Sunbreak Kulu-Ya-Ku: Weakness and Drops

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

Kulu-Ya-Ku Guide
Kulu-Ya-Ku Weapons	Kulu-Ya-Ku Armor

Kulu-Ya-Ku Weakness and Notes

Kulu-Ya-Ku クルルヤック
Type	Bird Wyvern	Previous Games	MHW, MHWI
Threat Level	2/10	Rampage Type	ー
Major Weakness	Water	Other Weakness	Dragon Ice Thunder Fire
Blight / Elemental Damage	ー	Abnormal Status	ー
Characteristics
A bird wyvern that has developed limbs capable of carrying objects. It has been spotted stealing eggs from nests. If attacked while carrying an egg, it will drop the egg in fright and flee. When engaged, a Kulu-Ya-Ku will dig up a small boulder to shield itself against threats or use it in its attacks.

How to Unlock Kulu-Ya-Ku

Reach MR 1 in Master Rank

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Need a Hunter, ASAP! (Key Quest)	Kulu-Ya-Ku
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Uninvited Guest"

MR Kulu-Ya-Ku is unlocked by completing the Urgent Quest Uninvited Guest reaching MR 1 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
Divine Comedy (Key Quest)	Arzuros Kulu-Ya-Ku
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "The Blue Apex"

High Rank Kulu-Ya-Ku 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
Tired and Feathered (Key Quest)	Kulu-Ya-Ku
	Unlock Conditions: From the start

Low Rank Kulu-Ya-Ku is unlocked from the start at HR 1.

Kulu-Ya-Ku Weakness and Resistance

55	55	45	15
20	15	15	15

Bold are the recommended Weapon Type and Elemental Damage.

Kulu-Ya-Ku Weapon Damage Breakdown

Part
Head	68	68	60
Torso	45	45	40
Foreleg	52	56	45
Tail	55	50	35
Overall	55	55	45

Kulu-Ya-Ku Elemental Weakness Breakdown

Part
Head	15	20	15	15	15
Torso	15	20	15	15	15
Foreleg	15	20	15	15	15
Tail	15	20	15	15	15
Overall	15	20	15	15	15

Higher numbers indicate higher potential damage to the monster.

Kulu-Ya-Ku Hunting Tips

A Kulu-Ya-Ku uses small boulders to shield itself or smash against its enemies. Force it to drop whatever it's holding by staggering or blinding it, or if it's holding a cracked boulder, attack it to break it.

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
Torso
Foreleg
Tail

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

Kinsect Extract Guide

Kulu-Ya-Ku Locations and Quests

Kulu-Ya-Ku Known Habitat

Map	Starting Area	Visited Areas	Rest Area
Shrine Ruins	3	3 / 4 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 11 / 12 / 13	3
Sandy Plains	11	1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 11	4
Flooded Forest	13	4 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14	11
Lava Caverns	10	1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 12	6 / 10
Jungle	3 / 6 / 7	3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 11	6

Kulu-Ya-Ku Quest Appearances

How to Beat Kulu-Ya-Ku

Kulu-Ya-Ku Tips
Prioritize Attacking Kulu-Ya-Ku's Head Stick to Kulu-Ya-Ku's Sides Destroy the Objects It Carries

Prioritize Attacking Kulu-Ya-Ku's Head

Kulu-Ya-Ku's primary weak point is its head, so prioritize dealing damage to it as often as possible, especially after stunning it or knocking it down.

Stick to Kulu-Ya-Ku's Sides

Sticking near Kulu-Ya-Ku's sides makes it easier to react to and avoid most of its attacks, letting you spend more time dealing damage instead of dodging.

Destroy the Objects It Carries

When Kulu-Ya-Ku has an object in its hands, it can be difficult to hit its head as the item it carries gets in the way. In addition, Kulu-Ya-Ku also gains access to more moves while it carries something.

We suggest destroying the rocks and jars that Kulu-Ya-Ku picks up by repeatedly attacking them. While hitting the objects does minor damage, doing so will make the fight easier in the long run.

In addition, Kulu-Ya-Ku often leaves itself vulnerable after its object breaks, providing an opening for easy damage.

Staggering Kulu-Ya-Ku Can Make it Drop Objects

Staggering Kulu-Ya-Ku also has a chance to make it drop the item in its hands, making it another way to prevent it from using any object it carries.

Kulu-Ya-Ku Master Rank Attack Patterns

In contrast to its Low and High Rank variants, Master Rank Kulu-Ya-Ku moves faster and is more accurate with its attacks. It also takes less time to recover after performing an attack.

Additionally, Kulu-Ya-Ku uses the following new attack in Master Rank on top of its moves from Low and High Rank quests.

Extended Rock Slide

Extended Rock Slide Attack Information
Extended Rock Slide: Kulu-Ya-Ku lifts up the rock it carries before sliding it across the ground as it rushes towards the hunter, ending its stampede by slamming the stone downward. Compared to its shorter version in lower ranks, this move covers a surprising amount of distance and also tracks the hunter, so prepare to dodge at the last moment or dive-evade to avoid getting hit.

Kulu-Ya-Ku General Attack Patterns

Kulu-Ya-Ku uses the following attacks in Low and High Rank quests.

Rock-based Attacks

Kulu-Ya-Ku often picks up rocks and jars from the ground to use as blunt weapons, slamming them on top of the hunter. These objects also act as a form of defense, as they often block attacks on Kulu-Ya-Ku's head.

Weaponized Rocks Variations
Rock Slam: Kulu-Ya-Ku lifts up its rock and quickly slams it down on top of the hunter.
Jumping Rock Slam: Kulu-Ya-Ku jumps toward the hunter to slam its rock down on top of them.
Delayed Jumping Rock Slam: Kulu-Ya-Ku hops in place before jumping toward the hunter to land a rock slam at full force, dealing heavy damage and knocking them away on hit.
Rock Slide: Kulu-Ya-Ku slides its rock on the ground as it rushes towards the hunter, knocking away everything in its path. At the end of its stampede, it slams the rock down on top of the hunter, dealing heavy damage.
Rock Throw: When its rock or jar is close to breaking, Kulu-Ya-Ku can toss the object towards the hunter. Kulu-Ya-Ku often looks for another item after performing this move.

Single Claw Swipe

Single Claw Swipe Attack Information
Single Claw Swipe: Kulu-Ya-Ku rears back before lunging forward with a single claw swipe, dealing light damage on hit.

Double Claw Swipe

Double Claw Swipe Attack Information
Double Claw Swipe: Kulu-Ya-Ku lifts up one of its clawed forelegs before performing two quick swipes as it moves forward, dealing moderate damage and knocking hunters away on hit.

Quick Pounces

Quick Pounces Information
Quick Pounces: Kulu-Ya-Ku performs up to two pounces, dealing moderate damage as it lands on top of the hunter with its clawed legs. This attack becomes stronger while Kulu-Ya-Ku carries a rock or jar as it slams the objects on top of the hunter as it pounces.

Jumping Claw Slam

Jumping Claw Slam Attack Information
Jumping Claw Slam: Kulu-Ya-Ku hops in place before leaping towards the hunter to slam its clawed forelegs on top of them, dealing heavy damage and knocking them away on impact. Dodge to the side as soon as you see Kulu-Ya-Ku jumping in place to avoid this attack.

Peck Barrage

Peck Barrage Information
Peck Barrage: Kulu-Ya-Ku pecks multiple times with its beak, dealing light damage and knocking away hunters on hit. This attack can occur while Kulu-Ya-Ku is carrying a rock or jar. This attack comes out quite fast and becomes even quicker when Kulu-Ya-Ku is enraged, so stay alert when positioning near Kulu-Ya-Ku's head.

Kulu-Ya-Ku Materials and Drops

Master Rank Kulu-Ya-Ku Materials

Target

Capture

Broken Parts

Carves

Kulu-Ya-Ku Thickhide [41%] Kulu-Ya-Ku Shard [24%] Large Kulu-Ya-Ku Plume [14%] Monster Hardbone [10%] Colossal Drill Beak [8%] Fey Wyvern Gem [3%]

Kulu-Ya-Ku Thickhide [38%] Kulu-Ya-Ku Shard [21%] Large Kulu-Ya-Ku Plume [19%] Colossal Drill Beak [12%] Bird Wyvern Gem [6%] Fey Wyvern Gem [4%]

Large Kulu-Ya-Ku Plume [80% (Foreleg)] Colossal Drill Beak [80%] Afflicted Pelt [40% (Anomaly Quests)] Afflicted Hide+ [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Afflicted Thickhide [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Kulu-Ya-Ku Shard [20% (Foreleg)] Kulu-Ya-Ku Thickhide [15% (Head)] Fey Wyvern Gem [5% (Head)]

Kulu-Ya-Ku Shard [44% (Body)] Afflicted Pelt [40% (Anomaly Quests)] Afflicted Hide+ [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Afflicted Thickhide [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Kulu-Ya-Ku Thickhide [35% (Body)] Large Kulu-Ya-Ku Plume [18% (Body)] Fey Wyvern Gem [3% (Body)]

High Rank Kulu-Ya-Ku Materials

Target

Capture

Broken Parts

Carves

Kulu-Ya-Ku Hide+ [41%] Kulu-Ya-Ku Scale+ [24%] Kulu-Ya-Ku Plume+ [13%] Monster Bone+ [12%] Kulu-Ya-Ku Beak+ [7%] Bird Wyvern Gem [3%]

Kulu-Ya-Ku Hide+ [41%] Kulu-Ya-Ku Scale+ [22% (x2)] Kulu-Ya-Ku Plume+ [20%] Kulu-Ya-Ku Beak+ [12%] Bird Wyvern Gem [5%]

Kulu-Ya-Ku Beak+ [80% (Head)] Kulu-Ya-Ku Plume+ [80% (Foreleg)] Kulu-Ya-Ku Scale+ [20% (Foreleg)] Kulu-Ya-Ku Hide+ [15% (Head)] Bird Wyvern Gem [5% (Head)]

Kulu-Ya-Ku Scale+ [44% (Body)] Kulu-Ya-Ku Hide+ [35% (Body)] Kulu-Ya-Ku Plume+ [18% (Body)] Bird Wyvern Gem [3% (Body)]

Low Rank Kulu-Ya-Ku Materials

Target

Capture

Broken Parts

Carves

Kulu-Ya-Ku Hide [41%] Kulu-Ya-Ku Scale [25%] Monster Bone M [14%] Kulu-Ya-Ku Plume [13%] Kulu-Ya-Ku Beak [7%]

Kulu-Ya-Ku Hide [43%] Kulu-Ya-Ku Plume [23%] Kulu-Ya-Ku Scale [22% (x2)] Kulu-Ya-Ku Beak [12%]

Kulu-Ya-Ku Beak [80% (Head)] Kulu-Ya-Ku Plume [80% (Foreleg)] Kulu-Ya-Ku Hide [20% (Head)] Kulu-Ya-Ku Scale [20% (Foreleg)]

Kulu-Ya-Ku Scale [46% (Body)] Kulu-Ya-Ku Hide [36% (Body)] Kulu-Ya-Ku Plume [18% (Body)]

Kulu-Ya-Ku Dropped Materials

Master Rank

High Rank

Low Rank

Kulu-Ya-Ku Shard [60%] Kulu-Ya-Ku Thickhide [40%] Large Wyvern Tear [30%] Wyvern Tear [20%] Large Kulu-Ya-Ku Plume [15%] Fey Wyvern Gem [1%]

Kulu-Ya-Ku Hide+ [40%] Kulu-Ya-Ku Scale+ [34%, 60%] Wyvern Tear [30%] Large Wyvern Tear [20%] Kulu-Ya-Ku Plume+ [15%] Bird Wyvern Gem [1%]

Wyvern Tear [50%] Kulu-Ya-Ku Hide [40%] Kulu-Ya-Ku Scale [35%, 60%] Kulu-Ya-Ku Plume [15%]

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