Aknosom - Combat Info, Weakness, Drops and Locations

Aknosom - a Large Monster that you will encounter in Monster Hunter Rise (MHR). These types of monsters are usually the main targets for hunt quests. They reward with crafting materials for armors and weapons.

This page is a detailed guide on Aknosom, it covers all the needed details to be prepared for the fight with it.

Aknosom - Characteristics

The magnificent but dangerous bird which tends to attack by breathing fire.

• HP Base: 4500
• HP Solo High Rank: 13050
• Quests: Shady Monster, Feathered Frenzy, Special License Test 1
• Longest/Largest: 950.41
• Shortest/Smallest: 823.12

Aknosom - Combat Guide

Recommended equipment and loadout

• Nullberies
• Fire Resistance gear and decorations
• Flashbombs

Strategy

Aknosom main weakness is his head, wings, and crest - so focus on them during the fights.

Main attack - Fire breath

The attack stays for a while. Constant dodging or Nullberies should help to deal with the flames.

Other attacks

In addition, Aknosom has a number of fast-paced attacks:

• Beak attacks - evade the ground piercing.
• Rush attacks - easy to predict because the monster will bow down before executing them. If Aknosom misses the attack - it's time to attack as the monster will stay in one place for a few seconds.
• Wing attacks - heavy damage as Aknosom spreads his wings.

Also, be aware that Aksonom usually stands on one leg before attacking so you can prepare to dodge the upcoming movement

Aknosom - Weaknesses

This section covers the monster's weaknesses. To better understand the details about weaknesses, hitzones, broken parts, and ailments check out this guide.

Ailments vulnerabilities

This table explains what status effects the monster is weak to. Zero stars - monster is immune, three stars - monster is very weak to it.

Breakable parts

These are the parts that you can break from the monster resulting in weakening his attacks and dropping additional materials

• Beak
• Tail
• Wings
• Crest

Physical hitzone values

This section explains what type of weapon you should use and what monster parts to attack to deal the most damage. The higher the value the weaker the part is to the respective weapon.

Elemental hitzone values

These are elemental hitzone values for different monster parts. The higher the value the weaker it is to the said element

Aknosom - Carves and Rewards

To better understand how rewards for hunts, quests, and carves work in Monster Hunter Rise check this guide. It will explain in detail what each number and column says in the tables below

Low Rank

Check the table below for the percentage chance of rewards and items that can be obtained from the Aknosom Low Rank variation.

High Rank

Check the table below for the percentage chance of rewards and items that can be obtained from the Aknosom High Rank variation. 

Aknosom - Craftable Gear

A list of weapons and armor that are related to Large Monster Aknosom

Weapons

• Aknosom Blade I
• Aknosom Blade II
• Daybreak Cleaver
• Aknosom Sabre I
• Aknosom Sabre II
• Daybreak Blade
• Daybreak Daggers
• Schirmscorn I
• Schirmscorn II
• Aknosom Lance I
• Aknosom Lance II
• Aknosom Lance III
• Dawnbreaker Lance
• Aknosom Gunlance I
• Aknosom Gunlance II
• Aknosom Gunlance III
• Dawnbreaker Gunlance
• Axenosom I
• Axenosom II
• Axenosom III
• Daybreak Silvaris
• Aknosom Pike I
• Aknosom Pike II
• Daybreak Glaive

Armors

• Aknosom Braces
• Aknosom Braces S
• Aknosom Coil
• Aknosom Coil S
• Aknosom Greaves
• Aknosom Greaves S
• Aknosom Helm
• Aknosom Helm S
• Aknosom Mail
• Aknosom Mail S