What a final boss.
I had to learn not just the tells for his moveset but even how and when each of his arms moved. and the timings of how long i had windows of attack on the limbs. I used all my consumables, not just max pots but the demon drugs, the hood, micromanage the palico heal. Sharpening mid-fight. About the only thing I didn't do is clutch claw, which makes me laugh about how much my gameplay has changed.

The ending cinematic was great. The music is amazing. What a great game, no wonder it's still popular so many years later.
Can't wait to play the sequel.

I had a blast playing it, I'm especially to the anons who told me what I was doing wrong.