Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

Sunbreak Malzeno Cortex Location: How to Get and Uses

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This is a farming guide for Malzeno Cortex, an item in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise): Sunbreak. Check here for all Malzeno Cortex locations and drop sources, as well as Malzeno Cortex uses in equipment and decoration crafting.

Malzeno Cortex - Basic Information

Name Malzeno Cortex ImageMalzeno Cortex
Description A heavy shell that fully covers Malzeno. Its silvery gleam brings beholders to their knees.
Rarity 8 Type Monster Materials
Sell Price 5540 Hold Limit 99

Malzeno Cortex - How to Farm

Obtained as a Master Rank Monster Reward

Monster Drop Rate
Malzeno IconMalzeno Target Reward: 22%
Broken Part Reward: 70% (Wing), 15% (Wing)
Carve Reward: 37%(Body), 17% (Tail)
Dropped Material Reward: 50%

Meowcenaries: Master Rank

Map Node Type
Lava Caverns Malzeno (Sparkling)

As a Quest Reward

Type HR Quest Name Drop Rate (#)
Hub Quest M★6 Advanced: Resplendent Silver (x1-2)
Hub Quest M★6 Advanced: Edge of Madness (x1-2)

Item drop rate is ranked from 1 to 5 ★, with five stars being the most common. A half star is indicated with ½. Items which are guaranteed a minimum of a set amount are marked as "min."

Malzeno Cortex - How to Use

Effect Summary
Used as forging material.

Used to Upgrade Weapons

Heavy Bowgun Image Nirvana Ascension+ (×4) Switch Axe Image Duke's Axe (×3)
Gunlance Image Duke's Bayonet (×5) Heavy Bowgun Image Duke's Cannon (×4)
Dual Blades Image Duke's Cleavers (×4) Insect Glaive Image Duke's Scepter (×3)
Charge Blade Image Duke's Shield (×4) Long Sword Image Duke's Sinclair (×4)
Hunting Horn Image Frostmoon Wailer+ (×3) Hammer Image Hammer of Winter Moon+ (×3)
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Used to Craft Armor and Buddy Equipment

Legs Image Malzeno Greaves (×2) Arms Image Malzeno Braces (×3)
Head Image Malzeno Helm (×2) Torso Image Malzeno Mail (×3)
Waist Image Malzeno Coil (×4)

Used to Craft Layered Armor

Legs Image Malzeno Greaves (x1) Torso Image Malzeno Mail (x1)

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