One of the strongest monsters you can face in Monster Hunter Wilds is Jin Dahaad. It is a colossal ice leviathan that is dominating the Iceshard Cliffs, making it extremely challenging for hunters of all sorts. So, here’s a guide on how you can beat Monster Hunter Wilds Jin Dahaad. 

Where to Find Jin Dahaad

You’ll have to follow the main storyline of Monster Hunter Wilds to encounter Jin Dahaad. It usually appears in Chapter 3, “Nothing Frozen, Nothing Gained” mission. Then, you’ll fight against him in the “Storm-cold Vortex” mission for Chapter 5. 

After you’ve completed the story, Jin Dahaad stays exclusively in Incershard Cliffs. He’ll only appear on special events, appearing in the Environment Overview screen.  

Jin Dahaad’s Weaknesses and Resistances

While this monster may intimidate you with its loudness and size, you can still effectively take this down. Like any monster, Jin Dahaad has its own set of weaknesses you can take advantage of. 

Elemental Weaknesses:

  • Fire: ★★ (Most effective, especially against the head)
  • Water: ★
  • Thunder: ★
  • Ice: ❌ (Completely ineffective – avoid using)
  • Dragon: ★

Status Effect Effectiveness:

  • Blastblight: ★★
  • Exhaust: ★★
  • Poison: ★
  • Sleep: ★
  • Paralysis: ★
  • Stun: ★

Trap Effectiveness:

  • Shock Trap: ✓
  • Pitfall Trap: ✗
  • Flash Pod: ✓
  • Sonic Bomb: ✗

Preparation Tips

After determining its weaknesses, you have to work on preparation in case of encounters. You should come prepared before initiating any attacks against Jin Dahaad in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. To make sure you’re properly equipped, do the following:

  1. Prioritize ice resistance and defense by considering skills like:
    1. Ice Resistance
    2. Blight Resistance
    3. Tremor Resistance
    4. Earplugs (protect against strong roars)
    5. Bind Resistance (counters frostblight)
  2. Bring fire-element weapons for maximum effectiveness. Ensure your weapon is fully upgraded for your current rank.
  3. Stock up on items such as:
  1. Mega Potions and regular Potions
  2. Nulberries (to counter iceblight)
  3. Cleanser (for frostblight)
  4. Torch Pods
  5. Shock Traps and Tranq Bombs
  6. Hot Drinks
  1. Also, use the portable BBQ to cook meals that boost your health, stamina, and defense.

Jin Dahaad Battle Strategy

There are two phases in battling against Jin Dahaad in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. This strategy helps you to utilize your available resources and smartly attacks the monster. 

Phase 1: Breaking the Ridges

At first, Jin Dahaad’s body is covered in cooling ridge organs. So, the first thing you should attempt to do is to break down this cover. Once successful, it’ll instantly expose his vulnerable hide:

  1. Focus on breaking the ridges all over its body. This will expose parts that are more vulnerable to damage.
  2. The largest ridges on Jin’s back are particularly powerful but are very tough unless you’ve broken the smaller ridges first.
  3. Use focus mode frequently to identify opportunities for powerful Focus Strikes against the ridges.

Phase 2: Targeting Weak Points

After breaking enough ridges in his body, start targeting his weak points. It’ll serve as your final attack to take down this impressive and monstrous body. These are usually Jin’s weakest points. 

  1. The mouth and chest are Jin’s weakest points.
  2. Target the Cranial Iceplate, Foreleg (x2), Lg. Iceplate (Exposed), Hind Leg (x2), Abdominal Iceplate, and Tail Iceplate.
  3. The tail can be severed for additional carving opportunities.

Key Attacks and How to Counter Them

Jin Dahaad has countless attacks that you should watch out for when playing against. It’ll definitely knock you up and lose the battle. Plus, Jin Dahaad follows an attack pattern that you may try to learn to come up with better defenses. These are definitely the easy ways to counter its attacks as follows:

Ice Blast Attack:

  1. Watch for Jin “absorbing” ice from the ground while lifting its head
  2. Dodge to the side when it releases the blast
  3. After this attack, its head is vulnerable to Focus Strikes for a few seconds

AoE Ground Slam:

  1. Jin will stand on its back legs briefly before slamming down
  2. Position yourself near its tail or back legs to avoid the ice explosion at the front

Devastating Ice Barrier Attack:

  1. When Jin surrounds itself with a frozen barrier, find cover immediately
  2. Use ice blocks in the arena or bring down ice pillars for protection
  3. If no cover is available, mount your Seikret and move as far away as possible

Tail Swipe:

  1. Watch for Jin lifting and freezing its tail
  2. Move away from its backside when you see this telegraphed move

Charging Attack:

  1. When Jin growls and tilts its head, prepare to dodge to the side
  2. The charge covers a significant distance and can drag you along for additional damage

Final Phase:

  1. Dodge the projectiles by moving from side to side
  2. Use your Slinger to bring down the pillar
  3. Capitalize on the opening to deal significant damage while Jin is vulnerable

Jin Dahaad Materials and Rewards

It is extremely rewarding when playing against tough monsters including Jin Dahaad in Monster Hunter Wilds. It’ll take time and effort to yield valuable materials that are useful in crafting ice-themed equipment. Here are the following:

  • Freezer Sac
  • Jin Dahaad Carapace
  • Jin Dahaad Certificate S
  • Jin Dahaad Claw+
  • Jin Dahaad Horn
  • Jin Dahaad Icegem
  • Jin Dahaad Iceplate
  • Jin Dahaad Scale+
  • Jin Dahaad Tail

Conclusion

No monsters are really unbeatable in Monster Hunter Wilds even including Jin Dahaad. They might come out as challenging but are generous with rewards, enticing players to take on the quest. You just need to prepare thoroughly and plan your strategies to efficiently counter any of its attacks. Keep in mind that your survival matters the most in every monster encounter.