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

Shagaru Magala Guide	Gore Magala Guide	Chaotic Gore Magala Guide
Shagaru Magala Weapons	Shagaru Magala Armor

Shagaru Magala Weakness and Notes

Shagaru Magala シャガルマガラ
Type	Elder Dragon	Previous Games	MH4, MH4U, MHGen, MHGU
Threat Level	8/10	Rampage Type	ー
Major Weakness	Dragon	Other Weakness	Fire
Blight / Elemental Damage	ー	Abnormal Status	Frenzy
Characteristics
The form taken by Gore Magala once they mature and molt. Gorgeous, glittering scales cover Shagaru Magala, and their divine wings are large enough to wrap around their entire body. According to records, one was once said to have scattered its black scales over an area the size of a mountain, annihilating any and the all lifeforms inhabiting that region.

How to Unlock Shagaru Magala

Clear 2 M★5 Key Quests After Witness by Moonlight

Quest Name	Monster/Unlock
Dark Citadel, White Wheel	Shagaru Magala
	Unlock Conditions: Complete two M★5 Key Quests after finishing the Quest "Witness by Moonlight"

The Shagaru Magala Urgent Quest is unlocked by completing 2 Key Quests after defeating Malzeno in Witness by Moonlight.

MR Grinding Guide:
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Shagaru Magala Weakness and Resistance

Shagaru Magala Weapon Damage Breakdown

Part
Head	65	60	45
Neck	45	45	20
Torso	25	25	15
Wingarm	22	25	20
Foreleg	40	40	30
Hind Leg	36	36	30
Wing	26	26	10
Tail	36	36	25
Overall	37	37	25

Shagaru Magala Elemental Weakness Breakdown

Part
Head	20	0	15	5	25
Neck	15	0	10	5	20
Torso	10	0	5	5	10
Wingarm	25	0	15	5	30
Foreleg	10	0	5	5	10
Hind Leg	10	0	5	5	10
Wing	10	0	10	5	15
Tail	10	0	10	5	15
Overall	14	0	10	5	17

Higher numbers indicate higher potential damage to the monster.

Shagaru Magala Hunting Tips

Shagaru Magala use a variety of attacks—including area breath attacks and explosive pollen—and wield their black scales to even deadier effect than Gore Magala. The Frenzy is as much of a threat as ever, so don't forget to bring Nulberries. Keep you eyes and ears peeled for powerful wingarm strikes and their bevy of breath attacks.

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
Neck
Torso
Wingarm
Foreleg
Hind Leg
Wing
Tail
Overall	—

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

Kinsect Extract Guide

Related Monster

Gore Magala is the juvenile form of Shagaru Magala with both having access to the Frenzy Virus. Gore Magala has an unknown classification (???) before becoming Shagaru Magala when it is finally classified as an Elder Dragon.

Gore Magala: Weakness and Drops

Shagaru Magala Locations and Quests

Shagaru Magala Habitat

Map	Starting Area	Visited Areas	Rest Area
Citadel	2 / 4 / 7	2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 10	7

Shagaru Magala Quest Appearances

How to Beat Shagaru Magala

Overcome the Frenzy Virus

Take Note of Its Two Rage Modes

Target the Head When Enraged

Safest Place is Near The Abdomen

Traps Do Not Work At All

Overcome the Frenzy Virus

Shagaru Magala will periodically attack using dark-colored clouds that inflict Frenzy. While in this state, a new gauge will appear on the upper left side corner of the screen beside the Hunter's name.

Go Aggressive to Overcome the Frenzy

Overcome the Frenzy by going to the offensive and attacking Shagaru Magala before the gauge fills up. Overcoming the Frenzy gives the hunter a temporary affinity boost and immunity to being infected with the Frenzy for a short while.

Letting the gauge fill up completely will give you the negative effects of the Frenzy. Your natural healing regeneration will cease and you take more damage from all attacks so be careful!

Use Nulberry to Reduce the Gauge Buildup

When you think you can't overcome the Frenzy before the gauge fills up, you can use Nulberries to lessen the progress of the gauge. This helps if Shagaru Magala is unusually aggressive and you can't find an opening to attack.

Nulberry Location: How to Get and Effects

Take Note of Its Two Rage Modes

Shagaru Magala Rage Modes
Frenzied Mode: S. Magala will simply roar from the ground, cloaking itself with Frenzy. While in this mode, Shagaru Magala will have increased aggression and will use more Frenzied attacks.
Ultra Frenzied Mode: S. Magala will fly up then roar from the skies, summoning Frenzied Pillars on the ground. While in this mode, Shagaru Magala can summon Frenzied Pillars with most attacks and it gets access to Frenzied Beam attacks.

Shagaru Magala has two rage modes, each giving it access to some unique moves. You can easily identify which rage mode S. Magala is entering by the roar animation.

Target the Head When Enraged

When Shagaru Magala is enraged characterized by a frenzy cloud on its mouth, you should focus your attacks on the head. Dealing enough damage on the head will cause Shagaru Magala to topple down, giving you free hits.

Horns Can Be Broken Twice

1st Horn Break	2nd Horn Break

Take note that it is possible to break Shagaru Magala's horns twice. Don't stop hitting its head to maximize all Broken Part rewards!

Safest Place is Near The Abdomen

Shagaru Magala has a lot of full frontal assault moves that targets anything infront of it.

If you're having a tough time, we suggest staying underneath Shagaru Magala near its abdomen. Most of its move do not reach this area and it also gives you visibility to react to its moves.

Traps Do Not Work At All

Shagaru Magala is nimble and wise enough to avoid any traps. By extension, Shagaru Magala is also not capturable.

Shagaru Magala Attacks and Moves

Frenzy Breath

Frenzy Breath Attack Information
Frenzy Breath: Like Gore Magala, Shagaru Magala can fire projectiles that can infect its victims with the Frenzy Virus. Shagaru Magala's version is faster but only travels in a straight line. Avoid simply by rolling towards the monster and sneak in some hits.

Aerial Lunge

Aerial Lunge Attack Information
Aerial Lunge: Shagaru Magala quickly lunges down from the skies to deal damage to anything on the way. This lunge travels in a straight line so evading sideways will do the trick. If you're stuck and can't do it though, use Emergency Evade!

Lunging Bite

Lunging Bite Attack Information
Lunging Bite: Shagaru Magala quickly charges toward hunters for this attack. This can flinch a Hunter leaving it open for a follow up attack.

Draco Tackle

Draco Tackle Attack Information
Draco Tackle: Shagaru Magala uses its entire length and rushes sideways with full force. This can throw Hunter caught in the way. This monster will usually charge before executing this move so it can be easily evaded if you use it as a telegraph.

Wingarm Grapple

Wingarm Grapple Attack Information
Wingarm Grapple: Shagaru Magala's grapple move that can leave Hunter incapacitated if they don't have any Wirebugs. It then follows up the move with another stronger move! This move does not deal huge damage but the following attack will. Simply wirefall away to avoid the follow up!

Ground Slam

Shagaru Magala slams its wingarms with full force, cracking even the ground beneath.

Ground Slam Attack Variations
Single Arm Slam: Shagaru Magala raises one of its wingarm, then slams them down. Evade to the direction opposite the arm to evade this move. When enraged, it can execute this move twice - one instance for each wingarm.
Ground Slam: Shagaru Magala raises both of its wingarms, then slams them down. Avoid staying in front of this attack. While on Ultra Frenzy mode, this move summons Frenzied Pillars in front of Shagaru Magala.

Frenzy Burst

Shagaru Magala is able to release explosive breath attacks, ending with multiple bursts.

Frenzy Burst Variations
Line Burst: Shagaru Magala fires a ball of Frenzy that explodes multiple times in a straight line. Avoid this move by rolling sideways during the ball phase, then backways during the burst phase.
Ground Zero Burst: Shagaru Magala releases bursts of Frenzy infront of it, exploding multiple times. Take note that the first burst will travel to the sides while the second burst will travel in a straight line.

Wingarm Swipe

Shagaru Magala uses its strong wingarms with full force to quickly take a swipe on enemies in front of it.

Frenzied Arm Swipe Attack Variations
Wingarm Swipe (Normal): Shagaru Magala suddenly turns around and uses its strong wingarm to take a swipe on anything near its tail. This can be easily avoided by rolling backwards.
Frenzied Arm Swipe (Ultra Frenzied): When Ultra Frenzied, its wingarm will be imbued with Frenzy and can summon Frenzied Pillars on the ground after a quick arm swipe. This move is easily avoidable by evading sideways. However, if you're caught by the initial wingarm swipe, do not wirefall away so you won't take the damage from follow up Frenzied Pillars.

Frenzied Beam Attacks

Shagaru Magala can use the full force of the Frenzy to expel a strong beam from its mouth. These moves only happen while on Ultra Frenzied Mode.

Frenzied Beam Attack Variations
Frenzied Beam (Ultra Frenzied): Shagaru Magala will rear in then blasts a strong Frenzied Beam that travels in a straight line. Simply evade sideways to avoid this move.
Sweeping Beam (Ultra Frenzied): The monster will stand up on its hind legs then expel a Frenzied Beam that sweeps from one side to another. The angle of sweep is not very large so its quite easy to evade this move. To avoid this move, roll towards Shagaru Magala's back. If you're far away, run sideways and when the beam is about to hit, execute an emergency evade.

Shagaru Magala Materials and Drops

Master Rank Shagaru Magala Materials

Target

Capture

Broken Parts

Carves

S. Magala Shard [33%] S. Magala Cortex [23%] S. Magala Purifier [19%] S. Magala Lash [12%] S. Magala Hardhorn [10%] S. Magala Mantle [3%]

You cannot capture this monster!

S. Magala Hardhorn [97% (Horn)] S. Magala Lightwing [80% (Wing)] S. Magala Purifier [60% (Wingarm x1), 20% (Wingarm x2)] S. Magala Cortex [20% (Wingarm)] S. Magala Shard [20% (Wing)] S. Magala Mantle [3% (Horn)]

S. Magala Lash [80% (Tail)] S. Magala Shard [39% (Body), 17% (Tail)] S. Magala Cortex [30% (Body)] S. Magala Purifier [17% (Body)] S. Magala Lightwing [12% (Body)] S. Magala Mantle [3% (Tail), 2% (Body)]

Shagaru Magala Dropped Materials

Master Rank

S. Magala Shard [55%, 34%] Old Dragon Treasure [40%] S. Magala Cortex [30%, 15%] S. Magala Purifier [15%] Dragon Treasure [10%] S. Magala Mantle [1%]

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