Dragonblight Status Effect in Monster Hunter Wilds

Dragonblight in Monster Hunter Wilds can become problematic extremely fast when your Hunter is under its effect, or it can become a great tool against some monsters. Dragonblight causes the target to lose the ability to use their elemental attacks, often leading to tougher fights. However, managing Dragonblight effectively can make the difference between victory and defeat in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Dragonblight is a debilitating status effect that reduces a hunter's or monster's elemental power continuously. When inflicted on your Hunter, it can prevent you from using elemental attacks and cause your elemental resistances to be reduced. On monsters, it can severely weaken their elemental abilities, making them less dangerous over time.

There are several ways to inflict Dragon on monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds:

• Dragon Weapons: Certain weapons come with innate Dragon effects. The more you land hits on a monster, the higher the Dragon buildup until the status is triggered. For example, weapons like the Long Sword or Charge Blade are particularly effective for triggering Dragon due to their focus on powerful, elemental-heavy attacks.
• Dragon Ammo: Gunners can use Dragonblight Ammo with Light Bowgun and Heavy Bowgun to apply the status. These ammo types can hit multiple times, quickly raising the Dragonblight gauge on large monsters.

If your Hunter gets afflicted with Dragonblight, it is crucial to act quickly to restore your elemental abilities. There are several methods to remove Dragonblight:

• Herbal Medicine: While primarily used for curing Poison, Herbal Medicine can also work against Dragonblight. It is a versatile item that can help restore health while also countering certain status effects.
• Health Drinks: Some consumables, like Health Drinks or Mega Nutrients, include resistance or removal effects, and they restore health. These can be used to help mitigate the effects of Dragonblight while keeping you topped off.
• Nullberries: While mainly used for other status effects (like Paralysis or Sleep), Nullberries might have properties to help counter Dragonblight. Make sure to try them out in your fights.
• Waiting It Out: Dragonblight does wear off over time, but this is risky if you rely on elemental attacks. If you find yourself affected by Dragonblight, consider finding a safe spot to heal up and wait for the effect to dissipate, but always be aware of your elemental power.

Here are some additional tips for managing Dragonblight effectively:

• Preparation: Before taking on any monsters that are capable of inflicting Dragonblight, stock up on Dragonproof Mantles or other consumables that help remove or prevent it. You never know when it might strike, and being prepared can be crucial.
• Dragonblight Resistance Armor: Certain armor sets come with Dragonblight Resistance or can be modified to reduce the impact of Dragonblight. Consider upgrading your gear if you face a lot of Dragonblight-inflicting monsters.
• Timing Your Heals: If you are dealing with a Dragonblight-inflicting monster, timing your heals is crucial. Do not wait too long to counter Dragonblight, as your elemental attacks will suffer. However, if you are low on health, waiting for the effect to wear off might be your only option.