Learn how to beat Vaal Hazak in the game Monster Hunter World (MHW)! This guide explains everything about Vaal Hazak's weakness, carves, rewards, and a complete strategy guide for beating and capturing it. Find out what parts are breakable and severable, and what drops and Monster materials are available.
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List of Contents
- Vaal Hazak Weakness, Body Parts, and Resistances
- Countermeasures against Vaal Hazak
- How to Beat Vaal Hazak
- Vaal Hazak Carves and Rewards
- Quests Where Vaal Hazak Appears
- Related Links
Vaal Hazak Weakness, Body Parts, and Resistances
Vaal Hazak Characteristics
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| Roar | Wind | Tremor | Blight | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big | Low | None | None | Effluvial Buildup | |
| Breakable Parts | |||||
| Head, Torso, Left Foreleg, Right Foreleg, Tail | |||||
Locations and Areas Visited
| Map | Starting Area | Visited Areas | Rest Spot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotten Vale | 16 | 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 12 / 14 | 16 |
*The starting location may change depending on the Quest.
Weakness, Body Parts, Extracts
Head
| Sever | Break | Bomb | Fire | Extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 40 | 50 | 25 | Red |
| Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon | |
| 5 | 10 | 15 | 0 |
Head [Broken]
| Sever | Break | Bomb | Fire | Extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 80 | 60 | 25 | Red |
| Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon | |
| 5 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
Neck
| Sever | Break | Bomb | Fire | Extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 40 | 30 | 15 | Red |
| Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon | |
| 5 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
Chest
| Sever | Break | Bomb | Fire | Extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 45 | 45 | 15 | Orange |
| Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon | |
| 5 | 10 | 15 | 15 |
Stomach
| Sever | Break | Bomb | Fire | Extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 40 | 45 | 20 | Orange |
| Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon | |
| 5 | 10 | 15 | 0 |
Stomach [Broken]
| Sever | Break | Bomb | Fire | Extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 70 | 40 | 20 | Orange |
| Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon | |
| 5 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
Back
| Sever | Break | Bomb | Fire | Extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 35 | 35 | 20 | Orange |
| Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon | |
| 5 | 10 | 15 | 0 |
Back [Broken]
| Sever | Break | Bomb | Fire | Extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 65 | 40 | 25 | Orange |
| Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon | |
| 5 | 10 | 15 | 5 |
Forelegs
| Sever | Break | Bomb | Fire | Extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 25 | 20 | 5 | Orange |
| Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
Hindlegs
| Sever | Break | Bomb | Fire | Extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 40 | 35 | 20 | White |
| Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon | |
| 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 |
Wings
| Sever | Break | Bomb | Fire | Extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 23 | 30 | 15 | White |
| Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon | |
| 5 | 10 | 10 | 5 |
Tail
| Sever | Break | Bomb | Fire | Extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 30 | 20 | Green |
| Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon | |
| 5 | 10 | 15 | 15 |
Tail Tip
| Sever | Break | Bomb | Fire | Extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 30 | 50 | 20 | Green |
| Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon | |
| 5 | 10 | 15 | 0 |
Higher values indicate higher damage.
Vulnerability to Status Effects and Items
| Poison | ★ | Flash | ★★ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paral | ★ | Shock | ❌ |
| Sleep | ★ | Pitfall | ❌ |
| Stun | ★★ | Ivy | ❌ |
| Blast | ★★ | Dung | ❌ |
| Exhaust | ❌ | Meat | ❌ |
| Mount | ★ | Screamer | ❌ |
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Countermeasures against Vaal Hazak
Recommended Weapon Element and Armor Skills
| Recommended Weapon Element | |
|---|---|
| Dragon Weapon | Vaal Hazak is weakest against dragon... |
| Fire Weapon | ...and fire! Choose whichever weapon is stronger for you. |
| Recommended Armor Skills | |
| Effluvia Resistance | Vaal Hazak can give you Effluvial Buildup, which acts like the miasma in Rotten Vale. He can also halve your health pool. Putting Effluvia Resistance to Lvl 3 can prevent this. |
| Effluvia Expert | In the meanwhile, fighting with Rotten Vale's miasma affecting you can be annoying. Get rid of this worry with Effluvia Expert. |
| Health Boost | If you cannot build Effluvial Resistance, having your health pool maxed out is indispensable. |
| Earplugs | Vaal Hazak has a big roar, so getting Earplugs Lvl 5 would be immensely helpful. |
How to Beat Vaal Hazak
| Vaal Hazak Tips |
|---|
| ・Effluvia Resistance is essential・Use the collapsable rocks in the first area・Avoid using Rocksteady Mantle |
Building Effluvia Resistance
Since Vaal Hazak covers himself with effluvia it is highly recommended that you build up your Effluvia Resistance to avoid taking chip damage and reducing your maximum health in half.
However, if you do not have any gears that can build up your Effluvia Resistance, you can rely on using Nullberry to counter any negative effects from the effluvia.
Using the Collapsable Rocks
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There are two collapsable rocks in area 14 that you can utilize to deal massive damage to Vaal Hazak. Using these rocks will not only take a huge chunk of Vaal Hazak's health but it can also stun him for a few seconds giving you an opportunity to attack.
Using Rocksteady Mantle
Many of Vaal Hazak's attacks can hit multiple times and it can instantly kill you if you are wearing a Rocksteady Mantle. Some of Vaal Hazak's attacks can hit you multiple times until you cart, it is best to avoid using Rocksteady Mantle since it will prevent you from being blown away after taking the initial hit.
Miasma Breath
Vaal Hazak's miasma breath attack can cover the area which can be deadly if you are not wearing any Effluvia Resistance. Be sure to move away from the cloud and only engage when you are sure that it is safe to attack.
Moving to the Sides
Miasma Breath covers a large cone-shaped area in front of Vaal Hazak, immediately move to Vaal Hazak's sides to keep on attacking and to remain aggressive while avoiding damage from the miasma.
Changing Targets
Which Part to Focus
Once you start the hunt, Vaal Hazak will cover his whole body with miasma except for the head and the tail. Focus on attacking these parts and destroy them immediately to prevent Vaal Hazak from releasing miasma on these parts.
Reducing The Miasma
Dealing a certain amount of damage to a body part will greatly reduce the amount of miasma that Vaal Hazak can release. If Vaal Hazak manages to cover his head and tail with miasma, it is best that you focus on attacking the legs instead since they are the easiest part that you can reach with most of the melee weapons available.
Changing Patterns
If the amount of miasma that covers Vaal Hazak decreases, there is a higher probability that he will perform a quick counter-attack.
Vaal Hazak Attack Patterns
| Attack | Attack Power | Guardable | Exhaustion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Bite | 90 | ◯ | 80 |
| Lean Attack | 75 | ◯ | 50 |
| Bite Rush | 70 | ◯ | 80 |
| Headbutt | 60 | ◯ | 30 |
| Swivel Bite | 65 | ◯ | 30 |
| Scratch | 50 | ◯ | 30 |
| Scratch and Bite | 60 | ◯ | 30 |
| Tail Attack and Bite | 60 | ◯ | 30 |
| Rush | 80 | ◯ | 50 |
| Miasma | 0 | X | 0 |
| Miasma Breath | 60 | Guard Up | 30 |
| Enhanced Miasma Breath | 110 | Guard Up | 60 |
| Leaning Miasma Breath | 110 | Guard Up | 60 |
Vaal Hazak Carves and Rewards
Carvings and Hunt Rewards
| Obtain Rate (%) | |
|---|---|
| HR | Vaal Hazak Tail / Body 8, Tail 75 Vaal Hazak Fang+ / Body 8 Deceased Scale / Body 32, Tail 22 Vaal Hazak Carapace / Body 24 Vaal Hazak Gem / Body 2, Tail 3 Vaal Hazak Talon / Body 15 Vaal Hazak Wing / Body 11 |
Rewards for Each Body Part
| Obtain Rate (%) | |
|---|---|
| HR | Vaal Hazak Wing / Torso 70 Vaal Hazak Fang+ / Head 66 Vaal Hazak Membrane / Head 32, Torso 30 Vaal Hazak Gem / Head 2 Vaal Hazak Talon / Both Legs 80 Vaal Hazak Carapace / Both Legs 20 |
Shiny Drops
| Obtain Rate (%) | |
|---|---|
| HR Drops | Vaal Hazak Membrane / 50 Deceased Scale / 28 Old Dragon Treasure / 22 |
Quest Clear & Investigation Rewards
| Obtain Rate (%) | |
|---|---|
| HR Quest | Elder Dragon Bone / 8 Vaal Hazak Carapace / 24 Deceased Scale / 19 Vaal Hazak Wing / 14 Vaal Hazak Talon / 13 Elder Dragon Blood / 12 Vaal Hazak Membrane / 10 |
| HR Silver | Vaal Hazak Gem / 6 Vaal Hazak Tail / 4 Vaal Hazak Wing / 17 Vaal Hazak Talon / 16 Vaal Hazak Fang+ / 15 Vaal Hazak Carapace / 12 Deceased Scale / 10 Vaal Hazak Membrane / 10 |
| HR Gold | Deceased Scale / 8 Vaal Hazak Wing / 16 Vaal Hazak Talon / 15 Vaal Hazak Fang+ / 14 Vaal Hazak Tail / 14 Vaal Hazak Gem / 13 Vaal Hazak Carapace / 10 Vaal Hazak Membrane / 10 |
Plunderblade Rewards
Plunderblade
| Obtain Rate (%) | |
|---|---|
| HR | Deceased Scale / 45 Vaal Hazak Carapace / 30 Vaal Hazak Talon / 24 Vaal Hazak Gem / 1 |
Quests Where Vaal Hazak Appears
| Type | Quest Name |
|---|---|
| Assigned | ★8 - Hellish Fiend Vaal Hazak |
| Optional | ★8 - Stirrings From The Grave |
| Optional | ★9 - A Summons from Below |
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| Anjanath | Barroth | Bazelgeuse | Behemoth |
| Deviljho | Diablos | Dodogama | Great Girros |
| Great Jagras | Jyuratodus | Kirin | Kulu-Ya-Ku |
| Kulve Taroth | Kushala Daora | Lavasioth | Legiana |
| Leshen | Lunastra | Nergigante | Odogaron |
| Paolumu | Pukei-Pukei | Radobaan | Rathalos |
| Rathian | Teostra | Tobi-Kadachi | Tzitzi-Ya-Ku |
| Uragaan | Vaal Hazak | Xeno'jiiva | Zorah Magdaros |
Colored Variants
| Ancient Leshen | Azure Rathalos | Black Diablos | Pink Rathian |
Arch-Tempered Elder Dragons
| Arch-Tempered Great Jagras | Arch-Tempered Kirin | Arch-Tempered Kulve Taroth | Arch-Tempered Kushala Daora |
| Arch-Tempered Lunastra | Arch-Tempered Nergigante | Arch-Tempered Teostra | Arch-Tempered Vaal Hazak |
| Arch-Tempered Xeno'jiiva | Arch-Tempered Zorah Magdaros |
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