User blog comment:Kogath/Monster Hunter: World Discussion/@comment-35010436-20190215010016/@comment-26421638-20190215122638

Master Rank will be undoubtedly easier, why? Master Rank monsters means Master Rank Gear to beat them.

The reason why Ex Behemoth or Ancient Leshen are so difficult is because they might be stronger than earliest "G Rank" monsters and you've to face them with HR equipment. This combined with no HP solo scaling and other forced multiplayer mechanics.

And... You beat Exmoth or AnciLeshen for what? Layered Armors... Not really the best reward in terms of utility, unlike any case with any future "G Rank" Monster, where might be tedious the first time but at least you'll get better equipment.

Unless if MHW Iceborne will have something beyond a Master Rank Arch Tempered Ancient Leshen... The same story will repeat...