Great Girros Guide: How to Hunt, Defeat, and Craft Gear

The Great Girros is another formidable opponent lurking in the Rotten Vale, known for its paralysis-inducing attacks and its ability to command a pack of Girros. This large, fanged wyvern is capable of causing paralysis with its powerful spit and slam attacks, making it a dangerous encounter. It’s important to focus on handling both the Great Girros and its minions in order to effectively bring this beast down. Use our guide below for tips on how to defeat this monster with ease.

Great Girros Information

• Difficulty: Expert (4⭐)
• Location: Rotten Vale
• Size: Large
• Species: Fanged Wyvern
• Weak To:
  • Water (3⭐)
  • Ice (2⭐)
  • Fire (2⭐)
• Severable/Breakable Weak Points:
  • Tail (weak point)
  • Head (weak point)
  • Legs (weak point)
• Reward Money: N/A
• Storyline Quest: N/A (Can be fought during Rotten Vale Expedition)
• Hunting Quest Text: N/A (Optional)
• Characteristics: Great Girros is the alpha leader of a pack of Girros. It is highly skilled at paralyzing its prey with its sharp fangs and powerful spit.
• Useful Information: When fighting Great Girros, prioritize eliminating the smaller Girros adds to avoid being overwhelmed. Breaking its fangs will significantly weaken its paralyzing attacks.

Materials (Carves + Low Rank Rewards):

• Great Girros Scale (5⭐)
• Great Girros Hide (4⭐)
• Great Girros Hood (3⭐)
• Great Girros Tail (3⭐)
• Great Girros Fang (3⭐)
• Paralyzation Sac (3⭐)
• Monster Bone (L) (3⭐)

Materials (Carves + High Rank Rewards):

• Scale+ (5⭐)
• Hide+ (4⭐)
• Hood+ (3⭐)
• Tail (3⭐)
• Fang+ (3⭐)
• Omniplegia Sac (3⭐)
• M. Bone+ (3⭐)

Great Girros Fight Guide

Main Fight Mechanics: Girros Adds + Paralysis
During the battle, you’ll face Great Girros alongside numerous Girros adds. These adds aren’t too tough on their own but can make the fight chaotic. Focus on dealing with the smaller Girros to reduce the stress. Be wary of toxic gas in the area, as prolonged exposure will lower your maximum HP.

Paralysis:
Great Girros can paralyze you with its spit attack and slam attack. This leaves you vulnerable for a short period, so watch for the lightning symbols above your health bar as a visual cue for paralysis.

Attacks

Great Girros has a variety of attacks that are important to keep in mind:

1. Spit (Paralysis): The Great Girros spits a paralysis-causing ball at the hunter. Be ready to dodge this attack.
2. Roll: If you’re close to its side, the Great Girros can roll and slam into you.
3. Tailwhip: The monster can perform a tailwhip either in front or behind.
4. Leap: It leaps toward you, crashing down with heavy force.
5. Adds: Numerous Girros will appear throughout the battle to make things more difficult.
6. Lunge: Great Girros lunges towards the hunter, typically when close to its head.

Fight Tips

• Eat Up: As always, don’t forget to head into the fight after eating a meal at the Canteen to give yourself a good boost.
• Stay Close: Unlike some monsters, staying close to Great Girros makes the fight easier. Keep up the pressure and stay on the offensive.
• Run to the Head When Spitting: When Great Girros starts spitting, run toward its head to dodge the attack and land some hits.
• Kill the Adds: The smaller Girros can be a nuisance, so take them out as soon as possible to keep the battle under control.
• Exploit Elemental Weakness: Great Girros is weak to water and ice elements, so using weapons with these attributes can help you deal more damage.
• SOS: If you need help, send out an SOS to get assistance from the Monster Hunter: World community.

Girros Set (Rarity 3)

Human Armor Requirements: All materials are from Great Girros carves/drops unless noted.

• Mask: 2x Scale, 1x Hide, 1x Hood, 3x Girros Scale*
• Mail: 2x Hide, 1x Tail, 2x Fang, 2x Paralysis Sac
• Vambraces: 2x Scale, 1x Hide, 2x Fang
• Coil: 4x Hide, 1x Tail, 1x Hood, 3x Girros Hide*
• Greaves: 2x Hide, 2x Fang, 2x Scale, 4x Monster Bone (M)*

Girros α+β Set (Rarity 5)

Human Armor Requirements: All materials are from Great Girros carves/drops unless noted.

• Mask: 4x Scale+, 2x Hide+, 1x Hood+, 4x Girros Scale+*
• Mail: 4x Hide+, 4x Fang+, 3x Omniplegia Sac, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem
• Vambraces: 4x Scale+, 2x Hide+, 2x Girros Fang*, 2x Omniplegia Sac
• Coil: 4x Hide+, 2x Tail, 2x Hood+, 4x Girros Hide*
• Greaves: 2x Hide+, 4x Fang+, 4x Scale+, 5x Warped Bone*

To continue your monster hunting journey, be sure to check out our Legiana guide, where you’ll find strategies and tips for tackling this majestic flying wyvern. Whether you’re up for a challenge or just want to learn more about its weaknesses, our guide has got you covered.

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