In Monster Hunter Wilds, elemental damage is a secondary damage type that players and monsters deal in addition to physical attacks. It is derived from the elemental attributes of attacks and the inherent weaknesses or resistances of monsters to elements.

How elemental damage works

Elemental damage is not based on the movement value of the attack and so inflicts full damage at all ranges of attacks.

Fast-hitting weapons such as Dual Blades allow for multiple applications of elemental damage in short succession, achieving maximum damage.

All monsters share some elemental vulnerabilities. For example, a monster that is well-suited for cold environments and uses ice-based attacks may be especially vulnerable to fire elemental attacks.

Choosing weapons with elemental properties

In Monster Hunter Wilds, every weapon has a unique set of attributes, and these include elemental values. It is effective to utilize weapons with high elemental values against monsters that are weak against those elements. For instance, a weapon with high fire values will work well against monsters weak to fire.

The correct utilization of elemental weapons

Read the physiology of the monsters in the Hunter's Notes to determine their elemental resistances and weaknesses.

Pay attention to environmental factors and monster behaviors as they can affect the success of elemental attacks.

Monitor and manage your ammo and resources, especially when using elemental ammo, so that you have sufficient reserves for hunts.

Strategic learning and use of elemental damage is the secret to victory in Monster Hunter Wilds as it allows the player to cope with the various monsters and terrains they face.