Barroth Guide: How to Hunt, Defeat, and Craft Gear
Barroth is an intermediate-level monster you’ll hunt in Monster Hunter: World. Found in the Wildspire Waste, this large Brute Wyvern is covered in mud, making it both a defensive and offensive threat. Here’s everything you need to know to track and defeat Barroth, including its weaknesses, attacks, and strategies for a successful hunt in this comprehensive Barroth guide.
Barroth Overview
- Difficulty: Intermediate (3⭐)
- Location: Wildspire Waste
- Size: Large
- Species: Brute Wyvern
Weaknesses
- Water (Muddy Body): 3⭐
- Fire (Clean Body): 3⭐
Breakable/Severable (Weak Points)
- Tail: Severable, weak point.
- Arms: Breakable, weak point.
- Head: Weak point.
- Legs: Breakable.
Materials (Carves + Low Rank Rewards)
- Barroth Shell: 5⭐
- Barroth Ridge: 4⭐
- Barroth Claw: 3⭐
- Barroth Tail: 3⭐
- Barroth Scalp: 3⭐
- Fertile Mud: 3⭐
- Monster Bone (M): 3⭐
Materials (Carves + High Rank Rewards)
- Carapace: 5⭐
- Ridge+: 4⭐
- Scalp: 3⭐
- Tail: 3⭐
- Claw+: 3⭐
- Wyvern Gem: 5⭐
- M Keenbone: 3⭐
Reward Money
- Reward: 2520 z
Storyline Quest
- Quest Title: The Best Kind of Quest
- Quest Text: “Something surely left by Zorah Magdaros was discovered out in the Wildspire Waste. Fifth Fleet hunters, keep our scholars safe as you escort them out to investigate this new evidence.”
Barroth Fight Overview
Barroth uses mud in several ways throughout the fight, both for protection and as an offensive weapon. Understanding how to handle Barroth’s mud mechanics will make your hunt much easier.
Mud Armor
Barroth coats itself in mud to gain increased defense. In this state, Thunder attacks lose their effectiveness, while Water attacks become more effective. You can gradually remove Barroth’s mud with Water Element weapons or the Slinger. The mud will also fall off on its own over time.
Roar and Waterblight
Barroth’s Roar will stun you briefly, making it harder to land attacks. As you progress in the game, better armor perks will help reduce the impact of this roar.
Barroth also has the ability to inflict Waterblight, which causes your stamina to regenerate more slowly. If you’re affected, use a Nulberry to cure the status effect.
Barroth’s Attacks
Barroth’s attacks vary depending on whether it’s covered in mud, but they all pack a punch. Here are some of its main moves:
Muddy Barroth Attacks:
- Charge: Barroth charges directly at you.
- Shake: Shakes off mud, causing piles to fall around it.
- Powerful Charge: A faster charge that produces a steam whistle sound.
- Sideslam: A slam to the side if you’re near its flank.
- Front Slam (Muddy): Throws mud at you while slamming down in front.
- Tailwhip: A quick tail swipe if you’re positioned behind Barroth.
Non-Muddy Barroth Attacks:
- Lunge & Bite: Barroth lunges forward and bites.
- Front Slam: A basic front slam.
- Charge: A regular charge toward you.
- Tailwhip: A tail swipe from behind.
Fight Tips
The Barroth fight can be lengthy, so preparation is crucial. Follow these tips to make the hunt go more smoothly:
- Eat before the fight: Always grab a meal from the Canteen before engaging in any hunt for bonus stats.
- Bring Nullberries & Potions: With Barroth’s Waterblight status effect and strong attacks, ensure you bring healing items and Nullberries to cure Waterblight.
- Use the Slinger and Water Element: Keep your Slinger stocked with mud-clearing items and bring Water Elemental weapons to exploit Barroth’s weaknesses.
- Avoid Head Hits: Barroth’s head is very well-armored, so focus on breaking its arms, tail, and legs for easier damage.
- Mount on Platforms: In water areas, use the platforms to mount Barroth and deal heavy damage while on top.
- Stay to the Side: Barroth’s Sideslam is devastating, so try to keep to its side to avoid getting hit.
- Exploit Elemental Weaknesses: If you’re farming, use Water Element to deal more damage, as Barroth is particularly vulnerable to it in its muddy state.
Barroth Armor and Equipment
Barroth Set (Rarity 2)
- Helmet: 2x Ridge, 1x Tail, 2x Claw, 2x Kestodon Shell
- Mail: 2x Shell, 1x Ridge, 1x Claw, 1x Boulder Bone
- Vambraces: 3x Ridge, 1x Tail, 1x Scalp, 1x Kestodon Scalp
- Coil: 2x Shell, 1x Ridge, 2x Fertile Mud
- Greaves: 2x Ridge, 1x Scalp, 1x Shell, 2x Fertile Mud
α+β Set (Rarity 5)
- Helmet: 3x Ridge+, 2x Tail, 3x Claw+, 4x Kestodon Carapace
- Mail: 4x Carapace, 2x Ridge+, 2x Claw+, 5x Quality Bone
- Vambraces: 4x Ridge, 2x Scalp, 3x Carapace, 1x Wyvern Gem
- Coil: 4x Carapace, 3x Ridge+, 4 Monster Bone+
- Greaves: 2x Ridge+, 4x Carapace, 4x Fertile Mud, 4x Monster Keenbone
Palico Gear
- Mace: 1x Claw+
- Helm: 1x Carapace, 1x Barroth Scalp
- Mail: 1x Carapace
Barroth is a tough but manageable monster that can be defeated with the right preparation. Make sure to exploit its mud armor mechanics, bring the appropriate elemental weapons, and stay on your toes to avoid its powerful attacks. With the right strategy, you’ll have this Brute Wyvern down in no time.
After completing this hunt, you’ll be ready to face the next monster – Radobaan! Check out our guide on how to take on this rolling armor-plated beast!
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