SSR Midori Radiant Diablos Guide: Monster Hunter Outlanders

To defeat Radiant Diablos using SSR Midori and the Long Sword in the Monster Hunter Outlanders beta, prioritize mobility-driven positioning along the creature's flanks and rely on timed counter-attacks during its charge cues. By maintaining short attack sequences and utilizing movement-integrated strikes, you can safely generate special meter while avoiding high-damage hitbox charges.

Flank Positioning and Target Priorities

Direct head-on engagements with Radiant Diablos carry high risk due to the monster's large horn hitboxes and aggressive forward charges. Maintaining a medium-close distance allows you to hit the head or legs while giving you sufficient space to react to incoming attacks.

• Target the legs: Direct your strikes toward the legs to create flinch openings for heavy follow-up attacks.
• Repositioning: If you find yourself positioned directly in front of the creature, execute a dash-strike to shift toward its sides rather than attempting to block or take a direct hit.
• Exploit attack recoveries: Initiate your main offensive strings right after Radiant Diablos completes a burrowing attack or a tail swipe.
• Gap closing: When the monster charges across the arena, close distance immediately using lunging attacks to maintain constant pressure.

Long Sword Counter Windows and Special Meter

The Long Sword rewards defensive timing over non-stop button pressing. Success against Radiant Diablos relies on anticipating heavy attacks and landing counter-strikes to build resources.

1. Watch for the charge tell: Look for Radiant Diablos to lower its horns suddenly, which signals an immediate lunge.
2. Execute the counter-strike: Align your counter movement with the incoming charge animation. A successful timing negates damage and significantly boosts your special meter.
3. Unleash finishers: Convert the generated special meter into high-damage finisher attacks during windows when the monster is recovering or stationary.

Managing Attack Commitment and Animation Recovery

Over-committing to long combos will leave your hunter locked in animation frames during sudden monster roars or tail sweeps. Keep your combo strings manageable to preserve evasive options.

• Limit combo length: Restrict standard engagements to short three-hit bursts, then immediately prepare to dodge or trigger a counter.
• Capitalize on subtle rests: When Radiant Diablos shakes its head or prepares a roar, finish your current short strike sequence and reset your stance.
• Avoid animation lock: Never initiate long, multi-hit combos while the creature is preparing an attack, as attacks cannot be canceled mid-animation.