| “ | An Arzuros so mighty, it was crowned an Apex. It is eternally possessed by wrath and terror, possibly due to the myriad wounds that cover its body. Its forelegs are massive, deft removers of any who'd stand in their way. The call of an Apex unleashes its tortured anger on nearby beasts, driving them into a frenzy.
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Apex Arzuros are an Apex Variant of Arzuros introduced in Monster Hunter Rise.
Physiology[]
Unlike normal Arzuros, Apex Arzuros are very dark colored, having multiple red scars across the body, mainly their arms, and having red eyes. Similarly to their Redhelm Deviants, they have large forelimbs. When enraged, the red scars start glowing.
Behavior and Abilities[]
Apex Arzuros are extremely aggressive, and will attack anything in sight. They are known to use their massive forelimbs to smash at prey. During The Rampage, it call upon monsters to assist it. It can destroy defenses in one hit.
When enraged, they are known to do a ground slam, rock throw, and more powerful version of an Arzuros claw swipe. Like its normal counterpart, it will steal available Honey from Hunters and eat it.
Game Appearances[]
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In-Game Description[]
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Hunting Tips[]
| “ | An angry Apex Arzuros will trigger a devastating move, closing in while thrashing the ground, hitting obstacles with a colossal strike. Push on against an enraged Apex to quickly rid of its rage and steady its temper | „ | |
Materials[]
This section is about monster materials obtained from hunting Apex Azuros in Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. For a list of acquistion chances, as well as carves in other games, see Apex Arzuros Carves.
High Rank
| Items | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Rarity | Price |
 Apex Beastclaw |
Rare-6 | 2900z |
| Forearm carapace of an Apex Arzuros. Countless scars show its dances with death. | ||
 Arzuros Carapace |
Rare-6 | 1340z |
| A quality Arzuros carapace. The thick shell can endure bites from ordinary fangs. | ||
 Arzuros Pelt+ |
Rare-6 | 910z |
| A splendid Arzuros pelt. Sturdy enough to survive in harsh mountainous terrain. | ||
 Stoutbone |
Rare-6 | 750z |
| The large, sturdy bone of a beast. Prized by blacksmiths as a prime forging material. | ||
 Honey |
Rare-2 | 45z |
| Highly nutritious honey. Combine with potions to make the more potent mega potion. | ||
 Beast Gem |
Rare-7 | 5100z |
| A valuable jewel form from coagulated juices inside a monster. Glows wildly. | ||
 Sushifish |
Rare-1 | 45z |
| A fatty fish that can restore a small amount of health. | ||
 Goldenfish |
Rare-4 | 240z |
| A rare fish made of solid gold. Goes for a tidy sum. (Account Item) | ||
Master Rank
| Items | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Rarity | Price |
Apex Beastclaw |
Rare-6 | 2900z |
| Forearm carapace of an Apex Arzuros. Countless scars show its dances with death. | ||
Arzuros Cortex |
Rare-8 | 3440z |
| A superior Arzuros cortex. This highly-developed shell is a huge thorn in all hunters' side. | ||
Arzuros Fur |
Rare-8 | 2660z |
| Exceptional Arzuros fur. Soft and tough, it's perfect for hunter to wrap up in. | ||
 Melding Pudding |
Rare-8 | 200z |
| Crucial melding pot material. One drop is enough to dramatically alter the outcome. | ||
 Melding Honey |
Rare-8 | 200z |
| Useful melding pot material. Thicker than before, thanks to the efforts of researchers. | ||
Large Beast Gem |
Rare-9 | 11000z |
| A rare and precious gem from a particular beast, produced in the body over a long period of time. | ||
 Massive Bone |
Rare-8 | 2300z |
| An impossibly hard bone from a large beast. Exceeds all crafting material standards. | ||
Honey |
Rare-2 | 45z |
| Highly nutritious honey. Combine with potions to make the more potent mega potion. | ||
Sushifish |
Rare-1 | 45z |
| A fatty fish that can restore a small amount of health. | ||
Goldenfish |
Rare-4 | 240z |
| A rare fish made of solid gold. Goes for a tidy sum. (Account Item) | ||
Notes[]
General Notes
- After the first Title Update, Apex Arzuros can be encountered in either the Shrine Ruins or Flooded Forest outside of rampage Quests.
- Apex Arzuros was voted 226th place in the Hunters' Choice for Top Monster during Monster Hunter's 20th Anniversary.
- This makes Apex Arzuros the lowest placing Rise (and the 5th generation as a whole) monster, with Sunbreak’s lowest place monster being Aurora Somnacanth at 225th place.
- Apex Arzuros is the first Apex encountered in the game, starting with the 4 Star Urgent Hub Quest. Afterwards, it will appear in random Rampage Quests.
- High Rank Quests are unlocked after beating Apex Arzuros' Rampage Quest for the first time.
- Their large forelimbs and attacks are based off a Redhelm Arzuros.
- Apex Arzuros is mediocre at anti-air defense, its only option being digging up and lobbing a small rock at its target.
- This rock can deal terrain damage (Water, Ice) but not deal respective blights.
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