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Royal Ludroth

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Type

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Element

Water

Weakness

Thunder

Hunt Difficulty

2/5 Moderate

Hunt Strategy

A spongy-maned leviathan that absorbs water in its mane to stay hydrated on land. Royal Ludroth spits water balls and performs rolling body slams.

Strengths

  • +Water spit attacks have good range
  • +Sponge mane absorbs damage when hydrated
  • +Rolling body slams have deceptive reach

Weaknesses

  • -Thunder element is devastating against it
  • -Drying out its mane weakens its water attacks
  • -Predictable return-to-water behavior when dehydrated

Tips & Strategies

  • 1Thunder weapons are the most effective element against Royal Ludroth.
  • 2Attack its yellow sponge mane to dry it out, reducing its water attacks.
  • 3When its mane deflates, it will try to return to water -- ambush it on the way.
  • 4Dodge through its rolling attacks rather than away -- it has deceptive range.
  • 5Fire element also works well as a secondary choice.

Weak Points

HeadSponge ManeTail

Notable Drops

  • Royal Ludroth Scale+
  • Spongy Hide+
  • Dash Extract
  • Royal Ludroth Crest (rare)

Hunt Phases

Hydrated: strong water attacks. Dehydrated (mane broken): weakened, seeks water sources to rehydrate.

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