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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All Malzeno information and weaknesses in MHR Sunbreak

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.

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.

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.

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 monsterAll chopping appendages of said monster can normally be carved onceCapturing the monster instead of killing it can alter the percentage of rewardsBreaking monster parts, claws, and wings increases the odds of getting more partsFrom obtaining the white drops that fall from the monsterGaining rewards for completing your quest

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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