Man, where do I begin? So Fatalis dropped for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Wednesday night, and he's been something else. Alatreon was already a tough boss fight (mostly due to its elemental DPS check and varied moveset), but Fatalis is just brutal on every level. His moves will 2-shot you even on the toughest of equipment, he hits fast and with a ton of range, and to tie everything together - he has the highest base-HP of anything in the game at 66k, with only a 30-minute time limit, meaning that you have to constantly be dealing damage or you'll time out, even if you don't eat too many faints. Despite all of that, it's without any doubt the hypest fight in the entire game, and it's clear that Capcom really put their all into the encounter.
First off - the music. Good lord, the music!
I know that Monster Hunter World has had inconsistent remixes for returning monsters, but man did they nail both Alatreon and now Fatalis. Even better, we get *2* tracks as the fight has multiple phases to it.
It perfectly accentuates just how ferocious, how dangerous, how exhilarating the fight is! It's perfect pacing for how the fight escalates as you get closer and closer to the end, and then right when you're a decent chunk into the 3rd phase, and the dragonator spawns, you hit him with it and man the nostalgia hits instantly.
...nostalgia that hit even harder once I killed him, but I'll save that surprise for folks to find for themselves.
I think my favorite little detail about the fight, is how you go from hiding in a nook to avoid his nova, to actively putting up a barricade, to rushing through the nova towards him in order to survive the 3rd time onward. The fight's momentum, where it starts to feel like you're slowly overcoming him is just unmatched, and everything from the visuals, to the mechanics, to the music helps tie it together. Capcom wants the fight to hype you up, and boy did they deliver. Just watch the aerial view of his ultimate attack - the sheer spectacle on display is something else.
Just an incredible culmination and send-off for a game that has devoured over 1k hours of my life. Anyone else feel the same way?
FAQs
Fatalis fight in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is meant to be the hardest boss fight available. However, it's also built to be immensely satisfying. It relies on the skills and builds players have developed for hundreds of hours of playtime. There's constant help from the Excitable A-Lister.
What is the hardest boss in Monster Hunter world? ›
Arguably one of the most difficult foes to take down in the entire series, Extreme Behemoth (or 'Extremoth', as he's affectionately known by players) is an absolute titan that effortlessly ranks as Monster Hunter World's hardest monster.
What makes Fatalis so strong? ›
Even on the ground, Fatalis is able to walk on all fours and rush prey at shocking speeds with sheer power behind its bulk. The most powerful feature is its powerful fiery breath. This fire is some of the strongest fire breath out of all monsters and can kill most enemies almost instantly.
How do you complete the Fatalis investigation? ›
Before you face Fatalis, you'll first need to investigate the reappearance of Alatreon in the Secluded Valley by completing the special assignment "Dawn's Triumph". Once you have completed this special assignment, you will be able speak with characters to unlock the special assignment for Fatalis: "The Black Dragon".
What rank can you fight Fatalis? ›
Here are the steps. Finish the main campaign for Iceborne to unlock the Guiding Lands. You will also need to have reached at least Master Rank 24 and have the latest Iceborne patch installed. Go to Seliana and talk to the Seeker when he has a purple exclamation point on top of his head.
Is Fatalis the hardest monster ever? ›
It's pretty clear that fatalis is the hardest thing we've ever had to deal with in mh world , excluding maybe extremoth , but I'm not counting him.
What is the easiest Monster Hunter? ›
Difficulty is very subjective but imo from easiest to hardest (including expansions): Monster Hunter Portable 3rd. Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.
Is there anything stronger than Fatalis? ›
From the very beginning, the upper and lower limits of Elder Dragons were already set in stone, none can be weaker than Kirin, and none can be stronger than Fatalis (unless it's another Fatalis).
Who is stronger Alatreon or Fatalis? ›
Black Fatalis might be the weakest Fatalis, but he's still far stronger than Alatreon, or anybody else for that matter. White Fatalis is supposed to be "THE" Fatalis. The one who destroyed Castle Schrade. He's lived for so long that he grew a beard.
Why is Fatalis evil? ›
The Fatalis are depicted as being misanthropic with a hatred for humanity is so deep that it is said that it would burn thousands of hunters and melt their corpses into it's hide to make a suit of armor much like what humans do to monsters.
you need to beat fatalis once for his weapons/armor to even show up in crafting if im correct. No need. Just need to get some parts only. I got both the weapons and the armor to show before I even killed him once.
What is the monster before Fatalis? ›
From what I've seen on the other discussions, you have to beat Alatreon to unlock Fatalis. It's armor pieces are quite good as well. You'll have to defeat Alatreon in the special assignment to be able to access Fatalis.
How many hours to beat Fatalis? ›
Updated:
| Single-Player | Polled | Average |
|---|
| Main Story | 42 | 20h 27m |
| Main + Extras | 56 | 27h 48m |
| Completionist | 7 | 55h 20m |
| All PlayStyles | 105 | 26h 42m |
Summary. Fatalis is the name given to one of the strongest Elder Dragons ever encountered. The members of this species are rare and few. White Fatalis is believed to have been the creator of all Elder Dragons, and is by far the strongest Elder in the world.
Who is the hardest main boss in bloodborne? ›
1 Orphan Of Kos
Orphan Of Kos might just be the most difficult boss fight in the Soulsborne games and is definitely the ugliest. This entire fight gives players no time to breathe as they're constantly dodging his relentless attacks, while also getting barely any room to attack.
