Wyvern Strategies Options

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Well since this topic is obviously full of spoilers, I'm going to go ahead and post some tips for the offline Cephadrome quest from the 7 or so times I attempted it.

This is a melee strategy focused based on my experiences using both the Hammer and the Lance. I'm sure the Gunner strategy would be much different.

Cephadrome Strategy

Preparation
Bring along each of the following:
10 Sonic Bombs
10 Potions
1+ Cool Drink(s)
5+ Whetstones
3+ Well-cooked Steaks
3 Lg-Barrel Bombs
3 Sm-Barrel Bombs

*combine a Screamer and Gunpowder to make a Sonic Bomb.

Engaging the enemy
Wait patiently for the most opportune time to throw a Sonic Bomb to get Cephadrome out of the sand. I only say this because I must have wasted about 5 with bad throws. When it withers on the ground, immediately run up and plant a Lg-Barrel Bomb followed by a Sm-Barrel Bomb and run. Keep an eye on the other sand wyverns and try to reposition yourself between Cephadrome's legs (also try to nail him with a Paintball ASAP). Hack away and try to stay centered or else his tail swipe and charge move will send you flying. Either blow will take a nice chunk of your health away as well. Eventually Cephadrome may dive forward and back into the sand. Just repeat with a Sonic Bomb and the Lg-Barrel Bomb and Sm-Barrel bomb and the hack and slash between the legs technique. I'm pretty sure Cephadrome's underbelly is a weak spot. Eventually you will run out of bombs, but don't fret, Cephadrome's health will be considerably low by then. Just continue blasting him out the sand and hacking away. At this point, Cephadrome will either A) be dead or B) retreat. Most likely he will retreat to area 3. So get on your horse and dash for Area 3 since he'll likely already be recovering Hit Points by the time you get to him (I'd suggest going back through to camp to pick up the 2 Sonic Bombs that are leftover). Once you get to Area 3, unleash on the sucker until he goes down. If he jumps back in the sand, just blast him out again. Be wary, however, this Area contains pesky Melynx who will steal your items as well as a couple large armored herbivores that will charge you on sight. They're not too bad to contend with, especially since Cephadrome tends to knock them out himself with his tail. ^^

Well, hope that helps anyone in case that quest was causing them any trouble. The key to this battle is preparation. You definately don't wanna be stuck without an extra cool drink and stamina supplies. That is what got me killed a few times unfortunately.