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This is a hunting guide for Pukei-Pukei, a Large Monster in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise) and the Sunbreak DLC. Read on to learn Pukei-Pukei's weaknesses, forgeable weapons and armor, drops, and attack patterns for Master Rank!
Pukei-Pukei Guide | Pukei-Pukei Weapons | Pukei-Pukei Armor |
List of Contents
Pukei-Pukei プケプケ |
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Type | Bird Wyvern | Previous Games | MHW, MHWI |
Threat Level | 4/10 | Rampage Type | Targeter |
Major Weakness | Other Weakness | ||
Blight / Elemental Damage | ー | Abnormal Status | |
Characteristics | |||
A bird wyvern known to store toxins within its body. It uses is tongue like a whip and can stretch or shrink it at will, allowing it to grab up food. As a defense against threats, Pukei-Pukei have numerous toxic attacks. Keep an eye on both its mouth and tail. |
Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
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Poison Drops in the Sand (Key Quest) |
Pukei-Pukei
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Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Scarlet Tengu in the Shrine Ruins" |
Master Rank Pukei-Pukei is unlocked after completing the M★2 Urgent Quest Scarlet Tengu in the Shrine Ruins and reaching MR 2 in the Sunbreak expansion.
MR Grinding Guide:
How to Get from MR 6 to MR 100 Fast
Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
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Go Away, Pukei!
(Key Quest) |
Pukei-Pukei
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Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Restless Swamp" |
High Rank Pukei-Pukei is unlocked after finishing the Urgent Quest The Restless Swamp and reaching HR 5.
Hunter Rank Farm Guide:
How to Get from HR 7 to HR 100 Fast
Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
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Way of the Pukei
(Key Quest) |
Pukei-Pukei
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Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Dead Ringer" |
Low Rank Pukei-Pukei is unlocked after finishing the ★2 Hub Quest Dead Ringer.
56 | 54 | 49 | 8 |
0 | 23 | 13 | 6 |
Bold are the recommended Weapon Type and Elemental Damage.
Part | |||
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Head | 75 | 80 | 70 |
Tongue | 95 | 90 | 85 |
Neck | 40 | 35 | 30 |
Torso | 35 | 35 | 30 |
Wing | 50 | 45 | 40 |
Leg | 45 | 45 | 40 |
Tail | 55 | 50 | 45 |
Overall | 56 | 54 | 49 |
Part | |||||
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Head | 15 | 0 | 30 | 20 | 10 |
Tongue | 15 | 0 | 30 | 20 | 10 |
Neck | 5 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 5 |
Torso | 0 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 5 |
Wing | 10 | 0 | 25 | 15 | 5 |
Leg | 0 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
Tail | 10 | 0 | 25 | 15 | 5 |
Overall | 8 | 0 | 23 | 13 | 6 |
Higher numbers indicate higher potential damage to the monster.
The regurgitation of a Pukei-Pukei varies depending on what it has eaten; it may spread wider, linger on the ground, or even stun prey more easily. Check, therefore, that the monster's mouth and tail aren't swollen prior to engaging.
Status Effect Vulnerabilities
Poison | Stun | Paralysis | Sleep |
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-- | ★ | ★★★ | ★★★ |
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 |
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◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
Sonic Bomb | Meat Effects | Dung Bomb |
✕ | ✕ | ◯ |
◯ = Vulnerable; ✕ = Fully Resistant; ▲ = Situational
Monster Part | Extract |
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Head | |
Tongue | |
Neck | |
Torso | |
Wing | |
Leg | |
Tail |
Red = Attack Increase, White = Movement Boost, Orange = Anti-knockback When Attacking
Map | Starting Area | Visited Areas | Rest Area |
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Shrine Ruins | 3 | 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 12 | 3 |
Sandy Plains | 6 | 2 / 3 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 11 | 4 |
Flooded Forest | 2 / 10 | 1 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 | 11 |
Quest Type | Lvl | Quest Name |
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Anomaly Quest | A★3 | Anomaly Research: Pukei-Pukei |
Hub Quest | M★2 | Poison Drops in the Sand (Key Quest) |
Hub Quest | M★3 | Studying Starvation Effects |
Event Quest | M★5 | Fear in the Flooded Forest |
Follower Quest | M★5 | Front Row Seat |
Support Survey | M★5 | Dangers in the Dark Desert |
Support Survey | M★5 | Operation Sandy Plains |
Quest Type | Lvl | Quest Name |
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Event Quest | ★5 | Soaring Desire |
Hub Quest | ★5 | Honing Your Hammer |
Hub Quest | ★5 | Go Away, Pukei! (Key Quest) |
Quest Type | Lvl | Quest Name |
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Hub Quest | ★2 | Way of the Pukei (Key Quest) |
Village Quest | ★4 | A Poisonous Project |
Pukei-Pukei Tips |
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Approach from the Sides
Capitalize on Openings
Pack Antidotes for Poison |
With its head and tail being the main sources of poison, approaching Pukei-Pukei from the sides is the safest way to close in. Add to this, most of Pukei-Pukei's attacks go in one direction and its moves are mainly predictable.
Pukei-Pukei's head is usually low to the ground, and coupled with its long attack animations makes it an easy target. Hunters should seek to take advantage of Pukei-Pukei's long attack animations to get in as many headshots as possible, especially from hunters using blunt weapons.
A majority of the Pukei-Pukei's attacks have the poison element, which is why packing Antidotes or Herbal Medicine is crucial when battling the Pukei-Pukei. Wearing equipment with Poison Resistance can also help.
In addition to its attacks in Low and High Rank quests, Pukei-Pukei uses the following attacks in Master Rank.
Name | Description |
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Tongue Lash | Pukei-Pukei whips its tongue horizontally and vertically. |
Improved Tail Spray | Regular tail spray attacks are executed faster and snappier. |
Poison Cloud Spray | Pukei-Pukei sprays poison from its mouth, spreading the cloud in a cone pattern. |
Pukei Frenzy | Pukei-Pukei combines its moves, using its body and poison attacks to drive away hunters. |
Poison Glob Barrage | Pukei-Pukei mixes up its frantic movements and spits up several poison globs around it. |
Tongue Lash Attack Information |
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Tongue Lash: Pukei-Pukei lunges forward and lashes its tongue sideways then upwards. This attack can be dodged easily when you are closely observing Pukei-Pukei. If it leans back, move away from its path. |
Improved Tail Spray Attack Information |
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Improved Tail Spray: Pukei-Pukei's tail spray attacks are executed faster when hunting it in Master Rank. When its tail is bloated, try distancing yourself away from the end of it and stay near the monster's head as you may have difficulty dodging this quick move. |
Poison Cloud Spray Attack Information |
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Poison Cloud Spray: Pukei-Pukei releases a poison cloud from its mouth and spreads it in a cone in front of it. The cloud lingers at the ground for a few seconds, so it is advised to stay clear of Pukei-Pukei until it disappears. |
Pukei Frenzy Attack Information |
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Pukei Frenzy: Pukei-Pukei launches a string of attacks, starting with its dash attack and followed by an onslaught of Poison Globs and Poison Cloud Spray. As it will run around all over the place during this combo, it is best to stay clear from it until it is done. |
Poison Glob Barrage Attack Information |
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Poison Glob Barrage: When enraged, Pukei-Pukei charges at hunters and hurls multiple poison globs around it. Distance yourself away from Pukei-Pukei until the whole attack pattern is done to be safe from its poison barrage. |
Pukei-Pukei uses the following attacks in Low and High Rank quests.
Name | Description |
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Tongue Whip | Uses its tongue to attack, charging at you and whipping its tongue out. |
Running Body Slam | Assume a bipedal position then rush into its target. |
Flying Kicks | Flaps its wings, lifting itself off the ground for a short time while kicking both feet forward. |
Tail Spin | Spins arouns and uses its tail like a whip, knocking down any hunters hit with the move. |
Poison Spit | A ranged attack that lets it spit a ball of poison to its target. |
Poison Tail Spray | It will spray a thick cloud of poison gas in an arc motion behind it. |
Tongue Whip Attack Information |
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Tongue Whip: Pukei-Pukei uses its tongue to attack, charging at you and whipping its tongue out at a 180-degree angle. You can easily dodge this attack by dodging away or moving sideways. This attack has many variations including a straight tongue shot or a running tongue sweep. Hunters should dodge accordingly. |
Running Body Slam Attack Information |
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Running Body Slam: Although usually on all fours, with this attack Pukei-Pukei will assume a bipedal position, arm-wings raised in the air. It will then proceed to slam its body to the nearest hunter it sees, dealing damage and knocking them off their feet. Dodging this attack is fairly easy when on its own, but is oftentimes paired with the Tongue Whip which knocks you down already. While on the ground and hit with the Running Body Slam, you will get stunned which will leave you open for attacks. |
Flying Kicks Attack Information |
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Flying Kicks: Pukei-Pukei will do an attack similar to an angry rooster. It will flap its wings, lifting itself off the ground for a short time while kicking both feet forward. While in flight, it will then first attack forward but will eventually zero in on the hunter's position, dipping low enough to almost hit the ground. |
Tail Spin Attack Information |
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Tail Swipe: Pukei-Pukei swings its tail around to knock down hunters near it. This attack can be executed twice in a row. |
Pukei-Pukei can use ranged poison spit attacks, and has several variations of this move.
Poison Spit Variations |
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Poison Glob: Pukei-Pukei will arch its head backward for a bit and then spit a poison glob to where you are standing. Dodging this is easy since if it pops, it won't deal AOE damage and is strictly pinpoint so standing next to the pop won't harm you. |
Poison Cloud: When you see it crouched on the ground eating or flying up and eating, it's probably storing berries in its mouth to coat poison with. It will then use the poison-coated berries as ammunition to spit poison at you. This time it is different as this glob of poison lands, it creates a poisonous cloud in its wake, upping the chance of getting poisoned. |
Wing Flap and Poison Spit Combo: A dangerous combo from the Pukei-Pukei as it will lock you inside its wings then spit poison on top of you, ensuring you cannot escape its attack. It then retreats to a safe distance, possibly rearing up for a tongue-whip. |
Enraged Tri Spit: When enraged it will spit poison three times to the left, right, and center or it will fire 3 globs of poison all at once. |
Pukei-Pukei's signature attack. Once its tail is inflated it will spray a thick cloud of poison gas in an arc behind it. This can be easily dodged by hunters standing just under it near its feet. This is also a window for head strikes for any hunters in front of Pukei-Pukei.
Poison Tail Spray Variations |
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Controlled Tail Spray: Pukei-Pukei sprays poison from its tail which only reaches a small area. |
Enraged Tail Spray: When enraged, it can point its tail down and fire a wild blast of poison gas in random directions. Hunters standing at Pukei-Pukei's back is more likely to be hit by this attack due to its quick and random directions. |
Pukei-Pukei Cortex [26%] Pukei-Pukei Shard [18%] Large Pukei-Pukei Sac [14%] Deadly Poison Sac [11%] Pukei-Pukei Fellwing [11%] Monster Toughbone [10% x2] Pukei-Pukei Lash [7%] Fey Wyvern Gem [3%] |
Pukei-Pukei Cortex [33%] Pukei-Pukei Shard [19% x2] Large Pukei-Pukei Sac [16%] Pukei-Pukei Fellwing [15%] Pukei-Pukei Lash [9%] Bird Wyvern Gem [5%] Fey Wyvern Gem [3%] |
Pukei-Pukei Cortex [80% (Back)] Pukei-Pukei Fellwing [80% (Wing)] Large Pukei-Pukei Sac [75% (Head)] Afflicted Scale [40% (Anomaly Quests)] Afflicted Scale+ [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Afflicted Shard [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Pukei-Pukei Shard [22% (Head), 20% (Back), 20% (Wing)] Fey Wyvern Gem [3% (Head)] |
Pukei-Pukei Lash [80% (Tail)] Pukei-Pukei Shard [42% (Body)] Afflicted Scale [40% (Anomaly Quests)] Afflicted Scale+ [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Afflicted Shard [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Pukei-Pukei Cortex [32% (Body), 16% (Tail)] Large Pukei-Pukei Sac [16% (Body)] Pukei-Pukei Fellwing [10% (Body)] Fey Wyvern Gem [4% (Body)] |
Pukei-Pukei Carapace [28%] Pukei-Pukei Scale+ [21%] Pukei-Pukei Sac+ [15%] Pukei-Pukei Wing [12%] Toxin Sac [11%] Monster Keenbone [10% (x2)] Bird Wyvern Gem [3%] |
Pukei-Pukei Carapace [34%] Pukei-Pukei Scale+ [19% (x2) ] Pukei-Pukei Sac+ [18%] Pukei-Pukei Wing [15%] Pukei-Pukei Tail [9%] Bird Wyvern Gem [5%] |
Pukei-Pukei Carapace [80% (Back)] Pukei-Pukei Wing [80% (Wing)] Pukei-Pukei Sac+ [75% (Head)] Pukei-Pukei Scale+ [22% (Head x2), 20% (Back), 20% (Wing)] Bird Wyvern Gem [3% (Head)] |
Pukei-Pukei Tail [70% (Tail)] Pukei-Pukei Scale+ [42% (Body)] Pukei-Pukei Carapace [32% (Body), 26% (Tail)] Pukei-Pukei Sac+ [16% (Body)] Pukei-Pukei Wing [10% (Body)] Bird Wyvern Gem [4% (Tail)] |
Pukei-Pukei Shell [27%] Pukei-Pukei Scale [20%] Pukei-Pukei Sac [14%] Poison Sac [11%] Pukei-Pukei Quill [11%] Monster Bone L [10%] Pukei-Pukei Tail [7%] |
Pukei-Pukei Shell [31%] Pukei-Pukei Sac [22%] Pukei-Pukei Scale [19% (x2)] Pukei-Pukei Quill [16%] Pukei-Pukei Tail [12%] |
Pukei-Pukei Shell [80% (Back)] Pukei-Pukei Quill [80% (Wing)] Pukei-Pukei Sac [75% (Head)] Pukei-Pukei Scale [25% (Head x2), 20% (Back), 20% (Wing)] |
Pukei-Pukei Tail [80% (Tail)] Pukei-Pukei Scale [42% (Body)] Pukei-Pukei Shell [32% (Body), 20% (Tail)] Pukei-Pukei Sac [16% (Body)] Pukei-Pukei Quill [10% (Body)] |
Large Wyvern Tear [35%] Pukei-Pukei Shard [34%, 60%] Wyvern Tear [15%] Pukei-Pukei Cortex [15%, 40%] Fey Wyvern Gem [1%] |
Pukei-Pukei Scale+ [34%, 60%] Wyvern Tear [25%] Large Wyvern Tear [25%] Pukei-Pukei Carapace [15%, 40%] Bird Wyvern Gem [1%] |
Wyvern Tear [50%] Pukei-Pukei Scale [35%, 60%] Pukei-Pukei Shell [15%, 40%] |
All Pukei-Pukei Related Articles | ||
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Pukei-Pukei Guide | Pukei-Pukei Weapons | Pukei-Pukei Armor |
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Sunbreak Title Update 5 Monsters | |
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