How to defeat Astalos in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
Returning to Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, Astalos is a monster that originally debuted in Monster Hunter Generations.
Classified as a flying wyvern alongside the likes of Rathalos or Diablos, Astalos harnesses the power of thunder to take down its prey.
Astalos features a large number of crest-like organs on its body that allow it to harness electricity.
Compared to other monsters that use thunder like Tobi-Kodachi, this monster is much more imposing in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. It is found in the Shrine Ruins, Flooded Forest and Sunbreak's new Jungle map.
The monster is also the target of the quest "In Search of the Doctor," which is an Urgent Hub Quest that players will receive as they progress through Sunbreak's story.
As a flying wyvern in Monster Hunter Rise, Astalos is keener on battling from a distance and staying out of melee combat. It commonly attacks with its tail as well as the lightning it accrues in its body.
Hunters should be aware of this, and melee hunters will want to make sure they have practiced their dodging skills. If things are still difficult, it may not hurt to use armor or decorations that provide bonuses like Defense Boost or Evade Extender. Ranged hunters should also mind their distance, as Astalos can close in quickly.
One of the most beneficial assets that hunters can use against Astalos is armor or decorations that provide Thunder Resistance. With a high enough Thunder Resistance skill, players will be able to minimize Astalos' primary elemental attacks and raise their base defense by a small amount.
When picking weapons, players will want to utilize weapons that cause ice damage, as this is Astalos' primary weakness. If players don't have an ice weapon, they should at least abstain
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