Balahara Guide - Weakness, Drops, and How to Unlock

Predict Attacks by Watching Head and Tail Movements

Balahara’s attacks can be predicted based on whether it raises its head or tail. Some attacks slightly track the player, so it's important to constantly reposition, increase Guard or Evade Window, or fight while staying in a fixed position.

Dealing with Attack Combinations from the Monster’s Side

Balahara seamlessly combines attacks from when it raises its head and when it raises its tail. If Balahara moves unpredictably and keeps changing direction, stay on its side to make dodging easier.

Wound the Neck and Legs When Near the front Legs

Since the hitzone from the head to the belly is soft, take advantage of moments when the attacks are not too aggressive to fight near the front legs and wound the neck and legs.

Evade Left or Right After a Rolled-Up Dash Attack

When Balahara curls up, it signals an incoming Dash Attack. Right after the Dash Attack, it will immediately follow up with a mucus attack, so be sure not to lose sight of Balahara.

Move Away When It Starts Charging

The mucus attack after Balahara raises its head and charges is more powerful than its usual mucus attacks. If you are in front of it, evade by moving far away.

Escape Quicksand by Riding Seikret

▲ Seikret allows you to maneuver within the quicksand.

When the ground begins to ripple significantly, it's a sign of an incoming quicksand attack. If you get caught, Balahara will repeatedly perform Dash attacks, so quickly escape by riding Seikret. The camera automatically tracks Balahara, so if escaping on your own, use side evasions effectively.

Screamer Pod or Sonic Bomb Helps for Escaping

You can also use Screamer Pod or Sonic Bomb to force Balahara out of the quicksand. Utilize this method when you need to rescue immobilized allies.