Read this Monster Hunter World: Iceborne guide on how to defeat Barroth. Learn Barroth's weaknesses, recommended loadout, hunting tips, its moves and how to counter them!!!
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Barroth's Weaknesses Change
The Barroth will have differing elemental weaknesses depending on whether or not it has mud on its body. Make sure to check out whether it has mud on its body before engaging it maximize your damage output against the monster.
Damage Its Forelegs & Tail
The Barroth's weak spots will be its forelegs and its tail. When facing the Barroth make these the priority targets to deal the maximum amount of damage to the monster!
Check Out Barroth Monster Information Here!Barroth - Weak Spots & Effective Damage Type
| Forearms (Breakable) | The arms will start to have white marks on them once they're broken |
| Tail (Severable) | The tip of the tail will fall off when the part is severed |
The Barroth's weak points are its forearms, and its tail. The forearms can be broken, while the tail can be severed. When broken, its arms will start to have scratches, while the tail falls off when severed.
Effective Damage Type Per Weak Spot
| Part | Sever | Blunt | Ammo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forearm | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Tail | ★★・ | ★★・ | ★★・ |
Barroth - Weak Spots & Effective Damage Type
Elemental Affinity Reference Chart
Elemental Weakness Without Mud
| Fire | Water | Ice | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★★★ | ✕ | ★★・ | |||||||||
| Thunder | Dragon | - | |||||||||
| ✕ | ★・・ | - |
Elemental Weakness With Mud
| Fire | Water | Ice | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✕ | ★★★ | ★★・ | |||||||||
| Thunder | Dragon | - | |||||||||
| ✕ | ★・・ | - |
Elemental Resistance Differs With Mud
The Barroth's elemental resistance may change depending on whether it does or does not have mud on its body. It's weakness may dip towards water element depending on whether the Barroth has dirt on it or not.
Status Effect Resistance Chart
| Poison | Sleep | Paralysis | Blast | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★★・ | ★★・ | ★★・ | ★★★ | ||||||||
| Stun | Exhaust | Mount | - | ||||||||
| ✕ | ✕ | ★★★ | - |
Item Weakness & Resistance Chart
| Item | Effectiveness |
|---|---|
| Flash Pod | ✓ |
| Shock Trap | ✓ |
| Pitfall Trap | ✓ |
| Vine Trap | ✕ |
| Dung Pod | ✓ |
| Screamer Pod | ✕ |
| Tinged Meat | ✕ |
Barroth - Recommended Loadout
Recommended Elemental Weapons
| Elements | Description |
|---|---|
| Fire | ★★★ Fire is the most effective element against the Barroth when there is no mud covering its body. |
| Water | ★★★ When the Barroth is covered in mud, the water element is most effective against it. |
| Ice | ★★・ Ice is also effective against Barroth |
| Thunder | × Barroth is resistant to Thunder. Do not bring Thunder-based weapons |
Recommended Skills
| Skill | Recommendation Criteria |
|---|---|
| Earplugs | Reduces the effects of monster roars and nullifies roars at higher levels |
| Muck Resistance | Reduces limits on movement speed and evasion |
Recommended Items
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Nulberry | A berry that is able to cure various blights |
Best Specialized Tools
| Tool | Tool Effect |
|---|---|
| Waterproof Mantle | Reduces water damage, nullifies waterblight, reduces mobility restrictions in muck and negates them entirely for deep water. |
| Rocksteady Mantle | Eliminates damage reactions, prevents wind effects, protects your hearing, and grants tremor resistance. You also receive less damage from attacks. |
| Evasion Mantle | Increases the invulnerability window while evading and grants a temporary attack boost for evading a monster attack at the very last moment. |
| Affinity Booster | Places a smoker that increases affinity. |
Barroth - Moves & Counters
| Moves | Counter |
|---|---|
| Headbutt | The Barroth will rear its head, and smash it in the area in front of it. Dodge this by rolling backwards or to the side. |
| Gore | The Barroth will move its head down and rush forward, goring anything in front of it. It can be avoided by dodging to the side. |
| Mud Attack | This attack will cover the ground in mud. This will slow down hunters so it is best to steer clear of muddy areas until they disappear. |
| Tail Attack | The Barroth swings its tail in a sweeping motion or by slamming it on the ground. Avoid by dodging diagonally backwards. |
Anticipate Attacks When Fighting In Water
Since you move slower when in water, anticipate the Barroth's attacks and dodge early! This will help you avoid getting damaged by the Barroth since it takes longer for you to move when in water!
Stay Away From Piles of Mud
As you fight the Barroth, it will occasionally create piles of mud around it. Avoid getting too close to these mud piles as these will trap you and hinder your movement, making you an easier target for the Barroth!
Puddles of Mud Disappear Over Time
Since the puddles of mud disappear after a certain amount of time has passed, try to wait until the mud disappears before you get close and attack the Barroth again!
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