Lavasioth Guide: How to Hunt, Defeat, and Craft Gear
In the Elder’s Recess of Monster Hunter: World, Lavasioth is a formidable foe you’ll encounter. This lava-dwelling Piscine Wyvern is reminiscent of Jyuratodus but with an added fire element. Fighting Lavasioth requires quick reflexes and knowledge of its attacks and arena mechanics. Read our Lavasioth guide below to learn more about Lavasioth’s weaknesses, how to avoid its fiery attacks, and tips for crafting its powerful armor.
Lavasioth Information
- Difficulty: 7⭐
- Location: Elder’s Recess (HR Only)
- Size: Large
- Species: Piscine Wyvern
- Reward Money: NA – Optional
- Hunting Quest Text: NA – Optional
- Characteristics: Lavasioths feed on molten lava and have a body covered in hardened magma that acts as armor. They are aggressive and will relentlessly attack hunters that enter their domain.
- Useful Information: The hardened magma covering Lavasioth softens when it swims through lava. Attack its armor when it surfaces to maximize damage before it rehardens.
- Weak To:
- Water (3⭐)
- Dragon (2⭐)
- Ice (2⭐)
Breakable/Severable (Weak Points):
- Tail
- Head (weak point)
- Stomach (weak point)
- Back
Materials (Carves + High Rank Rewards):
- Scale+ (5⭐)
- Carapace (4⭐)
- Fin+ (4⭐)
- Fang+ (3⭐)
- Gem (⭐)
Lavasioth Fight Guide
Main Fight Mechanics
- Heat (Arena): Lavasioth resides in hot magma pools, which inflict damage over time. Use a Cold Drink or wear the Flameproof Mantle to survive.
- Fireblight: Lavasioth’s fire attacks can inflict Fireblight, causing continuous health loss. To cure Fireblight, roll into water or consume a Nulberry.
Lavasioth’s Attacks
- Submerge/Reemerge: Lavasioth dives into lava and resurfaces violently, causing damage in its wake.
- Spit (Fire): Fires a large fireball or multiple smaller ones.
- Spin: Spins vertically and damages nearby hunters.
- Lunge/Bite: A quick lunge and bite attack if you’re too close to its head.
- Tailwhip: A tail swipe that can hit hunters around it.
- Swim: Moves rapidly around the arena, dealing damage to anyone in its path.
Out of Lava (on foot)
- Charge: Charges at the hunter, dealing damage if it connects.
- Headbash: Uses its head to bash hunters.
- Lunge/Bite: Another bite attack when the hunter is near.
Fight Tips
Fighting Lavasioth can be challenging, especially with its fire-based attacks and the environmental hazards in the arena. Follow these tips to ensure victory:
- Eat Up: Always eat a meal from the Canteen before the fight for buffs.
- Drink a Cold Drink: Prevent the heat damage in the arena by consuming a Cold Drink.
- Attack When It Emerges: Lavasioth softens when it surfaces from the lava. Attack immediately to break its armor before it hardens again.
- Wear the Fireproof Mantle: This makes dealing with Lavasioth’s fire attacks much easier.
- Exploit Elemental Weakness: Lavasioth is weak to Water elemental attacks, so use water-based weapons or buffs.
- SOS: If you’re struggling, send an SOS to get help from other hunters.
Lavasioth Armor Sets
Lavasioth α+β Set (Rarity 6)
Materials required:
- Helm: 4x Scale+, 2x Carapace, 2x Fin+, 6x Monster Hardbone
- Mail: 4x Carapace, 2x Fin+, 6x Scale+, 5x Fucium Ore
- Vambraces: 4x Carapace, 4x Fang+, 6x Scale+, 6x Gaju Scale
- Coil: 4x Scale+, 2x Carapace, 2x Fang+, 4x Grand Gaju Whisker
- Greaves: 6x Carapace, 2x Fang+, 4x Fin+, 1x Firecell Stone
Set Bonus (3 or more pieces):
- Uragaan Protection (Guard Up): Allows you to guard against unblockable attacks.
Palico
Materials required:
- Mace: 1x Fang+
- Helm: 1x Fin+
- Mail: 1x Scale+
To further improve your Monster Hunter World experience, be sure to check out our detailed Kirin guide. Kirin is another formidable opponent with its own unique challenges. Head over to the Kirin guide for strategies, weaknesses, and everything you need to take down this mythical creature!
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