In the mid-game of Monster Hunter Wilds, players will encounter a striking new creature featured prominently in trailers and promotional material: the Lala Barina. This fascinating addition belongs to the Temnoceran class, marking an exciting expansion in monster diversity.
Characterized by its spider-like form, the Lala Barina can morph its body into a sizeable flowering bud that conceals a formidable threat within. While it may not possess a wide variety of lethal attacks, players may find it challenging to contend with. To assist, I have compiled a comprehensive guide detailing its vulnerabilities and effective combat strategies, allowing you to harness its valuable drops with ease.
For demonstration purposes, this guide focuses on the Tempered variant of Lala Barina in the High-Rank tier; however, the core strategies remain applicable across different ranks.
Preparation Strategies for Tackling the Lala Barina
The first step in your preparation should involve consuming a meal that heightens your defense and provides beneficial buffs to your character.
Unlike encounters with monsters like the Rompopolo, where Antidotes are essential, the Lala Barina relies on paralysis-inflicting attacks, which cannot be preemptively avoided. Its flower-based assaults can render you temporarily incapacitated, and if not revived by your Palico, you risk suffering subsequent damage from its follow-up attacks.
If your aim is to capture rather than slay this creature, consider bringing Tranq Bombs and a Shock Trap as part of your gear.
Additionally, having the Rocksteady or Evasion Mantle will significantly enhance your chances of survival by absorbing damage or providing maneuverability during critical moments, allowing you to focus on delivering substantial damage to the Lala Barina.
Identifying the Weaknesses of Lala Barina
The Lala Barina exhibits a pronounced weakness to fire elements, making weapons and ranged ammunition infused with this attribute particularly effective for subduing it.
Consider utilizing quick-attack weapon types that grant you invincibility frames (I-frames) or allow you to interrupt attacks, such as the Hammer or Longsword.
For this encounter, I opted for the Hammer due to its aggressive, close-quarters combat style. Additionally, consistently striking the monster’s head with blunt damage can stagger it, presenting further opportunities for dealing damage.
Moreover, targeting and damaging its legs and claws can create wounds that open up additional chances to knock it down, significantly increasing your damage output.
Striking its head and the flower petals during its heightened aggression can effectively weaken the creature, provided you stay vigilant to avoid its stinging attacks.
Strategies for Defeating the Lala Barina
As is common in Monster Hunter Wilds, being aware of the Lala Barina’s major attack patterns is crucial, so here’s a breakdown of its significant attacks alongside counter-strategies.
|
Attack |
Pattern |
How To Counter |
|---|---|---|
|
Claw Pokes |
A frontal attack involving pokes from its claws. |
Dodge beneath or to the side. This can also be countered with a Hammer upswing. |
|
Claw Swipe |
A sleight swipe from its claws aimed at the ground in front. |
Dodge underneath or retreat back. |
|
Leg Poke |
An attack using its leg from one side. |
Dodge as needed. This is typically its weakest attack. |
|
Stinger |
A significant attack launched when you’re positioned behind it. |
Observe the animation to avoid it. |
|
Double Stinger |
A variation in its agitated form, featuring two consecutive stings. |
Watch for its momentary charge-up to dodge. |
|
Charging Pounce |
Its most powerful attack, launching with a ferocious strike. |
Avoid staring it down in its agitated state, and sidestep dodging is recommended. |
|
Blossom Spread |
A sidestep move releasing a barrage of paralyzing flowers. |
This attack can be evaded due to its specific hitbox patterns; back away in tight spaces. |
The most effective strategy during the fight is to focus on damaging its legs and landing blows on the head when it’s not in a frenzied state.
The claws lack significant knockback damage, allowing you to endure hits while countering with effective strikes to the legs or head. Remaining positioned beneath the Lala Barina is advantageous for targeting its legs or back.
In its agitated form, the Stingers and Pounce represent its most potent attacks. Outside of these, most of its other assaults pose minimal threat to your health, provided you maintain awareness.
While the paralyzing flora may not seem overtly dangerous, their hit can incapacitate you and expose you to further attacks unless revived by a Palico.
Rewards for Conquering the Lala Barina
Upon defeating the Lala Barina, you can anticipate earning a variety of rewards in both Low-Rank and High-Rank challenges.The Frequency column indicates the likelihood of acquiring each material.
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Low-Rank |
High-Rank |
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Material |
Frequency |
Material |
Frequency |
|
Lala Barina Claw |
4/5 |
Lala Barina Claw+ |
4/5 |
|
Lala Barina Floret |
3/5 |
Lala Barina Floret+ |
3/5 |
|
Lala Barina Stinger |
3/5 |
Lala Barina Stinger+ |
3/5 |
|
Lala Barina Shell |
2/5 |
Lala Barina Carapace |
2/5 |
|
Lala Barina Mucus |
2/5 |
Lala Barina Mucus+ |
2/5 |
|
Monster Fluid |
2/5 |
Monster Broth |
2/5 |
|
Lala Barina Certificates |
1/5 |
Lala Barina Certificate S |
1/5 |
Do note that some materials may also be acquired by specifically targeting and breaking various parts of the Lala Barina during the hunt. While not guaranteed, you might also find unique items that do not drop in every encounter.
Both the Monster Fluid and Monster Broth are versatile materials obtainable from other monsters as well. Periodically, Lala Barina Certificates can appear among your post-quest rewards.
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