Gypceros is here! This annoying Bird Wyvern makes its return after years of absence from the series. Now, it haunts the Windward Plains, the primary locale and the only playable area in Monster Hunter Wilds’ second open beta.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to take down this particularly troublesome foe.
Gypceros Isn’t Exactly Challenging
Don’t worry about Gypceros — it’s not a difficult fight. In fact, if you’ve beaten previous Bird Wyverns like Yian Garuga, Pukei-Pukei, or Kulu-Ya-Ku, you won’t find Gypceros much different. Sure, it’s a big fella, but it’s also a big target that can be bonked or chopped down with any of Monster Hunter Wilds’ 14 unique weapons.
After facing the Alpha Doshaguma and Rey Dau in the first open beta, veteran Monster Hunter players won’t find this battle particularly challenging. It’s more of a filler fight that won’t take much of your time. Wait a minute, is that —
"A Flash Of White"
Veteran Monster Hunter fans may have a soft spot for Gypceros, but they all despise its lamp-like crest, which can blind unsuspecting hunters. Once agitated, Gypceros releases a massive flash, covering the entire arena and stunning everyone in range. Unless you have a shield or other defenses ready, you’re guaranteed to be left vulnerable.
Once you’re blinded, Gypceros takes the opportunity to strike, using its stretchable tail to whip you. But that’s not all — it also spits deadly toxins that can poison you.
Before taking on Gypceros, be sure to stock up on Antidotes, as it will counteract the poison and keep your health bar from draining too quickly. Be especially careful when Gypceros is enraged — it will lunge around the battlefield, spewing multiple toxic puddles that can quickly turn the fight against you.
The battle should take around 10–15 minutes, depending on your skill with your weapon. As with any Monster Hunter game, you’ll know a monster is close to death when it starts limping. Once you’ve landed enough hits, it’ll drop dead. That’s your cue to carve and — wait a second —
"It’s Not Dead!?"
Yep. Old Monster Hunter players know this gimmick — Gypceros loves to play dead. If it collapses but the game doesn’t display a Quest Completed message, stay on guard. You might get a free carve, but when Gypceros suddenly springs back to life, it will immediately retaliate after giving you a jumpscare.
It can only fake its death once per hunt, so the next time it drops, keep an eye out for that Slayed or Quest Completed notification. Otherwise, you might find yourself reliving the nightmare of the Guardian Ape from Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
That’s all there is to it. Gypceros is just one of the many returning monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds, alongside Nerscylla and Gore Magala. For more Monster Hunter updates, check out GFinity.