A Zinogre so mighty, it was crowned an Apex. Its body is covered in scars and wounds as if it had been caught in a storm, and it's seemingly always dominated by wrath and terror. Its forelegs - and their every strike - brim with ferocious sparks. The call of an Apex unleashes its tortured anger on nearby beasts, driving them into a frenzy.
Apex Zinogre are an Apex Variant of Zinogre introduced in Monster Hunter Rise.
Physiology
Appearing very similar to the standard Zinogre the Apex variation is quite different in coloration, having yellow fur, red eyes, dark greenish blue scales, or straight up grey in some areas, and the presence of a few small, glowing red marks present on the underbelly, with larger orange ones appearing when charged up on the fore legs
Behavior and Abilities
Apex Zinogre are extremely aggressive and will attack anything on sight. Some new attacks include a "forward flip" which also has an electric version which is quickly followed by an electric claw slam, a sort of "electric uppercut" which also releases three thin electric shockwaves which move forward in a fan pattern, this attack can also be combined into an electric claw slam. Another attack has Apex Zinogre create three small electric orbs in front of it in a horizontal line, before doing a leaping headbutt as lightning rains where the orbs were, quickly followed by making a small forward line of orbs then doing a forward flip as the lightning once again rains down, and finished off by Apex Zinogre rearing up on its hindlegs as a large X pattern of orbs is created around it, before howling as lightning rains down once more.
During Rampage quests. While the other Apexes unleash their ultimate attack on the gate for massive damage, Apex Zinogre focus on a different strategy. Apex Zinogre will use its ultimate attack on installations, breaking them and forcing them into cooldown. it will still attack the gate afterwards, but with reduced damage. It will also summon Fulgurbugs in order to destroy any nearby installations as well.
Apez Zinogre is the strongest of the Apex Monsters. Apex Zinogre are known to have a rivalry with Apex Mizutsune. It is also powerful and brave enough to face the Amatsu. This Apex Monster must contend with other equally powerful monsters for territory such as other Apex Monsters, Elder Dragon-Level Monsters, and Elder Dragon plus their Risen variants.
Habbit
Like its counterparts, it resides in areas such as the Shrine Ruins and Flooded Forest (MHRise). It also seen at the Red Stronghold during the Rampage. On occasion, it has been spotted at the the Infernal Springs
Game Appearances
Main Series
- Monster Hunter Rise (Introduced)
- Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
In-Game Description
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Hunting Tips
An angry Apex Zinogre will trigger a devastating move, causing a lightning strike upon the Thunderbugs it controls, after which it will pounce viciously on its prey. Push on against an enraged Apex to quickly rid of its rage and steady its temper
Notes
- It was added on May 27th in the 3rd Free Title Update
- It is fought in 7 star rampages.
- Appears as one of the _target monster in the quest, Advanced: Those Crowned Apex.
- By default Apex Zinogre will be charged up, it can lose charge by getting knocked over.
- Apex Zinogre was the final Apex to be added into Monster Hunter Rise.
- Apex Zinogre is the only Apex monster to have a Turf War, and it's against Amatsu.
- Following this turf war, Apex Zinogre will become mountable, making it the only Apex Monster with a Wyvern Ride.
- This, however, requires the joint effort of both the Hunter and Utsushi. When replaying Amatsu’s fight, Utsushi must be in the party to unlock this turf war.
- It is possible this turf war is a reference to the rivalry between Zinogre and Amatsu in Monster Hunter Portable 3rd.
- Following this turf war, Apex Zinogre will become mountable, making it the only Apex Monster with a Wyvern Ride.
- Apex Zinogre was voted 130th place in the Hunters' Choice for Top Monster during Monster Hunter's 20th Anniversary.[1]
- This is also the highest placement for Apex Monsters (MHRise) in the poll.
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