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Pukei-Pukei
Monster Hunter: World

Pukei-Pukei

Learn how to defeat the Pukei-Pukei in Monster Hunter: World with our walkthrough. Discover its weaknesses, attacks, and recommended strategies for this urgent hunt.

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Learn how to defeat the Pukei-Pukei in Monster Hunter: World with our walkthrough. Discover its weaknesses, attacks, and recommended strategies for this urgent hunt.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After talking to the Commander and The Handler in Astera, you can start the assignment. Consider playing online for assistance.
  2. 2
    Prepare for the hunt: get a meal and craft Antidotes or armor with Poison Resistance (Pukei Vambraces are an option but require defeating Pukei-Pukei first).
  3. 3
    Choose to start the assignment at the Northeast Camp (AREA 5), which is close to the Pukei-Pukei's lair in AREA 6.
  4. 4
    Collect any necessary restoratives.
  5. 5
    Search for tracks, which will likely lead north to AREA 6 where the Pukei-Pukei is located.
  6. 6
    Engage the Pukei-Pukei. Be aware of its poison attacks: charging, tongue lashes, poison spit (single, three-spit combo), and venomous mist. Its tail can also dispense poison.
  7. 7
    Its other attacks include lunges, charges, tail swipes, and leaping claw attacks.
  8. 8
    The Pukei-Pukei can fly and may flee when injured. Ensure your Scoutfly Level is up to track it.
  9. 9
    Focus damage on breakable parts: head, wings, and tail. Severing the tail is recommended as it reduces poison threat.
  10. 10
    The Pukei-Pukei is weak to Thunder, somewhat weak to Fire and Ice, and strong against Water. It is not very susceptible to Poison but highly vulnerable to Sleep and Paralysis.
  11. 11
    When gravely wounded, the Pukei-Pukei usually returns to its lair in AREA 6.
  12. 12
    Defeat and carve the Pukei-Pukei.
  13. 13
    After the quest, you will reach Hunter Rank 3, earn a trophy, and unlock new assignments, including "The Best Kind of Quest" in the Wildspire Waste.
Tips
  • Antidotes are highly recommended due to the Pukei-Pukei's poison attacks.
  • The Pukei Vambraces offer Poison Resistance but require defeating Pukei-Pukei first.
  • Antidote Herbs can be found in AREA 5.
  • Attacking from the tail side can be relatively safe and is a vulnerable part.
  • Severing the tail significantly reduces the threat of poison.
  • Keep your Scoutfly Level up to track the Pukei-Pukei when it flees.
  • The head is the most susceptible to damage among its breakable parts.
  • Upon completion, you will reach Hunter Rank 3 and receive a trophy.
  • You will unlock the assignment "The Best Kind of Quest" in the Wildspire Waste.

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