Nargacugaナルガクルガ (Narugakuruga) |
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| Enemy Type | Large Monster |
| Species | Flying Wyverns |
| Elements | None |
| Ailments | None |
| Weakness |  Thunder Fire |
| Threat Level | 6⭐ |
| Resistances |  Water Ice  Dragon |
| Location(s) | Shrine Ruins Flooded Forest The Jungle |
| Rampage Role |  Stalker |
Nargacuga is a Large Monster in Monster Hunter Rise (MHR or MHRise). Nargacuga is a powerful monster that can be farmed for its parts and weapons in Monster Hunter Rise. This flying wyvern has major weaknesses to Thunder and Fire, and can attack from the shadows with its deadly tail. Large Monsters such as Nargacuga are hostile and are usually the primary objective of Hunts.
Nargacuga Monster Guide: Characteristics, Weaknesses, Drops, Locations, Weapons & Armor, Strategies, Tips & Tricks and more to help you defeat Nargacuga in MH Rise.
Now here is a creature
With smugness and guts
Haughty and arrogant
Look as it struts
Enter its turf
And suffer your fate
Watch as its eyes
Fill with rancor and hate
Don't try to run
It's already too late
Nargacuga Details & Locations
Flying wyverns that have evolved to live in thickly wooded areas. Covered in jet black fur, these cunning predators stalk their prey from the shadows and attack with ferocious speed. Their massive tails are as dexterous as they are deadly, and powerful enough to slay smaller monsters with one strike.
- Class: Flying Wyvern
- Size: ♕ 1684.44 ~ ♕ 2392.67
- Small Monster version: N/A
- Hostile at close range
- Attacks other monsters: Yes
- Found in:
Shrine Ruins
Flooded Forest
The Jungle - Turf War(s):
vs. Anjanath
vs. Rathalos
vs. Rathian - Target of Quests:
Wind Speed Wyvern
Twilit Twin Stars
The Abyss Stares Back
Do it for the Dango!
Arena 03
MH Rise Nargacuga Combat Info
Nargacuga is a beast of the shadows, and becomes enraged by bright light. At the risk of missing the mark and simply riling it up further, its excellent hearing can be exploited by throwing a Sonic Bomb as it pauses to focus. It can destroy Pitfall Traps, so be discreet when placing them. Nargacuga is one of the toughest monsters in Monster Hunter Rise, and it can be a real challenge to take it down. It’s a wyvern that attacks from the air, has intimidating speed and agility, and utilizes powerful attacks. However, with the right strategy and preparation, it can be defeated.
- Threat Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Physical Damage monster
- Weak to Thunder (⭐⭐⭐) Fire (⭐⭐)
- Resistant to Water Ice Dragon
- Kinsect Extracts:
- Red: Head
- Orange: Neck/Back, Abdomen, Tail, Tail Tip
- White: Foreleg, Cutwing, Hind Leg
- Item Effectiveness:
- Effective: Shock Trap, Flash Bomb, Dung Bomb
- Effective when Enraged: Pitfall Trap
- Ineffective: Sonic Bomb, Drugged Meat, Poisoned Meat, Tinged Meat
- Enraged Mode: Indicated by eyes glowing a bright red instead of the standard yellow. The red glow extends all the way to its ears. The monster also becomes much faster and more aggressive.
- Rampage: Nargacuga fills the Stalker Role during Rampage missions. Stalkers tend to focus on attacking hunters, moving very quickly and stalking them across the Stronghold. They can also destroy Hunting Installations if a hunter is manning them.
Quick Combat Tips
- First and foremost, make sure you’re well equipped. Nargacuga is fast and agile, so it’s important to have a weapon that can keep up. The Longsword and Dual Blades are good options, as they’re fast and can quickly deal large amounts of damage. Bring plenty of healing items, such as Potions, First-Aid Meds, and Herbal Medicine, to keep your health up.
- Take advantage of Nargacuga’s weaknesses. This wyvern is weak to Thunder, so make sure to have some weapons or items that can exploit this. You should also bring some armor with Thunder resistance, as Nargacuga’s electric attacks can quickly deplete your health.
- Nargacuga is weakest at the head and this spot should be your priority but note that most of the monster's attacks are directed towards its front.
- It’s also important to use the environment to your advantage. Nargacuga is fast, and it can be hard to keep up with it on the ground. Try to use walls and ledges to get to higher ground, then hit it with ranged weapons while it’s flying. This will allow you to stay at a safe distance while dealing damage.
- Breaking its forelegs will also reduce its speed and mobility significantly. However, its forelegs are protected by its blade-like cutwings which are extremely tough and will deflect weapons at or below Green Sharpness. The Mind's Eye skill can be incredibly valuable when hunting Nargacuga as ignoring its forelegs will put you at a huge disadvantage, especially when it enrages.
- When enraged, Nargacuga's eyes glow a bright red and its attack speed and mobility increases significantly. It will frequently attempt to flank hunters with short repositioning hops. Consider using the target camera to keep the screen centered on the beast at all times.
- Severing Nargacuga's tail will reduce the range of its tail attacks as well as their damage.
- When in its normal state (yellow eyes), Nargacuga will destroy any Pitfall Traps laid in the area, rendering them ineffective. If you wish to use these traps, wait until the monster enrages lest you waste your traps. Shock Traps will work as usual regardless of the monster's state.
- Pay attention to Nargacuga’s behavior. Nargacuga has several attacks that can quickly deplete your health, so make sure you know what to do when it starts to attack. If it starts to spin its tail, move away from its front and sides, as that’s where the attack will come from. If it starts to charge, dodge to the side and use a weapon that can break its charge.
Nargacuga Attacks & Moveset
Reposition - Nargacuga typically avoids being in front of its target and instead repositions to flank hunters by leaping to the side, usually offscreen. Try to keep track of Nargacuga at all times as it can perform any of its moves right after repositioning.
Tail Spike - Periodically, Nargacuga will transform its tail tip into a spiky tail tip, empowering all of its tail attacks.
Quick Bite - Nargacuga raises its head to the side and then lunges forward for a quick bite attack at short range. When enraged, it often follows up with a second bite. Dodge to the opposite side of where it raises its head to avoid the attack.
Pounce Attacks - Nargacuga's bread & butter moveset consists of varying pounce attacks. These moves come out very quickly with large hitboxes and high damage. Nargacuga uses the following pounce moves:
- Cutwing Barrage - Nargacuga takes on a low, stalking stance with its tail raised high. It then dashes forward a short distance and slices at hunters with its bladed cutwing. When enraged, it can perform this move up to 3 times consecutively. Dodge through the monster's swipes and to its side, not away as each swipe has good forward movement and a large arc.
- Leaping Cutwing Barrage - Nargacuga jumps backwards a great distance and then leaps powerfully towards a hunter, slicing at them with its cutwing. If enraged, it can slice up to 3 times consecutively. This variation deals more damage but is slower than the standard Cutwing Barrage. Use the same dodge tactics.
- Leaping Bite - Similar to the Leaping Cutwing Barrage, but with a slower aerial animation. Nargacuga bites its target as it lands, dealing high damage and knocking players away. This attack has slightly more vertical movement during the jump and hunters can attempt to dodge under the monster or quickly to its side.
Tail Whip - Nargacuga winds-up for an attack by pulling its tail to one side and then swiftly flinging it in a wide arc on the opposite side. This attack will hit all the way to the monster's front unless the tail is severed. It also deals more damage if its tail is spiked. Dodge towards the side where the monster winds up its tail.
Tail Sweep - Nargacuga raises its head with its mouth open and then furiously spins 360 degrees as it sweeps hunters in the vicinity with its tail. When enraged, it follows up with a second sweep going the opposite direction. Dodge backwards but be wary of the second sweep and don't counter prematurely.
Spiked Tail Slam - Nargacuga makes a snarling sound before leaping up as it turns its rear towards a hunter, slamming down its spiky tail. This attack has moderate homing but can be sidestepped as long as you move laterally quickly enough.
Furious Tail Slam - Nargacuga walks slowly sideways as it locks eyes with its target. It then leaps upward and turns its rear towards a hunter, slamming down its spiky tail. It then follows up with a second slam. Unlike the regular tail slam, this attack has a larger hitzone and requires precise dodging to evade. Wait for Nargacuga to jump before you dodge or else the attack will connect. This variation deals very heavy damage and can instantly KO hunters with lower level armor. The attack is further telegraphed by audible cues from your hunter.
Quill Shot - Nargacuga raises its tail and swings it around. It then shoots several barbed quills at a target, dealing moderate damage. It will often follow up with a second set of quills. This attack has a minimum range and will not hit hunters if they are directly at the monster's face. Otherwise, dodge sideways as the quills fly towards you.
Nargacuga Weaknesses
The table below indicates the various parts of the monster, including the types of damages that are weak to it.
| Nargacuga Parts |  |
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| Head | 65 | 70 | 40 |
| Neck/Back | 30 | 30 | 35 |
| Foreleg | 43 | 43 | 35 |
| Cutwing | 21 | 24 | 21 |
| Abdomen | 40 | 40 | 30 |
| Hind Leg | 30 | 30 | 25 |
| Tail | 46 | 40 | 45 |
| Tail Tip | 40 | 35 | 40 |
The table below indicates the various parts of the monster, including the different elements that are weak to it.
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| Head | 15 | 0 | 25 | 10 | 10 |
| Neck/Back | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 5 |
| Foreleg | 10 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 5 |
| Cutwing | 25 | 5 | 35 | 10 | 15 |
| Abdomen | 10 | 0 | 20 | 5 | 5 |
| Hind Leg | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 5 |
| Tail | 10 | 0 | 25 | 5 | 5 |
| Tail Tip | 10 | 0 | 20 | 5 | 5 |
Nargacuga Ailment Effectiveness
The higher the bars on the graphs and the more stars, the more advantageous it will be for the player.
Nargacuga Materials
The tables below contains information on the different Items and Materials that can be obtained from the Low Rank, High Rank and Master Rank variations of Nargacuga
Master Rank Nargacuga
The table below indicates the various materials or items obtained from the Master Rank variation of Nargacuga, it also includes the percentage chance of how it can be acquired.
| Material | Target Rewards | Capture Rewards | Break Part Rewards | Carves | Dropped Materials |
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 Nargacuga Blackfur+ |
20% | 28% | -- | 23% (Body) | 40% |
 Nargacuga Shard |
27% | 17%[x2] | 27%[x2] (Head) | 42% (Body) | 24%, 50% |
 Nargacuga Hardfang |
15% | 21% | 25% (Head), 45%[x2] (Head) | 16% (Body) | 10%. 10% |
 Nargacuga Cutwing+ |
11% | -- | 65% (Cutwing), 35%[x2] (Cutwing) | 12% (Body) | -- |
 Nargacuga Tailspear |
12% | 20%[x2] | -- | 15%[x2] (Tail) | 15% |
 Nargacuga Lash |
6% | 10% | -- | 80% (Part) | -- |
 Narga Medulla |
7% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
 Nargacuga Mantle |
2% | 4% | 3% (Part) | 5% (Part) | 1% |
 Large Wyvern Gem |
-- | -- | -- | 5% (Body) | -- |
 Wyvern Tear |
-- | -- | -- | -- | 10% |
| Large Wyvern Tear |
-- | -- | -- | -- | 40% |
 Afflicted Fang |
-- | -- | 20% (Anomaly Quests) | 20% (Anomaly Quests) | -- |
| Afflicted Fang + | -- | -- | -- | 20% (Body) | -- |
High Rank Nargacuga
The table below indicates the various materials or items obtained from the High Rank variation of Nargacuga, it also includes the percentage chance of how it can be acquired.
| Material | Target Rewards | Capture Rewards | Break Part Rewards | Carves | Dropped Materials |
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| Nargacuga Pelt + |
14% | 28% | -- | 22% (Body) | 40% |
| Nargacuga Scale + |
30% | 17%(x2) | 30%(x2) (Head) | 37% (Body) | 27%(x1), 50%(x1) |
 Nargacuga Fang + |
19% | 21% | 25%(x1) (Head), 45%(x2) (Head) | 14% (Body) | 12%(x1), 10%(x1) |
| Narga Razor |
15% | -- | 65%(x1) (Cutwing), 35%(x2) (Cutwing) | 10% (Body) | -- |
| Narga Tailspike |
8%(x2) | 15%(x2) | -- | 5%(x2) (Tail) | 10%(x2) |
| Nargacuga Tail |
6% | 7% | -- | 70% (Tail) | -- |
 Narga Medulla |
5% | 3% | -- | 7% (Body), 12% (Tail) | -- |
| Wyvern Gem |
3% | 4% | -- | 1% (Body) | 1% |
| Nargacuga Marrow |
-- | 5% | -- | 9% (Body), 13% (Tail) | -- |
| Wyvern Tear |
-- | -- | -- | -- | 15% |
| Large Wyvern Tear |
-- | -- | -- | -- | 35% |
Low Rank Nargacuga
The table below indicates the various materials or items obtained from the Low Rank variation of Nargacuga, it also includes the percentage chance of how it can be acquired.
| Material | Target Rewards | Capture Rewards | Break Part Rewards | Carves | Dropped Materials |
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| Nargacuga Blackfur |
14% | 28% | -- | 22% (Body) | 40% |
| Nargacuga Scale |
30% | 15%(x2) | 30%(x2) (Head) | 43% (Body) | 25%(x1), 50%(x1) |
| Nargacuga Fang |
15% | 24% | 25%(x1) (Head), 45%(x2) (Head) | 16% (Body) | 10% |
| Nargacuga Cutwing |
12% | -- | 65% (x1)(Cutwing), 35%(x2) (Cutwing) | 12% (Body) | -- |
| Narga Tailspike |
14% | 20%(x2) | -- | 8%(x2) (Tail) | 15% |
| Nargacuga Tail |
8% | 10% | -- | 80% (Tail) | -- |
| Nargacuga Marrow |
7% | 3% | -- | 7% (Body), 12% (Tail) | -- |
| Wyvern Tear |
-- | -- | -- | -- | 50% |
Nargacuga Weapons & Armor
Armor and Weapons related to Nargacuga Monster.
Weapons
Hidden Blade I
Hidden Blade II
Dark of Night
Gloom of Night
Gloom of Night +
Avidya Great Sword- Blizzard Biter
Antique Machina GS- Great Gorgigas
- Impudent Cheda
- Oppressor's Forger
- Rosenkraft
- Royal Order's Great Sword +
- Vendetta Hornsword +
- Verhängnisstolz
Blade of Tartarus- Carapace Buster +
- Chrome Hell +
- Kamura Warrior Cleaver +
- Valtos Rapier
Vendetta Hornsword
Hidden Edge I 
Hidden Edge II
Flash in the Night 
Nightbloom
Nightbloom +
Avidya Edge
Hidden Saber I
Hidden Saber II
Deepest Night
Darkest Night
Darkest Night +
Avidya Saber
Hidden Gemini I
Hidden Gemini II
Night Wings 
Midnight Wings
Midnight Wings +
Avidya Blades
Hidden Axe I
Hidden Axe II
Night's Crescent
Crescent Moon
Crescent Moon +
Avidya Axe
Kamura Warrior Ballista +
Rosenprima- Guerrera Herald +
- Valia Cannon
- Oppressor's Making
Kamura Warrior Glaive +- Twilight Repose
Hidden Stinger I
Hidden Stinger II
Night Rains Black
Purple Darklance
Purple Darklance +
Avidya Lance
Hidden Gunlance I
Hidden Gunlance II- Fading Night
New Moon
New Moon +
Avidya Gunlance-
Nirvana Ascension 
Nirvana Ascension +
Avidya Gambit
Nightstrix
Nightstrix +-
Avidya Eye 
Howl in the Rain +
Adivya Charger
Twilight Repose +-
Avidya Scythe 
Hidden Breaker I
Hidden Breaker II
Night Eternal
Endless Eternia
Endless Eternia +
Avidya Breaker
Hidden Harmonic I
Hidden Harmonic II- Cry in the Night
Horn of Deprivation
Horn of Deprivation +
Avidya Harmonic
Nargacuga Set
Nargacuga S Set
Nargacuga X Set
Nargacuga Buddies Weapons & Armor
Palico and Palamute Armor and Weapons related to Nargacuga Monster.
Palico
Notes & Trivia
- Can be lured with ??
- Camouflage works until ?? range
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Why the hell does this easy boss give some of the best raw dps weapons in the base game
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