Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak is a massive expansion that features Three Lords, and the Elder Dragon Malzeno is one of the Lords; the other two are Garangolm and Lunagaron. Malzeno is the leading monster for Sunbreak and will be one of the most brutal fights you'll face in Master Rank. To give you a helping hand, here are Malzeno's weaknesses, resistances, and drops in MHR Sunbreak.
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| Poison | Blast | Sleep | Paralysis | Stun | Exhaust |
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All Malzeno information and weaknesses in MHR Sunbreak
| Type | Elder Dragon | Threat Level | 8/10 |
| Main Weakness |  | Minor Weakness |   |
| Main Status Weakness |  | Monster Resistant to |   |
An elder dragon covered with elegant silver scales. It drains the life energy of other living creatures, creeping around at night and attacking its prey from behind. Though Malzeno appears regal at a glance, it takes on a more sinister appearance after draining enough energy.
Malzeno Elemental weakness in Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak
This Elder Dragon is weak to three elements: Dragon>Fire>Ice. For this fight, Dragon is 100% the way to deal the most damage, significantly if slashing the Head or Forelegs. Ice is the last resort if you do not have Dragon or Fire. Malzeno is immune to Water and Thunder.
| Parts | Fire | Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 25 |
| Torso | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 |
| Foreleg | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20 |
| Hind Leg | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 |
| Wing | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 |
| Tail | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 |
| Tail Tip | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 |
Malzeno Weapon location weakness in Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak
Both Cutting and Blunt are more or less equal in damage dealt. Hammer/Hunting Horn and Bowgun wielders should focus purely on the Head. Those with Blades should concentrate on the Legs and the Tail.
| Parts | Cut | Blunt | Ammo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 46 | 48 | 45 |
| Torso | 32 | 30 | 15 |
| Foreleg | 45 | 40 | 30 |
| Hind Leg | 30 | 28 | 5 |
| Wing | 28 | 28 | 5 |
| Tail | 35 | 32 | 10 |
| Tail Tip | 26 | 22 | 10 |
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Malzeno Status resistances and ailment effectiveness in MHR Sunbreak
Zero stars mean it is immune to that ailment, while three stars mean it's highly effective against that monster. Malzeno is immune to all status ailments apart from Stun, but alas, is still highly resistant. Blast is great against this Elder Dragon, but other than that, find yourself a Snowbeetle to inflict Iceblight upon it, to inflict temporary slowdown.
| Poison | Exhaust | ||
| Stun | ★ | Fireblight | ★ |
| Paralysis | Waterblight | ★ | |
| Sleep | Thunderblight | ★ | |
| Blast | ★★ | Iceblight | ★★ |
Malzeno Drop Rates - Carves, capturing, breaking, & more in MHR Sunbreak
There are numerous ways to get monster parts, but it all heavily revolves around a percentage system, which is ultimately RNG. You may get a rare item or none at all.
- There are multiple ways to gain materials:
- You can usually carve three times once the monster is dead, but this can change with skills and the type of monster
- All chopping appendages of said monster can normally be carved once
- Capturing the monster instead of killing it can alter the percentage of rewards
- Breaking monster parts, claws, and wings increases the odds of getting more parts
- From obtaining the white drops that fall from the monster
- Gaining rewards for completing your quest
| Materials | Target Rewards | Capture Rewards | Broken Part Rewards | Carves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malzeno Cortex | 22% | --% | 15% (Wing) 70% (Foreleg) | 37% (Body) 17% (Tail) |
| Malzeno Shard | 29% | --% | --% | 28% (Body) |
| Malzeno Hardfang | 20% | --% | 16%[x2] (Horn) | 21%[x2] (Body) |
| Bloody Parasite | 16% | --% | 30%[x2] (Foreleg) | --% |
| Malzeno Tail | 10% | --% | --% | 80% (Tail) |
| Malzeno Bloodstone | 3% | --% | 3% (Horn) | 1% (Body) 3% (Tail) |
| Malzeno Hardhorn | --% | --% | 80% (Horn) | --% |
| Malzeno Fellwing | --% | --% | 85% (Wing) | 13% (Body) |
By picking up the drops that fall from the monster you may get one of the following materials/items: Malzeno Cortex 50%, Malzeno Shard 30%, Bloody Parasite 20%[x1], 20%[x2], Malzeno Bloodstone 3%, Dragon Treasure 10%, and Old Dragon Treasure 40%.
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Published: Jun 29, 2022 09:48 pm