User blog comment:Kogath/Monster Hunter X Discussion/@comment-26836109-20151212011039/@comment-5569775-20151212142723

@SamRex; There are a few things you need to take into consideration. 1) It's a group of 4 people, with decent enough gear. 2) at least 2 of them are using Bushido, at least 1 is using a paralysis weapon and they are using traps effectively. 3) When 1 did get hit by the breath, he took half his health & Kogath did say before that Savage could 2 shot him IF it hit him.

The only reason it is/appears easy is because they aren't getting hit as much, mainly because of Bushido. If they all had to stop to heal frequently due to being hit, the fight would be longer cause the dps would drop while they are healing, not to mention they'd be more open to attack while healing.

As a final point, with a group that knows what they're doing, 140 Apex Jho in 4U can take about 7-8 minutes.

TL;DR If you want more of a challenge, then play with Guild Style, without any arts and in groups of 3 or less.