Sunbreak Tetranadon: Weakness and Drops

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

Tetranadon Guide
Tetranadon Weapons	Tetranadon Armor

Tetranadon Weakness and Notes

Tetranadon ヨツミワドウ
Type		Amphibian
Threat Level	2/10	Rampage Type	Gate Crasher
Major Weakness	Thunder	Other Weakness	Fire
Blight / Elemental Damage	Water	Abnormal Status	ー
Characteristics
Amphibious monster resembling a frog. Its appetite is infinite, and if it sees anything moving, it will gobble it up, dirt and all. It's theorized that the dirt it consumes builds up in its stomach and aids in digestion. If it eats something that it cannot digest it will throw it back up. The cranial disc protecting its tender head is said to harden and become a more brilliant blue over time.

Hunt Tetranadon in Sunbreak Demo

You can see Tetranadon's master rank-specific moves in the Sunbreak demo. Tetranadon is featured as an Intermediate quest.

Sunbreak Demo Guide and Monsters

How to Unlock Tetranadon

Complete 2 M★1 Key Quests in Master Rank

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Tetranadon Blockade	Tetranadon
	Unlock Conditions: Complete two M★1 Key Quests after finishing the Quest "Uninvited Guest"

MR Tetranadon is the target of the MR 1 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
The Frost Islands Arena (Key Quest)	Tetranadon
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Blue Apex"

High Rank Tetranadon is unlocked by completing the Urgent Quest The Blue Apex and reaching HR 7.

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

Clear 4 ★1 Key Hub Quests in Low Rank

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Can't Stomach the Thought (Key Quest)	Tetranadon
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Feathered Frenzy"
Dead Ringer	Tetranadon
	Unlock Conditions: Complete 4 ★1 Key Hub Quests

Low Rank Tetranadon is the target of the ★1 Urgent Hub Quest Dead Ringer. Completing this quest unlocks HR 2. Tetranadon is also available in the ★3 Village Quest, Can't Stomach the Thought.

Tetranadon Weakness and Resistance

42	44	35	10
0	19	6	3

Bold are the recommended Weapon Type and Elemental Damage.

Tetranadon Weapon Damage Breakdown

Part
Head	65	70	60
Neck	50	55	40
Torso	40	40	30
Foreleg	50	45	40
Back	25	35	25
Hind Leg	35	30	25
Tail	30	30	25
Overall	42	44	35

Tetranadon Elemental Weakness Breakdown

Part
Head	20	0	30	15	10
Neck	10	0	20	5	5
Torso	10	0	20	5	0
Foreleg	15	0	25	10	5
Back	5	0	10	5	0
Hind Leg	5	0	15	0	0
Tail	5	0	15	0	0
Overall	10	0	19	6	3

Higher numbers indicate higher potential damage to the monster.

Tetranadon Hunting Tips

After a large meal, its movements become sluggish, but don't be fooled; its swings become more weighty and destructive as well! Watch for when it moves slowly, strike true, and it'll belch up its dinner and return to normal.

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
Neck
Torso
Foreleg
Back
Hind Leg
Tail

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

Kinsect Extract Guide

Tetranadon Locations and Quests

Tetranadon Known Habitat

Map	Starting Area	Visited Areas	Rest Area
Shrine Ruins	6 / 9	1 / 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 13	6
Frost Islands	7 / 10	3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 11 / 12	10
Lava Caverns	3 / 9	2 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11	3
Infernal Springs	-	-	-
Jungle	3 / 5 / 11	3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 11	4

Tetranadon Quest Appearances

How to Beat Tetranadon

Be Wary of Tetranadon's Front

Strike Tetranadon's Expanded Belly

Rush Attack Can Be Dodged Sideways

Dodge the Clap

Read the Shadows

Use the Wirefall After Being Restrained

Bring Nulberries

Be Wary of Tetranadon's Front

Most of Tetranadon's attacks are performed in front of it. Be ready to dodge sideways to avoid damage.

Strike Tetranadon's Expanded Belly

Tetranadon's belly expands when it eats. During this phase, it becomes slower and more susceptible to attack combinations, but also gets more aggressive.

Take advantage of this temporary weakness. Deal as much damage as possible towards the belly. Tetranadon's belly will contract and eject its contents after receiving enough damage, knocking it down.

Rush Attack Can Be Dodged Sideways

Tetranadon's Rush Attack is a straightforward move. Move sideways to avoid this attack. This attack will be harder to dodge if Tetranadon's size is expanded. Beware, as Tetranadon can do a double rush!

Dodge the Clap

The Tetranadon will attempt to stun the hunter by clapping its massive paws, attempting to trap them between its hands. If hit by this, the hunter will be left stunned. Avoid this move by evading backward or using a Wirebug.

Read the Shadows

The shadow of Tetranadon acts as a tell when it attempts a Tetrana-splash or any lunging move. Watch for its shadow as it is about to land. This will give you an idea of where you can dodge.

Use the Wirefall After Being Restrained

Tetranadon has two pin attacks to restrain the hunter. You can Wirebug away once it lets go of you, either after it throws you on the ground or spits you into the air. This will let you evade the follow-up attack.

Learn how to use the Wirebugs more by reading our article linked below:

Wirebug Moves and Controls

Bring Nulberries

Tetranadon's water ball attacks inflict Waterblight on impact. Always have a few Nulberries with you during the hunt to negate this potentially deadly effect!

Tetranadon Master Rank Attack Patterns

Name	Description
Self-Expand	Tetranadon inflates itself even without receiving damage.
Double Tetrana-splash	A variation of Tetrana-splash where it uses the move twice in a row but leaves itself open after the attack.

Self-Expand

Self-Expand Attack Information
Self-Expand: Although the lower-ranked Tetranadon needs to take some damage before it progresses into its expanded form, the MR Tetranadon will expand its belly right out of the gate with little provocation. It will remain in this state for the majority of the battle.

Double Tetrana-splash

Double Tetrana-splash Attack Information
Double Tetrana-splash: The Tetranadon will leap into the air and smash down on the player twice in a row, leaving no room to recover after avoiding the first. However, after this attack has ended, the Tetranadon will fall helplessly onto its back, leaving it vulnerable to attack.

Tetranadon General Attack Patterns

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

Name	Description
Water Balls	Tetranadon fires off Water Balls to cause Waterblight. The attack changes depending on whether it's expanded or not.
Tetrana-splash	Tetranadon leaps and will belly flop at its target.
Ground Pound	Regular: A quick stomp that knocks the hunter off its feet. Expanded: Beware of this stomp as it deals serious damage and knocks anything off their feet.
Rock Throw	A sluggish attempt of Tetranadon at attacking with a solid projectile.
Pebble Wave	A wave of air, pebbles, and water that deals damage and knocks anything off its feet.
Kappa Charge	Regular: A snout-first paw swipe rush attack that has a chance of being done twice Expanded: The Tetranadon recklessly charges, gut-first for maximum efficacy.
Stunning Clap	Tetranadon slams its paws together, causing a shockwave that can stun nearby hunters.
Pin Attacks	Tetranadon catches the hunter and slams on them with its belly.

Water Balls

Water Ball Variations
Water Ball Barrage: Tetranadon is capable of unleashing water balls from its giant gut. It will spit three water balls in its normal form and inflict those hit by them with Waterblight.
Water Ball Bomb: When expanded, Tetranadon will shoot one giant water ball instead. Take caution as this has a greater range as well.
Water Beam: Failing to force Tetranadon out of its expanded state will allow it to shoot all the water it has built up in a concentrated beam that covers a wide area. Like its other water attacks, this will also cause Waterblight.

Tetrana-splash

Tetrana-splash Information
Tetrana-splash: The Tetranadon, in both regular form and expanded form, will jump high up in the air and attempt to crush the hunter. It's an attack with a huge hitbox and high damage, so make sure to dodge it!

Ground Pound

Ground Pound Attack Information
Ground Pound: Similar to a Sumo Wrestler, the Tetranadon will raise one of its feet and slam it to the ground. When in expanded form, it will also cause tremors, so having the Tremor Resistance skill will help. You can easily get out of the range of this attack as the Tetranadon winds up before slamming its foot to the ground.

Rock Throw

Rock Throw Attack Information
Rock Throw: When in expanded form, the Tetranadon can pick up rocks and throw them at the player. As soon as the rock is picked up, it's a good idea to watch its movements to easily dodge the attack.

Pebble Wave

Pebble Wave Attack Information
Pebble Wave: The Tetranadon uses its mighty paw to send a hail of pebbles with water toward the hunter. This particular splash can be easily dodged as it only goes in one direction. It's a fairly quick attack, so avoid getting hit by this as it can knock you off your feet.

Kappa Charge

Kappa Charge Attack Information
Kappa Charge: The Tetranadon will charge at you gut-first with reckless abandon, attempting to knock you out of commission. This move can be blocked with a weapon that can guard. When expanded, the attack's wider range can be slightly harder to dodge.

Stunning Clap

Stunning Clap Attack Information
Stunning Clap: Tetranadon slams its paws together and creates a small shockwave around it that can stun hunters. Beware not to stay too close as it has some reach even if you're not directly in front of it.

Pin Attacks

Pin Attack Variations
Pin Attack: While in its normal form, Tetranadon will quickly swipe at a hunter in front of it and then stuff them in its mouth. Afterward, it will spit them out and then follow up with a belly slam. It will become expanded after this attack. Since this attack only hits those in front of Tetranadon, evading to the side is recommended. If you get caught in it, you can Wirefall away after you're spat out to avoid the incoming belly slam.
Expanded Pin Attack: While expanded, Tetranadon will raise both its arms and then attempt to grab the hunter. When it successfully catches them, it will throw them on the ground and then follow up with a Tetrana-splash. Wirefall away to safety once you're thrown down.

Tetranadon Materials and Drops

Master Rank Tetranadon Materials

High Rank Tetranadon Materials

Low Rank Tetranadon Materials

Tetranadon Dropped Materials

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