User blog comment:Rathalos Lancer/how do i kill a barroth, that dumb thing in the desert/@comment-2036320-20100525035906

First of all, if you're walking around with the GS drawn - Don't. Keep it sheathed. This will let you move around faster.

Second, practice dodging. You should be able to evade by reflex. The Barroth is basically a taste of things to come: You will not be able to kill boss monsters quickly, and you need to learn to avoid taking damage.

Once you've learned how to avoid the monster's attacks, damaging it becomes practically an afterthought. You swing at it here and there, but for the most part you are moving out of the way.

Bottom line: Monsters die faster if they aren't tossing you around like a rag doll. Learn to stay in control, and you will beat any monster.