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Altaroth
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

Altaroth

Learn how to defeat Altaroth in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Discover their attack patterns, weaknesses, and the best strategies for hunting these mushroom-eating insects.

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Learn how to defeat Altaroth in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Discover their attack patterns, weaknesses, and the best strategies for hunting these mushroom-eating insects.

Walkthrough
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    Altaroth are giant spider-like insects who feed off of mushrooms and honey.
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    They can be found in the Primal Forest, Ancestral Steppe, Sunken Hollow, Frozen Seaway, Volcanic Hollow, Heaven’s Mount, Everwood, and Dunes.
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    Beware of their 'Gooey Spit' attack, which shoots a green liquid ball that inflicts Defense Down for a bit.
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    Their 'Jaw Chomp' attack deals small damage but will trip you.
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    To obtain carves, it is recommended to bring Poison Smoke Bombs, poison ammo/coating, or a weak poison weapon.
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    Allowing poison to kill them will guarantee their bodies remain intact for carves. Attacking or shooting them will usually cause their bodies to be destroyed.
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    When an Altaroth absorbs nutrients from a mushroom, berry, or other item, killing it afterwards will cause it to drop a shiny.
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    This shiny can sometimes yield useful items.
Tips
  • Use poison to ensure Altaroth bodies remain intact for carves.
  • Letting Altaroth absorb nutrients from items before killing them can result in valuable shiny drops.

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