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Gore Magala
Elder DragonWings of Chaos
An elder dragon shrouded in the frenzy virus. Its feelers spread madness, driving other monsters into a rage.
3-Second Read
- Aim here
- Head — 60 slash
- Best element
- fire (peak 20)
- Best damage type
- Slash (cutting) — avg 53.3
Elemental Weaknesses
fire★★★thunder★★★ice★★★water★★★
Inflicted Ailments
frenzy
Hitzone Values
| Hitzone Part | Slash (斩) | Blunt (打) | Shot (弹) | Fire | Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 60 | 55 | 50 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| Antennae | 50 | 45 | 40 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 5 |
| Wings | 45 | 40 | 40 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| Body | 40 | 35 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Tail | 50 | 45 | 40 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
Values of 45 or higher trigger Weakness Exploit and are highlighted in green.
Where to Find It
Primary locale: Iceshard Cliffs
Iceshard CliffsScarlet ForestRuins of Wyveria
Matchup Guide — Best Weapons
| Weapon | Damage type | Avg best-3 | Best part | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sword | slash | 53.3 | Head (60) | strong |
| Long Sword | slash | 53.3 | Head (60) | strong |
| Charge Blade | slash | 53.3 | Head (60) | strong |
| Sword & Shield | slash | 53.3 | Head (60) | strong |
| Dual Blades | slash | 53.3 | Head (60) | strong |
| Lance | slash | 53.3 | Head (60) | strong |
| Gunlance | slash | 53.3 | Head (60) | strong |
| Switch Axe | slash | 53.3 | Head (60) | strong |
| Insect Glaive | slash | 53.3 | Head (60) | strong |
| Hammer | blunt | 48.3 | Head (55) | even |
| Hunting Horn | blunt | 48.3 | Head (55) | even |
| Bow | shot | 43.3 | Head (50) | tough |
| Light Bowgun | shot | 43.3 | Head (50) | tough |
| Heavy Bowgun | shot | 43.3 | Head (50) | tough |
Severable: Tail — requires cutting damage.
Breakable Parts & Rewards
| Part | Condition | Reward | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Accumulated damage | Gore Magala Horn | 75% |
| Antennae | Accumulated damage | Gore Magala Antenna | 65% |
| Wings | Accumulated damage | Gore Magala Wing | 60% |
| Tail | Sever (slash only) | Gore Magala Tail | 80% |
Material Drop Rates
- Gore Magala Mantle (R8) — best route: 5% via target reward
- Gore Magala Horn (R7) — best route: 75%(head) via part break
- Gore Magala Antenna (R7) — best route: 65%(antennae) via part break
| Material | Rarity | Carve | Capture | Break | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gore Magala Scale | R6 | 30% | 25% | 20% | 22% |
| Gore Magala Horn | R7 | 15% | 18% | 75%(head) | 15% |
| Gore Magala Antenna | R7 | 20% | 22% | 65%(antennae) | 20% |
| Frenzy Crystal | R6 | 15% | 18% | — | 20% |
| Gore Magala Tail | R6 | 20%(tail carve) | — | 80% | — |
| Gore Magala Mantle | R8 | 3% | 4% | — | 5% |
| Dragonsphire | R7 | 8% | 12% | — | 8% |
Gore Magala Weakness FAQ
- What is Gore Magala weak to in Monster Hunter Wilds?
- Fire is the strongest elemental option, averaging 16.7 per hitzone and peaking at 20 on the head. Physically it is softest to slash (cutting), averaging 53.3 across the best 3 hitzones.
- What is the best weapon against Gore Magala?
- The three strongest matchups by raw hitzone average are Great Sword, Long Sword, Charge Blade. Great Sword leads because Slash (cutting) averages 53.3 across the best 3 hitzones, peaking at 60 on the head.
- Where should I aim to deal the most damage to Gore Magala?
- Aim at the head: it has a 60 slash hitzone, the highest single value on this monster. Anything at or above 45 also triggers Weakness Exploit.
- Can you sever Gore Magala'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 Gore Magala Mantle?
- The highest recorded rate is 5% via target reward (rarity 8). Combine it with target rewards to shorten the grind.