Mizutsune returns to Monster Hunter Wilds courtesy of the game's first Title Update, and it brings with it a revamped moveset and a refined version of its signature armor set.
While the new Mizutsune isn't quite as difficult as something like a Gore Magala, it can still provide a decent challenge, especially the Tempered version of it. In this guide, we'll be covering the Mizutsune's weaknesses, weakspots, rewards, and what you need to do to actually start fighting it.
Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Unlock and Find the Grand Hub
The Grand Hub is a truly grand addition to Monster Hunter Wilds, and here are the requirements to unlock the area.
How to Unlock Mizutsune in Monster Hunter Wilds
In order to fight a Mizutsune, you'll first need to finish the Spirit in the Moonlight Extra Mission. To start it, speak with Kanya in the Scarlet Forest Base Camp.
If you've never done a fishing quest for Kanya before, you'll have to finish the Life, In Microcosm quest first. It's a simple task, and all you have to do to complete it is catch a fish, which you can do from the very same spot Kanya is on.
MH Wilds: Mizutsune Weaknesses and Weakspots
- Elemental Weaknesses: Thunder, Ice, Dragon
- Weakspots: Head, Dorsal Fin, Tail
The Mizutsune's claws and front legs take extra damage from Thunder and Dragon elements. However, it has only a one-star weakness rating against ranged weapons. If you're using a Bow or Bowgun, aim for the head, tail, or dorsal fin.
Mizutsune are long, slender beasts that mainly attack by using its claws, fangs, and tail. It also shoots out bubbles that deal damage and cause Bubbleblight, a type of Status Ailment that makes hunters take longer to recover after getting hit by attacks. This ailment can also make hunters slip.
Fighting a Mizutsune is fairly simple. Its attacks are well-telegraphed, and with enough practice, players should be able to memorize its moveset. Still, here are a few tips that should make your Mizutsune hunts a bit easier:
- Bubbles can be popped by attacks and Slinger shots. All types of Slinger ammo will do, but Throwing Knives are the most useful for this.
- Not all bubbles are harmful. Green ones have healing properties, while red ones will buff your damage.
- Always pay attention to the Mizutsune's tail, as it often uses it to attack.
- Bring Cleansers in case you get hit with Bubbleblight.
- Avoid its water jet attacks so you can punish their long animations and recovery times.
As always, pay attention to the Mizutsune's recovery animations in order to identify windows of opportunity.
Mizutsune Drops and Rewards
Slaying or capturing a Mizutsune will reward you with the usual ensemble of monster parts that you can use to craft weapons and armor. However, if you want to maximize the amount and types of rewards you get, here's a quick cheat sheet containing the Mizutsune's breakable parts and the rewards they yield:
|
Part |
Reward |
|---|---|
|
Head |
Mizutsune Fin+ |
|
Dorsal Fin |
Mizutsune Fin+ |
|
Tail |
Mizutsune Tail Mizutsune Water Orb Mizutsune Purplefur+ |
|
Front Claws |
Mizutsune Claw+ |
Monster Hunter Wilds
- Released
- February 28, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence, Blood, Crude Humor
- Developer(s)
- Capcom
- Publisher(s)
- Capcom
- Engine
- RE Engine
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Yes, all platforms
- Cross Save
- No
- Franchise
- Monster Hunter
- Number of Players
- 1
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- February 28, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- February 28, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- February 28, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
