Black Diablos Guide: How to Hunt, Defeat, and Craft Gear

When you enter the High Rank section of Monster Hunter: World, you’ll encounter subspecies of monsters you’ve already faced. These subspecies are tougher variants of their original counterparts. One such subspecies is the Black Diablos, a more aggressive version of the Diablos that resides in the Wildspire Waste. If you’re struggling with this fierce creature, our comprehensive Black Diablos guide is here to help you succeed!

Black Diablos Information

• Difficulty: 7⭐
• Location: Wildspire Waste (HR Only)
• Size: Large
• Species: Flying Wyvern
• Reward Money: N/A – Optional

Weaknesses

• Ice: 3⭐
• Water: 2⭐

Breakable/Severable Weak Points

• Head: Weak point
• Tail: Weak point
• Front Legs: Weak point

Materials (Carves + High Rank Rewards)

• Carapace: 5⭐
• Ridge+: 4⭐
• Fang: 3⭐
• Tailcase: 3⭐
• Medulla: 3⭐
• Gem: 4⭐ (Ridge+)
• M Hardbone: 3⭐
• Dash Extract: 3⭐

Characteristics:

Black Diablos are female Diablos in heat, making them more aggressive and hostile toward other creatures. The black shell coloration is a sign of this heightened aggression, and these monsters are known to attack even retreating prey.

Black Diablos Fight Guide

Main Fight Mechanics:

• Roar: Diablos can stun you with a roar, disrupting your actions. This is harder to avoid early on, but later, better armor will reduce its effect.
• Stun: Black Diablos frequently stuns hunters during its charge attacks, leaving you vulnerable to follow-up strikes.

Attacks to Watch Out For:

• Charge: The Black Diablos charges forward, lowering its head.
• Charge + Headbutt: A devastating combo where the charge is followed by a headbutt. This can easily one-shot you.
• Burrow: Like the standard Diablos, Black Diablos burrows into the ground and reemerges beneath you. Watch for the dig path to predict where it’ll appear.
• Headbutt: When near the head, it swings its head left to right in a headbutt attack.
• Tailwhip: Watch for its tail to swing left to right when you’re close to the tail.
• Shoulder Charge: The Diablos lowers its shoulder and charges sideways.
• Jump: In its lair near sand waterfalls, Black Diablos may jump out from the sand to attack you.

Fight Tips:

The Black Diablos is one of the hardest monsters in the game, rivaling even Nergigante in difficulty. It’s fast and hits hard, with some attacks that can one-shot you if you’re not careful. Here’s how to deal with it:

• Eat a meal before the fight at the Canteen for buffs.
• Hit and run: This monster is quick and relentless. Focus on mobility, making quick attacks during its vulnerable moments.
• Run: When Black Diablos begins its burrow or charge attacks, retreat to avoid getting hit.
• Rocksteady Mantle: The Rocksteady Mantle helps you resist some of its stuns and hits, making it ideal for this fight.
• Optional Fight: You don’t have to fight the Black Diablos if you’re not up for it, so consider if the effort is worth it for you.
• SOS: Don’t hesitate to send out an SOS for help from the MHW community if needed.

Diablos Nero α+β Set (Rarity 7)

Armor Materials:

• Helm: 4x Ridge+, 2x Majestic Horn*, 1x Horn+, 1x Novacrystal*
• Mail: 4x Carapace, 3x Ridge+, 1x Horn+, 2x Blos Medulla*
• Braces: 4x Ridge+, 6x Carapace, 5x Carbalite Ore*, 5x Gastodon Carapace*
• Coil: 4x Carapace, 3x Ridge+, 2x Diablos Tailcase*, 3x Gasrodon Horn*
• Greaves: 6x Ridge+, 4x Carapace, 1x Horn+, 1x Wyvern Gem*

Set Bonuses:

• 2 Pieces: Diablos Mastery (Bludgeoner) – Increases attack as weapon sharpness decreases and boosts ranged weapon melee attacks and stun potential.
• 4 Pieces: Diablos Mastery (Non-elemental Boost) – Increases the power of non-elemental weapons.

The Black Diablos can be a tough challenge, but with the right preparation and strategies, you can come out on top. Remember to focus on mobility, bring healing items, and use the Rocksteady Mantle for added protection. If you need more help, don’t forget that the MHW community is always there for you.

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