Arzuros

Learn Arzuros weaknesses, habitat, and recommended strategy in monster hunter 3 ultimate. Weak against Fire and Ice.

Arzuros is a large, blue, grizzled bear that is one of the first large monsters encountered and must be captured alive. It is described as a more menacing version of Winnie the Pooh.

Habitat:

• Deserted Island: Areas 2, 3, 5 (Spawn), 6 (Rest), 7, 9
• Misty Peaks: Area 2 (Spawn and Rest), 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Properties:

Weak Spots: Rear (Cut/Impact), Upper Body (Bullet), Head

Susceptible To: Sleep, Dizzy, Fatigue

Strong Against: Dragon, Water, Thunder

Weak Against: Fire, Ice

Part Durability:

• Head: Low (Effect: Lurch)
• Upper Body: Medium (Effect: Lurch)
• Front Legs: Very Low (Effect: Lurch)
• Back Legs: High (Effect: Lurch)
• Rear: Medium (Effect: Lurch/Knockdown)

Breakable Parts:

• Front Arms: Break by decreasing durability. Effect: Extra Rewards.

Rage Effects:

• Attack: 130%
• Defence: No Change
• Speed: 120%

Key Attacks:

• Running Charge: Arzuros goes on all fours and runs towards the hunter before skidding to a halt.
• 180 Degree Claw: Arzuros spins around and claws at a hunter attacking it from behind.
• Bear Hug: Arzuros moves forward with both arms held back, causing constant damage.
• Claw Combo: Arzuros lunges forward, swinging its claws four or five times.
• Backward Charge (High Rank): Arzuros charges backward on all fours at a hunter behind it.

Recommended Strategy:

The Arzuros’ belly is armoured, so the best place to attack is its side or flank. On low ranks, you can do this while fearing only a few attacks, but on high rank fights, the backward shuffle is an attack you need to watch out for. Simply focus on dealing a few attacks to the Arzuros before dodging to either side to avoid its attack and then react successfully against its follow-up. The main dangers are Arzuros’ charge-based attacks. The Arzuros isn’t a particularly hard foe as long as you focus on its weak spots.