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

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

Apex Zinogre Guide

Zinogre Guide

Apex Zinogre Weakness and Notes

Apex Zinogre ヌシ・ジンオウガ
Type		Fanged Wyvern
Threat Level	10/10	Rampage Type	Major Threat
Major Weakness	Ice Blast	Other Weakness	Water Poison Stun
Blight / Elemental Damage	Thunder	Abnormal Status	Paralysis
Characteristics
A Zinogre so mighty, it was crowned an Apex. Its body is covered in scars and wounds as if it had been caught in a storm, and it's seemingly always dominated by wrath and terror. Its forelegs - and their every strike - brim with ferocious sparks. The call of an Apex unleashes its tortured anger on nearby beasts, driving them into a frenzy.

How to Unlock Apex Zinogre

Reach Anomaly Investigation Lv 241 in Master Rank

Apex Zinogre can only be encountered as an additional target monster in Anomaly Investigations starting at Level 241 in Version 15 or later. Defeating it rewards a base of 310 Anomaly Research Points. Unlike most monsters in Master Rank, Apex Zinogre doesn't gain any new moves.

Anomaly Research Level:
How to Get Max Level Fast

Update 3.0: Solo Quest Unlocked after HR100

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
The Voltaic Apex Zinogre	Apex Zinogre
	Unlock Conditions: Complete an Apex Zinogre Rampage Quest, Reach HR 100 and Finish the Urgent Quest "The Crimson Glow"

Once you update to Version 3.0, Apex Zinogre will start to appear in Rampage Quests. When you reach HR 100, finish the Urgent Quest The Crimson Glow, then complete an Apex Zinogre Rampage Quest at least once, you can take on Apex Zinogre in its own slay quest!

Update 3.0 Patch Notes

Update 3.0: Unlocked in Rampage Quests When You Reach HR 8

Apex Zinogre will start to appear in High Rank Rampages when you reach HR8 after the 3.0 Update. Like all Rampage Quests, you can run Apex Zinogre rampage quests an unlimited number of times. Do note, however, that monsters appearing in Rampages are completely random so check the Quest Counter regularly!

Rampage Guide and Tips: How to Get S-Rank

Apex Zinogre Weakness and Resistance

38	37	23	7
9	0	13	5

Bold are the recommended Weapon Type and Elemental Damage.

Apex Zinogre Weapon Damage Breakdown

Part
Head	65	65	45
Torso	25	25	25
Hip	44	44	20
Foreleg	25	30	15
Back	45	40	35
Hind Leg	45	45	15
Tail	30	25	20
Tail Tip	21	19	10
Overall	38	37	23

Apex Zinogre Elemental Weakness Breakdown

Part
Head	10	10	0	15	5
Torso	5	5	0	5	5
Hip	5	5	0	10	5
Foreleg	5	5	0	10	5
Back	10	20	0	25	5
Hind Leg	5	5	0	10	5
Tail	5	5	0	5	5
Tail Tip	10	15	0	20	5
Overall	7	9	0	13	5

Higher numbers indicate higher potential damage to the monster.

Hunting Tips

An angry Apex Zinogre will trigger a devastating move, causing a lighting strike upon the Thunderbugs it controls, after which it will pounce viciously on its prey. Push on against an enraged Apex to quickly rid it of its rage and steady its temper.

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

Great Way to Farm Defender Ticket 9

Beating the Apex Zinogre is a great way of farming Defender Ticket 9! Clearing the Apex Zinogre Rampage Quest grants the Defender Ticket 9 as a Quest Reward.

The Defender Ticket 9 can be used to Ramp-Up equipment or used as material for Melding Talismans . It has a material value of 100 when making talismans, which makes it ideal to farm and use if you want to craft multiple talismans.

Defender Ticket 9 Uses

Apex Zinogre Locations

Apex Zinogre Known Habitat

Map	Starting Area	Visited Areas	Rest Area
Shrine Ruins	4 / 8 / 9	4 / 8 / 9 / 7 / 10	11
Infernal Springs	-	-	-
Flooded Forest	9 / 10	6 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13	13

Apex Zinogre Quest Appearances

How to Beat Apex Zinogre

Stay aggressive but careful when Apex Zinogre is fully charged Charged Apex Zinogre can fall by attacking the forelegs Increase your Thunder Resistance Include Stun Resistance in your build Bring Nulberries

Stay Aggressive but Careful When Apex Zinogre is Fully Charged

Uncharged State	Charged State

When Apex Zinogre is charged, its hide becomes softer and it is susceptible to higher damage. However, Apex Zinogre is also more aggressive, will deal more damage, and combo more attacks while charged so be careful!

Charged Apex Zinogre Can Fall By Attacking the Forelegs

While charged, attacking the forelegs of Apex Zinogre will cause it to fall. Once it does, unload all your attacks onto the head as it is its major weak point.

Increase Thunder Resistance

Apex Zinogre boasts perfect control over Thunder hence most of its attack has the Thunder element that causes Thunderblight. Nullify Thunderblight by increasing your Thunder Resistance to 20 using Thunder Res Jewels.

Increase Thunder Resistance With Dangos

Eating Dangos are also a great way to increase Thunder Resistance. Eat Dangos with Thunder Res (Hi) as it adds 10 points to your Thunder Resistance!

Include Stun Resistance In Your Build

When you are affected by Thunderblight, you are more likely to be stunned. We suggest including Stun Resistance in your builds when fighting Apex Zinogre. You can easily do this by gemming in Steadfast Jewel 1.

Bring Nulberries

Apex Zinogre's attacks inflict Thunderblight. This particular blight makes you more susceptible to stuns so always make sure you bring a full stack of Nulberries into the fight.

Apex Zinogre General Attack Patterns

Apex Zinogre has the all the moves of a regular Zinogre with added moves that are harder to telegraph and destroys Rampage gates. Here are some of the notable ones you have to watch out for:

Name	Description
Dash Attack	Apex Zinogre's dash attack imbued with Thunder energy. Can be followed up with another attack.
Lightning Mines	Apex Zinogre scatters mines seething with Thunder energy. Stay away as much as possible!
Thunderous Somersault	A quick somersault attack that throws hunters upward, giving Apex Zinogre the chance to follow up with an attack.
Stomping Light Show	Apex Zinogre's stomp that creates pillar of light in a straight line. Usually comes in pairs.
Pillars of Light [DANGER]	Three pillars of lights that extends outward in a cone. Anyone caught will be thrown in the air and will be susceptible to follow up attacks!
Thunderlord's Stomp [DANGER]	Apex Zinogre focuses all energy to one of its forelegs then proceeds on stomping it with extreme force.
Thunderlord's Judgment [DANGER]	Apex Zinogre's ultimate attack that can cart hunters. Apex Zinogre starts by scattering lightning in a wide area around itself then charges towards the hunter and performs a series of attack that all summon lightning!
Lord of All Lightning [RAMPAGE ONLY] [DANGER]	The rampage-only ultimate move of Apex Zinogre where it destroys all Hunting Installations near it then attacks the gate with extreme force!

Dash Attack

Dash Attack Information
Dash Attack: Apex Zinogre quickly charges towards the hunter then usually follows up with another attack. This can throw off hunters because Apex Zinogre can immediately go off-screen making you unaware of the follow-up attack. Always try to keep Apex Zinogre on screen by locking the target camera!

Lightning Mines

Lightning Mines Attack Information
Lightning Mines: Apex Zinogre will scatter balls of lightning between himself and the hunter making repositioning a tricky thing to do. Avoid this completely as this goes away naturally after some time. If you are a gunner, this is a very big opening to let loose some shots!

Thunderous Somersault

Thunderous Somersault Attack Information
Thunderous Somersault: Apex Zinogre will execute a somersault while creating lightning bolts with its tail. Anyone caught will be thrown up where Apex Zinogre can freely follow up another attack! This combo can cart hunters so always have a spare Wirebug so you can Wirefall away to safety!

Stomping Light Show

Stomping Light Show Attack Information
Stomping Light Show: Apex Zinogre's stomp is imbued with Thunder energy that every stomp creates a pillar of lightning that travels in a straight line. You may think that Apez Zinogre missed you by an inch only to be surprised with the lightning that is to come! We suggest evading sideways and be mindful that this attack comes in pairs!

Pillars of Light

Pillars of Light Attack Information
Pillars of Light: Apex Zinogre will boast its control over lightning by forming three pillars of light that moves forward in a cone. Hunters caught in any of the three pillars will be thrown up where Apex Zinogre can follow up with another attack! This combo can cart hunters so always have a spare Wirebug so you can Wirefall away to safety!

Thunderlord's Stomp

Thunderlord's Stomp Attack Information

Thunderlord's Stomp: Zinogre's famous stomp move is even more powerful with this Apex version. Apex Zinogre will focus all its energy to one foreleg then stomp on its enemies with extreme force that it can cart unaware hunters. This can be easily telegraphed though as Apex Zinogre will charge for this attack first giving you enough reaction time to at least evade away! This attack can be easily countered if the weapon you are using has the capability to do so!

Thunderlord's Judgment

Considered as Apex Zinogre's ultimate move, this two-phased attack can cart any unsuspecting hunter.

Thunderlord's Judgment Phases
Thunderlord's Warning: Apex Zinogre will roar and summon lightning in an area around him effectively creating confusion among its enemies. This can be easily dodged though as there are markings on the ground where the lightning will fall. Stay off those markings!
Thunderlord's Ultimatum: Finally, Apex Zinogre will move towards the target at a quick pace, executing a series of attacks that all summon powerful lightning! Anyone caught in its path can be carted so there is no choice but to perform an Emergency Evade!

Lord of All Lightning

Lord of All Lightning Attack Information

Lord of All Lightning: The rampage-only ultimate move of Apex Zinogre that it first performs once it arrives. Hunting Installations will be enveloped by wisps of yellow electricity that gradually grow brighter. Acting as a warning system, once you notice this you better stay away from any Hunting Installation because in 10 seconds, it will be hit with lightning. The lightning deals 1000 Damage to any Hunting Installation it targets, guaranteeing its swift end. Afterward, it will attack the gate dealing massive damage!

Apex Zinogre Rampage Tips

How to Beat Apex Zinogre in Rampages

Rush to the Final Area Don't Forget to Ring the Counter Gong Use the Splitting Wyvernshot to Interrupt the Gate Charge Use the Warriors of Kamura

Rush to the Final Area

Once Apex Zinogre appears, it will summon lightning to smite all hunting installations and will immediately barrel through the first gate, destroying it instantly. Immediately make your way to the Final Area as this happens and proceed to set up your defenses.

Don't Forget to Ring the Counter Gong

Don't miss out on the buffs that a counter signal offers! Ringing a Counter Gong greatly increases the attack power of all hunters present, granting them a fighting chance against Apex Zinogre!

Use the Splitting Wyvernshot to Interrupt the Gate Charge

Apex Zinogre will attempt to charge and destroy the Final gate in Rampages. You can use Splitting Wyvernshots to flinch and stop Apex Zinogre from doing this!

Use the Warriors of Kamura

The actual fight against Apex Zinogre is the perfect time to use specific Warriors of Kamura in your arsenal. It is important to note that this does not mean that you should use all of them at once though!

Each of these special installations have their own benefits and mechanics when activated. Refer to the list below to determine when is the best time to use each one:

When to Deploy the Warriors of Kamura
Elder Fugen	Elder Fugen unleashes a very strong AoE attack in its deployed area. Use this to deal massive damage against Apex Zinogre whenever it charges up for a big attack or while bashing on the gate.
Master Utsushi	Master Utsushi performs a large AoE attack in its deployed area that makes regular monster caught in the attack rideable. Remember, Apex Monsters are not mountable so he is best deployed whenever Apex Zinogre summons a horde of monsters!
Yomogi the Chef	Yomogi bombards monsters with her Machine Cannon and increases the damage of all hunters in the area, similar to the Counter Signal. It is recommended that you deploy her whenever Apex Zinogre charges up for a big attack on the gate as well.

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 Zinogre Materials and Drops

Master Rank Apex Zinogre Materials

High Rank Apex Zinogre Materials

Apex Zinogre Dropped Materials

Monster Hunter Rise Related Guides

All Monster Guides

Monster Guides by Rank

Village Rank ★2

2-Star Large Monsters
Great Izuchi	Arzuros	Great Baggi	Lagombi

Village Rank ★3

3-Star Large Monsters
Aknosom	Tetranadon	Kulu-Ya-Ku	Barroth
Great Wroggi	Royal Ludroth	Khezu

Village Rank ★4

4-Star Large Monsters
Bishaten	Somnacanth	Barioth	Rathian
Tobi-Kadachi	Volvidon	Basarios	Pukei-Pukei

Village Rank ★5

5-Star Large Monsters
Magnamalo	Nargacuga	Zinogre	Anjanath
Mizutsune	Rathalos

Village Rank ★6

6-Star Large Monsters
Almudron	Goss Harag	Tigrex	Diablos

High Rank Hub Quests

High Rank Large Monsters
Jyuratodus	Rajang	Rakna-Kadaki	Bazelgeuse

Elder Dragons

Elder Dragons
Narwa the Allmother
Wind Serpent Ibushi	Thunder Serpent Narwa	Crimson Glow Valstrax
Chameleos	Kushala Daora	Teostra

Apex Monsters

Apex Monsters
Apex Arzuros	Apex Rathian	Apex Mizutsune
Apex Rathalos	Apex Diablos	Apex Zinogre

Small Monsters

Small Monsters
Altaroth	Anteka	Baggi	Bnahabra
Bombadgy	Bullfango	Delex	Felyne
Gajau	Gargwa	Izuchi	Jaggi
Jaggia	Jagras	Kelbi	Kestodon
Ludroth	Melynx	Popo	Rachnoid
Remobra	Rhenoplos	Slagtoth	Uroktor
Wroggi	Zamite

Small Monsters