Climactic encounters with towering beasts are arguably the most recognizable aspect of the Monster Hunter franchise, and Sunbreak introduces a whole host of new monstrosities to overcome. Each has its own unique habitat and individual quirks. Learning the strengths and weaknesses of each is an important part of the hunt. Let’s take a look at all the new monsters in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.
All New Monsters in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
Below we will take a look at each new monster you will encounter while on your journey through the Kingdom of Elgado. Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak introduces a few new monsters, some new subspecies of existing monsters, and several monsters that have featured in the series previously who are making their return. If you are sensitive to spoilers, maybe come back later, as the last three serve as boss encounters in the game.
There are a total of 16 new beasts to hunt in the game, as listed below:
- Gore Magala
- Espinas
- Daimyo Hermitaur
- Pyre Ragna-Kadaki
- Shagaru Magala
- Scorned Magnamalo
- Furious Rajang
- Seregios
- Aurora Somnacanth
- Magma Almudron
- Astalos
- Blood Orange Bishaten
- Shogun Ceanataur
- Lunagaron
- Garangolm
- Malzeno
Now that we’ve listed them all, we’ll go over each of them in a bit more detail.
Gore Magala
Gore Magala possesses wings with a black, shroud-like membrane. They lack visual receptors, and so to make up for this they heighten their senses by scattering scales from their wings to ascertain the locations of lifeforms. At the peak of their senses, feelers extend from their head, their wings unfurl, and they become frenzied.
By this point, the Gore Magala has used its scales to precisely detect where its opponents may lie.
In their frenzied state, Gore Magala is known to slam into the ground powerfully enough to cause the earth to rupture and protrude, using their massive claws to attempt to subdue foes or prey, or unleash a variety of other devastating attacks.
Espinas
Flying Wyverns are known for the red spikes on their tough green frame, forming both a means of attack and defense, thus generally keeping foes at bay. As a result, they are often seen sprawled out and relaxing in their domain.
Once they sense danger, however, they expand their blood vessels to turn their hide and wing membranes a bright red, and they will run riot with noteworthy brutality. Espinas is notable for this dual nature of theirs—unconcerned by their surroundings to the extent that they sleep openly and often, but also capable of displaying a profoundly savage nature when they feel threatened.
Daimyo Hermitaur
Large Carapaceons that live in coastal regions and sandy soil. Daimyo Hermitaurs use their massive claws to guard themselves against enemy attacks.
These creatures wear wyvern skulls on their backs, unlike the shells carried in their infancy. These shells serve not only as protection but also as a method for attacking prey.
Pyre Rakna-Kadaki
A subspecies of Rakna-Kadaki filled with explosive material, their bodies are covered in a dark red, explosion-resistant webbing. On offense, they strike their forelimbs like flints to induce explosions.
An advanced chain of command lets them direct their offspring with a special sound-producing organ. Connecting special detonation threads to offspring in the area lets them expand the explosive area to their positions.
Shagaru Magala
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 all lifeforms inhabiting that region.