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How to Beat Storm Hornet | Echoes of Aincrad (SAO EoA)

Last Updated: July 30, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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Storm Hornet Summary

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How to Beat Storm Hornet Guide

[1] Swat It at Your Own Risk.

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The Storm Hornet inherits many of the Scream Hornet's attacks, relying on the usual swipes, leaps, and stinger jabs. Block these or stick to its side to minimize the damage you take. Read our article on the Scream Hornet to find out more about the mentioned moves.

[2] The Wind is Deadlier Than the Stinger.

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After its abdomen is destroyed, it starts to unleash devastating wind attacks. Focus on evasion, as the overwhelming air pressure behind these attacks can quickly tear through your defenses.

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If that weren't enough, it can now hover around the arena, peppering its targets with high-speed projectiles. Congratulations, you are no longer fighting a hornet. You're engaging with a heavy gunship.

[3] Don't Get Swept Away!

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After losing its abdomen, the Storm Hornet upgrades itself to a full-blown aerial threat. It can now summon multiple massive tornadoes that tear through the arena. Keep your distance and prepare for an arena-wide wind gust at the end of the attack sequence.

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Its claws are now also packing extra firepower, launching air slashes that can rip you apart even at a distance.

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The modified dive bombs now create powerful whirlwinds at the impact point. Let your party members draw the aggro to give yourself some breathing room.

Storm Hornet Loot

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Upon defeat, the boss may drop the following loot:

  • Col
  • Light Ingot
  • Dark Ingot
  • Silver Ingot
  • Iron Chunk
  • Coarse Fur
  • Assortment of weapons

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