Crimson Qurupeco

Learn to defeat the Crimson Qurupeco in monster hunter 3 ultimate. This High Rank subspecies uses electric attacks and summons Deviljho.

Habitat:

• Deserted Island: 2, 5, 7 (Spawn), 8 (Rest), 9, 10
• Sandy Plains: 2, 3, 4 (Spawn), 7 (Rest), 8
• Misty Peaks: 4, 5, 6 (Spawn), 7, 9 (Rest)

Properties:

Weak Spots: Head, Breast, Body

Susceptible to: Fatigue, Poison

Strong Against: Thunder, Dragon

Weak Against: Ice, Fire

Part Durability:

• Head, Body: Medium Durability, causes Lurch
• Breast: Low Durability, causes Knockdown
• Wings (x2): Medium Durability, causes Large Lurch
• Legs (x2): Medium Durability, causes Knockdown
• Tail: Low Durability, causes Large Lurch

Breakable Parts:

• Beak: Break by decreasing durability thrice for extra rewards.
• Voltstone (x2): Break by decreasing durability once for extra rewards.

Rage Effects: Attack +130%, Speed +120% (Defense unchanged)

Key Attacks:

• Explosion Dance: The Crimson Qurupeco knocks its voltstones together and lunges, causing an explosion upon landing. This can occur up to three times. Roll past the monster as it lunges to avoid.
• Charge: The monster runs forward, knocking hunters aside with its body.
• Spit: The monster coughs up a series of spit balls that lower thunder resistance on hit.
• Tail Swipe: The Crimson Qurupeco swings its tail in a circular motion, typically used against hunters attacking from behind.
• Flash: The monster raises its voltstones, clicks, and emits a bright flash that disorients hunters and other monsters.
• Flight: While airborne, the Crimson Qurupeco can charge, spit, or peck downwards.

Recommended Strategy:

Tackle the Crimson Qurupeco from its side to avoid its sudden explosions. Adopt a cautious attack and dodge strategy, looking for openings between its attacks. The monster is swift and its attacks are vicious, so maintaining distance is important.

Pay close attention to its calls and dances, as these are prime opportunities to land extended attack strings. The major differences when fighting this monster are its Flash attack and the potential for multiple large monsters to arrive mid-fight.

For the Flash attack, be vigilant. The moment you see the Crimson Qurupeco reaching up, abandon any attack and move away as fast as possible. This is a minor but important addition to your strategy.