Beotodus is the first new monster that comes your way in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, and your first clue as to how tough the journey is. You should be dressed in the best armor and weapons the base game has to offer at this point, but don't be pushy. It's a whole new neighborhood, and the monsters here are much tougher.
Best items to fight Beotodus Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
As with any Fighting Monster Hunter, preparation is essential when fighting Beotodus. You need to bring all the healing items you can into battle, but there is a new item that should be standard in your purse within Hoarfrost range: Hot Drinks. This will prevent you from suffering stamina losses caused by the extreme cold in the area.
Beotodus can inflict Iceblight, causing you to use more stamina for each action. You will therefore want to bring blueberries to lessen the effects. Anything that increases your stamina will also come in handy here, just in case you find yourself running low again. The best item you can bring into battle is the Ice Mantle, which will allow you to negate Iceblight and increase your Ice Resistance on a cooldown. You'll also want to pack some Screamer Pods, which will come in handy during combat.
Best weapons and armor to fight Beotodus in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
There is no better armor for fighting Beotodus, but try to prioritize resistance against ice. Use strong armor against ice, like the Legiana set, or something associated with the skill Resistance Against Ice. If that's totally out of the question for you, at least try to get the best defense possible with skills that reduce stamina use.
When it comes to weapons, try to take advantage of Beotodus' elemental weakness. As you might expect, this monster is particularly weak to shoot, but if you don't have access to good guns, thunder is a good alternative. Beotodus is slightly sensitive to all ailments, the breath being a little more efficient.
How to beat Beotodus in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
Beotodus is a Pool Wyvern, in the lore of Jyuratodus and Lavasioth, and uses similar attacks. Its most dangerous attribute is its ability to move under snow, where it can then come out for a sneak attack. You can use the Screamer Pods you brought to knock it off the snow if you do it right, but it can be quite difficult to do. If you can't get used to it, be sure to avoid any risk, as this attack can cover a lot of ground.
When the ground is solid, aim for the sides of Beotodus. You'll need to drop the ice armor she's covering herself in, no matter where you attack, but doing so will allow you to break her fins, prevent her from diving into the snow, and dodge her most powerful attacks. , which come from the front. Be aware, however, that it is always dangerous, no matter your position. In particular, it can crush you with its tail by throwing snow, which covers a lot of ground and can be difficult to avoid.
You can also try out your new clutch claw while fighting Beotodus. Secure it to the Beotodus using the clutch shoe, then hammer it into a wall and you should be able to break it quite easily. This will give you a great opportunity to do significant damage to this otherwise extremely elusive beast.
Between making himself invulnerable and forcing you to dodge his attacks, the Beotodus in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne can drag out a brawl. Expect the battle to go to the wire, and if you don't get it the first time around, go back to square one and make sure you're well equipped.
