Sunbreak Daimyo Hermitaur: Weakness and Drops

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

Daimyo Hermitaur Guide
Daimyo Hermitaur Weapons	Daimyo Hermitaur Armor

Daimyo Hermitaur Weakness and Notes

Daimyo Hermitaur ダイミョウザザミ
Type	Carapaceon	Previous Games	MH2, MHF2, MHFU, MH4U, MHGen, MHGU
Threat Level	5/10	Rampage Type	ー
Major Weakness	Thunder Fire	Other Weakness	Ice Water
Blight / Elemental Damage	Water	Abnormal Status	ー
Characteristics
Large Carapaceons that live in coastal regions and sandy soils. Daimyo Hermitaurs use their massive claws to guard themselves against enemy attacks. These creatures wear wyvern skulls on their backs, unlike the shells carried in their infancy. These shells serve not only as protection, but also as a method for attacking prey. They are highly valued for their materials—their brains in particular.

How to Unlock Daimyo Hermitaur

Clear the ★7 Urgent Quest Serpent Goddess of Thunder

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Uninvited Guest	Daimyo Hermitaur
	Unlock Conditions: Finish the Quest "Serpent Goddess of Thunder"

Daimyo Hermitaur is the first Master Rank monster you'll face in Sunbreak. You can access its quest after you've defeated Thunder Serpent Narwa in the Serpent Goddess of Thunder quest and unlock your HR cap.

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Daimyo Hermitaur Weakness and Resistance

Daimyo Hermitaur Weapon Damage Breakdown

Part
Head	50	60	45
Torso	40	50	30
Shell	22	40	25
Right Claw	25	30	15
Right Leg	35	40	30
Left Claw	25	30	15
Left Leg	35	40	30
Arm	40	45	30
Overall	34	42	28

Daimyo Hermitaur Elemental Weakness Breakdown

Part
Head	30	10	35	20	0
Torso	15	5	20	10	0
Shell	20	5	25	10	0
Right Claw	35	5	20	10	0
Right Leg	15	5	15	10	0
Left Claw	35	5	20	10	0
Left Leg	15	5	15	10	0
Arm	15	5	15	10	0
Overall	23	6	21	12	0

Higher numbers indicate higher potential damage to the monster.

Daimyo Hermitaur Hunting Tips

Daimyo Hermitaurs' weak point is their head. Attacking it will inflict massive damage, so focus your attention there. However, they will use their gargantuan claws to defend themselves and to protect this soft spot. Using a Sonic Boom when they adopt a defensive position is an excellent tactic to crack the shell to get the nut inside.

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
Shell
Right Claw
Right Leg
Left Claw
Left Leg
Arm
Overall	—

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

Kinsect Extract Guide

Daimyo Hermitaur Locations and Quests

Daimyo Hermitaur Known Habitat

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

Daimyo Hermitaur Quest Appearances

How to Beat Daimyo Hermitaur

Know the Difference Between Water Beams

Avoid Standing Behind It

Use Sonic Bombs to Break its Guard

Know the Difference Between Water Beams

Water Beam will move	Water Beam does not move
High aim	Low aim

The Daimyo Hermitaur will use two kinds of Water Beam, but it's possible to tell the difference to know which action to take. When it sprays the beam higher in the air, it will crabwalk to the side while firing, so watch out. When it sprays the beam low to the ground, it won't move, so you're safe to stay in place and keep attacking.

Vulnerable During the Static Water Beam

Daimyo Hermitaur is vulnerable during its Water Beam attack, specifically the one where the beam does not move. It can be difficult to get good hits in during the attack, but after it finishes firing, it will raise its claws in a threatening manner, leaving it vulnerable.

Avoid Standing Behind It

Daimyo Hermitaur's back may look vulnerable, but if you stand behind it, it will quickly turn around and charge at you. It can be difficult to avoid after seeing it, so it's best to stay away from standing at its back altogether.

Use Sonic Bombs to Break its Guard

Daimyo Hermitaur will use its claws as a shield and hide inside its shell, but this can be broken with a Sonic Bomb. It will then be stunned, but only for a very short time, so try to get a solid attack in here.

Daimyo Hermitaur Attacks and Moves

Claw Slam

Claw Slam Attack Information
Claw Slam: Daimyo Hermitaur jumps and then uses its claw to slam the ground upon landing.

Water Beam

Water Beam Attack Information
Water Beam: Daimyo Hermitaur sprays a jet of water at its opponents. At higher ranks, it will move around while firing its water beam.

Claw Guard

Claw Guard Attack Information
Claw Guard: Unlike Shogun Ceanataur which has sharp claws, Daimyo Hermitaur uses its claws more defensively, being able to guard against attacks. This move causes most attacks to bounce off its claws.

Claw Flick

Claw Flick Attack Information
Claw Flick: Daimyo Hermitaur can use its claws to effortlessly flick any hunter away, knocking them down.

Burrowed Shell Strike

Burrowed Shell Strike Attack Information

Burrowed Shell Strike: Daimyo Hermitaur digs down unto the earth. It then stabs the ground with the spike on its shell which sends any hunter flying. When Daimyo Hermitaur buries underground, it will soon emerge and do heavy damage. You have some time before the attack, so sheathe your weapon and dash or wirebug out of the way. It can sometimes stick its head out and pinch instead of leaping out of the ground, but regardless, you'll be safe if you make your way diagonally behind it.

Crab Walk

Crab Walk Attack Information
Crab Walk: Daimyo Hermitaur will attack with its claws while crabwalking to the side. Its claws will strike forward from its sides, so you'll be safe if you stay to its back. If you need to get close, move along with it while matching the position of its back.

Crustacean Crush

Crustacean Crush Attack Information

Crustacean Crush: Daimyo Hermitaur leaps and crashes its massive body onto the ground, sending anyone underneath it flying. After using the Crab Walk, one attack pattern will see it immediately switch into this powerful jumping attack. If you stay directly in front of it before it leaps, you'll be safe as it will flip over as it jump and the shell on its back will smash the ground. If you're still following its back, you're likely to get crushed. It will shake its body before the jump, so watch out for this sign and move in front of Daimyo Hermitaur.

Daimyo Hermitaur Materials and Drops

Master Rank Daimyo Hermitaur Materials

Target

Capture

Broken Parts

Carves

Hermitaur Hardclaw [43%] Hermitaur Cortex [32%] Monster Hardbone [15% (x2)] Fine Black Pearl [10%]

Hermitaur Cortex [45%] Hermitaur Hardclaw [22%] Fine Black Pearl [15%] Timeworn Crimson Horn [10%] Monster Hardbone [8% (x2)]

Timeworn Crimson Horn [90% (Shell)] Hermitaur Hardclaw [70% (Claw x2), 30% (Claw)] Afflicted Blood [40% (Anomaly Quests)] Afflicted Dragon Blood [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Afflicted Pure Blood [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Monster Hardbone [10% (Shell x2)]

Hermitaur Cortex [45% (Body)] Afflicted Blood [40% (Anomaly Quests)] Afflicted Dragon Blood [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Afflicted Pure Blood [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Hermitaur Hardclaw [33% (Body)] Monster Hardbone [12% (Body)] Fine Black Pearl [10% (Body)]

Daimyo Hermitaur Dropped Materials

Master Rank

Hermitaur Cortex [80%(x1), 20%(x2)] Crab Pearl+ [80%] Fine Black Pearl [20%]

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