Monster Hunter World: Iceborne - Paolumu Monster Guide

July 16, 2019 Rin Tohsaka Monster Hunter World: Iceborne 0

A guide on Paolumu in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, including an overview, monster stats, materials, and strategy on how to defeat it.

Paolumu

Paolumu are ovovores, their diet consisting of eggs found on the highlands. They use internal air sacs to glide in the air. One of their attacks involves swooping down to deliver a tail sweep.

Stats

Type	Element	Ailments inflicted	Weakness
Large monster	None	Wind Pressure	Fire, Thunder
Weak Points	Breakable Parts	Location	Tempered Level
Head, Mane	Head, Mane	Coral Highlands	1

Materials

Material	How to Obtain	Notes
Paolumu Pelt	Body Carving, Quest Reward	Break back or neck pouch
Paolumu Pelt +	Body Carving, Quest Reward	Break back or neck pouch High Rank only
Paolumu Shell	Body Carving, Quest Reward	Drop or break tail
Paolumu Webbing	Body Carving, Quest Reward	Break wings
Paolumu Carapace +	Body Carving, Quest Reward	Drop or Break Tail High Rank only
Paolumu Scale	Body Carving, Quest Reward
Paolumu Scale +	Body Carving, Quest Reward	High Rank only
Paolumu Wing	Body Carving, Quest Reward	Break Wings High Rank only
Monster Bone L	Quest Reward
Monster Keenbone	Quest Reward	High Rank only
Nourishing Extract	Quest Reward	High Rank only
Wyvern Gem	Body Carving, Quest Reward	2% carve 1% expedition 1% quest reward 8% silver reward 16% gold reward High Rank only

Strategy

Anticipate its Inflated State

Force it to use attacks where some of its parts are inflated, as Paolumu becomes vulnerable when it inflates. If you’re using melee weapons, one way to strike it down is by downing it with flash pods. Another, albeit risky, option is to leap from ledges to get close enough to land your attack.

Move Around

When Paolumu becomes inflated, it will either summon gusts to temporarily immobilize you or swoop down. Backpedal and circle around it to dodge its attack. Wait until it’s about to finish its attack, then punish it while it attempts to recover.

Stay to its Side and Strike its Throat

Most enemies tend to strike from the front or the rear and Paolumu is no exception. When it’s grounded, you need to move to its side to get close to its weak spot. Aim for the throat and perform an upward attack with your weapon to stagger it.

Dodge its Dive

One of its attacks is a full body press where it swoops down and lunges at you. Anticipate the attack and perform a side roll to avoid it.
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