Monster Hunter World: Nergigante (Large Monster)

Nergigante is a large Monster & Elder Dragon that you can slay in Monster Hunter World.

Characteristics: A terrible elder dragon that appears when other elders are in the vicinity. Its penchant for destruction is well-documented. You will have to fight this monster to unlock 8-star assignments.

Useful Information: Nergigante can recover from wounds almost instantaneously. Regenerated body parts grow harder over time, so attacking them while they’re still fresh is the ideal strategy.

Known Habitats: During Assignment “A Wound and a Thirst” in Elder’s Recess. Must slay this monster to finish the quest (cannot capture it alive). This will unlock 8-star assignments.

Element Weaknesses:

• Fire: 1/5 (least effective)
• Water: 1/5
• Thunder: 3/5 (most effective)
• Ice: 1/5
• Dragon: 2/5

Ailments:

• Poison: 2/5
• Sleep: 2/5
• Paralysis: 2/5
• Blast: 2/5
• Stun: 2/5

Rewards:

• Nergigante Carapace
• Nergigante Talon
• Nergigante Horn+ (break the monster’s horns with a hammer so it falls off)
• Nergigante Regrowth Plate
• Nergigante Gem
• Immortal Dragonscale
• Elder Dragon Blood
• Elder Dragon Bone
• Dragonvein Crystal
• High Commendation
• Mysterious Feystone

For all other large monsters, check out our Monster Hunter World Wiki.