Great Girros: Rotten Thing To Do

Master the Great Girros hunt in Monster Hunter: World! Learn its Rotten Vale hazards, paralysis attacks, and weaknesses to prepare for this challenging quest.

Alright, so you've got a quest called "Great Girros: Rotten Thing To Do" and you're heading into the Rotten Vale. This one's a bit of a pain, not just because of the big guy himself, but the whole area is trying to get you. Don't worry, we'll get you through it.

First off, the Rotten Vale itself is nasty. It's full of nauseous gasses that'll chip away at your health. You can try to fight in areas with less gas, or just keep an eye on your health bar and chug potions. If you're really struggling, crafting some Hornetaur Mail can help since it has the Effluvial Expert skill to negate that poison damage.

The Great Girros has two main tricks: paralysis and thunder blight. Paralysis is the real killer here, leaving you totally open to attack. Your best bet is armor with Paralysis Resistance. One level cuts paralysis time by 30%, two by 60%, and three makes you immune. The Vespoid Coil is an early option, but honestly, a 30% reduction isn't much. Other gear like the Girros Mail or Paralysis Charm need Great Girros parts, so you'll have to beat him first to make those.

And then there are the little Girros. They don't hit hard, but they can paralyze you too. They'll run away if you kill a few, but they respawn, so they're a constant annoyance you'll need to manage.

Quest Info

Elemental Weaknesses

Ailment Weaknesses

Okay, preparation done (as much as you can do before the hunt). Now, let's go find the Great Girros. Head to the Rotten Vale and drop down to the middle layer. You'll usually find it in Areas 6 through 9, often with its pack of lesser Girros. Remember, these areas are often filled with that toxic mist.

Deal with the smaller Girros first whenever they show up. If you're using a weapon with a wide swing or area-of-effect attacks, you can often knock them back while you're focusing on the big guy. Their constant biting and leaping can really mess you up, especially if they paralyze you.

The Great Girros itself looks a bit like a big lizard, similar to the Great Jagras. It doesn't swallow prey whole; it uses paralyzing bites and spits. If you get paralyzed, it loves to follow up with a clumsy rolling attack. Honestly, without the poison damage from the area or the paralysis, the Great Girros isn't the most complex monster. Just keep an eye out for the Odogaron, which sometimes wanders down from the upper levels – it's a much tougher fight.

The Great Girros's den is on a ledge in AREA 7. To get it to go there faster, aim for its head, as that's where it takes the most damage. Its front legs and tail are good secondary targets, and all of them can be broken. You can even sever its tail. The Great Girros is weak to water, resistant to thunder, strong against paralysis, and weak to sleep.

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