Apex Arzuros Guide: Weakness, Armor, Drops, and Weapons | Monster Hunter Rise

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

Apex Arzuros Guide

Arzuros Guide

Apex Arzuros Weakness and Notes

Apex Arzuros ヌシ・アオアシラ
Type		Fanged Beast
Threat Level	8/10	Rampage Type	Major Threat
Major Weakness	Fire	Other Weakness	Ice Thunder
Blight / Elemental Damage	ー	Abnormal Status	ー
Characteristics
An Arzuros so mighty, it was crowned an Apex. It is eternally possessed by wrath and terror, possibly due to the myriad wounds that cover its body. Its forelegs are massive, deft removers of any who'd stand in their way. The call of an Apex unleashes its tortured anger on nearby beasts, driving them into a frenzy.

How to Unlock Apex Arzuros

Reach Anomaly Investigation Lv 21 in Master Rank

Apex Arzuros can only be encountered as an additional target monster in Anomaly Investigations starting as low as Level 21. Defeating it rewards a base of 190 Anomaly Research Points. Unlike most monsters in Master Rank, Apex Arzuros doesn't gain any new moves.

Solo Quest Unlocked at HR 8

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
The Avaricious Apex Arzuros	Apex Arzuros
	Unlock Conditions: Reach HR 8 after hunting Apex Arzuros in a Rampage Quest

Once you update to Version 2.0, reach HR 8, and defeat an Apex Arzuros in a Rampage at least once, you can take on Apex Arzuros in its own slaying quest!

Update 2.0 Guide: Patch Notes and New Monsters

Apex Arzuros Weakness and Resistance

40	36	30	10
0	8	12	0

Bold are the recommended Weapon Type and Elemental Damage.

Apex Arzuros Weapon Damage Breakdown

Part
Head	50	45	35
Upper Half	38	38	35
Foreleg	45	45	30
Abdomen	38	24	26
Hind Leg	38	24	26
Rear	30	40	30
Overall	40	36	30

Apex Arzuros Elemental Weakness Breakdown

Part
Head	5	0	5	5	0
Upper Half	15	0	10	5	0
Foreleg	20	0	15	10	0
Abdomen	5	0	5	16	0
Hind Leg	5	0	5	16	0
Rear	12	0	5	20	0
Overall	10	0	8	12	0

Higher numbers indicate higher potential damage to the monster.

Apex Arzuros Hunting Tips

An angry Apex Arzuros will trigger a devastating move, closing in while thrashing the ground, hitting obstacles with a colossal strike. Push on against an enraged Apex to quickly rid of its rage and steady its temper.

Status Effect Vulnerabilities

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

Item Vulnerabilities

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

Apex Arzuros Locations

Apex Arzuros Known Habitat

Map	Starting Area	Visited Areas	Rest Area
Shrine Ruins	6	3 / 4 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 13	3
Flooded Forest	13	11 / 12 / 13	11 / 13
Infernal Springs	-	-	-

Apex Arzuros Quest Appearances

How to Beat Apex Arzuros

Aim for the head and arms Beware of Apex Arzuros' Roar Apex Arzuros cannot be mounted Traps don't work against Apex Arzuros Keep one Wirebug for the Apex Bear Swipes

Aim for the Head and Arms

Apex Arzuros has weakness on its heads and arms. For the Normal Arzuros, the weakness is at the rear but Apex Arzuros' rear is extremely hard. We suggest going for the head and the arms!

Beware of Apex Arzuros' Roar!

Apex Arzuros, unlike the normal Arzuros, has a loud roar! Take note whenever it raises both its arms!

Apex Arzuros Cannot be Mounted

Apex Monsters like Apex Arzuros cannot be mounted. Take note of this whenever you try to launch monsters towards it - just go for Mounted Punishers.

Traps Do Not Work

Apex monsters know all your tricks from all the hunters it has faced (and survived) before. Both Shock and Pitfall Traps wouldn't work against Apex Arzuros so don't bother carrying and setting one! Flash Bombs work against them though so just invest in those for crowd control!

Apex Monsters Can't Be Captured

Subsequently, Apex monsters can't be captured as well. Take note of this when on Apex hunts to not waste resources!

Keep one Wirebug for the Apex Bear Swipes

Apex Bear Swipes can one-shot hunters when not mitigated properly. When you see yourself taking one swipe and flying upward, Wirefall (zL + B) away before the follow-up attack!

Apex Arzuros General Attack Patterns

Jump Smash

Jump Smash Attack Information

Jump Smash: Apex Arzuros will jump high in an arc then lands on hunters. Any hunters in the center will receive massive damage and those in the landing zone will be stunned due to Tremor. You can easily telegraph this by checking if Apex Arzuros goes down on all fours and while shaking its behind. This move also has a very large opening when it misses allowing you to attack so try to telegraph this as much as possible.

Rock Throw

Rock Throw Attack Information
Rock Throw: Apex Arzuros can hurl rocks towards hunters. When Apex Arzuros is angry, it will execute this move twice! This has a pretty large hitbox so guard if you're using a shield, counterattack with moves, or use Emergency Evade!

Apex Bear Swipes

Apex Bear Swipes Attack Information
Apex Bear Swipes: Apex Arzuros will use its very powerful arms to swipe hunters to the air, up to five (5) times when angry. Anyone caught will be thrown into the air where Apex Arzuros can follow up with a very powerful punch. This can reduce your health to zero so be careful! If you're caught with one of the swipes, use a Wirefall before the follow-up attack!

Apex Arzuros Rampage Tips

How to Beat Apex Arzuros on Rampages

Apex Arzuros Key Notes
Use Master Utsushi to Mount a Monster
Elder Fugen Deals Around 4000 Damage to Apex Arzuros
Yomogi Triggers a long Counter Signal
If Available, Use the Splitting Wyvern Shot

Use Master Utsushi to Mount a Monster

Master Utsushi's effect allows you to instantly ride a monster. However, Apex Arzuros himself cannot be mounted. When Apex Arzuros appears, wait for it to summon a horde before using Master Utsushi to get a free ride on a monster!

Elder Fugen Deals Around 4000 Damage to Apex Arzuros

Summoning Elder Fugen only when Apex Arzuros appears is highly recommended. He can deal a massive amount of damage to Apex Arzuros and more damage is always welcome when fighting Apex monsters.

Yomogi Triggers a long Counter Signal

When Yomogi is summoned, she'll grant hunters a buff that increases hunting capabilities. This has the same effects as a Counter Gong so go all out when Yomogi is used!

If Available, Use the Splitting Wyvern Shot

The Splitting Wyvernshot is one of the strongest facilities you should be using against Apex Monsters. With one use, you can deal around 7000 damage and if used together with Elder Fugen, you can deal more than 10,000 damage with just two installations.

General Rampage Tips

There are also general guidelines applicable to every Rampage quest. Check out our Rampage Guide for the best way to get S-Rank in every Rampage!

Rampage Guide and Tips: How to Get S-Rank

Apex Arzuros Materials and Drops

Master Rank Apex Arzuros Materials

Target

Capture

Broken Parts

Carves

Melding Honey [35%] Arzuros Cortex [24%] Arzuros Fur [15%] Melding Pudding [15%] Large Beast Gem [8%] Apex Beastclaw [3%]

You cannot capture this monster!

Apex Beastclaw [80% (Foreleg)] Arzuros Fur [20% (Foreleg)]

Arzuros Fur [45% (Body)] Arzuros Cortex [28% (Body)] Massive Bone [13% (Body)] Apex Beastclaw [8% (Body)] Large Beast Gem [6% (Body)]

High Rank Apex Arzuros Materials

Target

Capture

Broken Parts

Carves

Arzuros Carapace [36%] Arzuros Pelt+ [27%] Stoutbone [14%] Honey [10%] Apex Beastclaw [7%] Beast Gem [6%]

You cannot capture this monster!

Apex Beastclaw [80% (Foreleg)] Arzuros Pelt+ [20% (Foreleg)]

Arzuros Pelt+ [47% (Body)] Stoutbone [13% (Body)] Apex Beastclaw [8% (Body)] Beast Gem [4% (Body)]

Apex Arzuros Dropped Materials

Master Rank

High Rank

Honey [100%] Sushifish [80%] Arzuros Cortex [60%] Arzuros Fur [40%] Goldenfish [20%]

Sushifish [80%] Arzuros Carapace [60%] Arzuros Pelt+ [40%] Goldenfish [20%]

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