Monster Hunter WildsGypceros Guide - Weaknesses, Location, Armor & More

Gypceros is a returning Flying Wyvern in Monster Hunter Wilds. Its main features are its crest, which can flash and stun hunters akin to a Flash Pod, its poison attacks, and physical attacks using its beak, body, and elastic tail.

This monster can even fake its own death to lure hunters in, only to suddenly unleash a very powerful attack as it rises up again. In the Monster Hunter universe, Gypceros is the natural prey of Nerscylla, a spider-like Temnoceran, and it has evolved to fake its own death in order not to be eaten.

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Gypceros doesn’t have a set habitat. It can be found in the Windward Plains, as well as in the Iceshard Cliffs.

In the Windward Plains, Gypceros can usually be seen roaming the cliffs and valleys near Kunafa village, avoiding sand and open areas.

Gypceros’ poison and flash attacks can be deadly during hunts.

Hunters must bring items that cure poison, like Antidotes, Herbal Medicines, or Herbal Powder. The Stun Resistance skill is also useful, as Gypceros will unleash slow and hard-hitting attacks on Hunters it has flashed and stunned.

Gypceros is immune to Flash Pods and Shock Traps, so these items will not help Hunters against it.

Gypceros can use a variety of physical attacks, as well as its signature flashing that can stun hunters, and poisonous attacks from its mouth.

Triple Charge

This Flying Wyvern isn’t particularly quick to attack, but its charge happens almost instantly, leaving no room to react. Hunters should avoid standing directly in front of it to avoid getting tripped. Gypceros will also spit poison in the Hunter’s direction while charging, making it difficult to heal up or sharpen while it is happening. While enraged, Gypceros can charge up to three times.

Gypceros can also spit poison in other ways, such as directly in front of it, or throwing a poison spit upward which then creates a poison rain briefly.

It also shares the usual 360º tail slam with other Flying Wyverns and a pecking attack directly underneath it.

Flash Attack

Gypceros can flash and stun hunters with its crest in two different ways:

• Standing in place, snapping its teeth and moving its head side to side in a taunting way to flash Hunters in all directions. This creates a Wound on its crest while he is readying the attack, allowing players to stop it if they react quickly with a Focus Strike.
• Charging forward and suddenly flashing in front of it. This attack can be difficult to predict and dodge, so Hunters must have quick reactions.

Breaking Gypceros’ crest will render its flash attacks useless. When it is downed, go all out on the offensive on its crest, which is also a weak spot.

Multiple Tail Slam

Gypceros uses its tail as a whip, extending it to attack Hunters who are further away. It can deal significant damage, so Hunters must react when they see Gypceros turning away and preparing to slam its tail. Gypceros will often use this attack on stunned Hunters.

Apparent / Fake Death

When Gypceros is low on health, it will fake its death. This can happen anytime before or after limping to its nest. Shortly after, he will rise again with a powerful attack which Hunters must avoid at all costs.

Hunters should use this opportunity to either heal up or attack for a short time before retreating. Trying to carve Gypceros while it feigns its death will rarely work out unless Hunters react very quickly. Its body will spasm before it stands up again, allowing Hunters to prepare for the attack.

• Body Weak Points: Head
• Severable Points: None
• Breakable Points: Head

Its head is a major weak spot, but Hunters will expose themselves to Gypceros’ attacks, so it is a good idea only to focus the head when an opening presents itself.

While Gypceros prepares for a Flash, a Wound will temporarily appear on its crest. Weapons that can reach it with a Focus Strike will be able to stop this attack and trip Gypceros. Since breaking its crest renders its flashing useless, it should be a priority during hunts.

Gypceros can trigger a Turf War with Nerscylla.

Since Gypceros is not an apex monster, it will be significantly damaged if it confronts stronger monsters like Arkveld or Rey Dau.

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Gypceros armor does not have any set bonuses.