Weak Points For All Monsters

Attack the Tongue when Exausted

Chatacabra exposes its tongue when it gets exausted. It should be very easy to land a Focus Strike when you see it.

After Giant Spin Tail Explosion

After Quematrice spins around while leaving fire on the ground, you can use Focus Strike on the throat to perform a Special Attack on the weak point. As long as you don't get hit by the attack, it should be easy to hit, so stay calm and aim to knock it down.

After Needle Attack while Exhausted

When Lala barina is exhausted, the weak point is exposed when it does the needle attack with the petals closed. It's not very practical since it's only exposed in limited situations, but keeping it in mind can increase your chances of attack.

Butt Attack after farting or feces-throwing Attack

Congalala's bottom becomes its weak point after some attacks, such as farting and feces-throwing attacks. There is a certain time this happens so you will have to wait for it but if you notice it, you can often land a Focus Strike.

Head after Mucus release Attack

Balahara shows its weak point on the head (mouth) while attacking with its mucus. There is no hit detection on the side, so Focus Strike from its side to attack it.

When it stands up with both Legs

When Doshaguma stands up, walks slowly, and slams his front legs, attack with a Focus Strike to his abdomen. There are many similar movements but it is difficult to get a wound on the abdomen, so it will be easy to see if it is exposed.

Jump → After 2 Dives

Attack Uth Duna on the head after it jumps and performs 2 dives against you. Sometimes it's only one dive, but usually it will do it twice, so try to stay close as possible when it does this attack.

When removing Veil

Tongue During Poison Breath

Attack Rompopolo on its tongue when it does the Poison Breath attack. When the attack ends, the weak point will also disappear, so aim for a Focus Strike quickly.

Head after powerful electric discharge Attack

Rey Dau's weak point are the horns after the powerful electric discharge attack. If you Evade the attack, you should have plenty of time to attack, so get close and aim to knock it down.

Hit Chelicerae after Chelicerae attack

Nerscylla's horns become the weak point after the chelicerae attack. The attack is very powerful, so be sure to Evade first and then aim for a Focus Strike.

Exposed weak point during Ice Breath

Hirabami shows its weak point on the head during the Ice Breath attack. As soon as you see this attack coming, move closer to its head and aim for a Focus Strike to knock it down.

Arms after large explosion

Ajarakan's weak point are both arms after a large explosion attack, which happens once it gets red hot. If you want to reliably aim for a Focus Strike, go far to the side and aim for the arms at the end.

When red heat is Removed

Ajarakan's red glow will disappear after a certain amount of damage, and at the same time, it will be downed for a while. This gives you quite a lot of time to deal continuous damage.

Face after 2 consecutive jumps

When Nu Udra lifts its body and jumps at you twice, Focus Strike the face between its front tentacles. You can aim at it from the side with a Ranged Weapon, but to aim at it with a Melee Weapon, it's better to use something that can Guard attacks since the timing will be difficult.

When Flames Disappear

When Nu Udra accumulates a certain amount of damage, the flames disappear and gets knocked down. This gives you quite a lot of time to deal continuous damage.

After Large Attacks

Guardian Doshaguma's front legs glow white after attacking, and a small weak point is exposed at the tip of the front leg, allowing you to use Focus Strike to perform a special attack on the weak point. Aim from the side to avoid getting caught in the energy blast.

When energy mist dissipates

Common to Guardian Dragon monsters, destroying its wounds and dealing a certain amount of damage will make it knock back and become vulnerable. Don't miss that opportunity to attack.

After a Trampling Explosion

After Guardian Rathalos performs a stomp explosion attack that makes it jump up so high that it leaves the screen, the weak point on the leg is exposed. You won't have too much time here, so wait at the closest position where the attack won't hit you.

After Stomp Explosion

The motion is similar, but another weak point is exposed after the stomp attack which also makes it fly up slightly. The explosion range is small, so aim for it aggressively.

When energy mist dissipates

Common to the Guardian Dragon species, a certain amount of damage will cause it to go down for a while. Don't miss that opportunity to attack.

Hit the Head after Ice Breath

Jin Dahaad's weak point on the head is exposed after a breath attack, regardless of where it is aimed at. It won't lead to a special big knockdown, but it will create an opening, so be proactive.

Chest after Powerful Attack

After this powerful attack, the weak point will be exposed on the chest. The exposure time isn't long, so you need to act quickly when you see it.

Frozen core when down

When knocked down, the unbroken frozen cores of the head, waist, and tail are exposed as the weak points. It won't extend the time it is downed, but be aware of this when using a weapon type that has a advantage with Focus Strikes.

After the Glowing front Leg Attack

When Guardian Ebony Odogaron attacks with his glowing front legs, the weak point on the front legs is exposed. When it emits light, there will be an energy explosion, so be careful not to get caught while aiming to knock it down.

Tail during Tail Sweep Attack

There is a timing when the tail is exposed during after it attacks with its spinning tail. This one gives you very little time, so aiming with a Melee Weapon is quite difficult. But you may get lucky so keep this in mind as well.

When Energy Mist Dissipates

Common to Guardian Dragon types, destroying a wound and dealing a certain amount of damage will make it go down for a while. You will be far away, but the downtime is long, so quickly approach and attack.

Major Damage to mouth during Dash Attack

When Xu Wu performs a Dash Attack motion while fully opening its mouth, you can knock it down by damaging the mouth. You can get "Fangs" if you break off the parts and the damage is high, so don't miss this opportunity.

After Chain Attack and Powerful Explosion

Arkveld's weak point is exposed after the chain and large explosion attack. It will be down for a while, so don't miss this chance to deal high damage.

After Slamming both Chains

After slamming both chains while they are strengthened, the weak point will be exposed for a short time. If you use something like a Heavy Bowgun to guard the attack, you won't have enough time to attack, so be sure to aim for it with a Melee Weapon.

If even one side is closed, it will not be exposed

Please note that if even one chain is unstrengthened (the chain is closed) due to accumulated damage, the weak point will not be exposed.

Damage Accumulation to Chainwing Blade

By accumulating damage to the Chain Wing Blade, you can knock it down for a long time. As shown in the video, the first hit will cause a large Stagger, the second one will cause a special knockdown, so actively attack the Chainwing Blade to create an advantageous flow.

Slams both wings down → Explosion

Zoh Shia swings its wings and causes and explosion, then the tips of the wings are exposed as a weak point. If you don't get hit, you should have plenty of time to aim, so use Focus Strike after Evade.

When Large damage occurs to Wings

When Zoh Shia's wings accumulate a certain amount of damage, it will take a lot of damage and go down. There is a long gap after slamming its wings, so aim for it aggressively.

Head when falling after Dash Attack

Yian Kut-Ku will Dash Attack while scattering fire balls, and when it trips over afterwards, the weak point will be exposed on its head. But it is less likely to fall while in an angry state. Moreover, the exposure time is short, so keep an eye on it and don't miss an opportunity to attack.

Back of the Head after Flashing Attack

During the preliminary movement of Gypceros' luminescent attack, the crest on its head is exposed as a weak point only when it flashes three times. There is a relatively long time to attack, during and after the flashing, so use Focus Strike to stop the attack.

Mouth during and after Breath attack

Rathian's weak point is the head (mouth) during or after the breath attacks. It is not necessarily a weak point every time, so use Focus mode to check each time.

After Jump Attack

Guardian Fulgur's mouth glows strongly, and the weak point in the mouth is exposed after attacking with its mouth. If it derives into another attack, it will be exposed once that attack ends, so keep a close eye out.

Mouth Light Emitting Biting Attack

Note that during the bite attack, the weak point will be exposed in the mouth while swinging the head. If it derives into another attack, the weak point will disappear immediately and the exposure time will be very short.

When Energy Mist Dissipates

Common to Guardian Dragon types, destroying a wound and dealing a certain amount of damage will make it go down for a while. This monster doesn't move as much as the other Dragon species, so it gives you a better chance to attack.

After Straight Sweep Breath

Rathalos shows the weak point in its mouth after the breath attack, which it does while flying. It's quite hard to tell because the flame is red, but it's exposed when it taunts you after landing.

Mouth after Side step Breath Attack

After the side stepping breath attack on the ground (similar attack performed in the air), the weak point will be exposed for a short time. It's hard to aim when you're the target, but if it's not aimed toward you, use this opportunity to attack.

Head after Straight Heat Ray Attack

After Gravios's heat ray attack, the head becomes the weak point. After landing one Focus Strike, it is unlikely to become a weak point again, and it will only be knocked back. It's best to aim from the side.

Attack the Steaming Back after Rolling

Secondly, the weak point will be exposed when steam erupts from the back after the rolling attack. Melee Weapons will rarely reach it, but you can aim safely with Ranged Weapons. After destroying its back, it will no longer emit steam.

Tip of the Tail that Spouts Steam after Tail Attack

Thirdly, after the tail attack, there is a timing when it ejects steam from the tip of its tail, exposing a weak point. It is difficult to aim for the tip of the tail, but if you are in multiplayer, it will give you a chance to create an opening.

Attack from Back During Breath Attack

Blangonga shows the weak point on its back during the Ice Breath Attack. The attack itself is very slow, so get around to the side during the preliminary movement to take down the enemy.

After Jump and Breath Attack

Gore Magala shows the weak point in the mouth after the wing and breath attack combo. The time the weak point is exposed is short, so aim for it only if you are confident in avoiding the attack.

When Back From Frenzy

If you deal a certain amount of damage to the head while it's Frenzied, it will be knocked down. For Tempered Monsters, most of the time they are already weakened when the Frenzy state is gone, so focus on capturing or defeating them at that time.

After Single Breath Attack

Mizutsune has a timing where it exposes its weak point on its head after firing a downward breath attack, and you can knock it down with a Focus Strike. It will be down for a few seconds, so don't miss it.