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

by enricofairme · Published January 28, 2018 9:01 PM · Updated February 16, 2025 9:34 AM

To repair your Airship, you’ll need materials that can be obtained from Paolumu, a Flying Wyvern that inhabits the Coral Highlands. This creature inflates its air sacs to hover and perform powerful aerial attacks, making it a tricky fight. However, with the right strategy, you can exploit its weaknesses and efficiently farm materials for your upgrades.

This guide covers Paolumu’s weaknesses, attack patterns, best tactics, and recommended gear, ensuring a successful hunt.

Key Paolumu Details

Photo displays the Paolumu Physiology report from Monster Hunter: World. — Consult the Paolumu Physiology report to learn more about Paolumu’s weak spots and elemental weaknesses.

Difficulty: Expert (4⭐)
Location: Coral Highlands
Size: Large
Species: Flying Wyvern
Primary Weaknesses: Fire (3⭐), Thunder (2⭐)
Severable/Breakable Weak Points: Head, Air Sac, Wings, Tail

Paolumu Materials & Rewards

Low Rank Drops:

Paolumu Scale (5⭐)
Paolumu Pelt (4⭐)
Paolumu Webbing (4⭐)
Paolumu Shell (3⭐)
Nourishing Extract (3⭐)
Monster Bone L (3⭐)

High Rank Drops:

Scale+ (5⭐)
Pelt+ (4⭐)
Wing (4⭐)
Carapace+ (3⭐)
Wyvern Gem (⭐)
Monster Keenbone (3⭐)
Nourishing Extract (3⭐)

Quest Reward Money: 4320z

Paolumu Fight Strategy

Key Mechanics

Paolumu has two main forms that affect its attacks and movement:

Inflated Form – Fills its air sac, allowing it to hover and perform aerial attacks. While inflated, it becomes more mobile and gains air-based attacks.
Deflated Form – When its air sac is damaged, it stays grounded more often and loses some mobility.

Paolumu Attack Patterns

Inflated Attacks (Airborne Phase)

Ground Smash – Flies up and slams the ground.
Air Blast – Fires a ranged blast of air that can stun and knock you down.
Tail Whip – Spins in mid-air, slamming its tail at the hunter.
Divebomb – Charges down from the air at high speed.
Somersault Flip – Performs a forward flip attack while flying.

Deflated Attacks (Ground Phase)

Tail Whip – Spins 180 degrees and smashes the hunter.
Ground Smash – Briefly takes off before slamming the ground.
Charge Attack – Dashes forward to close the distance.

Tip: Most of these attacks are easier to dodge when Paolumu is deflated, so focus on knocking it down!

Best Strategies to Win

Control the Air Sac – Target the inflated air sac to bring Paolumu back to the ground. It’s much easier to fight in its deflated state.
Exploit Weaknesses – Use Fire or Thunder weapons to deal extra damage.
Use Flash Pods – Flash Pods can knock Paolumu out of the air, making it an easy target.
Mount for an Advantage – If you successfully mount Paolumu while it’s inflated, it will immediately deflate. Use this to control the fight.
Eat Before the Fight – Always eat at the Canteen to gain buffs before hunting.
Call for Help if Needed – If you’re struggling, send out an SOS flare to get assistance from other hunters.

Lumu Set (Rarity 3 – Low Rank)

Image of the Lumu Set on a female hunter. — The Lumu Set on a female hunter.

Image of the Lumu Set on a Palico. — The Lumu Set on a female hunter.

Human Armor Requirements:

Hat: 2x Scale, 2x Webbing, 2x Shell, 1x Lightcrystal
Mail: 2x Scale, 2x Shell, 2x Pelt, 1x Coral Bone
Vambraces: 2x Pelt, 1x Scale, 1x Webbing
Coil: 2x Pelt, 1x Scale, 1x Shell
Greaves: 2x Scale, 2x Pelt, 1x Webbing, 1x Coral Bone

Palico Armor Requirements:

Pawpads: 1x Shell
Hat: 1x Scale
Cape: 1x Pelt

Lumu α + β Sets (Rarity 5 – High Rank)

Image of Lumu α Set Female. — The Lumu α Set on a female hunter.

Image of Lumu β Set Female. — The Lumu α Set on a female hunter.