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Gore Magala

Elder Dragon

Wings of Chaos

Verified Source:MHWilds Guide (community, Ver.1.0)(2026-07-29)

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

Weakness values by monster hitzone. Values highlighted in green are effective weak points (≥ 45).
Hitzone PartSlash (斩)Blunt (打)Shot (弹)FireWaterThunderIceDragon
Head605550201015105
Antennae504540151020105
Wings454040151015105
Body4035301051055
Tail5045401051055

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

WeaponDamage typeAvg best-3Best partVerdict
Great Swordslash53.3Head (60)strong
Long Swordslash53.3Head (60)strong
Charge Bladeslash53.3Head (60)strong
Sword & Shieldslash53.3Head (60)strong
Dual Bladesslash53.3Head (60)strong
Lanceslash53.3Head (60)strong
Gunlanceslash53.3Head (60)strong
Switch Axeslash53.3Head (60)strong
Insect Glaiveslash53.3Head (60)strong
Hammerblunt48.3Head (55)even
Hunting Hornblunt48.3Head (55)even
Bowshot43.3Head (50)tough
Light Bowgunshot43.3Head (50)tough
Heavy Bowgunshot43.3Head (50)tough

Severable: Tail — requires cutting damage.

Breakable Parts & Rewards

PartConditionRewardChance
HeadAccumulated damageGore Magala Horn75%
AntennaeAccumulated damageGore Magala Antenna65%
WingsAccumulated damageGore Magala Wing60%
TailSever (slash only)Gore Magala Tail80%

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
MaterialRarityCarveCaptureBreakTarget
Gore Magala ScaleR630%25%20%22%
Gore Magala HornR715%18%75%(head)15%
Gore Magala AntennaR720%22%65%(antennae)20%
Frenzy CrystalR615%18%20%
Gore Magala TailR620%(tail carve)80%
Gore Magala MantleR83%4%5%
DragonsphireR78%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.