The first major Monster Hunter Wilds update is here, bringing a wide array of new features, including new weapons, armor sets—and above all else, the arrival of MH Generations’ Mizutsune.

But how exactly can you unlock both the regular and tempered versions of the monster? Here’s how to find and beat Mizutsune in Monster Hunter Wilds.

How to unlock the Mizutsune hunt in Monster Hunter Wilds

You can unlock Mizutsune in Monster Hunter Wilds by completing the Spirit in the Moonlight mission. The mission will become available once you reach Hunter Ra♎nk 21 and can be triggered by tal🐼king to Kanya at the Scarlet Forest Base Camp after completing Fishing Life, in Microcosm.

How to find and unlock the Tempered Mizutsune

After completing Spirit in the Moonlight, you can then unlock the ability to spot and hunt the Tempered Mizutsune by reaching Hunter Rank 41. I was, however, only able to ⛄find the Tempered version of the monster in Ruins of Wyveria.

How to beat Mizutsune in MH Wilds

Like in Generations, spatial awareness is a must when facing Mizutsune in MH Wilds, as the monster pairs its highly aggressive moveset—composed of tail spins, lunges, and jet streams—with the ability to constantly let out damaging bubbles capable of applying both Waterb🌼light and Bubbleblight. The effects of Waterblight can be cancelled by rolling around or using a Nulberry, while Bubbleblight can be cured by using a Cleanser. While enraged, the monster becomes capable of also applying Fireblight, which will eat away your HP until removed.

I know the above can be overwhelming, but don’t worry—the Mizutsune is weak to Ice, Dragon, and Electric, and can be countered by aiming at its head while making use of Cut and Blunt weapons.

Being aggressive is also key here, since most of Mizutsune’s big attacks can be easily telegraphed even when up close. Just make sure to respect its bubbles and jets, as a Tempered Mizutsune can easily one-shot even the most prepared hunter by pairing its heavy damage and its effects. If you want a bigger layer of protection, equipping water-resistant armor sets can also help a lot.

All Mizutsune armor recipes

Like all other big monsters in the game, you can craft both Alpha and Beta versions of the Mizusune armor set in Monster Hunter Wilds. The High🐻 Rank sets will become available after facing Mizutsune for the first time, and each of its parts can be crafted by usin𒉰g the materials below:

• Mizutsune Helm: Five Mizutsune Scale+, three Bubblefoam+, and two Piragill Fin+
• Mizutsune Mail: Two Mizutsune Cerfificate S, two Mizutsune Claw+, five Mizutsune Fin+, and one Wyvern Gem
• Mizutsune Coil: One Mizutzune Cerfificate S, five Mizutsune Purplefur+, three Mizutsune Claw+, and two Torrent Sac
• Mizutsune Greaves: One Mizutzune Cerfificate S, four Mizutsune Scale+, four Bubblefoam+, and one Mizutsune Water Orb

As a true hunter never forget🧜s their loyal companions, you can also craft the full Alpha Mizutsune Palico set by expending one Mizutsune Claw+ for the Parasol, one Mizutsune Scale+ fo🍃r the suit, and one Mizutsune Purplefur+ for the Feline Mizutsune Kasa.