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Arkveld
Guardian / Elder DragonWardragon
A mysterious "Guardian" dragon whose chain-blade wings can sever anything. Weak to Dragon; break the head and sever the tail for rare materials.
3-Second Read
- Aim here
- Head — 55 slash
- Best element
- dragon (peak 25)
- Best damage type
- Slash (cutting) — avg 50
Elemental Weaknesses
dragon★★★fire★★★thunder★★★
Inflicted Ailments
none
Hitzone Values
| Hitzone Part | Slash (斩) | Blunt (打) | Shot (弹) | Fire | Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 55 | 50 | 45 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 25 |
| Chain Wings | 45 | 40 | 40 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
| Body | 40 | 35 | 30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Tail | 50 | 45 | 40 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
Values of 45 or higher trigger Weakness Exploit and are highlighted in green.
Where to Find It
Primary locale: Ruins of Wyveria
Windward PlainsScarlet ForestOilwell BasinIceshard CliffsRuins of Wyveria
Matchup Guide — Best Weapons
| Weapon | Damage type | Avg best-3 | Best part | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sword | slash | 50 | Head (55) | strong |
| Long Sword | slash | 50 | Head (55) | strong |
| Charge Blade | slash | 50 | Head (55) | strong |
| Sword & Shield | slash | 50 | Head (55) | strong |
| Dual Blades | slash | 50 | Head (55) | strong |
| Lance | slash | 50 | Head (55) | strong |
| Gunlance | slash | 50 | Head (55) | strong |
| Switch Axe | slash | 50 | Head (55) | strong |
| Insect Glaive | slash | 50 | Head (55) | strong |
| Hammer | blunt | 45 | Head (50) | even |
| Hunting Horn | blunt | 45 | Head (50) | even |
| Bow | shot | 41.7 | Head (45) | tough |
| Light Bowgun | shot | 41.7 | Head (45) | tough |
| Heavy Bowgun | shot | 41.7 | Head (45) | tough |
Severable: Tail — requires cutting damage.
Breakable Parts & Rewards
| Part | Condition | Reward | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Accumulated damage | Arkveld Carapace | 75% |
| Chain Wings | Accumulated damage | Arkveld Scale | 65% |
| Tail | Sever (slash only) | Arkveld Tail | 80% |
Material Drop Rates
- Arkveld Mantle (R8) — best route: 4% via capture
- Arkveld Carapace (R7) — best route: 75%(head) via part break
- Wyvern Gem (R7) — best route: 12% via capture
| Material | Rarity | Carve | Capture | Break | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkveld Scale | R6 | 30% | 25% | 65%(wings) | 22% |
| Arkveld Carapace | R7 | 28% | 25% | 75%(head) | 30% |
| Arkveld Tail | R6 | 20%(tail carve) | — | 80% | — |
| Wyvern Gem | R7 | 8% | 12% | — | 8% |
| Arkveld Mantle | R8 | — | 4% | — | — |
Arkveld Weakness FAQ
- What is Arkveld weak to in Monster Hunter Wilds?
- Dragon is the strongest elemental option, averaging 18.3 per hitzone and peaking at 25 on the head. Physically it is softest to slash (cutting), averaging 50 across the best 3 hitzones.
- What is the best weapon against Arkveld?
- The three strongest matchups by raw hitzone average are Great Sword, Long Sword, Charge Blade. Great Sword leads because Slash (cutting) averages 50 across the best 3 hitzones, peaking at 55 on the head.
- Where should I aim to deal the most damage to Arkveld?
- Aim at the head: it has a 55 slash hitzone, the highest single value on this monster. Anything at or above 45 also triggers Weakness Exploit.
- Can you sever Arkveld's tail?
- Yes — the tail can be severed, but only with cutting damage. Bring a Slash weapon if you need the tail material.
- What is the fastest way to farm Arkveld Mantle?
- The highest recorded rate is 4% via capture (rarity 8). Combine it with target rewards to shorten the grind.