Getting one-shot by Paolumu

[Lumivos]

Trying to fight Paolumu in High Rank, and I've been instantly killed by the same attack 6 times in a row where it slams onto the floor. Full health every time and often with defense boosts, no other attack does nearly as much damage. Is this supposed to happen?

[Kyuzo]

what armor are you wearing? do you want me to help you?

[Smug Kot]

its time to upgrade you armor.

[Slorver]

How much def are you stacking? That does seems to be one of his strongest attacks, but should not 1hit ko you.

[Mhblis]

yep

And that is one of the easier ones to see coming.

You can assume every Monster in HR and beyond has at least 1 of these if not more.

You should be using a full set of HR armor and you shoudl really be keeping them at or near max upgrade level as well.

You can also look into eating for defence and using armor skin potions, armor charms and so on.

Honestly thats how I learn new monsters.

Stack as many defensive options as I can and then take it slow.

[FadingCosmos]

Sounds like your armor rating is low enough to be one shotted by that ground pound move. Try crafting better armor or use your armor spheres at the smithy to upgrade your current armor.

[!?!]

If it puffs up, just flash it.

[Lumivos]

Originally posted by Kyuzo:

what armor are you wearing? do you want me to help you?

134 defense, Low Rank Shamos Goggles and full Lumu set.

Originally posted by Mhblis:

You should be using a full set of HR armor and you shoudl really be keeping them at or near max upgrade level as well

Literally why I'm fighting this guy lol

[jmido8]

Originally posted by Lumivos:

Trying to fight Paolumu in High Rank, and I've been instantly killed by the same attack 6 times in a row where it slams onto the floor. Full health every time and often with defense boosts, no other attack does nearly as much damage. Is this supposed to happen?

It's one of his power attacks so it can hurt, especially if you haven't upgraded your armor in a while. Most bosses have a power attack like this that will really hurt if you are not careful.

Originally posted by Lumivos:

Originally posted by Kyuzo:

what armor are you wearing? do you want me to help you?

134 defense, Low Rank Shamos Goggles and full Lumu set.

That's you're problem, 134 is lowwwwww. I think I had around 180 when I started HR and even the most basic of HR sets like bone give around 160 unupgraded, and a basic kulu set gives around 220?

[Xilo The Odd]

that defense is low. as sort of a buffer set i recommend making something like the king beetle armor pieces to suppliment your defense while you get your new desired armor made. the gathering skills + quick sheathing are handy. not to mention evade window.

[Dabcity]

Originally posted by Lumivos:

134 defense,

Up your DEF or L2Dodge.

[Kyuzo]

Originally posted by Lumivos:

Originally posted by Kyuzo:

what armor are you wearing? do you want me to help you?

134 defense, Low Rank Shamos Goggles and full Lumu set.

Originally posted by Mhblis:

You should be using a full set of HR armor and you shoudl really be keeping them at or near max upgrade level as well

Literally why I'm fighting this guy lol

i sent a friend request on steam if you need help. maybe help you grind out better gear

[Slorver]

Originally posted by Lumivos:

Originally posted by Kyuzo:

what armor are you wearing? do you want me to help you?

134 defense, Low Rank Shamos Goggles and full Lumu set.

Originally posted by Mhblis:

You should be using a full set of HR armor and you shoudl really be keeping them at or near max upgrade level as well

Literally why I'm fighting this guy lol

Try making some bone armor if you're having too much trouble with him. Ussualy its easier to craft and also it offers some great def(and resist) for HR.

[Beaver Knight]

craft flash pod
> spam like end of the world for non tempered mob

[Singrave]

next we gonna see "1 shot by Wespoid" thread.

[FadingCosmos]

Originally posted by Lumivos:

Originally posted by Kyuzo:

what armor are you wearing? do you want me to help you?

134 defense, Low Rank Shamos Goggles and full Lumu set.

Originally posted by Mhblis:

You should be using a full set of HR armor and you shoudl really be keeping them at or near max upgrade level as well

Literally why I'm fighting this guy lol

Craft HR bone armor. Good damage buff, health buff, no weaknesses to any element. Good armor for progression though story content.