Aknosom is one of the hardest monsters to beat in the Monster Hunter Rise and puts up a tough fight when you encounter it. In this guide, we will show you how to defeat Aknosom in Monster Hunter Rise while mentioning the strengths and weaknesses of Aknosom.
Where Can I Find Aknosom in MH Rise?
Aknosom is a Bird Wyvern type and Fire element Monster who stands on only one leg and has huge attacking abilities. Aknosom’s habitat in MH Rise are Shrine Ruins and Frost Islands.
It has a crane-like body with a Knight-like armor on top of it, with a long beak. Sometimes, it blasts fire from its mouth and also has a crest to intimidate its enemies.
It wears a massive red and gold parasol-like collar around its head, and its wings are also of the same colors and appearance.
The two locations where you’ll encounter Aknosom in Monster Hunter Rise are the Shrine Ruins and the Frost Islands.
You will also find Aknosom in several low and high rank quests in MHR. These quests are listed below.
The low rank quests are given below.
- Shady Monster – Hub Quest (Lvl 1)
- Beckoning Slumber – Hub Quest (Lvl 3)
- Feathered Frenzy – Urgent Village Quest (Lvl 3)
- Special License Quest 1- Village Quest (Lvl 3)
The higher rank quests are:
- Dancing Parasol, Snowy Breeze – Event Quest (Lvl 4)
- Study the Sword & Shield – Hub Quest (Lvl 4)
- Dancing A-purr-ition – Hub Quest (Lvl 4)
- Invoke the Insect Glaive – Hub Quest (Lvl 6)
Aknosom Weaknesses
Below we’ve listed down the effectiveness of different types of damages on Aknosom’s different body parts in MH Rise.
Head
- Cut: 63
- Blunt: 80
- Ammo: 50
- Fire: 0
- Water: 15
- Thunder: 10
- Ice: 5
- Dragon: 0
Crest
- Cut: 63
- Blunt: 50
- Ammo: 40
- Fire: 0
- Water: 0
- Thunder: 20
- Ice: 0
- Dragon: 0
Neck
- Cut: 43
- Blunt: 43
- Ammo: 20
- Fire: 0
- Water: 15
- Thunder: 15
- Ice: 5
- Dragon: 0
Torso
- Cut: 38
- Blunt: 38
- Ammo: 20
- Fire: 0
- Water: 15
- Thunder: 10
- Ice: 5
- Dragon: 0
Wing
- Cut: 63
- Blunt: 50
- Ammo: 40
- Fire: 0
- Water: 20
- Thunder: 20
- Ice: 15
- Dragon: 0
Leg
- Cut: 36
- Blunt: 36
- Ammo: 10
- Fire: 0
- Water: 35
- Thunder: 30
- Ice: 25
- Dragon: 0
Tail
- Cut: 43
- Blunt: 43
- Ammo: 25
- Fire: 0
- Water: 20
- Thunder: 15
- Ice: 10
- Dragon: 0
Aknosom Ailment Effectiveness
We have listed the effectiveness of different ailments on Aknosom in MHR. The effectiveness is also rated out of five stars. The higher this rating is the more effective a certain ailment is against Aknosom.
Poison
- 1 Star
- Initial Resistance: 2/4
- Next Resistance Threshold: 2/4
- Maximum Resistance: 1/4
- Natural Buildup Degradation: 2/4
- Total Damage: 2/4
Stun
- 1 Star
- Initial Resistance: 2/4
- Next Resistance Threshold: 2/4
- Maximum Resistance: 2/4
- Natural Buildup Degradation: 2/4
- Total Damage: 2/4
Paralysis
- 1 Star
- Initial Resistance: 2/4
- Next Resistance Threshold: 1/4
- Maximum Resistance: 1/4
- Natural Buildup Degradation: 2/4
- Total Damage: 3/4
Sleep
- 1 Star
- Initial Resistance: 2/4
- Next Resistance Threshold: 2/4
- Maximum Resistance: 1/4
- Natural Buildup Degradation: 2/4
- Total Damage: 2/4
Blast
- 3 Stars
- Initial Resistance: 3/4
- Next Resistance Threshold: 3/4
- Maximum Resistance: 2/4
- Natural Buildup Degradation: 2/4
- Total Damage: 2/4
Exhaust
- 1 Star
- Initial Resistance: 2/4
- Next Resistance Threshold: 2/4
- Maximum Resistance: 2/4
- Natural Buildup Degradation: 2/4
- Total Damage: 2/4
Fireblight
- 1 Star
- Initial Resistance: 2/4
- Next Resistance Threshold: 2/4
- Maximum Resistance: 2/4
- Natural Buildup Degradation: 2/4
- Total Damage: 2/4
Waterblight
- 2 Star
- Initial Resistance: 2/4
- Next Resistance Threshold: 2/4
- Maximum Resistance: 2/4
- Natural Buildup Degradation: 2/4
- Total Damage: 3/4
Thunderblight
- 1 Star
- Initial Resistance: 2/4
- Next Resistance Threshold: 2/4
- Maximum Resistance: 2/4
- Natural Buildup Degradation: 2/4
- Total Damage: 2/4
Iceblight
- 1 Star
- Initial Resistance: 2/4
- Next Resistance Threshold: 2/4
- Maximum Resistance: 2/4
- Natural Buildup Degradation: 2/4
- Total Damage: 2/4
Aknosom Attack Patterns
Learning the attack patterns of Aknosom are very important before you go ahead and battle her. Below are mentioned all of the attacks that Aknosom will be using during your battle with her in MH Rise.
- Back Kick: Aknosom will drill the ground with its beak. Its beak is strong enough to stab into the ground with a lot of force and not get hurt.
- Fireball Frenzy: Aknosom will shoot out fireballs back to back. The breath of Aknosom causes it to leave the wisps of flame behind as an impact and it can even bend. That means you have to be careful while dealing with Aknosom’s breath and dodge its breath attacks.
- Reckless Tackle: Aknosom rises up, folds its crest like a shade and pinches her beak, assaulting the ground right in front of her. You will have to dodge this attack as well since this attack occurs in succession.
- Wing Swing: One of Aknosom’s attacks is when it stands on one leg and attacks with its wings. The only thing you can do against this attack is to avoid it.
- Back Kick: Aknosom will kick back to protect her head during the fight.
- Mid-fight flight: Aknosom seems to be doing a mid-fight flight. Even though it doesn’t seem like it will be in the air for so long, it will probably always make it harder to hit.
- Rush Attack: Aknosom’s Rush Attack can make you fly in the air and throw you away a long distance. The rush attack can be easily avoided as Aknosom bow before the rush attack is executed. You will have a small window of opportunity to attack if the attack does not get you as Aknosom will remain motionless
- Charging: A Charges directly to its destination. Since the charge alone is somewhat quick, so you will have a critical time window to beat it after the charge.
- Protection: Aknosom is very protective of her private space and does not like intruders. By fanning out her collar, Aknosom may use it as a protective shield or a bludgeoning weapon.
How to Defeat Aknosom in Monster Hunter Rise
Your main battle strategy should be to avoid its attack as much as possible and try to stay out of its attacking zone. Guess its attacks as soon as possible and try to avoid them and hit it on the counter.
It will be a long and arduous battle, so buckle up as it will take a lot of your time. Use your attacks wisely and you should be able to defeat Aknosom with ease.
In order to avoid fire damage, the best strategy that you can use is to start rolling if you have run out of Nullberries. The longer you’re on fire, it’ll deplete your health and cause damage.
When Aknosom is standing on one leg, prepare for a closed-range attack as this is an indication that Aknosom will soon start slashing its wings.
Aknosom will unleash various charge attacks, you’ll need to be quicker and dodge these attacks by making quick movements.
Lastly, don’t stand too close to Aknosom and beware of her beak attack.
Aknosom Item Drops
Below is a list of all items that can be obtained from Aknosom in MH Rise, with their respective drops rates.
Low-Rank Drops
| Item | Carves | Capture Rewards | Broken Part Rewards | Target Rewards | Dropped Materials |
| Aknosom Scale | 43% (Body) | 24% | 30%(Beak), 10% (Tail) | 24% | 35%, 70% |
| Aknosom Feather | 31% (Body) | 39% | 100% (Wing) | 32% | 15%,30% |
| Aknosom Beak | 5% (Body) | 12% | 70% (Beak) | 8% | – |
| Flame Sac | 21% (Body) | 20% | – | 24% | – |
| Monster Bone M | — | — | — | 12% | – |
| Aknosom Crest | – | 5% | 100% (Crest) | – | — |
| Wyvern Tear | — | — | — | — | 50% |
High-Rank Drops
| Item | Carves | Capture Rewards | Broken Part Rewards | Target Rewards | Dropped Materials |
| Aknosom Scale+ | 41% (Body) | 21% | 25% (Beak), 100% (Tail) | 21% | 34%, 70% |
| Aknosom Feather+ | 29% (Body) | 36% | 100% (Wing) | 30% | 15%, 30% |
| Aknosom Beak | 8% (Body) | 15% | 70% (Beak) | 12% | — |
| Inferno Sac | 19% (Body) | 18% | — | 24% | – |
| Bird Wyvern Gem | 3% (Body) | 5% | 5% (Beak) | 3% | 1% |
| Monster Keenbone | – | – | – | 10% | – |
| Aknosom Crest+ | 3% (Body) | 5% (Beak) | — | — | – |
| Wyvern Tear | – | – | – | – | 30% |
| Large Wyvern Tear | — | — | — | — | 20% |
Aknosom Weapons
- Aknosom Blade
- Daybreak Cleaver
- Aknosom Sabre
- Daybreak Blade
- Daybreak Daggers
- Aknosom Lance
- Aknosom Gunlance
- Axenosom
- Aknosom Pike
- Origami Axe
- Petal Cloud
- Rathling Gun
- Guiding Light
- Arko Nulo Red
- Cawscythe
- Gun Hammer
- Burly Break
- Infernal Axe
- Secta Nulo Red
Aknosom Armor
Similar to the weapons mentioned above, parts from Aknosom can also be used to craft armor sets in MH Rise. Below are all the armor sets you can craft for yourself and Buddies using parts from Aknosom in MHR
- Aknosom Set
- Anja Set
- Mizutsune Set
- Felyne Aknosom Set
- Canyne Aknosom Set
