Jin Dahaad is the biggest monster you will encounter in Monster Hunter Wilds. During the story mission, you will face this dragon while exploring the icy mountains. Although your group only wishes to pass through the area, the monster won’t let you. Now, you must fend off Jin Dahaad’s assault and escape from its clutches. This is easier said than done, as Jin Dahaad is incredibly powerful and even has a lethal attack up its sleeve. The fight against this dragon can be considered a war of attrition, and you need to be prepared lest you get killed.
Monster Hunter Wilds Jin Dahaad Strategy
Jin Dahaad is an ice dragon with plenty of elemental attacks. Before heading into this fight, it’s best to equip gear that can withstand both ice and dragon elements to reduce damage. Unlike the smaller monsters you’ve hunted before, don’t expect to stun this massive beast often, as it is incredibly sturdy and tough.
The most dangerous attack this dragon has is an AoE blast. You’ll know it’s coming when it surrounds itself with thick, towering ice pillars. While it’s gathering energy, you must drop one of the Giant Ice Chunks hanging above and hide behind it. If you fail, you will take massive damage that will either kill you or leave your HP bar in the red.
Melee Strategy
Fighting Jin Dahaad as a melee weapon user in Monster Hunter Wilds is extremely daunting. Its massive size makes it difficult to read its movements. To make matters worse, you need to get up close and personal to deal damage. Focus on targeting the monster’s legs until it eventually topples over. However, watch out for attacks such as foreleg stomps and swings. It may even try to kick you away if you annoy it enough.
Once the beast is down, you’ll want to target either its head or tail. Its head has a 4-star weakness, while its tail has a 3-star weakness. You can also deal extra damage if you manage to break the ice plate protecting the soft spots on its back. This is not an easy feat, though, as you need to deal a significant amount of damage to break this protective shell.
Ranged Strategy
For ranged weapon users, you are somewhat safer than melee weapon users. Since you don’t need to get too close, you can focus on attacking various parts of the dragon. I recommend targeting the ice plates on the monster’s back to reveal its weak points. Besides those, you can also aim for Jin Dahaad’s head, neck, or tail.
It would be wise to bring weapons and ammo that can inflict fire damage, as the dragon is weak against this element. You may also consider using ammo that can inflict Blastblight or Exhaust to debuff Jin Dahaad.
Jin Dahaad Weak Points and Elemental Weaknesses in Monster Hunter Wilds
Jin Dahaad has several weak points that you can exploit. The problem is that they’re mostly protected by its thick ice plates. You will need to break them before you can effectively target these body parts.
- Recommended Elemental Attack: Fire
| Status | Effectiveness |
|---|---|
| Poison | 1 Stars |
| Sleep | 1 Stars |
| Paralysis | 1 Stars |
| Blastblight | 2 Stars |
| Stun | 1 Stars |
| Exhaust | 2 Stars |
- Effective Items: Flash Pod and Shock Trap
Weakness Per Monster Part
| Slash Damage | Blunt Damage | Pierce Damage | Fire | Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 4 Stars | 4 Stars | 3 Stars | 2 Stars | 1 Star | 2 Stars | Immune | 1 Star |
| Neck | 4 Stars | 4 Stars | 3 Stars | 2 Stars | 1 Star | 2 Stars | Immune | 1 Star |
| Torso | 2 Stars | 2 Stars | 2 Stars | 1 Star | 1 Star | 1 Star | Immune | 1 Star |
| Left Foreleg | 3 Stars | 3 Stars | 2 Stars | 1 Star | 1 Star | 2 Stars | Immune | 1 Star |
| Right Foreleg | 3 Stars | 3 Stars | 2 Stars | 1 Star | 1 Star | 1 Star | Immune | 1 Star |
| Left Hind Leg | 3 Stars | 3 Stars | 2 Stars | 1 Star | 1 Star | 1 Star | Immune | 1 Star |
| Right Hind Leg | 3 Stars | 3 Stars | 2 Stars | 1 Star | 1 Star | 1 Star | Immune | 1 Star |
| Tail | 3 Stars | 3 Stars | 3 Stars | 1 Star | 1 Star | 1 Star | Immune | 1 Star |
| Abdominal Iceplate | 4 Stars | 4 Stars | 3 Stars | 1 Star | 1 Star | 1 Star | Immune | 1 Star |
| Lg. Iceplate (Active) | 1 Star | 1 Star | 1 Star | 1 Star | 1 Star | 1 Star | Immune | 1 Star |
| Lg. Iceplate (Broken) | 4 Stars | 4 Stars | 3 Stars | 2 Stars | 1 Star | 1 Star | Immune | 1 Star |
Jin Dahaad Spawn Zones and Variants in Monster Hunter Wilds
Jin Dahaad will only appear in Iceshard Cliffs during Frostwinds weather. The easiest way to face this leviathan is by accepting The Rimechain Trial assignment. After you finish the main story, you can challenge stronger variants of this monster to unlock better weapons, gear, and rewards.
Loot Table
Here is a list of loot you can obtain by hunting Jin Dahaad in Monster Hunter Wilds. Note that there is no low-rank variant since this monster is a leviathan.
High Rank Loot Table
| Material | Frequency | Target Rewards | Break Part Rewards | Carves | Wound Destroyed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jin Dahaad Claw + | 15% | 100% (Right Foreleg) 100% (Left Foreleg) 100% (Right Hind Leg) 100% (Left Hind Leg) | 18% | – | |
| Jin Dahaad Iceplate | – | 100% (Tail Iceplate) 100% (Abdominal Iceplate) 88% (Lg. Iceplate – Broken) | – | 12% | |
| Jin Dahaad Scale + | 20% | – | 30% | 50% | |
| Jin Dahaad Horn | 8% | 100% (Cranial Iceplate) | 13% | – | |
| Jin Dahaad Tail | 8% | – | 11% 93% (Severed Tail) | – | |
| Jin Dahaad Carapace | 20% | – | 23% | 38% | |
| Freezer Sac | 18% | – | – | – | |
| Jin Dahaad Certificate S | 8% | – | – | – | |
| Jin Dahaad Icegem | 3% | 12% (Lg. Iceplate – Broken) | 5% 7% (Severed Tail) | – |
Jin Dahaad Craftable Items in Monster Hunter Wilds
Here are the craftable items you can make from Jin Dahaad drops in Monster Hunter Wilds.
| Items | Parts | Perks |
|---|---|---|
| Dahaad Shard α・β Set | Dahaad Shardhelm α・β Jin Dahaad Certificate S x2 Jin Dahaad Scale+ x3 Jin Dahaad Claw+ x4 Wyvern Gem x1 Dahaad Shardmail α・β Jin Dahaad Scale+ x5 Jin Dahaad Carapace x6 Jin Dahaad Iceplate x3 Monster Hardbone x3 Dahaad Shardbraces α・β Jin Dahaad Certificate S x1 Jin Dahaad Carapace x5 Jin Dahaad Claw+ x4 Gracium x3 Dahaad Shardcoil α・β Jin Dahaad Iceplate x2 Jin Dahaad Horn x3 Jin Dahaad Icegem x1 Freezer Sac x3 Dahaad Shardgreaves α・β Jin Dahaad Scale+ x6 Jin Dahaad Iceplate x4 Jin Dahaad Horn x2 Comaqchi Carapace x2 | Weakness Exploit Lv 1 Agitator Lv 1 Bind Resistance Lv 2 Adaptability Lv 1 Tremor Resistance Lv 2 Load’s Favor |
| Escape Charm III | Jin Dahaad Iceplate x4 Jin Dahaad Claw+ x3 Blangonga Fang+ x4 Freezer Sac x4 | Bind Resistance Lv 3 |
| Jin Dhaang I (Great Sword) | Jin Dhaang I Jin Dahaad Claw+ ×5 Jin Dahaad Iceplate ×4 Jin Dahaad Tail ×1 Jin Dahaad Certificate S ×1 Precipice Metallam Jin Dahaad Horn ×4 Jin Dahaad Icegem ×1 Jin Dahaad Carapace ×4 Hunter Symbol III ×5 | Jin Dhaang I Focus Lv 2 Precipice Metallam Focus Lv 3 |
| Jin Dhaklab I (Sword and Shield) | Jin Dhaklab I Jin Dahaad Claw+ ×5 Jin Dahaad Iceplate ×4 Jin Dahaad Tail ×1 Jin Dahaad Certificate S ×1 Precipice Mateptro Jin Dahaad Horn ×4 Jin Dahaad Icegem ×1 Jin Dahaad Carapace ×4 Hunter Symbol III ×5 | Jin Dhaklab I Guard Lv 3 Precipice Mateptro Guard Lv 3 |
