Aknosom Guide: Weakness, Armor, Drops, and Weapons | Monster Hunter Rise | MHR (MH Rise)

This is a hunting guide for Aknosom, a Large Monster in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise). Read on to learn Aknosom's weaknesses, forgeable weapons, forgeable armor, drops, and more!

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Aknosom Hunter Notes

Aknosom アケノシルム
Type		Bird Wyvern
Threat Level	2/10	Rampage Type	Targeter
Major Weakness	Water	Other Weakness	Thunder
Blight / Elemental Damage	Fire	Abnormal Status	ー
Characteristics
Tending to stand on one leg, this monster somewhat resembles an umbrella. The Aknosom is highly territorial; it will spread out its wings and show off its characteristic comb to scare off threats. It also bears flammable venom that burns fiercely and lingers on the ground when lit. Draw the beast to water for an easier fight.

Aknosom Weakness and Resistance

48	47	29	0
19	18	9	0

Bold are the recommended Weapon Type and Elemental Damage.

Aknosom Weapon Damage Breakdown

Part
Head	63	80	50
Crest	63	50	40
Neck	43	43	20
Torso	38	38	20
Wing	63	50	40
Leg	36	36	10
Tail	43	43	25
Tail Tip	36	36	30
Overall	48	47	29

Aknosom Elemental Weakness Breakdown

Part
Head	0	15	10	5	0
Crest	0	0	20	0	0
Neck	0	15	15	5	0
Torso	0	15	10	5	0
Wing	0	20	20	15	0
Leg	0	35	30	25	0
Tail	0	20	15	10	0
Tail Tip	0	30	20	5	0
Overall	0	19	18	9	0

Higher numbers indicate higher potential damage to the monster.

Aknosom Hunting Tips

It can manipulate the umbrella-shaped crest on its head to curl up, fan out, or shut tight. Observe its shape closely, and you might be able to predict which attack it will use next.

Status Effect Vulnerabilities

If an ailment has more stars it means that it has better effectiveness.

Item Vulnerabilities

◯ = Vulnerable; ✕ = Fully Resistant; ▲ = Situational

Kinsect Extracts

Monster Part	Extract
Head
Crest
Neck
Torso
Wing
Leg
Tail
Tail Tip

Red = Attack Increase, White = Movement Boost, Orange = Anti-knockback When Attacking

Kinsect Extract Guide

Aknosom Locations

Aknosom Known Habitat

Map	Starting Area	Visited Areas	Rest Area
Shrine Ruins	8 / 11	1 / 3 / 4 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 11 / 12	3
Frost Islands	5 / 6 / 7	1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 9	5

Aknosom Quest Appearances

How to Beat Aknosom

Get Ready To Dodge/Block When Its on One Leg

Aim for the Wings and Crest

Bring Nulberries or Dodge when on Fire

Get Away When It Flies

Get Ready To Dodge/Block When Its on One Leg

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Aknosom is getting ready with its attacks by standing on one leg. Be sure to avoid its attacks when you see it do this!

Aim for the Wings and Crest

Its weak spots are its wings and crest. Make sure to hit these parts to do maximum damage!

Bring Nulberries or Dodge when on Fire

Aknosom's fire breath attacks can make short work of unsuspecting hunters. Use a Nulberry or continuously dodge roll to remove Fireblight!

Get Away When It Flies

When Aknosom flies, it's about to fire its fire ball attacks repeatedly. Make sure to be on your toes whenever it flies around and beware of its ranged attacks until it lands.

Aknosom Master Rank Attack Patterns

The Attack Patterns listed here are based on the Sunbreak Demo, and may change in the final version of the expansion.

Somersault

Somersault Attack Information
Somersault: Aknosom quickly moves back with a somersault and follows up by spitting four fireballs. Watch out as the somersault can knock you back, and the fireballs don't bounce in a single direction!

Sunbreak Demo Guide

Aknosom General Attack Patterns

Aknosom uses the following attacks in Low and High Rank quests.

Beak Slam

Beak Slam Attack Information
Beak Slam: Be careful of Aknosom's beak attacks that pierces the ground. Evade or use Silkbind attacks when possible!

Fireball Frenzy

Fireball Frenzy Attack Information
Fireball Frenzy: Aknosom also has a fire-breath attack that stays in the hitting zone for a while. Be wary of this to avoid dealing with fire blight!

Reckless Tackle

Reckless Tackle Attack Information
Reckless Tackle: Aknosom has a rush attack that can send hunters flying. This is pretty easy to notice because Aknosom will lower its head before executing the rush attack so this is an easy attack to avoid. When this attack misses, Aknosom will be immobile for a while so use this chance to attack the monster!

Wing Swing

Wing Swing Attack Information
Wing Swing: Aknosom will spread its wings and perform a heavy attack! Be wary of the initial movement before it executes the attack. Aknosom will do this move twice when agitated so be careful!

Back Kick

Back Kick Attack Information
Back Kick: Aknosom raises one foot off the ground and jumps closer to the hunter. It guards its head as it does a back kick, maximizing defense while going offense. This kick can knock you off your feet, so stay vigilant!

Aknosom Materials and Drops

High Rank Aknosom Materials

Low Rank Aknosom Materials

Aknosom Dropped Materials

Master Rank Materials

Aknosom Burnbeak	Aknosom Plume	Aknosom Shard
Bird Wyvern Gem	Conflagrant Sac	Fey Wyvern Gem

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