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

Diablos is one of the most formidable monsters you’ll encounter in Monster Hunter: World, serving as the apex predator of the Wildspire Waste. As part of the main story, you must defeat Diablos to progress toward the battle with Zorah Magdaros. That’s why a comprehensive Diablos guide is essential. Known for its devastating charges, powerful burrowing attacks, and extreme aggression, this monster can be a serious challenge if you aren’t prepared.

This guide will walk you through Diablos’ weaknesses, attacks, and strategies to help you take it down efficiently.

Diablos Overview

• Quest: Horned Tyrant Below the Sands (Main Story)
• Hunter Rank Requirement: None (Main Story Progression)
• Difficulty: ★★★★★ (High)
• Location: Wildspire Waste
• Size: Large
• Species: Flying Wyvern
• Subspecies: Black Diablos (High Rank)
• Reward Money: 5,400 z

Diablos Weaknesses

Diablos has high defenses but is particularly weak to:

• Ice (⭐⭐⭐ Best Weakness)
• Dragon (⭐⭐ Moderate Weakness)
• Water (⭐⭐ Moderate Weakness)

Breakable & Severable Parts

• Head (Breakable, Weak Point)
• Wings (Breakable, Weak Point)
• Back (Breakable, Weak Point)
• Tail (Severable, Weak Point)
• Legs (Damage Zone, Not Breakable)

Attacking these weak points will increase damage and provide additional loot rewards.

Diablos Loot & Materials

Low Rank Rewards (Carves & Drops)

• Shell (⭐⭐⭐)
• Ridge (⭐⭐⭐)
• Fang (⭐⭐)
• Tailcase (⭐⭐)
• Marrow (⭐⭐)
• Monster Bone+ (⭐⭐)
• Dash Extract (⭐⭐)
• Wyvern Gem (⭐)

High Rank Rewards (Carves & Drops)

• Carapace (⭐⭐⭐)
• Ridge+ (⭐⭐⭐)
• Fang+ (⭐⭐)
• Tailcase+ (⭐⭐)
• Blos Medulla (⭐⭐)
• Majestic Horn (⭐⭐)
• Wyvern Gem (⭐)

Diablos Fight Mechanics & Strategy

Diablos is fast and punishing. Understanding its attack patterns is crucial for survival.

Key Fight Mechanics

• Roar (Disrupts Hunters) – Diablos’ roar stuns you momentarily. You can’t do much about this early in the game, but Earplugs can negate it later.
• Stun – Many of Diablos’ high-damage attacks (especially its charge) can leave you stunned. Bring Stun Resistance or Adamant Seeds to recover faster.

Diablos Attack Patterns

Diablos is fast and punishing. Here are its key attacks:

• Charge – Lowers head and dashes forward at high speed.
• Charge + Headbutt – Same as Charge, but follows up with a headbutt.
• Burrow – Digs underground and resurfaces to attack you. Watch the sand trail to anticipate its location.
• Headbutt – Swings head left to right when close.
• Tail Whip – Spins its tail to hit hunters behind it.
• Shoulder Charge – Sidesteps and slams its body sideways.
• Jump Attack – In areas with sandfalls, Diablos can jump from behind the sand to surprise hunters.

How to Defeat Diablos

1. Bring the Right Gear

• Ice Weapons – Since Ice is its greatest weakness, bring weapons with Ice damage.
• High Defense Armor – Diablos’ attacks hit hard, so ensure your armor is upgraded.
• Earplugs Skill – Helps counter Diablos’ roars, which can leave you vulnerable.
• Stun Resistance – Prevents long stun durations after being hit.
• Sonic Bombs – Forces Diablos out of burrowing attacks.

2. Learn Its Attack Patterns

• Diablos charges often, so stay mobile and be ready to dodge.
• Use the environment to your advantage – Diablos can be baited into charging into walls, stunning itself.
• Avoid standing in front of it – Most of its attacks are head-on. Flanking and attacking from the sides or behind is safer.

3. Use Sonic Bombs

• Sonic Bombs force Diablos out of burrow mode, preventing its underground surprise attack.
• Be aware that once enraged, Sonic Bombs won’t work anymore.

4. Use an SOS Flare if Needed

If you’re struggling, don’t hesitate to send out an SOS Flare to call in other hunters for assistance.

Diablos Armor Sets

Diablos α Set (Rarity 6 – High Rank)

Set Bonus: Diablos Mastery

• 2 Pieces – Bludgeoner (Raises attack as weapon loses sharpness, boosts melee damage)
• 4 Pieces – Non-elemental Boost (Powers up non-elemental weapons)

Armor Requirements

• Helm – Ridge+, Fang, Majestic Horn, Wyvern Gem
• Mail – Carapace, Ridge+, Majestic Horn, Lightcrystal
• Vambraces – Ridge+, Carapace, Tailcase, Kestodon Carapace
• Coil – Carapace, Ridge+, Fang, Kestodon Scalp
• Greaves – Ridge+, Carapace, Majestic Horn, Blos Medulla

Palico Armor

• Hammer – 1x Tailcase
• Helm – 1x Horn
• Mail – 1x Shell

Now that you’ve conquered Diablos, it’s time to face the next big challenge in Monster Hunter: World. Check out our Zorah Magdaros guide to prepare for this epic battle and continue your journey through the game!

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