The Flame boss is a new monster introduced in Monster Hunter World. The Fire-breathing, magma-worshiping dragon named Karrack is back and ready to roast more hunters! This time, he’s set himself up in a volcano and built himself a massive fortification.
We’ve got special tips for you that will help you take down the Flame boss once and for all. We’ve also detailed some of his attacks and weaknesses so that you know what to look out for as well.
How to fight the Flame boss
You can fight the Flame boss by either using your Remote Air or your Progression Hunter Rank. Either method of attack works, but if you choose to fight him with your Air, you’ll want to fly around the outside of the volcano while avoiding his attacks.
The Flame boss is all about offense, so there’s no point in trying to defend against him. If you want to get to him quickly, be sure to keep your distance and use your gun.
Once you get close enough, you can use your Focus Senses to help you spot the boss. Use the Up on the D-Pad to target the Flame boss, and then press A to shoot and defeat him.
Weaknesses of the Flame boss
– Head shots – There are several headshots you can perform to knock out the Flame boss. If you can get a headshot against him, he’ll be stunned for a few seconds. This is a great time to take him out with a sharp combo.
Tail shots – There are several tail shots you can perform to knock out the Flame boss. If you can get a tailshot against him, he’ll be stunned for a few seconds. This is a great time to take him out with a sharp combo.
He can’t fly – The Flame boss is immobile once he lands, so you can keep attacking him while he’s vulnerable.
He’s weak to both fire and ice damage – You don’t have to just use ranged attacks against the Flame boss. You can use your Hunting Horn to put him to sleep and then use a wide variety of melee attacks to take him down.
Flame boss drops items and the Dragon Scale – The Flame boss is the only monster in the game that drops dragon scales and items. You can get a full set of the Phoenix Down + 5 items from the Flame boss.
Further expansion of the Flame up ahead – The Flame boss is in the Volcano, but he’s not the only one. There’s an Elder Dragon up in the clouds that you can fight as well. This is the first time we’ve seen this type of boss in the game, so it’s sure to be an exciting addition!
Tips for fighting the Flame boss
- As soon as the Flame boss lands, whip out your swords and get ready to attack! He’s not too fast, so you can easily keep up with him and try to target him in his landing zone.
- If you get a tail shot on the Flame boss, keep using the tail shot and you’ll stun him. This is a great opportunity to attack him with a combo.
- You don’t have to just use ranged attacks against the Flame boss. You can use your Hunting Horn to put him to sleep and then use a wide variety of melee attacks to take him down.
- You can use your Progression Hunter Rank to fight the Flame boss. With your Air, you can quickly fly around his fort and get behind him.
- As soon as the Flame boss lands, whip out your swords and get ready to attack! He’s not too fast, so you can easily keep up with him and try to target him in his landing zone. – If you get a tail shot on the Flame boss, keep using the tail shot and you’ll stun him. This is a great opportunity to attack him with a combo.
- You don’t have to just use ranged attacks against the Flame boss. You can use your Hunting Horn to put him to sleep and then use a wide variety of melee attacks to take him down.
- You can use your Progression Hunter Rank to fight the Flame boss. With your Air, you can quickly fly around his fort and get behind him.
Defending against attacks of Flame
The Flame is all about attacking you directly, so you’ll want to be sure to defend against his attacks first. There are several ways to do this. Before you attack the Flame with your weapons, use your Focus Senses to spot his attacks.
You can also use your Slinger while he’s flying. His fireballs are easily dodged by strafing to the side and then pressing the B button. If you’re in front of the Flame boss, use your Shield to protect yourself. He can also create rocks that will fall on you, so be sure to dodge those as well.
Weak point of Flame Boss – Wings
The Flame boss has only one weak spot, and that’s his wings. You can hit the wings once they’re vulnerable, so dive straight down and target them with a sword or bow shot. If you’re using your Progression Hunter Rank, you can fly directly behind him and target the wings with your weapons.
You can also use your slinger to shoot him while he’s flying. His wings are his only weak spot, and there are several ways to hit them. You can use your slinger to hit the wings while he’s flying directly over the volcano. Alternatively, you can fly around the outside of the volcano and dive down directly behind the boss. You can hit him from the side, too.
Weak point of Flame Boss – Body
The Flame boss has a few weak spots, but his body is the only one that’s really vulnerable. You’ll want to take down his health as soon as possible because he becomes much more dangerous once it reaches 100%.
His body is pretty tough to hit, so you’ll want to focus on his head and tail. When you start taking down his health, his attacks become more powerful, so make sure you stay on top of it. When you’re swiping at his head and tail, be sure to look for any weak spots you can hit. His tail has a small section that’s vulnerable to sharp attacks, and his head has a small spot on the back that’s vulnerable to blunt attacks.
Tips for attacking the Flame boss
- You can attack the Flame boss using your Progression Hunter Rank. With your Air, you can quickly fly around his fort and get behind him.
- As soon as the Flame boss lands, whip out your swords and get ready to attack! He’s not too fast, so you can easily keep up with him and try to target him in his landing zone.
- You can also try and attack the Flame boss while he’s flying. His wings are his only weak spot, and there are several ways to hit them. You can use your slinger to hit the wings while he’s flying directly over the volcano. Alternatively, you can fly around the outside of the volcano and dive down directly behind the boss. You can hit him from the side, too.
The Final Battle!
If you make it all the way to the Flame boss’s volcanic fortress and defeat him, you’ll receive the Dragon Scale. The Dragon Scale is the first piece of the new quest that’s coming with the Elder Dragon.
This new quest will take you all the way to the new Elder Dragon, so we’ll have to see how it shakes out. With the Flame boss defeated, you can finally challenge the new Elder Dragon! You’ll want to make sure you stock up on Greatballs and other powerful items, because this fight will be tough.
