New player, kirin just kicked my ass hard looking for tips(rant?)

[Crusader]

So I thought diablos would be a challenge and wanted to do the kirin quest before I started on it. And he just destroyed me to the point where i don’t even think it was a “skill issue” but more a gear issue. My attacks weren’t doing ♥♥♥♥ even though I’m using a water weapon (madness axe 3, playing switch axe and yes my attacks were still bouncing off even when it was fully sharpened) meanwhile kirin, every time I tried to go in with an attack, would follow up with some crazy over powered ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ thor lightning strike. I feel like I’m captain america and thor is just beating the ♥♥♥♥ out of me with his stormbreaker. Sure I could dodge him, but dodging and hitting? ♥♥♥♥ that I could hardly get in like 2 hits that properly knocked him down.

And I mean I beat odogoran or whatever with little to no issues twice.

Kirin just straight up face ♥♥♥♥♥♥ me, first time I failed a mission in the 30 hours I have in this game.

Am I supposed to be doing this quest yet? Because I don’t even think it’s remotely possible. If not, when should I try again?

[DuskDusaru]

I used hammer or sns for hunting kirin. Charged hammer or shield bash wont be deflected. Also, I think dragon or fire element work better against kirin. Try ingot armor for the thunder resistance.

[Jethro]

- always go for the head
- get lightning and stun ressist
- vit boost 3
- kirin is immune to flashpods so don't bother


Until you got gud you can get the Uragaan set and a lance if you want to go tank mode and block literally everything.

[Suzaku]

Kirin is one of the fights that is a major roadblock for many players. She's small, moves around a lot, hits like a truck, and her only weakspot is her horn.

Not much you can do besides hit and run tactics in most cases, or focus on something with impressive blocking. All attacks except for the big room-wide horizontal strike can be blocked.

Eating the veggie platter can give you elemental resist L, meaning an extra 15 thunder resist. It helps.

She's weakest to fire, but water should be good to begin with. Your attacks will bounce off of any part except the horn when she's enraged unless your weapon's attack has Mind's Eye; sharpness has nothing to do with it.

[Holografix]

Only way to beat Kirin is to learn her moveset.
That means, practice practice practice.
Fire elemental weapons are best against Kirin.
Bring Thunder mantle, Thunder resistance +3, Vitality +3 and at least Defense +4.
Aim for the head and be patient. Kirin has delayed combos and lightning powers which will punish you if you try for long combos and miss.

[Crusader]

Originally posted by Holografix:

Only way to beat Kirin is to learn her moveset.
That means, practice practice practice.
Fire elemental weapons are best against Kirin.
Bring Thunder mantle, Thunder resistance +3, Vitality +3 and at least Defense +4.
Aim for the head and be patient. Kirin has delayed combos and lightning powers which will punish you if you try for long combos and miss.

I was using the vitality mantle how do you get the thunder one?

[Crusader]

Originally posted by Jethro:

- always go for the head
- get lightning and stun ressist
- vit boost 3
- kirin is immune to flashpods so don't bother


Until you got gud you can get the Uragaan set and a lance if you want to go tank mode and block literally everything.

Uragaan sets perks are so bad though :/

[Suzaku]

Originally posted by King Duwang:

I was using the vitality mantle how do you get the thunder one?

IIRC, you unlock the thunderproof mantle by beating Kirin.

Edit: Yeah, just checked. Complete the quest Gone in a Flash. Reward: mantle.

[Crusader]

Originally posted by Suzaku:

Originally posted by King Duwang:

I was using the vitality mantle how do you get the thunder one?

IIRC, you unlock the thunder mantle by beating Kirin.

Hahaha well thanks alot

[legacy_1]

Originally posted by King Duwang:

Originally posted by Jethro:

- always go for the head
- get lightning and stun ressist
- vit boost 3
- kirin is immune to flashpods so don't bother


Until you got gud you can get the Uragaan set and a lance if you want to go tank mode and block literally everything.

Uragaan sets perks are so bad though :/

you're missing the entire point of the set and what they said. if you can block and not get hit hard meaning you don't have to heal as often. Also means you're always close to kirin

Guard up will block kirin's strongest attack plus guard lvls will reduce dmg to you while you block.

[Jethro]

Originally posted by legacy_1:

Originally posted by King Duwang:

Uragaan sets perks are so bad though :/

you're missing the entire point of the set and what they said. if you can block and not get hit hard meaning you don't have to heal as often. Also means you're always close to kirin

Guard up will block kirin's strongest attack plus guard lvls will reduce dmg to you while you block.

And parts of the set come with thunder ressist. You only need 3 pieces for the bonus.

I think Head, gloves and boots are good option to also get guard 3.

[ZakaryX]

One of the easiest ways to kill kirin is with a fire bow while aiming for the head. A good bow like anja arch will knock it on its ass allowing you to continue shooting it in the face.

Works well for tempered kirin and AT kirin as well. If you find yourself getting hit all the time try stacking some divine protection decos. It's RNG but it can save you from carting.

Edit*
Forgot to mention that bowguns can do the exact same thing. Never tried with a bowgun but my friend said it worked great. Always stand just out of range of that 4x lightning strike diagonally. Makes it harder to get surprised and hit.

Oh and a video showing how it's done with a bow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wHb5_NBWmE

He made plenty of mistakes too which shows you have a little leeway to screw up with the bow.

[Shang Tsung]

You gotta dodge gohan!

[Nerevar]

i did hr 49 kirin just today for the first time. switched to an LBG just for this monster as longsword was awful againist it already at the lowrank quest.

the difference was insane. with the lbg you can kill him with slice ammo without ANY risk. i didnt die once. was never even in danger at any point. didnt need the mantle at all. took about 25 minutes but i played it safe.

just make sure you got stun resist lvl 3 or the charm. as stun is cancer in this game and is 99% the reason people cart.

and kirin seems to have a stupidly high chance to stun (atleast it feels like that dunno)

[Crusader]

Just beat him without fainting. But I had to REALLY play tryhard mode. Get one hit in run, get one hit in run. Lamest fight so far in the game.

[Crusader]

Originally posted by ZakaryX:

One of the easiest ways to kill kirin is with a fire bow while aiming for the head. A good bow like anja arch will knock it on its ass allowing you to continue shooting it in the face.

Works well for tempered kirin and AT kirin as well. If you find yourself getting hit all the time try stacking some divine protection decos. It's RNG but it can save you from carting.

Edit*
Forgot to mention that bowguns can do the exact same thing. Never tried with a bowgun but my friend said it worked great. Always stand just out of range of that 4x lightning strike diagonally. Makes it harder to get surprised and hit.

Oh and a video showing how it's done with a bow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wHb5_NBWmE

He made plenty of mistakes too which shows you have a little leeway to screw up with the bow.

Thanks but I’d rather not switch weapons lol