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Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise) - Seething Bazelgeuse Guide

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

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Seething Bazelgeuse Weakness and Notes

Seething Bazelgeuse
Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise) - Seething Bazelgeuse Returning Monster
Type Flying Wyvern Previous Games MHW
Threat Level 9/10 Rampage Type
Major Weakness Other Weakness
Blight / Elemental Damage Abnormal Status
Characteristics
A Bazelgeuse variant whose body seems to smolder, like it could go critical at any moment. The heat of their explosive scales have grown, their pale blue glow worthy of the "Seething" moniker. Their scales are blisteringly hot in this state, capable of scorching the very earth with their volatile force.

How to Unlock Seething Bazelgeuse

Reach MR 10

MH Rise Sunbreak - Raining Fire Seething Bazelgeuse Quest

Quest Name Monster/Unlock
Raining Fire
Seething Bazelgeuse Image Seething Bazelgeuse
Unlock Conditions:
Reach MR10

To hunt Seething Bazelgeuse after downloading Sunbreak's Title Update 1, you need to raise your MR to 10.

Speak to Arena Master Arlow and Chichae the Quest Damsel to unlock Seething Bazelgeuse's Urgent Quest Raining Fire.

MR Grinding Guide:
How to Get from MR 6 to MR 100 Fast

Seething Bazelgeuse Weakness and Resistance

Seething Bazelgeuse Weapon Damage Breakdown

Part Sever Symbol (MH Rise).png Blunt Symbol (MH Rise).png Ammo Symbol (MH Rise).png
Head 64 80 45
Abdomen 45 45 25
Back 30 30 15
Wing 44 44 35
Leg 36 34 25
Tail 70 65 55
Overall 49 50 34

Seething Bazelgeuse Elemental Weakness Breakdown

Part Fire Symbol (MH Rise).png Water Symbol (MH Rise).png Thunder Element (MH Rise).png Ice Element (MH Rise).png Dragon Element (MH Rise).png
Head 0 10 20 25 15
Abdomen 0 5 10 15 5
Back 0 0 5 10 5
Wing 0 5 10 15 5
Leg 0 5 10 15 5
Tail 0 5 15 25 5
Overall 0 5 12 18 7

Higher numbers indicate higher potential damage to the monster.

Seething Bazelgeuse Hunting Tips

MH Rise Sunbreak - Seething Bazelgeuse Hunting Tips

Keep an eye on their head and tail scales when they start glowing a phosphorescent white. These scales have a wide blast radius and are extremely dangerous. If left in this state for too long, Bazelgeuse will unleash a devastating blast attack that covers the entire area. To avoid this punishing attack, be aggressive and focus on the head and tail!

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

Kinsect Extracts

Monster Part Extract
Head Red Extract
Abdomen Red Extract
Back White Extract
Wing White Extract
Leg Orange Extract
Tail Red Extract
Overall

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

Kinsect Extract Guide

Seething Bazelgeuse Locations and Quests

Seething Bazelgeuse Locations

Map Starting Area Visited Areas Rest Area
Lava Caverns.pngLava Caverns 3 / 14 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 11 / 12 / 14 12
Frost Islands.pngFrost Islands 10 3 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 9 / 10 9
Sandy Plains.pngSandy Plains 3 / 6 / 9 5 / 10 2
Flooded Forest.pngFlooded Forest 3 6 / 8 / 9 / 11 3

Seething Bazelgeuse Quest Appearances

Master Rank
High Rank
Low Rank
Quest Type Lvl Quest Name
Anomaly Quest A★7 Anomaly Research: Seething Bazelgeuse
Event Quest M★6 Dual Threat: Go Out with a Bang!
Event Quest M★6 Starting with a Bang
Event Quest M★6 Dual Threat: Seething Chaos
Hub Quest M★6 Advanced: Unflinching Walk
Support Survey M★6 Operation Seething Bazelgeuse
Urgent Hub Quest M★6 Raining Fire
No Quest in This Rank
No Quest in This Rank

How to Beat Seething Bazelgeuse

Bazelgeuse Tips
Check Icon Stay Away From Scales

Check Icon Emergency Evade During Close Attacks

Check Icon Attack Glowing Parts to Remove Seething State

Check Icon Consider Using Ranged Weapons

Stay Away From Scales

MH Rise Sunbreak - Seething Bazelgeuse Scales

Seething Bazelgeuse's scales, which it can easily spread all around the field, can ignite and explode after a few seconds. Run away from the scales when it glows white or bright purple as it will explode soon!

Emergency Evade During Close Attacks

MH Rise Sunbreak - Seething Bazelgeuse Emergence Evade

Aside from its bomb attacks, most of Seething Bazelgeuse's physical moves require it to approach hunters. If you are getting chased by Bazelgeuse and it's about to use its chin or tail attacks or its divebomb moves, Wiredash away from it or your emergency evade dive as a last resort.

Attack Glowing Parts to Remove Seething State

MH Rise Sunbreak - Removing Seething State

Bazelgeuse will be powered-up once its scales glow bright. meaning that it has entered its Seething state. During this state its attacks are more powerful, its scales will cause bigger explosions, and it has access to more deadly attacks.

Try your best to take it out of its Seething state as soon as you can by attacking its glowing chin and tail. Doing so will also knock it out, giving you more chances to attack while it is vulnerable.

Consider Using Ranged Weapons

MH Rise Sunbreak - Using Ranged Weapons

When using melee weapons against Seething Bazelgeuse you are always at the risk of being near its exploding scales that are scattered near its body.

Consider using a Bow, Light Bowgun, or Heavy Bowgun when fighting against Seething Bazelgeuse to create some distance away from it.

Seething Bazelgeuse Attacks and Moves

Name Description
Bomb Scatter Seething Bazelgeuse uses its scales as bombs.
Chin Attacks Seething Bazelgeuse utilizes its deadly chin to launch a variety of moves.
Fireball A standard fireball attack from its mouth.
Hip Check A sideways tackle that knocks off any hunters in the way.
Tail Slam Slams its tail to the ground.
Explosive Tail Drag
DANGER
Seething Bazelgeuse drags its tail along the ground, leaving explosions as it passes.
Seething Carpet Bomb
DANGER
Seething Bazelgeuse will glide across the sky and drop bombs on the ground.
Grand Dive Bomb
DANGER
Fills the area with bombs and slams its body to the ground, resulting in a huge explosion.

Bomb Scatter

Seething Bazelgeuse uses its scales like bombs which can explode after a short period of time. It may follow up with other moves after scattering its scales, so watch closely.

Take note that the bombs will cause bigger explosions if Seething Bazelgeuse's scales are glowing.

Bomb Scatter Variations
MH Rise Sunbreak - Arc Bomb Scatter
Arc Bomb Scatter: Bombs will fly off from Seething Bazelgeuse, forming an arc pattern.

It has a tendency to use its Chin Drag move after this pattern, so stay clear of it!
MH Rise Sunbreak - Linear Bomb Scatter
Linear Bomb Scatter: Seething Bazelgeuse sends its bombs in a straight line. Try to roll away from the line of bombs to avoid getting hit.
MH Rise Sunbreak - 180 Bomb Scatter
180° Bomb Scatter: Seething Bazelgeuse sets up its bombs in a half circle around it. Dodge towards the other half of the circle to avoid getting blown up!
MH Rise Sunbreak - Full Bomb Scatter
Full Bomb Scatter: A full circle of bombs is laid around Seething Bazelgeuse. Roll away from the circle before it blows up.
MH Rise Sunbreak - Aerial Bomb Scatter
Aerial Bomb Scatter: Seething Bazelgeuse flies across the field and sends its bombs in either a straight line or all across the ground.
MH Rise Sunbreak - Seething Arc Bomb Scatter
Seething Bomb Scatter: Seething Bazelgeuse's glowing scales will cause bigger explosions and deal more damage. Try to avoid these at all costs!

Chin Attacks

Seething Bazelgeuse's chin is filled with explosive scales. It then uses this body part pummel and grind any hunters near it.

Chin Attack Variations
MH Rise Sunbreak - Chin Fling
Chin Fling: Seething Bazelgeuse swings its chin upwards while charging forward. Try to roll away from it by dodging sideways.
MH Rise Sunbreak - Regular Chin Drag
Regular Chin Drag: Bazelgeuse's standard chin drag attack. Evade sideways to avoid getting ran over!
MH Rise Sunbreak - Seething Dual Chin Drag
Seething Dual Chin Drag: When in its Seething state, Bazelgeuse will perform its chin drag attack twice while spewing its scales around the field. Avoid rolling towards the bombs!
MH Rise Sunbreak - Seething Chin Slam
Seething Chin Slam: While in its Seething state, Bazelgeuse will slam its explosive chin towards the ground, resulting in an explosion upon impact.

Fireball

Fireball Attack Information
MH Rise Sunbreak - Fireball
Fireball: A quick fireball attack that can deal fireblight. Only travels at a straight line so just evade sideways!

Hip Check

Hip Check Attack Information
MH Rise Sunbreak - Hip Check
Hip Check: Seething Bazelgeuse leaps and tackles its target sideways. If you see it getting in its pre-leap stance, try to roll away from Bazelgeuse to avoid this move.

Tail Slam

Tail Slam Attack Information
MH Rise Sunbreak - Tail Slam
Tail Slam: Seething Bazelgeuse uses its tail like a club and slams it to the ground. Simply avoid standing near the tail to not get hit by this move, but watch out for any bombs on the ground.

Explosive Tail Drag

Seething Bazelgeuse can use its tail filled to the brim with explosive scales to cause explosions as it drags it across the field.

Explosive Tail Drag Variations
MH Rise Sunbreak - Regular Tail Drag
Regular Tail Drag: Seething Bazelgeuse soars through the air and drags its scale-filled tail on the ground which causes explosions.

If you see Bazelgeuse flying in the air and charging towards you in a straight line, try to roll away from its path to avoid this move.
MH Rise Sunbreak - Seething Tail Drag
Seething Tail Drag: A variant of the tail drag move when it is in its Seething state. The explosions are bigger and will deal more damage.

Seething Carpet Bomb

Seething Carpet Bomb Attack Information
MH Rise Sunbreak - Seething Carpet Bomb
Seething Carpet Bomb: While in its Seething state, Bazelgeuse will fly above hunters in a straight line while spreading its scales across the ground. It will fly by three times before ending it with an explosive divebomb that can one-hit KO hunters in the area.

Use a Flash Bomb while it is flying by to stop Bazelgeuse from divebombing or perform an emergency evade when it's too late.

Grand Dive Bomb

Grand Dive Bomb Attack Information
MH Rise Sunbreak - Grand Dive Bomb
Grand Dive Bomb: Seething Bazelgeuse spreads its scales all around the area while hovering above the ground. Be careful not to dodge towards the center as Bazelgeuse will dive towards the ground and create a giant explosion which can one-hit you.

This attack will occur if Bazelgeuse's Seething state is not stopped while it is active.

Seething Bazelgeuse Materials and Drops

Master Rank Seething Bazelgeuse Materials

Target
Capture
Broken Parts
Carves
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Scorching Silverwing IconScorching Silverwing [70% (Wing)]
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Distilled Blast Fluid IconDistilled Blast Fluid [70% (Head), 30% (Back)]
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Afflicted Dire Blood IconAfflicted Dire Blood [40% (Anomaly Investigations)]
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Afflicted Dire Darkblood IconAfflicted Dire Darkblood [40% (Anomaly Investigations)]
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Afflicted Dire Dragon Blood IconAfflicted Dire Dragon Blood [40% (Anomaly Investigations)]
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Bazelgeuse Hardclaw IconBazelgeuse Hardclaw [30% (Wing)]
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Bazelgeuse Shard IconBazelgeuse Shard [18% (Head x2)]
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Bazelgeuse Gem IconBazelgeuse Gem [8% (Head)]
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Bazelgeuse Mantle IconBazelgeuse Mantle [4% (Head), 2% (Back)]
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Bazelgeuse Flail IconBazelgeuse Flail [70% (Tail)]
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Afflicted Dire Dragon Blood IconAfflicted Dire Dragon Blood [40% (Anomaly Investigations)]
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Afflicted Dire Darkblood IconAfflicted Dire Darkblood [40% (Anomaly Investigations)]
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Afflicted Dire Blood IconAfflicted Dire Blood [40% (Anomaly Investigations)]
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Flickering Silvershell IconFlickering Silvershell [37% (Body), 26% (Tail)]
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Distilled Blast Fluid IconDistilled Blast Fluid [23% (Body)]
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Scorching Silverwing IconScorching Silverwing [14% (Body)]
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Bazelgeuse Shard IconBazelgeuse Shard [12% (Body x2)]
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Bazelgeuse Hardclaw IconBazelgeuse Hardclaw [9% (Body x2)]
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Bazelgeuse Mantle IconBazelgeuse Mantle [4% (Tail), 2% (Body)]
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Bazelgeuse Gem IconBazelgeuse Gem [3% (Body)]

Seething Bazelgeuse Dropped Materials

Master Rank

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak - Flickering Silvershell IconFlickering Silvershell [60% (x1), 49% (x1)]

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