Brachydios | Monster Hunter World Wiki (2024)

Brachydios
Enemy Type	Large Monsters
Species	Brute Wyverns
Elements	None
Ailments	Blastscourge
Weakness	Ice⭐⭐⭐ Water⭐⭐
Resistances	Fire (immune) Thunder⭐ Dragon⭐
Location(s)	Elder's Recess
Tempered Lv.	2

Brachydios is aLarge Monster in Monster Hunter World (MHW). ブラキディオス(Burakidiosu) in Japanese.The Brachydios is a green-hued brute wyvern, notorious for its relentless pursuit and explosive attacks. With powerful punches and eruptions of volatile slime, this tenacious creature demands precision and agility from hunters. Beware its explosive onslaught in the ever-changing landscapes of the New World.

This marine-blue brute wyvern uses its saliva to prime the sticky slime coating its massive arms, rendering it highly explosive."

Brachydios Details & Locations

• Found in: Elder's Recess, The Guiding Lands
• Target of Quests:A Smashing Cross Counter, Secret of the Ooze, Blast Warning In Effect!, Big Burly Bash, Festival of Explosions, Special Arena: MR Brachydios, We Run This Town, Scores of Ores, Alt Rock Recess
• Is hostile when approached, will roar two times as a warning before attacking.
• Has Turf Wars with:Azure Rathalos, Rathalos, Odogaron, Ebony Odogaron, Tigrex, Brute Tigrex, Zinogre, Stygian Zinogre
• Size:1434.88~2038.19
• See Raging Brachydios fora special variation.
• Species : Brute Wyverns.
• HP: ~19,136(Solo), ~30,767(Duo), ~45,926(3 or 4 players)

Brachydios Combat Info

• Kinsect Extracts:
  • Red: Head, Arms
  • Orange: Body, Tail
  • White: Legs
• Enraged mode: Green slime will turn yellow
• Monster stomps slime prints that explode when they turn red.
  • The slime prints are also acidic and will deal chip damage on touch. They may also cause Blastscourge
  • Some of the slime prints are thicker than the others. Walking through them will impede the hunter's movement.
  • Blast Resistance will help prevent Blastscourge. Full immunity is advised, as Blastscourge is very hard to get rid of (4-5 rolls)
• Hitting Brachydios' hands with Water or Ice damage will wash off the slime, preventing explosions and slime from that hand, until Brachydios reapplies the slime with its mouth.
  • Brachydios' hands can also be broken, permanently preventing it from coating the respective hand with slime. Its head can also be broken, however, it takes tremendeous damage for it to break
  • For whatever reason, even if Brachydios' hands aren't covered with slime, they can still cause Blastscourge.
• When in his enraged mode, the slime will starts off yellow and turns red much faster, exploding within a few seconds
  • Brachydios also gains two new attacks, one sees him blasting a long straight line with an instant explosion, the other sees him slam his fists and head in the ground to create explosions all around him

MHW Brachydios Attacks & Moveset

The Brachydios can attack hunters with the following movesets:

• Slime Punch Combo: Brachydios executes a series of powerful punches with its slime-covered fists, leaving behind explosive slime patches.
• Tail Swipe: A sweeping tail attack with an extended range. Brachydios can perform this move to catch unsuspecting hunters behind it.
• Jumping Slam: Brachydios jumps into the air and slams down with significant force. Hunters need to evade quickly to avoid being caught in the impact zone.
• Explosive Slam: A powerful ground-pound attack that creates a shockwave and leaves explosive slime in its wake. Evade or block to avoid taking damage.
• Charge: Brachydios charge towards hunters, covering a considerable distance. Evading or blocking are effective strategies to avoid getting hit.
• Blastscourge Explosion: When inflicted with Blastscourge, Brachydios causes a more powerful explosion. Hunters must roll multiple times to remove the explosive substance.
• Leaping Attack: Brachydios leaps forward, aiming to crush hunters beneath its weight. Timing evasive maneuvers is crucial to avoid this damaging move.
• Tail Spin Combo: Brachydios spins while swinging its tail, delivering a series of quick strikes. This attack covers a wide area and requires precise dodging.
• Quick Slam: Brachydios performs a swift ground slam with its forelimbs, causing a localized explosion. Evade or block to minimize damage.
• Running Uppercut: A charging uppercut attack that can catch hunters off guard. Anticipate the move and position yourself accordingly to avoid the impact.

Brachydios Weaknesses

Brachydios Master Rank Carves

Defeating this monster allows the player to carve the following items:

Brachydios Carves

Carves	Frequency	%
Brachydios Cortex(Dropped)	Master Rank ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	32% (28%)
Fine Brachydios Ebonshell	Master Rank ⭐⭐⭐⭐	24
Brachydios Pounder+	Master Rank ⭐⭐⭐	19%
Brachydios Crown	Master Rank ⭐⭐⭐	14%
Brachydios Lash (Tail Carved)	Master Rank ⭐⭐	9% (70%)
Glowing Slime (Dropped)	Master Rank ⭐⭐⭐	14% (50%)
Brachydios Pallium (Tail Carved)	Master Rank ⭐	2% (3%)

Brachydios Rewards

Rewards	Frequency	%
Brachydios Cortex	Master Rank ⭐⭐⭐⭐	32%
Fine Brachydios Ebonshell	Master Rank ⭐⭐⭐⭐	24%
Glowing Slime	Master Rank ⭐⭐⭐	14%
Brachydios Pounder+ (Break Forelegs)	Master Rank ⭐⭐⭐	19% (97%)
Brachydios Crown (Break Head)	Master Rank ⭐⭐⭐	14% (66%)
Brachydios Lash	Master Rank ⭐⭐	9%
Heavy Dragonvein Bone	Master Rank ⭐⭐⭐	63% if slain, 37% if captured
Glossy Ebonshell	Master Rank ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐	37% if slain, 63% if captured
Spiritvein Solidbone	Master Rank⭐⭐⭐	30%
Spiritvein Gem	Master Rank⭐⭐	9%
Tempered Ebonshell	Master Rank ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	61%

See Also

Builds | Monster Hunter World Wiki

Brachydios Weapons & Armor

Armor and Weapons related to the Brachydios Monster.

Weapons

Armor

Notes & Trivia

• It is known as the "Crushing Wyvern".
• Its name comes from the latin Brachium that means "Arm" and when translated into Japanese, the word resembles obsidian, which is what Brachydios' shell is made of.
• It is the second monster (after Viper Tobi-Kadachi) to add a status effect not seen in the base game of Monster Hunter World.
  
  • However, unlike Viper Tobi-Kadachi,it is (currently) the only monster that can inflict the status effect it introduces, that beingBlastscourge.
• It has a powered-up and more dangerous version called Raging Brachydios.
• The Brachydios was first introduced to the series in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, for the Wii and the 3DS.
• Brachydios is capable of inflicting an enhanced version of Blastblight known as Blastscourge, resulting in more potent explosions that persist for an extended duration, requiring additional rolling efforts to eliminate.