

Single Spiked Tail Slam: Nargacuga flips around with a hop and slams its massive spiked tail towards its target. This attack has variations depending on whether you're hunting a Low or High Rank Nargacuga: Spiked Tail Slam Variations This attack can easily KO careless hunters so stay alert when Nargacuga begins stalking. Nargacuga observes its prey, stalking or staring at them for a few seconds before turning around with a quick hop to slam its tail down. In addition, this particular attack has a follow-up spin at High Rank and Master Rank.Īgainst High Rank and Master Rank Nargacuga, any hunter hit by the first spin should stay down and let the second spin play out to avoid getting caught while Wirefalling. This attack becomes quicker and deals more damage when Nargacuga is enraged. Tail Spin: Nargacuga performs a fast and powerful tail spin, covering a large area and dealing massive damage on contact. This attack has a wide range and will hit hunters directly in front of Nargacuga, so hunters positioned at its head should dodge to the opposite side of the swipe or move away out of range. Tail Whip: Following a slight backward hop, Nargacuga will swing its long tail towards the front of its head from its left or right side. Be mindful of your positioning whenever this attack occurs. These spikes linger for a few seconds on the ground, and stepping on them deals damage and potentially causes a stun. Spike Shots: Nargacuga whips its tail above its head before launching two sets of spikes toward the hunter. Spike Shots Spike Shots Attack Information

Always be mindful of this attack whenever you're directly in front of it. Quick Bite: Nargacuga performs a swift bite towards any hunter in front of it with its fangs. Make sure you always have Nargacuga within your sights to react to this attack and evade it! Regular Stalking Lunge: Nargacuga hops in place and assumes a very low stance before lunging towards its target and attacking with its cutwings.īackstep Stalking Lunge Combo: Nargacuga performs a backward leap before lunging forward towards its target.ĭiving Pounce Diving Pounce Attack Informationĭiving Pounce: Nargacuga rears back before performing a diving pounce towards its target, dealing heavy damage and knocking back hunters on contact.

Take note that Nargacuga can perform two to three lunges and end its combo with a Diving Pounce, Tail Whip, or Tail Spin.Īlways be mindful of your positioning to dodge or block this attack! See this attack's variations below: Stalking Lunge Variations Each variation of this attack can cover fairly long distances so hunters should be prepared. Nargacuga picks a target before swiftly lunging towards them, dealing moderate damage on contact.

Nargacuga flips around and slams its tail down on top of its target. Nargacuga rapidly spins in place, sweeping its tail around and dealing heavy damage to hunters caught in its path. Nargacuga swings its tail towards the front of its head from its left or right side. Nargacuga whips its tail above its head before launching two sets of spikes from them toward the hunter. Nargacuga thrusts its head forward for a quick bite. Nargacuga rears back before performing a diving pounce towards its target. Nargacuga picks a target and lunges towards them. Nargacuga uses the following attacks in Low and High Rank quests. Keep your camera aimed at Nargacuga when it performs this attack to have an easier time reacting to and avoiding its second tail slam. This move only occurs when Nargacuga is enraged. Leaping Double Tail Slam: Nargacuga slams its tail on top of the hunter before leaping beside them to perform another tail slam. Leaping Double Tail Slam Leaping Double Tail Slam Attack Information In addition, note that this attack can occur at the end of Nargacuga's multiple Stalking Lunges. This attack becomes faster when Nargacuga is enraged.Įvade perpendicular to Nargacuga as it charges forward to avoid this attack. At the end of its charge, it turns around to face the hunter. Lunging Bites: Nargacuga leans back before rapidly lunging forward, biting hunters caught in its path. Lunging Bites Lunging Bites Attack Information Nargacuga slams its tail on top of the hunter before leaping beside them to perform another tail slam. Nargacuga leans back before rapidly lunging forward, biting hunters caught in its path. In addition to its attacks in Low and High Rank quests, Nargacuga uses the following attacks in Master Rank.
