Monster Hunter Wilds: How to beat Doshaguma

Learn the Doshaguma’s weaknesses, drop list, and more

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Need tips on how to beat the Doshaguma in Monster Hunter Wilds? The Doshaguma is a giant bear with an attitude problem. This is one of the most aggressive monsters you’ll encounter in Monster Hunter Wilds’ early game, whether through the main missions - which see you up against a pack of Doshaguma and their terrible alpha – or via turf wars on the map. Doshaguma viciously defend their lairs, and they won’t hesitate to smack the stuffing out of any rival creature who stumbles close.

Tackling a Doshaguma is an exercise in outlasting a very ornery monster who won’t hesitate to swat you into the ground. In this guide, we’ll explain how to beat the Doshaguma , revealing useful intel including the monster’s weaknesses, the best gear to use against it, combat tips and tricks, and post-fight rewards.

In this guide:

• How to beat Doshaguma
• Where to find Doshaguma
• Doshaguma weaknesses
• Best weapon and armor to fight Doshaguma
• Doshaguma tips and strategy
• Doshaguma rewards and drop list

How to beat Doshaguma

We’ll go into more detail on all the Doshaguma’s weaknesses below and how to exploit them. For now, here are our top tips on how to beat the Doshaguma in Monster Hunter Wilds.

1. Keep applying pressure and dodging.
2. When the Doshaguma growls or rears up, an attack is imminent.
3. Exploit wounds as soon as they appear.
4. Take advantage of turf wars to deal extra damage to the Doshaguma.
5. If a Doshaguma pack enters the fray, use Dung Pods to make them disperse.

Skip ahead to our tips and strategy section for more details on each of these points!

Where to find Doshaguma

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The Doshaguma is found in the Plains and Forest regions of Monster Hunter Wilds. The first time you’ll run into the Doshaguma in the story of Monster Hunter Wilds is during the Chapter 1-4 main quest “A Hunter’s Pride,” where you’ll enter combat with an Alpha Doshaguma and its pack. Technically, though, I encountered several Doshagumas ahead of time while tracking the Quematrice , as the pair of them tend to get into turf wars. Doshaguma can frequently be found wandering Areas 8 through 12 of the Plains. In the Forest, the Doshaguma tends to pop up around Area 10, not too far from the river.

Doshaguma weaknesses

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The Doshaguma’s weak point is its soft belly . To reach the belly, you’ll need to attack it when the Doshaguma rises on its hind legs. This isn’t always possible, so when the belly’s not visible, attack the head and forelegs, which are breakable. The tail’s also breakable, but isn’t particularly weak. Focus on physical damage for maximum impact. Cut Damage works best on all of the aforementioned body parts, with Blunt Damage serving as a good runner-up.

Fire and Thunder are both decent Elements to use against the Doshaguma, and you’ll find once again that the head is the most receptive body part for soaking up this damage. Avoid using the Dragon Element on the tail, as for some reason the Doshaguma is especially resistant to dragon attacks on its rump. Who knew?

Most status effects are fair game against the Doshaguma, and the first time you run into one of these big fellas, you’ll probably be able to take advantage of Paralysis , Poison , or Stun , which will occur when you whack them on the head enough with a Blunt weapon. Pick Flash Pods, Shock Traps, and Pitfall Traps for your items, along with Dung Pods and Large Dung Pods , which will come in handy for fending off Doshaguma packs.

Best weapon and armor to fight Doshaguma

I used the Dual Blades and Lance to carve up my first Doshaguma, but you can go with whatever Cut or Blunt weapon works best for your playstyle. The Hammer would be an easy choice for inflicting Stun.

By the time I was hunting Doshagumas, the Barina Faucilles I and Barina Sarissa I were my regular companions, thanks to their affinity with the Paralysis Element. You could also use the Quematrice Silexes I and Quematrice Lanza I , both of which are great for additional Fire damage.

When it comes to armor, just invest in whatever offers up the most physical protection at this point in the game. If you’re going to start farming Doshaguma en masse, it’s also good to start upgrading your armor , which you can begin doing shortly after you beat the Alpha Doshaguma in the story.

Doshaguma tips and strategy

Below, we’ll go in-depth with the main tips and overall strategy you need to beat the Doshaguma. Follow these hints closely to win the fight and claim the spoils of war with ease.

The Doshaguma is one persistent, tough ursine. Get ready to power clash. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom

1. Keep applying pressure and dodging

The Doshaguma’s a violent beast and probably the most overtly aggressive in Monster Hunter Wilds’ first chapter. Prepare yourself for heavy paw strikes that will knock you off your feet, and be aware that defeating the Doshaguma is largely an exercise in attrition and careful dodging.

If you’re using a guarding weapon (the Great Sword, Sword and Shield, Lance, Gunlance, Charge Blade, and Heavy Bowgun), chances are the Doshaguma will instigate a Power Clash against you when you block one of its attacks. Mash your attack button as fast as you can when this happens to knock the Doshaguma backwards.

2. When the Doshaguma growls or rears up, an attack is imminent

Most of the Doshaguma’s attacks will be telegraphed either by a growl or by the giant bear rearing up on its hind legs. Attacks - either in the form of the Doshaguma slamming its body down on the nearby terrain, swinging its arm outwards, or charging forward - are all imminent once this happens. The terrain smash attack is particularly deadly, as it’ll send rifts through the ground that the Doshaguma will then pull up, knocking you off your feet. Learn these telltale signs well. Take advantage of the opportunity to attack the Doshaguma’s belly as it rears up, but don’t get greedy. Switch to attacking the forelimbs to avoid being trampled.

3. Exploit wounds as soon as they appear

Once the Doshaguma’s health is low, lots of wounds will appear on its body. You should always focus on wounds and attack them as soon as they appear with every monster, but it’s especially vital to do so with the Doshaguma for both the big damage and the chance to quell its outbursts, which become more and more aggressive the weaker it gets. Since the Doshaguma’s weak spot is located under its body and is often inaccessible as long as the creature’s upright, it’s even more imperative to exploit its wounds ASAP.

4. Take advantage of turf wars to deal extra damage to the Doshaguma

The Doshaguma tends to get involved in turf wars on a regular basis. If you’re fighting the Alpha Doshaguma in the main story, it’ll probably end up clashing with either a Rey Dau or a Balahara as you chase it across the sands. Normal Doshagumas encountered during regular hunts will fiercely defend their lairs against any who come close, and spotting a Doshaguma dueling with a Quematrice is a regular sight for me. While you don’t want to take on more than you can chew in a fight with two monsters, it’s always worth smacking a Doshaguma a few times when it’s distracted with another alpha.

5. If a Doshaguma pack enters the fray, use Dung Pods to make them disperse

Facing off against the Alpha Doshaguma in Monster Hunter Wilds’ campaign will give you a good idea of how Doshaguma packs work. One of these furry bastards is enough to deal with; you don’t want to fend off an entire trove of them. Ensure that you’re well-prepared by packing Dung Pods and Large Dung Pods before a hunt. Fling the poop at the pack to make it disperse, then refocus your efforts on the big guy you’ve been contending with.

Turf wars are commonplace with the Doshaguma and other monsters like the Balahara. Let them fight! |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom

Doshaguma rewards and drop list

Here are all the rewards and drops you can get from Doshaguma and its broken parts.

Low-Rank Materials:

High-Rank Materials:

In addition, if you break the following Doshaguma parts during the fight, you’ll get these rewards for carving them:

Low-Rank Materials:

• Broken Right/Left Foreleg: 1x Doshaguma Claw
• Broken Tail Hair: 1x Doshaguma Fur

High-Rank Materials:

• Broken Right/Left Foreleg: 1x Doshaguma Claw+
• Broken Tail Hair: 1x Doshaguma Fur+

That wraps up our strategy guide on how to beat the Doshaguma in Monster Hunter Wilds. For more help, head to our Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough and our expansive list of all monsters in the game!

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All 75 Arc Raiders Blueprints and where to get them

These areas have the highest chance of giving you Blueprints

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Looking for more Arc Raiders Blueprints? It’s a special day when you find a Blueprint, as they’re among the most valuable items in Arc Raiders. If you find a Blueprint that you haven’t already found, then you must make sure you hold onto it at all costs, because Blueprints are the key to one of the most important and powerful systems of meta-progression in the game.

This guide aims to be the very best guide on Blueprints you can find, starting with a primer on what exactly they are and how they work in Arc Raiders, before delving into exactly where to get Blueprints and the very best farming spots for you to take in your search.

We’ll also go over how to get Blueprints from other unlikely activities, such as destroying Surveyors and completing specific quests. And you’ll also find the full list of all 75 Blueprints in Arc Raiders on this page (including the newest Blueprints added with the Cold Snap update , such as the Deadline Blueprint and Firework Box Blueprint), giving you all the information you need to expand your own crafting repertoire.

In this guide:

• What are Blueprints in Arc Raiders?
• Full Blueprint list: All crafting recipes
• Where to find Blueprints in Arc Raiders Blueprints obtained from quests Blueprints obtained from Trials Best Blueprint farming locations

What are Blueprints in Arc Raiders?

Blueprints in Arc Raiders are special items which, if you manage to extract with them, you can expend to permanently unlock a new crafting recipe in your Workshop. If you manage to extract from a raid with an Anvil Blueprint, for example, you can unlock the ability to craft your very own Anvil Pistol, as many times as you like (as long as you have the crafting materials).

To use a Blueprint, simply open your Inventory while in the lobby, then right-click on the Blueprint and click “Learn And Consume” . This will permanently unlock the recipe for that item in your Workshop. As of the Stella Montis update, there are allegedly 75 different Blueprints to unlock - although only 68 are confirmed to be in the game so far. You can see all the Blueprints you’ve found and unlocked by going to the Workshop menu, and hitting “R” to bring up the Blueprint screen.

It’s possible to find duplicates of past Blueprints you’ve already unlocked. If you find these, then you can either sell them, or - if you like to play with friends - you can take it into a match and gift it to your friend so they can unlock that recipe for themselves. Another option is to keep hold of them until the time comes to donate them to the Expedition.

Full Blueprint list: All crafting recipes

Below is the full list of all the Blueprints that are currently available to find in Arc Raiders, and the crafting recipe required for each item:

Note: The missing Blueprints in this list likely have not actually been added to the game at the time of writing, because none of the playerbase has managed to find any of them. As they are added to the game, I will update this page with the most relevant information so you know exactly how to get all 75 Arc Raiders Blueprints.

Where to find Blueprints in Arc Raiders

Below is a list of all containers, modifiers, and events which maximise your chances of finding Blueprints:

• Certain quests reward you with specific Blueprints .
• Completing Trials has a high chance of offering Blueprints as rewards.
• Surveyors have a decent chance of dropping Blueprints on death.
• High loot value areas tend to have a greater chance of spawning Blueprints.
• Night Raids and Storms may increase rare Blueprint spawn chances in containers.
• Containers with higher numbers of items may have a higher tendency to spawn Blueprints. As a result, Blue Gate (which has many “large” containers containing multiple items) may give you a higher chance of spawning Blueprints.
• Raider containers (Raider Caches, Weapon Boxes, Medical Bags, Grenade Tubes) have increased Blueprint drop rates. As a result, the Uncovered Caches event gives you a high chance of finding Blueprints.
• Security Lockers have a higher than average chance of containing Blueprints.
• Certain Blueprints only seem to spawn under specific circumstances: Tempest Blueprint only spawns during Night Raid events. Vulcano Blueprint only spawns during Hidden Bunker events. Jupiter and Equaliser Blueprints only spawn during Harvester events.

Raider Caches, Weapon Boxes, and other raider-oriented container types have a good chance of offering Blueprints. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Embark Studios

Blueprints have a very low chance of spawning in any container in Arc Raiders, around 1-2% on average. However, there is a higher chance of finding Blueprints in particular container types. Specifically, you can find more Blueprints in Raider containers and security lockers.

Beyond this, if you’re looking for Blueprints you should focus on regions of the map which are marked as having particularly high-value loot. Areas such as the Control Tower in Dam Battlegrounds, the Arrival and Departure Buildings in Spaceport, and Pilgrim’s Peak in Blue Gate all have a better-than-average chance of spawning Blueprints somewhere amongst all their containers. Night Raids and Electromagnetic Storm events also increase the drop chances of certain Blueprints .

In addition to these containers, you can often loot Blueprints from destroyed Surveyors - the largest of the rolling ball ARC. Surveyors are more commonly found on the later maps - Spaceport and Blue Gate - and if one spawns in your match, you’ll likely see it by the blue laser beam that it casts into the sky while “surveying”.

Surveyors are quite well-armoured and will very speedily run away from you once it notices you, but if you can take one down then make sure you loot all its parts for a chance of obtaining certain unusual Blueprints.

Blueprints obtained from quests

One way in which you can get Blueprints is by completing certain quests for the vendors in Speranza. Some quests will reward you with a specific item Blueprint upon completion, so as long as you work through all the quests in Arc Raiders, you are guaranteed those Blueprints.

Here is the full list of all Blueprints you can get from quest rewards:

• Trigger Nade Blueprint: Rewarded after completing “Sparks Fly”.
• Lure Grenade Blueprint: Rewarded after completing “Greasing Her Palms”.
• Burletta Blueprint: Rewarded after completing “Industrial Espionage”.
• Hullcracker Blueprint (and Launcher Ammo Blueprint): Rewarded after completing “The Major’s Footlocker”.

Alas, that’s only 4 Blueprints out of a total of 75 to unlock, so for the vast majority you will need to find them yourself during a raid. If you’re intent on farming Blueprints, then it’s best to equip yourself with cheap gear in case you lose it, but don’t use a free loadout because then you won’t get a safe pocket to stash any new Blueprint you find. No pain in Arc Raiders is sharper than failing to extract with a new Blueprint you’ve been after for a dozen hours already.

One of the best ways to get Blueprints is by hitting three stars on all five Trials every week. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Embark Studios

Blueprints obtained from Trials

One of the very best ways to get Blueprints is as rewards for completing Trials in Arc Raiders. Trials are unlocked from Level 15 onwards, and allow you to earn rewards by focusing on certain tasks over the course of several raids. For example, one Trial might task you with dealing damage to Hornets, while another might challenge you to loot Supply Drops.

Trials refresh on a weekly basis, with a new week bringing five new Trials. Each Trial can offer up to three rewards after passing certain score milestones, and it’s possible to receive very high level loot from these reward crates - including Blueprints. So if you want to unlock as many Blueprints as possible, you should make a point of completing as many Trials as possible each week.

Best Blueprint farming locations

The very best way to get Blueprints is to frequent specific areas of the maps which combine high-tier loot pools with the right types of containers to search. Here are my recommendations for where to find Blueprints on every map, so you can always keep the search going for new crafting recipes to unlock.

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Dam Battlegrounds

The best places to farm Blueprints on Dam Battlegrounds are the Control Tower, Power Generation Complex, Ruby Residence, and Pale Apartments . The first two regions, despite only being marked on the map as mid-tier loot, contain a phenomenal number of containers to loot. The Control Tower can also contain a couple of high-tier Security Lockers - though of course, you’ll need to have unlocked the Security Breach skill at the end of the Survival tree.

There’s also a lot of reporting amongst the playerbase that the Residential areas in the top-left of the map - Pale Apartments and Ruby Residence - give you a comparatively strong chance of finding Blueprints. Considering their size, there’s a high density of containers to loot in both locations, and they also have the benefit of being fairly out of the way. So you’re more likely to have all the containers to yourself.

Buried City

The best Blueprint farming locations on Buried City are the Santa Maria Houses, Grandioso Apartments, Town Hall, and the various buildings of the New District . Grandioso Apartments has a lower number of containers than the rest, but a high chance of spawning weapon cases - which have good Blueprint drop rates. The others are high-tier loot areas, with plenty of lootable containers - including Security Lockers.

Spaceport

The best places to find Blueprints on Spaceport are the Arrival and Departure Buildings, as well as Control Tower A6 and the Launch Towers . All these areas are labelled as high-value loot regions, and many of them are also very handily connected to one another by the Spaceport wall, which you can use to quickly run from one area to the next. At the tops of most of these buildings you’ll find at least one Security Locker, so this is an excellent farming route for players looking to find Blueprints.

The downside to looting Blueprints on Spaceport is that all these areas are hotly contested, particularly in Duos and Squads. You’ll need to be very focused and fast in order to complete the full farming route.

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Blue Gate

Blue Gate tends to have a good chance of dropping Blueprints, potentially because it generally has a high number of containers which can hold lots of items; so there’s a higher chance of a Blueprint spawning in each container. In my experience, the best Blueprint farming spots on Blue Gate are Pilgrim’s Peak, Raider’s Refuge, the Ancient Fort, and the Underground Complex beneath the Warehouse .

All of these areas contain a wealth of containers to loot. Raider’s Refuge has less to loot, but the majority of the containers in and around the Refuge are raider containers, which have a high chance of containing Blueprints - particularly during major events.

Stella Montis

On the whole, Stella Montis seems to have a very low drop rate for Blueprints (though a high chance of dropping other high-tier loot). If you do want to try farming Blueprints on this map, the best places to find Blueprints in Stella Montis are Medical Research, Assembly Workshop, and the Business Center . These areas have the highest density of containers to loot on the map.

In addition to this, the Western Tunnel has a few different Security Lockers to loot, so while there’s very little to loot elsewhere in this area of the map, it’s worth hitting those Security Lockers if you spawn there at the start of a match.

That wraps up this primer on how to get all the Blueprints in Arc Raiders as quickly as possible. With the Expedition system constantly resetting a large number of players’ Blueprints, it’s more important than ever to have the most up-to-date information on where to find all these Blueprints.

While you’re here, be sure to check out our Arc Raiders best guns tier list , as well as our primers on the best skills to unlock and all the different Field Depot locations on every map.

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