MHR Sunbreak Malzeno: Best Strategies & Tips

This guide gives you detailed information on Malzeno in Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak and discusses the best strategies to beat the Dragon effectively.

Key Highlights

  • Malzeno is a fierce and deadly dragon in Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak, with a scale-like body and massive dark-colored wings.
  • Weak points: sparkling body, tail in powered state.
  • Craft Dragonblight resistance, Dango Defender for protection.
  • Use Charge Blade to counter massive attacks.
  • Weak to Blast, Dragonblight, Iceblight.
  • Fight has three phases: ‘silver’, ‘rage’, ‘Bloodening’.
  • In ‘rage’, watch for tricky combos and teleport tackles.
  • Empowered state is dangerous; use a shield, counter in recovery to heal, draw aggro on Elder Dragon.

Malzeno is inspired by the likes of Nosferatu and vampires in European folklore, and his traits are a mixture of menacing, aristocracy, cunningness, and nobility. The game describes it as “A dragon covered with elegant silver scales.” 

The description of Malzeno states as “It appears almost regal to start with, but after draining enough energy, it can turn a violent, fresh-blood crimson. This form is known as the ‘Bloodening’ and is widely feared.” The following table discusses the basic traits of the Elder Dragon. 

English Name Malzeno
Monster Class Elder Dragon
Ailments Bloodblight
Habitat Lava Cavern, Shrine Ruins, Citadel
Size Large
Generation Fifth
Threat Level 8/10

Facing and defeating Malzeno is not an easy task. When the beast drains enough health, it goes into a raged-up state where its endurance is boosted massively, and it becomes fiercely agile. If you do not go for the right strategies while having a one-on-one with this Elder Dragon, it might give you a hard time or even kill you with its raged attacks.

Appearance

Malzeno boasts a scale-like body, massive dark wings, and prominent silver scales. Its wings feature Qurio insects and dull grey coloring with red shading. Its horns, frills, and segmented tail add to its menacing appearance. In its powered state, it glows with golden light and emits dark red energy, enhancing its strength.

MH Rise Malzeno
Malzeno Appearance

Behavior and Abilities

As an Alpha Predator, Malzeno commands Qurios to attack its enemies with Bloodblight. Its aggressive behavior and destructive potential have made it feared in the Dragon Kingdom. In its powered state, it moves faster and inflicts more damage, utilizing explosive attacks and a lethal fireball

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Malzeno
Malzeno Raging State

Habitat

Malzeno resides in the ruins of the Citadel but can also be found in the Shrine Ruins and Lava Caverns of Kamura.

Preparation is crucial before facing Malzeno. Ensure your gear and equipment are upgraded, and gain sufficient experience in the game to tackle this formidable Elder Dragon effectively.

If you want the best weapons to counter Malzeno, then check out our MH Rise Weapons Tier List.

How to Beat Malzeno in Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak

It is now time to face the mighty Dragon and beat it to the ground. Facing Malzeno is going to be a tough fight, even if you are good at the game. Dont worry though, here is a step by step guide:

  1. Key Defenses: Craft Dragonblight resistance and consume Dango Defender from the Dango kitchen for crucial skills.
  2. Weapon Selection: Opt for Sword and Shield combo, Gunlance, or Charge Blade for defensive abilities against Malzeno’s attacks.
    MH Rise Sunbreak Malzeno
    Battle with Malzeno
  3. Weaknesses: Malzeno is vulnerable to Blast, Dragonblight, and Iceblight, so equip appropriate weapons and ammo.
    Malzeno Dragon Energy
    Dragon Energy Ball Attack
  4. Combat Tactics: Dodge attacks or use shields to mitigate damage. Consider using Petalace for additional defense and offense.
  5. Battle Strategies: Utilize permabuffers and resources like bombs from Stinkmink. Launch captured monsters at Malzeno for an advantage.
  6. Bloodblight: Counterattack to regenerate health and impair Malzeno’s abilities. Prioritize light attacks for optimal healing.
  7. Three-Phase Fight: Understand and adapt to each phase – ‘silver,’ ‘rage,’ and ‘Bloodening’ – to effectively counter Malzeno’s attacks.
  8. Empowered Phase: Shield against teleport and heavy combos, focusing on weak points like the tail and forelegs to overcome Bloodblight status.
  9. Loot Items & Rewards: Defeating Malzeno yields valuable items like Cortex, Shard, Handfang, Bloody Parasite, Hardhorn, Fellwing, Bloodstone, and Tail. Use Blast weapons to maximize drops.

If you are interested in MH Rise builds, then you must read Bowgun Build and Horn Build in Monster Hunter Rise.

 
 

Quick Tips To Remember When Countering Malzeno

If you want to get the upper hand on Malzeno and defeat the monster effectively in all its phases, then there are some crucial things to keep in mind. These are:

  • Avoid staying under Malzeno in flight, as it has a devastating ground explosion attack.
  • Fight in an open area with space to dodge tricky attacks.
  • Malzeno is immune to Water but weak to Dragon Element.
  • Cannot be captured in traps.
  • Deal with Dragonblight and use Bloodblight strategically.
  • Prioritize shielding over dodging random attacks.
  • Learn the teleportation attack patterns and dodge effectively.
  • Focus on hitting weak points and maximize damage during vulnerable moments.

Verdict

Malzeno is an Elder Dragon species in Monster Hunter Rise SunBreak. The MH Rise is a follow-up series Momster Hunter, an open-world survival game based on wildlife and biodiversity, where you can experience true nature and get a virtual experience of living in the Wild.

Malzeno is one of the hard counters in Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak, but if you go for the right strategies and fight with all your focus and attention, you can eventually take the beast down with your fast pace attacks and overpowered weapons. Always try to focus on its weak points.

Slashing its legs is a good option, and so is bonking the head with blunt weapons. Counter its attack with the help of shields and protective gear, and then counterattack with heavy hits when the Dragon is vulnerable. Do not let the beast stay in the Powered state for too long, as it might become a problem for you.

Use these techniques and slowly bring the monster down to the ground to get all the valuable rewards and continue the thrilling journey in the lands of MH Rise Sunbreak.

If you are new to the game, then make sure you go through the Large Beast GemLatent Power, and the King Rhino guides to enhance your gaming experience and get better at it. 

Next: Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Crashing

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