Sunbreak Risen Shagaru Magala: Weakness and Drops

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

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Risen Shagaru Magala Armor

Risen Shagaru Magala Weakness and Notes

Risen Shagaru Magala
Type		Elder Dragon
Threat Level	10/10	Rampage Type	ー
Major Weakness	Dragon Poison	Other Weakness	Fire
Blight / Elemental Damage	ー	Abnormal Status	Frenzy
Characteristics
Risen Shagaru Magala 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 release larger quantities of the Frenzy virus, resulting in viral explosions with increased radius. Anything that gets in their way will fall prey to their powerful wingarms. When their anger reaches its peak, they'll enter into their Risen state and their body will begin to glow

How to Unlock Risen Shagaru Magala

Reach MR 180

Hunters will be able to slay a Risen Shagaru Magala via the M6★ Quest Risen Shagaru Magala. The quest will unlock as soon as the Hunter reaches MR180.

MR Grinding Guide:
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Risen Shagaru Magala Weaknesses

Risen 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	33	33	21

Risen 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	9	5	17

Higher numbers indicate higher potential damage to the monster.

Risen Shagaru Magala Hunting Tips

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. Risen Shagaru Magala unleash countless viral pillars, before bringing them together into one giant explosion. Stay on the offensive to prevent them from entering this state or knock them out of it.

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

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

Kinsect Extract Guide

Risen Shagaru Magala Locations and Quests

Risen Shagaru Magala Habitat

Map	Starting Area	Visited Areas	Rest Area
Forlorn Arena	-	-	-
Citadel	2 / 7 / 8	2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 10	-

Risen Shagaru Magala Quest Appearances

How to Beat Risen Shagaru Magala

Avoid the Ultimate Move Pillars AT ALL COST

Risen Shagaru Magala's ultimate move is a One Hit KO Move and it can catch unsuspecting Hunters that gets caught in the crossfire.

Always make sure to avoid the pillars that this move summon, as getting hit by one of them ensures that you're gonna get hit by the final, powerful blast. Once you've avoided the pillars, execute an emergency evade to not get damaged by the final blast!

Take Note of Its Three States

Risen Shagaru Magala States
Normal State: Risen Shagaru Magala has a darker tone than the normal Shagaru Magala - boasting a shade closer to a Gore Magala.
Frenzied State: This state will see risen Shagaru Magala have frenzy virus floating around it.
Risen State: Risen Shagaru Magala will have the signature orange tone of a Risen Elder Dragon - most prominently seen on its wings and horns.

Risen Shagaru Magala has a third Risen State that can go on top of its Frenzied State.

In this state, Risen Shagaru Magala is faster & more aggressive, and it has access to more area of effect frenzy moves including its Risen ultimate - we dubbed as Rising Pillar Burst - that can cart hunters instantly!

Bring Nulberries to Reduce Frenzy Progression

Risen Shagaru Magala still uses Frenzy attacks, so the ailment will still be present in the fight. The only way to positively mitigate this ailment is to attack enough and cure it.

But, in case you want to be cautious and bide your time to look for openings, Nulberries will be your friend.

Nulberry: How to Get and Effects

Deal Enough Damage to Remove Its Risen State

Shagaru Magala's Risen state is when it's most dangerous, so aim to remove it as much as possible. To do this, be aggressive and deal enough damage - like how Hunters have always dealt with all past Risen Elder Dragons!

Frenzy State KO is Different from Risen

The video above shows Risen Shagaru Magala being toppled out of its Frenzied State only.

Also take note that when a KO from the frenzy state is different from a KO from the Risen state! You might think it's out of its Risen state, but it's not.

Being KO'd from the frenzied state will see Shagaru Magala expelling dark purple clouds - in contrast to an orange effect when it topples out of its Risen state.

Getting Shagaru Magala out of its Frenzied State is more specific than Risen, as you have to target its head. Take note of this when attacking this Elder Dragon.

Safest Place is Around the Hind Legs

Like the normal Shagaru Magala, the safest place to attack is still around its hind legs. This is not optimal, as the highest damage is best dealt on the head - but in case you just want to deal damage to take it out of the Risen state, it's more consistent to stay around this area.

Risen Shagaru Magala Attacks and Moves

Risen Shagaru Magala share the same moves as the normal Master Rank Shagaru Magala. Once it activates its Risen state though, Risen Shagaru Magala unlocks a few deadly moves capable of carting any unsuspecting Hunter in one hit. Here are some of the new moves that all Hunters should be aware of!

Initiator Arm Slam

Risen Frenzy Breath

Risen Wingarm Slams

Rising Pillar Burst

Risen Shagaru Magala Materials and Drops

Shagaru Risegem

Shagaru Risegem is the only unique reward obtained from Risen Shagaru Magala.

It can be obtained via Quest Rewards from specific Hub Quests and Anomaly Quests. Shagaru Risegems can also drop at a lower rate from Anomaly Investigations that feature Risen Shagaru Magala.

Shagaru Risegem Quest List

Shagaru Risegem: How to Get and Uses

Master Rank Risen Shagaru Magala Materials

Target

Capture

Broken Parts

Carves

S. Magala Shard [32%] S. Magala Cortex [23%] S. Magala Purifier [19%] S. Magala Lash [12%] S. Magala Hardhorn [10%] S. Magala Mantle [4%]

You cannot capture this monster!

S. Magala Hardhorn [96% (Horn)] S. Magala Lightwing [80% (Wing)] S. Magala Purifier [60% (Wingarm), 20% (x2, Wingarm)] Risen Dragon Blood [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Risen Dragon Pureblood [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Risen Dragon Thickblood [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] S. Magala Cortex [20% (Wingarm)] S. Magala Shard [20% (Wing)] S. Magala Mantle [4% (Horn)]

S. Magala Lash [80% (Body)] Risen Dragon Blood [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Risen Dragon Pureblood [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] Risen Dragon Thickblood [40% (Anomaly Investigations)] S. Magala Shard [38% (Body), 16% (Tail)] S. Magala Cortex [30% (Body)] S. Magala Purifier [17% (Body)] S. Magala Lightwing [12% (Body)] S. Magala Mantle [3% (Body), 4% (Tail)]

Risen Shagaru Magala Dropped Materials

Master Rank

S. Magala Shard [44%, 55% (Wyvern Riding)] Old Dragon Treasure [40%] S. Magala Cortex [15%, 30% (Wyvern Riding)] S. Magala Purifier [15%] S. Magala Mantle [1%]

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