MH Rise Monster Guides
Learn weaknesses, attack patterns, and hunt strategies for every monster in Monster Hunter Rise.
Magnamalo
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Magnamalo is the flagship monster of Monster Hunter Rise, a fearsome fanged wyvern cloaked in Hellfire energy. It charges relentlessly and detonates Hellfireblight clouds for massive area damage. Prioritize removing Hellfire buildup by Wirebugging, and target its tail and head with Ice or Water weapons for maximum effect.
Rajang
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Rajang is one of the most aggressive monsters in the game, a Fanged Beast that enters a powered-up Golden state with devastating Thunder-charged attacks. Its speed and relentless combos punish slow weapons and poor positioning. Use Ice element weapons, target the tail to force it out of rage mode, and bring Pitfall Traps for openings.
Almudron
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Almudron is a Leviathan that manipulates mud to create walls, projectiles, and a massive mud ball on its tail. Its mud-based attacks inflict Waterblight and reduce your stamina recovery. Thunder weapons are most effective, and Blast status helps break its parts quickly. Stay mobile to avoid its sweeping tail and mud eruptions.
Goss Harag
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Goss Harag is a Fanged Beast that freezes its own blood into deadly ice blades on its arms. Its powerful sweeping slashes and body slams deal heavy Ice damage and can inflict Iceblight. Fire element weapons are the best counter, and breaking its ice-covered arms reduces its attack range significantly.
Mizutsune
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Mizutsune is a graceful Leviathan that uses bubbles and water jets to attack from range while sliding across the battlefield. Its Bubbleblight status causes uncontrollable sliding, making positioning extremely difficult. Bring Cleanser or Deodorant to remove Bubbleblight, and use Thunder weapons to exploit its primary weakness.
Chameleos
elder dragon
Chameleos is an Elder Dragon that can turn invisible and steal your items with its long tongue. It uses Poison mist clouds and erratic movement to disorient hunters. Bring Antidotes or Herbal Medicine, use Fire element weapons for consistent damage, and watch for its shimmer effect to track it while invisible.
Malzeno
elder dragon
Malzeno is the flagship Elder Dragon of the Sunbreak expansion, a vampire-like wyvern that drains life energy through Bloodblight. Its attacks become faster and more lethal as it absorbs energy from hunters. Flinch Free prevents its grab attacks, and aggressively attacking while Bloodblighted lets you heal through damage dealt.
Teostra
elder dragon
Teostra is a classic Elder Dragon surrounded by an aura of explosive Blast dust and flames. Its Supernova attack deals massive area damage if you cannot escape in time. Water and Ice weapons are most effective, and bringing Blast Resistance or Fireproof Mantle helps survive its explosive powder cloud detonations.
Kushala Daora
elder dragon
Kushala Daora is a steel-skinned Elder Dragon that generates powerful wind barriers and tornadoes. Its wind aura deflects attacks and pushes hunters away, making melee combat frustrating without Wind Resistance. Fire element weapons and Poison status negate its wind aura, and Windproof skill is highly recommended for consistent access.
Narwa the Allmother
elder dragon
Narwa the Allmother is the final boss of Monster Hunter Rise, a massive Thunder Serpent that combines Ibushi and Narwa powers. The fight features unique siege mechanics with Dragonators, cannons, and splitting platforms. Water weapons deal the most damage, and using the installation weapons during the fight is critical for dealing enough damage to clear the quest.
Aknosom
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A bird wyvern resembling an umbrella-crested crane that attacks with fire-coated pecks and sweeping wing slams. Aknosom can ignite its crest to enhance its attacks and launch fireballs.
Tetranadon
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A rotund amphibian that swallows gravel and water to bloat its body, increasing its size and attack range dramatically. Attacking its belly causes it to deflate and become vulnerable.
Bishaten
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A playful and agile fanged beast that uses its prehensile tail to grab and throw fruit at hunters. Different fruits cause different status effects — some poison, some paralyze, some flash.
Barroth
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A brute wyvern that coats itself in mud for protection and charges headfirst at threats. Barroth shakes off mud globs that inflict Waterblight. When its mud armor is broken, it becomes faster but more vulnerable.
Royal Ludroth
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A spongy-maned leviathan that absorbs water in its mane to stay hydrated on land. Royal Ludroth spits water balls and performs rolling body slams.
Kulu-Ya-Ku
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A clever bird wyvern that digs up rocks and eggs to use as weapons and shields. Breaking the held object leaves it momentarily stunned and vulnerable.
Banbaro
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A massive brute wyvern with enormous antlers that scoops up trees and boulders to hurl at hunters. Banbaro charges across the map dragging debris in its wake.
Rathalos
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The King of the Skies and one of the most iconic monsters in the franchise. Rathalos dominates aerial combat with swooping claw attacks, fireballs, and poisonous talons.
Magnamalo
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The flagship monster of Monster Hunter Rise. Magnamalo is a fearsome fanged wyvern shrouded in purple Hellfire gas that it ignites for devastating explosive attacks. It feeds on other monsters and becomes more aggressive as the hunt progresses.
Almudron
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A golden-scaled leviathan that manipulates mud with its massive tail, creating mud walls, mud waves, and quicksand traps. Almudron is incredibly aggressive and constantly reshapes the battlefield.
Zinogre
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A fearsome fanged wyvern that charges itself with Thunderbugs to enter a supercharged state. Known for its wolf-like agility, devastating claw combos, and lightning bolt summons.
Tigrex
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A relentless flying wyvern that uses pure brute force over elemental attacks. Tigrex charges at incredible speed, performing lunging bites and ear-splitting roars that deal damage.
Rajang
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A hyper-aggressive fanged beast and one of the most feared monsters in the franchise. Rajang attacks with blinding speed, massive punches, body slams, and a devastating lightning beam.
Izuchi
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Small bird wyverns that hunt in packs alongside their alpha, Great Izuchi. They attack with swift tail swipes and coordinate flanking maneuvers.
Baggi
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Small theropod monsters found in cold regions that spit a sleep-inducing fluid. Baggi travel in packs and rely on putting prey to sleep before swarming for the kill.
Jaggi
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Dog-like pack monsters that serve as the foot soldiers of their leader, Great Jaggi. They can overwhelm careless hunters in large numbers with coordinated biting attacks.
Izuchi Leader
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A slightly larger and more aggressive Izuchi that commands small groups of its kin. Izuchi Leaders are tougher than standard Izuchi and coordinate pack attacks more effectively.
Great Izuchi
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The alpha of the Izuchi pack and the first large monster most hunters face. Great Izuchi uses sweeping tail attacks and commands two smaller Izuchi to assist in battle.
Great Baggi
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The leader of the Baggi pack, capable of launching a potent sleep spit that covers a wide area. Bring Energy Drinks or take it down quickly before sleep stacking becomes overwhelming.
Slagtoth
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Docile herbivorous monsters that roam grasslands and forests. Slagtoth are non-aggressive and flee when attacked. They are primarily hunted for raw meat and early crafting materials.