Read this Monster Hunter World: Iceborne guide on the monster - Kushala Daora. Learn its hunt location, element weaknesses, material drops, craftable sets, and quest rewards!!!
Table of Contents
Will We See Kushala Daora In MH Rise? Kushala Daora - Basic Monster Information
| Locale | Ancient Forest, Elder's Recess |
|---|---|
| Type | Elder Dragon |
| Quests | ★8 Kushala Daora, Dragon of Steel ★8 Master of the Gale |
Kushala Daora - Location & Spawn Areas
Ancient Forest - Lowest Level
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| 5 | Kushala Daora's Spawn Area |
| 1,4 | If the hunt drags on for a long time, Kushala Daora moves to these areas |
Kushala Daora can only be found in the Lowest Level of the Ancient Forest. It spawns and would immediately walk and lie down in Area 5. Kushala Daora does not become hostile until damaged.
Elder's Recess
Lower Level
Upper Level
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| 3 | Kushala Daora's Spawn Area. It will usually walk towards area 2 |
| 2,8,9 | If the hunt drags on for a long time, Kushala Daora moves to these areas |
| 4 | When weakened, Kushala Daora moves on top of the middle pillar in Area 4 to rest |
Kushala Daora frequents open areas in the Elder's Recess. It spawns in Area 3 and can be seen going towards Area 2 to lie down. Kushala Daora does not become hostile until damaged.
Kushala Daora - Weak Spots & Effective Damage Type
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Head (Breakable) | Kushala Daora's head is a weak spot |
| Wings (Breakable) | Kushaola Daora's wings can be broken but are not weak spots |
| Tail (Severable) | A small part of Kushaola Daora's tail can be severed |
Kushala Daora's main weak spots are its head, forelegs, and tail. Its tail, if subjected to sufficient damage, can be severed.
Effective Damage Type Per Weak Spot
| Part | Sever | Blunt | Ammo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★・ |
| Forelegs | ★★・ | ★★・ | ★★・ |
| Tail | ★★・ | ★★・ | ★★★ |
Kushala Daora - Element & Item Weaknesses
Elemental Affinity Reference Chart
| Fire | Water | Ice |
|---|---|---|
| ★・・ | × | × |
| Thunder | Dragon | − |
| ★★★ | ★★・ | − |
Status Effect Resistance Chart
| Poison | Sleep | Paralysis | Blast |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★★★ | ★・・ | ★・・ | ★★★ |
| Stun | Exhaust | Mount | Elderseal |
| ★★・ | × | ★★★ | ★★★ |
Item Weakness & Resistance Chart
Effective: ✓, Not Effective: ✕!!!
| Item | Effectiveness |
|---|---|
| Flash Pod | ✓ (Up to 4 times if Tempered) |
| Shock Trap | × |
| Pitfall Trap | × |
| Vine Trap | × |
| Dung Pod | × |
| Screamer Pod | × |
| Tinged Meat | × |
Kushala Daora - Breakable Parts & Drops List
High Rank Material Drops & Rewards
Breakable Parts & Body Carves
| Break Head | - Daora Horn+ - Daora Dragon Scale+ - Daora Gem |
|---|---|
| Break Wings | - Daora Webbing - Daora Claw+ |
| Cut Tail | - Daora Tail - Daora Carapace - Daora Gem |
| Body Carve | - Daora Dragon Scale+ - Daora Carapace - Daora Claw+ - Daora Horn+ - Daora Webbing - Daora Gem |
| Shiny Drop | - Daora Dragon Scale+ - Daora Claw+ |
Quest & Investigation Rewards
| Complete Quest | - Daora Dragon Scale+ - Daora Carapace - Daora Claw+ - Daora Webbing - Elder Dragon Bone - Elder Dragon Blood |
|---|---|
| Investigation (Gold) | - Daora Carapace - Daora Dragon Scale+ - Daora Tail - Daora Horn+ - Daora Claw+ - Daora Webbing - Daora Gem |
| Investigation (Silver) | - Daora Carapace - Daora Dragon Scale+ - Daora Tail - Daora Horn+ - Daora Claw+ - Daora Webbing - Daora Gem |
| Capture | - |
Kushala Daora - Craftable Weapons & Armor
Kushala Daora Craftable Weapons List
| Weapon | Materials Needed |
|---|---|
| Daora's Decimator (Great Sword) | - Xeno'jiiva Wing x 2 - Daora Horn+ x 5 - Daora Claw+ x 4 - Daora Gem x 1 |
| Daora's Colossus (Hammer) | - Xeno'jiiva Wing x 2 - Daora Horn+ x 5 - Daora Claw+ x 4 - Daora Gem x 1 |
| Daora's Fang(Lance) | - Xeno'jiiva Wing x 2 - Daora Horn+ x 5 - Daora Claw+ x 4 - Daora Gem x 1 |
| Daora's Brigia (Gun Lance) | - Xeno'jiiva Wing x 2 - Daora Horn+ x 5 - Daora Claw+ x 4 - Daora Gem x 1 |
| Daora's Thwartoise (Charge Blade) | - Xeno'jiiva Wing x 2 - Daora Horn+ x 5 - Daora Claw+ x 4 - Daora Gem x 1 |
| Daora's Tethidine (Insect Glaive) | - Xeno'jiiva Wing x 2 - Daora Horn+ x 5 - Daora Claw+ x 4 - Daora Gem x 1 |
| Daora's Sagittarii (Bow) | - Xeno'jiiva Wing x 2 - Daora Horn+ x 5 - Daora Claw+ x 4 - Daora Gem x 1 |
| Daora's Hornet (Light Bowgun) | - Xeno'jiiva Wing x 2 - Daora Horn+ x 5 - Daora Claw+ x 4 - Daora Gem x 1 |
Kushala Daora Craftable Armor List
High Rank Kushala Daora α & β Armor Set
| Armor | Materials Needed |
|---|---|
| Kushala Daora Helm α · β | - Daora Dragon Scale+ x 4 - Dragon Carapace x 4 - Daora Webbing x 2 - Elder Dragon Bone x 4 |
| Kushala Daora Mail α · β | - Daora Carapace x 5 - Daora Horn+ x 3 - Daora Claw+ x 2 - Daora Gem x 1 |
| Kushala Daora Vambraces α · β | - Daora Carapace x 5 - Daora Horn+ x 2 - Daora Tail x 2 - Legiana Plate x 1 |
| Kushala Daora Coil α · β | - Daora Dragon Scale+ x 4 - Daora Carapace x 4 - Daora Horn+ x 2 - Carbalite Ore x 5 |
| Kushala Daora Greaves α · β | - Daora Carapace x 5 - Daora Dragon Scale+ x 4 - Daora Webbing x 3 - Elder Dragon Blood x 3 |
