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

Legiana, the elegant yet dangerous flying wyvern, stands as one of the major challenges you will face in Monster Hunter: World. You will encounter it in the Coral Highlands, and defeating it is a crucial step to progressing further in your journey, particularly when tracking down Zorah Magdaros. In this guide, we’ll provide everything you need to know, including weaknesses, strategies, and tips for taking down this frosty foe. Let’s dive in!

Legiana Information

• Difficulty: Master (5⭐)
• Location: Coral Highlands
• Size: Large
• Species: Flying Wyvern
• Weak To:
  • Thunder 3⭐
  • Fire 2⭐
• Severable/Breakable (Weak Points):
  • Head (Weak Point)
  • Wings (Weak Point)
  • Tail (Weak Point)
  • Back
• Reward Money: 5400 z
• Storyline Quest: Legiana: The Embodiment of Elegance.
• Hunting Quest Text: “You already know how I feel about that intolerable creature. As long as it controls the skies in the highlands, we’ll never be able to make our descent. Do take care of it, won’t you?”
• Characteristics: The apex monster of the Coral Highlands whose diet primarily consists of Raphinos. It emits a chilling wind from its body, which dulls its prey’s ability to escape.
• Useful Information: The membrane that covers its entire body enables Legiana to move with incredible speed. Damaging this membrane should help with slowing it down. Poison attacks have also been known to be effective.

Materials (Carves + Rewards)

Low Rank Materials

• Legiana Scale (5⭐)
• Legiana Hide (4⭐)
• Legiana Claw (4⭐)
• Legiana Webbing (3⭐)
• Legiana Plate (⭐)

High Rank Materials

• Legiana Scale+ (5⭐)
• Legiana Hide+ (4⭐)
• Legiana Claw+ (4⭐)
• Legiana Wing (3⭐)
• Legiana Gem (⭐)

Main Fight Mechanic

1. Iceblight: Legiana can inflict Iceblight with its ice-based attacks. When you’re affected by Iceblight, your stamina consumption will increase, making it harder to dodge or evade attacks. The visual indicator is the ice crystals above your health bar. Consume a Nullberry to cure the status effect.
2. Roar: Legiana has a roar that can disrupt your actions, briefly stunning you. This is common for large monsters, and although you can’t avoid it entirely, you’ll become more resistant to it as you progress and upgrade your armor.

Legiana’s Attacks

Legiana primarily uses ice-themed attacks, which can make the fight tricky. Here are the main moves to watch out for:

1. Ice Blast (Ice Elemental)

• Description: Legiana shoots a large blast of ice at the hunter while flying. The blast coats the ground, dealing damage and freezing you in place.
• Counter: Stay mobile and avoid being caught in the blast. If you get hit, use a Nullberry to cure Iceblight.

2. Tail Whip (Ice Elemental)

• Description: While flying, Legiana swings its tail around to hit the hunter with ice damage.
• Counter: Be mindful of its tail, especially when it’s in flight. Keep a safe distance or aim for the tail to break it.

3. Tail Smash (Ice Elemental)

• Description: Legiana flips in the air and slams its tail into the ground, causing an ice shockwave.
• Counter: Dodge to the side or stay close to avoid the tail slam.

4. Claw Strike

• Description: Legiana performs a claw swipe while in the air. It’s quick, so be ready to dodge.
• Counter: Evade and keep attacking when it lands.

5. Dive

• Description: Legiana dives toward the hunter while in flight. It’s fast and powerful.
• Counter: Roll away to avoid the dive attack.

6. Bite (on the ground)

• Description: On the ground, Legiana can bite if you’re close to its head.
• Counter: Keep your distance or aim for the head to break its parts.

7. Charge (on the ground)

• Description: Legiana charges toward you on the ground. It’s fast and can deal heavy damage.
• Counter: Time your dodge to avoid the charge.

8. Tail Whip (on the ground)

• Description: A tail whip attack on the ground that can hit multiple times.
• Counter: Stay behind Legiana to avoid the tail whip.

Fight Strategy and Tips

While Legiana may seem like a challenging opponent due to its ice-based attacks, with the right strategy, it’s quite manageable. Here are some tips to help you:

1. Ice Resistance

Legiana deals significant ice damage, so having armor with ice resistance will help reduce damage. Consider using Jyura Armor or any gear with high ice resistance to make this fight much easier.

2. Bring Nullberries

Legiana’s Iceblight can be very disruptive, so make sure to bring a good supply of Nullberries. These will help you remove Iceblight and prevent stamina depletion during the fight.

3. Exploit Weaknesses

Legiana is weak to Thunder (3⭐) and Fire (2⭐). Equip weapons that deal these elemental damages to maximize your output. Thunder weapons are particularly effective.

4. Focus on the Wings and Tail

Breaking Legiana’s wings will reduce its mobility, making it easier to hit. The tail is also a weak point and can be severed, which will help mitigate some of its attacks. Attack these areas to slow down its movement.

5. Manage Iceblight

When you get hit by an Ice Blast or Tail Smash, make sure to use a Nullberry immediately to remove Iceblight. If left untreated, it will drain your stamina and severely limit your ability to evade attacks.

6. Wear Ice Resistance Armor

If you have access to it, wearing armor with good ice resistance will help you withstand the cold attacks from Legiana. Jyura Armor is a good option, and the Legiana Set will also provide ice resistance once you’ve started to gather materials.

7. Keep Moving

Legiana has a lot of aerial mobility, so staying on the move is essential. Don’t let it fly out of reach. A weapon with good mobility, like a Dual Blades or Insect Glaive, will allow you to keep attacking without being caught off guard by its flight.

Legiana Armor Set

Legiana Set (Rarity 4)

• Helm: 2x Scale, 1x Hide, 1x Claw, 2x Shamos Scale
• Mail: 3x Hide, 2x Claw, 2x Webbing, 1x Plate
• Vambraces: 2x Hide, 2x Scale, 1x Webbing, 1x Frost Sac
• Coil: 2x Hide, 2x Scale, 1x Frost Sac, 2x Shamos Hide
• Greaves: 2x Scale, 1x Hide, 1x Claw, 2x Dragonite Ore

Set Bonus (3 or more pieces equipped):

• Legiana Blessing (Good Luck): Increases the chance of higher quest rewards.

Legiana Set α+β (Rarity 6)

• Helm: 4x Scale+, 2x Hide+, 2x Freezer Sac, 2x Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale+
• Mail: 6x Hide+, 3x Claw+, 3x Wing, 1x Legiana Gem
• Vambraces: 4x Hide+, 4x Scale+, 3x Tail Webbing, 1x Novacrystal
• Coil: 4x Hide+, 4x Scale+, 2x Freezer Sac, 1x Legiana Plate
• Greaves: 4x Scale+, 2x Hide+, 2x Legiana Wing, 2x Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide

Set Bonuses:

• 2 or more pieces: Legiana Favor (Good Luck): Increases the chance of higher quest rewards.
• 4 or more pieces: Legiana Favor (Bow Charge Plus): Increases maximum bow charge level by one.

Palico: All Materials are Legiana Carves/Drops unless noted.

• Sword – 1x Claw+
• Helm – 1x Hide+
• Mail – 1x Wing

To wrap up your Legiana hunt, remember that this formidable monster is all about managing its fiery breath and aggressive behavior. By focusing on its tail and wings, you can not only break its parts but also limit some of its most dangerous attacks. Make sure to exploit its weakness to water and keep your healing supplies on hand to weather the storm. If you found this guide helpful, don’t forget to check out our Rathian guide for more expert tips on taking down flying wyverns. Stay sharp, and happy hunting!

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