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

After you defeat Nergigante, you will face three Elder Dragons that are wreaking havoc across the New World. As a Monster Hunter, it’s your responsibility to track down and eliminate these monstrous threats. One of the Elder Dragons you will encounter is Teostra, a fire-wielding beast located in the Wildspire Waste and the Elder’s Recess. This guide will help you prepare for your battle with Teostra and make the hunt a bit easier.

Teostra Information

• Difficulty: 8⭐
• Location: Wildspire Waste + Elder’s Recess
• Size: Large
• Species: Elder Dragon
• Weaknesses:
  • Water (3⭐)
  • Ice (3⭐)

Breakable/Severable Weak Points

• Head
• Tail
• Wings

Material (Carves + High Rank Rewards)

• Scale+ (5⭐)
• Carapace (4⭐)
• Claw+ (3⭐)
• Mane (3⭐)
• Horn+ (2⭐)
• Gem (varies)

Reward Money: 18,000 z

Hunting Quest: Teostra the Infernal

• Quest Text: “It’s Teostra that stalks the Waste—Emperor of flame. Now it waits in the Elder’s Recess. Go to it, hunter, and end its searing reign!”

Characteristics

Teostra is a fierce and deadly Elder Dragon, cloaked in flames and known for its devastating fiery attacks. Its volatile nature is so dangerous that the Guild keeps a close eye on it.

Useful Information

Teostra scatters black scale dust around the area, which will explode after a short delay. This dust, along with its flames, makes Teostra one of the most dangerous Elder Dragons you will face. Using weapons with Elderseal capabilities can help weaken its fire-based defenses.

Teostra Fight Guide

Main Fight Mechanics

• Roar: Teostra’s roar can briefly stun you, interrupting your actions.
• Fireblight: This status effect causes your health to burn. To cure it, roll on the ground or use a Nulberry.
• Blastblight: Accumulating Blastblight will cause an explosion after a few seconds. Roll three times to rid yourself of this effect.
• Heat (Arena): In Elder’s Recess, Teostra will fight in hot environments. Be sure to carry Cool Drinks or wear the Flameproof Mantle to protect yourself from the intense heat.

Teostra’s Attacks

• Tail Whip: Teostra will swing its tail when you are behind it.
• Flying Smash: Teostra flies into the air and smashes down towards you.
• Bite: Close-range bite attack aimed at hunters near its head.

When Inflamed:
Teostra can become surrounded by flames, boosting its elemental attacks.

• Flamethrower: A long-range flame attack shot from the ground.
• Flame Arc: A shorter-range, ground-based flame attack.
• Flying Flames: Similar to Flame Arc, but Teostra performs this while flying.
• Black Scale Dust: Teostra releases black scale dust into the arena. Stepping into the dust will inflict Blastblight. After a short delay, the dust explodes.
• Black Scale Dust (Explosion): After charging in the air, Teostra releases a massive explosion. Be cautious of this deadly attack, as it can easily wipe you out.

Fight Tips

Teostra is a challenging fight due to its fire and explosive attacks. To prepare for the battle, follow these tips:

• Eat Up: Make sure you have eaten a meal at the Canteen before entering the fight.
• Fireproof Mantle: Use this mantle to protect yourself from Teostra’s fiery attacks.
• Cool Drinks: Keep Cool Drinks in your inventory to avoid the heat in Elder’s Recess.
• Flashpods & Flashbugs: Use Flashpods to interrupt Teostra’s airborne Black Scale Dust explosion.
• Drop the Boulder: In Elder’s Recess, Teostra can be hit with a boulder if it enters the area where Dodogama can be found.
• Focus on the Face: Hitting Teostra’s head will help you stagger it more often.
• Elderseal Weapons: Weapons with Elderseal are particularly effective against Elder Dragons like Teostra.
• Elemental Weaknesses: Teostra is weak to water and ice attacks, so equip the appropriate elemental weapons.

SOS Flare:
If you’re struggling, consider sending out an SOS flare for help from other players in the community.

Teostra α+β Armor Set (Rarity 8)

Armor Requirements

• Crown: 5x Carapace, 2x Horn+, 2x Tail, 1x Firecell Stone*
• Mail: 5x Carapace, 4x Webbing, 4x Powder, 1x Rathalos Plate*
• Vambraces: 4x Scale+, 4x Carapace, 4x Claw+, 4x Elder Dragon Bone*
• Coil: 4x Scale+, 4x Carapace, 1x Mane, 3x Elder Dragon Blood*
• Greaves: 3x Horn+, 6x Scale+, 2x Mane, 1x Gem

Set Bonus (3 Pieces):
Teostra Technique (Master’s Touch) – Prevents weapon sharpness from decreasing during critical hits.

Palico Gear

All materials for Palico gear are Teostra carves/drops unless noted.

• Mace: 1x Claw+
• Corona: 1x Mane
• Robe: 1x Carapace

That wraps up our Teostra guide! If you’re ready to face even more challenging Elder Dragons, check out our Vaal Hazak guide for strategies on defeating this grotesque and deadly foe.

Thoughts on our Teostra guide? Drop them in the comments below.