Sunbreak Aknosom: Weakness and Drops | Monster Hunter Rise

This is a hunting guide for Aknosom, a Large Monster in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise) and the Sunbreak DLC. Read on to learn Aknosom's weaknesses, forgeable armor and weapons, drops, and attack patterns for Master Rank!

Aknosom Guide
Aknosom Weapons	Aknosom Armor

Aknosom Weakness and 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.

How to Unlock Aknosom

Complete Tetranadon Blockade in Master Rank

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
It Could be Worse... (Key Quest)	Aknosom
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Tetranadon Blockade"

MR Aknosom is unlocked by reaching MR 1 and completing the Urgent Quest Tetranadon Blockade in the Sunbreak expansion.

MR Grinding Guide:
How to Get from MR 6 to MR 100 Fast

Reach HR 4 in High Rank

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Dancing A-purr-ition (Key Quest)	Aknosom
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Blue Apex"

High Rank Aknosom is unlocked by completing the Urgent Quest The Blue Apex and reaching HR 4.

Hunter Rank Farm Guide:
How to Get from HR 7 to HR 100 Fast

Unlocked from the Start in Low Rank

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Shady Monster (Key Quest)	Aknosom
	Unlock Conditions: From the start

Low Rank Aknosom is unlocked from the start at HR 1.

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

Poison	Stun	Paralysis	Sleep
★	★	★	★
Blast	Exhaust	Fireblight	Waterblight
★★	★	★★	★
Thunderblight		Iceblight
★		★

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

Item Vulnerabilities

Pitfall Trap	Shock Trap	Flash Bomb
◯	◯	◯
Sonic Bomb	Meat Effects	Dung Bomb
✕	✕	◯

◯ = 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 and Quests

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
Jungle	1 / 4 / 5	1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 9 / 11	9

Aknosom Quest Appearances

How to Beat Aknosom

Aknosom Tips
Bring Water or Thunder Element Weapons Keep Nulberries on Hand Prioritize Attacking Aknosom's Crest and Wings Keep Aknosom in Wet Areas Remember to Stay Mobile

Bring Water or Thunder Element Weapons

Aknosom is most vulnerable to Water and Thunder. Bring weapons with these particular elements to take advantage of its weaknesses and make the fight less challenging.

Keep Nulberries on Hand

Aknosom's fireball attacks can inflict Fireblight, which deals damage over time. Negate this potentially deadly status ailment by bringing Nulberries to the hunt.

You can also check your base camp's Supply Box at the start of the hunt for any free Nulberries.

Prioritize Attacking Aknosom's Crest and Wings

Aknosom's primary weak points are its crested head and wings, so prioritize dealing damage to these body parts as often as possible.

Keep Aknosom in Wet Areas

Aknosom's fireball attacks tend to bounce and leave lingering flames on the ground. These flames make it difficult to close the distance to Aknosom and also inflict Fireblight on contact.

We recommend moving Aknosom toward wet areas to stop its fireballs from bouncing and causing lingering flames. You can do this by luring it with a Stinkmink or Wyvern Riding the monster towards these locations.

Remember to Stay Mobile

Aknosom is a fast monster and often chains its attacks one after another. Prepare to evade or guard at all times and avoid overcommitting with attacks to prevent yourself from being overwhelmed by this monster.

Aknosom Master Rank Attack Patterns

In contrast to its Low and High Rank variants, Master Rank Aknosom performs its attacks quicker and has improved tracking on each of its moves.

Additionally, Aknosom uses the following attacks in Master Rank on top of its moves from Low and High Rank quests.

Name	Description
Retreating Somersault	Aknosom retreats backward with a quick somersault, knocking away hunters near its feet.
Wild Fireball Scatter	Aknosom spits out fireballs that bounce wildly in different directions.
Reckless Charge Feint	Aknosom feints its Reckless Charge to begin charging in a different direction.
Sweep and Kick Combo	Aknosom performs two Wing Sweeps before quickly closing the distance with the hunter to hit them with a Backward Kick.

Retreating Somersault

Retreating Somersault Attack Information
Retreating Somersault: Aknosom retreats backward with a quick somersault, knocking away hunters near its feet and moving far away from its original position. Aknosom often follows this attack up with a Wild Fireball Scatter or one of its other moves, so stay alert while you close the distance back to Aknosom.

Wild Fireball Scatter

Wild Fireball Scatter Attack Information
Wild Fireball Scatter: Aknosom spits out fireballs toward its left and right sides. These fireballs bounce wildly in different directions, leaving lingering flames on the ground and inflicting Fireblight on contact. Be mindful of your positioning when moving past or away from the barrage of fireballs to avoid getting hit.

Reckless Charge Feint

Reckless Charge Feint Attack Information
Reckless Charge Feint: In Master Rank, Aknosom can now feint its Reckless Charge to begin charging in a different direction, potentially catching careless hunters off guard. Aknosom can perform this feint multiple times during its charge and end its stampede with a flying Crest Slam, so stay alert when Aknosom performs this attack.

Sweep and Kick Combo

Sweep and Kick Combo Attack Information
Sweep and Kick Combo: Aknosom performs two Wing Sweeps before quickly closing the distance with the hunter to hit them with a Backward Kick. The Backward Kick in this combo comes out very quickly and covers a surprising amount of distance, so keep your guard up even when far away from Aknosom whenever it performs these attacks.

Aknosom General Attack Patterns

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

Name	Description
Fireball Attacks	Aknosom spits out fireballs from its flaming beak. This attack has multiple variations.
Crest Slam	Aknosom quickly slams its crested head on top of the hunter, dealing heavy damage.
Wing Sweep	Aknosom performs a sweeping attack with one of its wings, covering a wide area and dealing moderate damage on hit.
Backward Kick	Aknosom performs a jumping backward kick, knocking away hunters that get too close to its rear.
Leg Scratch	Aknosom raises one of its clawed legs, tracking the hunter before bringing it down to scratch them.
Hopping Pounces	Aknosom pounces towards the hunter with its clawed legs twice before landing a delayed jumping Crest Slam.
Reckless Charge	Aknosom tilts its crested head down as it recklessly charges forward toward the hunter

Fireball Attacks

Aknosom can spit out fireballs from its flaming beak. These fireballs deal moderate damage and inflict Fireblight on contact, with some of them even leaving lingering flames on the ground.

Fireball Attack Variations
Triple Fireball Spit: Aknosom spits out fireballs in three directions, with each projectile bouncing on the ground and leaving a trail of lingering flames. Move away from Aknosom's head as it performs this move to avoid getting hit.
Fireball Scatter: Aknosom spits out a barrage of fireballs, scattering them around the area in front of it. These fireballs dissipate upon hitting the ground.
Retreating Fireball Scatter: Aknosom spits out fireballs as it flies backward, with each projectile bouncing on the ground and leaving a trail of lingering flames. Aknosom often follows this attack with a delayed Crest Slam from the air, so prepare to guard or dodge it after this move occurs.

Crest Slam

Crest Slam Attack Information
Crest Slam: Aknosom quickly slams its crested head on top of the hunter, dealing heavy damage and knocking them toward the ground. This attack comes out quickly and is a common follow-up to Aknosom's other moves, so stay alert when positioning near Aknosom's head.

Wing Sweep

Wing Sweep Attack Information
Wing Sweep: Aknosom performs a sweeping attack with one of its wings, covering a wide area and dealing moderate damage on hit. Aknosom performs this move twice when enraged, so prepare to guard or evade again after this attack occurs.

Backward Kick

Backward Kick Attack Information
Backward Kick: Aknosom positions its rear near the hunter before performing a jumping backward kick, knocking them away and dealing moderate damage on impact. Evade toward Aknosom's sides when it performs this attack to avoid getting hit.

Leg Scratch

Leg Scratch Attack Information
Leg Scratch: Aknosom raises one of its clawed legs, tracking the hunter before bringing it down to scratch them. This attack often acts as the start of one of Aknosom's combos, so prepare for follow-up attacks when this move occurs.

Hopping Pounces

Hopping Pounces Attack Information
Hopping Pounces: Aknosom performs up to two pounces, dealing moderate damage as it lands on top of the hunter with its clawed legs. Afterward, it performs a delayed jumping Crest Slam, dealing heavy damage and causing nearby hunters to flinch. Since Aknosom can pounce multiple times before its Crest Slam, watch carefully for the short pause after its final pounce to avoid getting hit.

Reckless Charge

Reckless Charge Attack Information
Reckless Charge: Aknosom tilts its crested head down as it recklessly charges forward toward the hunter, knocking away anything in its path and dealing moderate damage on hit. This attack leaves Aknosom vulnerable for a few seconds, so quickly close the distance after it occurs to take advantage of this opening.

Aknosom Materials and Drops

Master Rank Aknosom Materials

High Rank Aknosom Materials

Low Rank Aknosom Materials

Aknosom Dropped Materials

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