Zinogre: Fanged Wyvern 2

Learn Zinogre's weaknesses, strong points, and key attacks in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. Get expert tips on how to defeat this aggressive Fanged Wyvern.

Alright, let's talk about the Zinogre! This wolf-like wyvern shows up when you hit High Rank, and man, is it aggressive and fast. It's got this cool trick where it can charge up with electricity by gathering up Thunderbugs. Pretty neat, but it means you gotta be extra careful!

Where to Find It:

• Deserted Island: Areas 2, 3 (where it rests), 5 (where it spawns), 6, and 9.
• Misty Peaks: Areas 2, 4, 5 (where it spawns), 6, 7, 8, and 9 (where it rests).

Stats / Weaknesses:

Weak Spots	Susceptible
Head, Back	Fatigue, Poison

Strong Against	Weak Against
Thunder	Water, Ice

Part Durability:

Body Part	Durability	Effect on Decrease
Head	High	Large Lurch
Body	Very High	Lurch
Back	Low	Lurch
Front Legs	Medium	Lurch and Knockdown
Back Legs	High	Lurch and Knockdown
Tail	Medium	Lurch

Breakable Parts:

Body Part	How to Break	Effect of Break
Right Horn	Decrease Head Durability	-
Left Horn	Decrease Head Durability Again	Extra Rewards
Claws (x2)	Decrease Durability	Extra Rewards (Only Once)
Tail	Damage with Cut Weapons	-
Back	Decrease Durability	-

Rage Effects:

Attack	Defence	Speed
130%	No Change	130%

Key Attacks:

• Claw Stomp: It'll face you and then stomp forward a couple of steps. Watch out!
• Shoulder Barge: It turns to its side and slams its whole body into you. Dodge this one!
• Thunder Ball: Using its tail, it flings an electric orb that arcs diagonally. Try to sidestep it.
• Thunder: When it's fully charged and howls, get ready for thunder strikes all around it. This is when you need to be extra evasive!

Recommended Strategy:

• Honestly, the best bet is to stay right up close to its back. Deal damage as fast and hard as you can.
• You'll need to keep an eye on its claws, of course, but if you focus on moving away from its back every few hits, you should be able to avoid its charges and swipes pretty well.
• By staying aggressive, you also make it harder for the Zinogre to reach its full charge. Still, you've gotta watch for when it enrages – that's when the thunder starts, and you'll want to play defensively for a bit.