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This is a hunting guide for Risen Kushala Daora, an Elder Dragon in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise): Sunbreak. Read on to learn Risen Kushala Daora's weaknesses, forgeable weapons, forgeable armor, drops, and more!
Risen Kushala Daora Guide | Kushala Daora Guide | Risen Kushala Daora Armor |
List of Contents
Risen Kushala Daora |
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Type | Elder Dragon | ||
Threat Level | 10/10 | Rampage Type | ー |
Major Weakness | Other Weakness | ||
Blight / Elemental Damage | Abnormal Status | ー | |
Characteristics | |||
Risen Kushala Daora are elder dragons that have found a way to overcome their affliction. By suppressing the Qurio virus, they have gained great strength and new abilities. They command destructive storms, easily cornering their prey with a more varied arsenal of attacks than their regular counterparts. |
Quest Name | Monster/Unlock |
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Risen Kushala Daora |
Risen Kushala Daora
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Unlock Conditions: Reach MR120 |
To hunt Risen Kushala Daora after downloading Sunbreak's Title Update 3, you need to raise your MR to 120.
If you are already at that MR after downloading the update, you can proceed to speak to Bahari the Scientist and Chichae the Quest Damsel to get the Risen Kushala Daora quest!
Note that you do not need to clear the Urgent Quests featuring Chaotic Gore Magala to get this quest.
MR Grinding Guide:
How to Get from MR 6 to MR 100 Fast
Part | |||
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Head | 60 | 55 | 35 |
Neck | 40 | 35 | 25 |
Foreleg | 45 | 50 | 45 |
Abdomen | 35 | 50 | 35 |
Back | 23 | 25 | 45 |
Wing | 23 | 23 | 20 |
Hind Leg | 30 | 30 | 25 |
Tail | 35 | 30 | 35 |
Overall | 37 | 38 | 34 |
Part | |||||
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Head | 10 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 10 |
Neck | 10 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 5 |
Foreleg | 10 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 10 |
Abdomen | 10 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 10 |
Back | 10 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 10 |
Wing | 10 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 15 |
Hind Leg | 10 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 5 |
Tail | 10 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 15 |
Overall | 10 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 10 |
Higher numbers indicate higher potential damage to the monster.
After inflicting a sufficient amount of damage to a Risen elder dragon, they'll enter into a Risen state. In this state, their attacks are much more powerful. With Risen Kushala Daora, they'll draw in everything around them and then unleash it as a giant tornado. Stay on the offensive to prevent them from entering this state or to knock them out of it.
Status Effect Vulnerabilities
Poison | Stun | Paralysis | Sleep |
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★ | ★ | -- | -- |
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 |
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✕ | ✕ | ◯ |
Sonic Bomb | Meat Effects | Dung Bomb |
✕ | ✕ | ◯ |
◯ = Vulnerable; ✕ = Fully Resistant; ▲ = Situational
Monster Part | Extract |
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Head | |
Neck | |
Foreleg | |
Abdomen | |
Back | |
Wing | |
Hind Leg | |
Tail |
Red = Attack Increase, White = Movement Boost, Orange = Anti-knockback When Attacking
This type of Kushala Daora managed to overcome its Qurio affliction, granting it immense power. Like Risen Chameleos before it, the Risen state gives it new moves while bumping up its power and speed.
Map | Starting Area | Visited Areas | Rest Area |
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Frost Islands | 4 / 8 | 6 / 7 / 9 / 10 | 5 |
Jungle | 4 / 10 | 1 / 3 / 7 / 9 / 10 | 3 |
Quest Type | Lvl | Quest Name |
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Anomaly Quest | A★8 | Anomaly Research: Kushala Daora |
Hub Quest | M★6 | Risen Kushala Daora |
No Quest in This Rank |
No Quest in This Rank |
After Risen Chameleos's release, it's now easier to get the Chameleos Blessing skill in your build. To get this, craft the Haze Jewel and slot it in your build; it's a level 1 decoration that will easily fit your extra slots!
To craft this decoration, you need the Chameleos Risegem that is rewarded from the Risen Chameleos Quest.
Its Risen form makes the Kushala Daora deadlier; while in this state, it can has increased damage, plus most of its attacks are mixed with the its powerful winds. As with any Risen Elder Dragons, deal enough damage to it to knock it out of this power-up!
Similiar with its normal counterpart's black wind aura, Risen Kushala Daora, in its Risen Form, will be invulnerable to attacks except for its head. Go for the head, but be extra careful!
You may need to roll more in this fight. Risen Kushala Daora's attack will span a wider range that its normal counterpart. If your build allows it, slot in at least a level 2 Evade Extender skill. That will stop you from getting blown off your feet!
Some of Risen Kushala Daora's attacks will inflict Dragonblight, which will lower the dps of hunters with elemental builds. Take a Nullberry a day to keep the nasty Dragonblight away!
Nulberry Location: How to Get and Effects
A monster that loves to fly? What better way to ruin their day by throwing Flash Bombs right on their faces! Bring a lot of these.
Risen Kushala Daora gains new moves over regular Kushala Daora while it's in the Risen state. Most of its moves gain additional wind effects, reflecting its command over it.
Name | Description |
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Aerial Dragon Slam | Risen Kushala Daora goes airborne then slams down imbued with dragon energy. |
Charged Wind Breath | Risen Kushala Daora winds up to deliver a powerful wind blast. |
Risen Wind Sweeping Breath | Risen Kushala Daora launches itself up in the air and sweeps the area in front of it with its powerful winds. |
Flying Master of the Storm | Risen Kushala Daora dives down and shows control of the tornadoes. |
Dragon Master of the Storm [DANGER] |
Risen Kushala Daora will breathe tornadoes and finish off by slamming the ground with great dragon energy. |
Swiping Wind Claws | Risen Kushala Daora swipes its claws twice while blasting wind. |
Diving Wind Dragon [DANGER] |
Risen Kushala Daora slams the ground with great force then fires a great ball of concentrated wind. |
Risen Wind Nuke [DANGER] |
Risen Kushala Daora fires off a powerful wind dome that covers a wide area. |
Eye of the Storm [DANGER] |
Risen Kushala Daora will pull everything in to deliver a grand finale. |
Aerial Lunge to Dragon Slam Attack Variations |
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Single Dragon Slam: While airborne, Risen Kushala Daora will launch itself at you. Afterwards, while still in the air, dragon energy will spark from its legs as it winds up to slam you down with great force. Getting hit by this dragon energy will inflict Dragonblight. |
Double Dragon Slam: When Risen Kushala Daora is enraged, it is more likely to do a double dragon slam after the aerial lunge. Watch out for this and keep on rolling! Tips: • Time your roll so that you can dodge the lunge and the slam attack. • Always anticipate the second dragon slam when Risen Kushala Daora is enraged. • If you can, you can flash it out of the sky or Wirebug counter it, if your weapon allows it. • When in Risen state, Risen Kushala Daora's dragon sparks reaches a wider area; best to roll away from it rather than to the side. |
Charged Wind Breath Attack Information |
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Charged Wind Breath: Risen Kushala Daora will rear its head and whole body to let out a wide-reaching wind breath that deals significant damage to the hunter. Tip: The animation for when Risen Kushala Daora rears its head is long enough for you to anticipate the attack; dodge or do a Wirebug counter, if your weapon allows it. |
Risen Wind Sweeping Breath Attack Information |
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Risen Wind Sweeping Breath: Risen Kushala Daora will launch itself up then will let out a massive sweeping breath of yellow wind. A brief yellow wind eruption will then take place on the area the breath swept Tip: If you're near Risen Kushala Daora, roll towards it to avoid the sweeping breath and the following eruptions. |
Flying Master of the Storm Attack Information |
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Flying Master of the Storm: While airborne, Risen Kushala Daora will dive towards you. To finish the attack, it will summon tornadoes that will spread outwards. Tip: Time your evade to avoid the aerial lunge then position yourself so that you're right in fron of Risen Kushala Daora; after the tornadoes spread, this will be a good opening. |
Dragon Master of the Storm Attack Information |
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Dragon Master of the Storm: During its Risen state, Risen Kushala Daora will summon three tornadoes while airborne. It will then follow up with a double dragon slam. Getting hit by this dragon energy will inflict Dragonblight. Tip: Be alert: the tornadoes can sometimes obscure your vision of Risen Kushala Daora and it will take you by surprise when it does its double dragon slam! |
Swiping Wind Claws Attack Variations |
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Non-Risen State: Risen Kushala Daora imbues its claws with wind and can swipe with it twice. |
[DANGER] Risen State: During its Risen state, the swipes will be imbued with a much more powerful yellow wind energy. Then, Risen Kushala Daora will launch itself into the air and fire a strong blast of yellow wind that will span a wide area. Tips: • Roll to the opposite sides of where the claws will attack. • Time your rolls when it's in its Risen state as the claws covers more area. • The final yellow wind will land to where your body is when Risen Kushala launches itself up in the air; roll away immediately when it flies up |
Diving Wind Dragon Attack Information |
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Diving Wind Dragon. While airborne, Risen Kushala Daora will land by slamming its claws on the ground. It will quickly follow up with a strong blast of wind. Tip: You can easily roll away from both attacks. You can also flash Risen Kushala out of the sky when it does this attack. |
Risen Wind Nuke Attack Variations |
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Non-Risen State: Risen Kushala Daora will start to pull you in through its powerful winds. Afterwards, it launches itself up then releases a powerful dome of wind that spans a wide area. |
Risen State: The attack is similiar to the non-Risen state. However, during its Risen state, Risen Kushala Daora will release a much more powerful yellow wind dome that deals increased damage and will span a much wider area. Tip: Wirebug dash away from Risen Kushala Daora as soon as it flies up. An opening to attack will be there after it lands back down. |
Eye of the Storm Attack Variations |
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Non-Risen State: Risen Kushala Daora will start to pull the hunter towards it. Then, it will spin up into the air, which will create a massive vortex that deals significant damage. |
Risen State: During its Risen State, the vortex will deal increased damage and Risen Kushala Daora will summon 4 extra yellow tornadoes. Tip: Wirebug dash away when it starts to pull you. Being extra careful of the 4 yellow tornadoes during its Risen state. Take this opportunity to flash it out of the sky. |
Daora Risegem is the only unique reward obtained from Risen Kushala Daora.
It can be obtained via Quest Rewards from specific Hub Quests and Anomaly Quests. Daora Risegems can also drop at a lower rate from Anomaly Investigations that feature Risen Kushala Daora.
Quest Type | Lvl | Quest Name |
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Anomaly Quest | A★8 | Anomaly Research: Kushala Daora |
Hub Quest | M★6 | Risen Kushala Daora |
Daora Risegem: How to Get and Uses
Daora Shard [26%] Daora Hardclaw [20%] Daora Cortex [16%] Daora Fellwing [15%] Daora Lash [12%] Daora Gem [7%] |
You cannot capture this monster! |
Daora Hardhorn [80% (Head)] Daora Fellwing [70% (Wing)] Risen Dragonbone [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Risen Dragonbone+ [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Risen Slogbone [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Daora Hardclaw [30% (Wing)] Daora Shard [9% (Head)] Daora Gem [7% (Head)] Large Elder Dragon Gem [4% (Head)] |
Daora Lash [80% (Tail)] Risen Dragonbone [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Risen Dragonbone+ [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Risen Slogbone [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Daora Cortex [27% (Body), 9% (Tail)] Daora Shard [22% (Body)] Daora Hardhorn [21% (Body)] Daora Hardclaw [17% (Body)] Daora Fellwing [10% (Body)] Daora Gem [7% (Tail)] Large Elder Dragon Gem [3% (Body), 4% (Tail)] |
Old Dragon Treasure
[40%]
Daora Cortex
[34%, 50% (Wyvern Riding)]
Daora Shard
[25%]
Pure Dragon Blood
[15%, 15% (Wyvern Riding)]
Daora Hardclaw
[10%, 10% (Wyvern Riding)]
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All Risen Kushala Daora Related Articles | ||
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Risen Kushala Daora Guide | Risen Kushala Daora Armor |
Sunbreak Monster Lists | ||
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Sunbreak Monsters List | Monster Subspecies List | Sunbreak Small Monsters List |
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Sunbreak Title Update 2 Monsters | ||
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Flaming Espinas | Risen Chameleos | Violet Mizutsune |
Sunbreak Title Update 3 Monsters | ||
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Chaotic Gore Magala | Risen Kushala Daora | Risen Teostra |
Sunbreak Title Update 4 Monsters | |
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Velkhana | Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax |
Sunbreak Title Update 5 Monsters | |
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Amatsu | Risen Shagaru Magala |
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Narwa the Allmother | |||||
Wind Serpent Ibushi | Thunder Serpent Narwa | Crimson Glow Valstrax | |||
Chameleos | Kushala Daora | Teostra |
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Apex Arzuros | Apex Rathian | Apex Mizutsune |
Apex Rathalos | Apex Diablos | Apex Zinogre |
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