict Bubbleblight, which affects players in two stages. Initially, it can enhance evasion and stamina, but further exposure leads to a slippery ordeal. To counter these effects, cleanse promptly or arm yourself with appropriate items to maintain control in the fight.
This encounter demands superior speed, agility, and focus. With Mizutsune’s swift maneuvers, players need to surpass its pace, and deal with the debilitating Bubbleblight and Waterblight conditions that hinder precision and speed. Opt for weapons such as the Monster Hunter Wilds Dual Blades for their speed advantage.
Capcom has revealed key locations and conditions required to face Mizutsune in MH Wilds. For an expanded list of challenges, check out the complete lineup in Monster Hunter Wilds or explore our curated collection of top weapons.
© GamesRadar+. Not to be reproduced without permission.