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Special License Test 1
Monster Hunter Rise

Special License Test 1

Learn the best strategies and preparations for Monster Hunter Rise's Special License Test 1, featuring Aknosom and Rathian. Master weaknesses and tactics to succeed.

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Learn the best strategies and preparations for Monster Hunter Rise's Special License Test 1, featuring Aknosom and Rathian. Master weaknesses and tactics to succeed.

Walkthrough
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    Preparation: Both Aknosom and Rathian are weak to Water. Consider using Water-based weapons and armor with high Fire resistance. Eating dango with Immunizer and Fire Resistance is also recommended. If you plan to capture, bring extra traps.
  2. 2
    Monster Spawns: Aknosom typically appears in Areas 7 or 8, while Rathian is more common in Area 4 but can also spawn in Area 11.
  3. 3
    Choosing Your Target: It's generally advised to hunt the stronger monster, Rathian, first. This leaves the easier Aknosom for when you might be more fatigued.
  4. 4
    Engaging the Monsters: You can approach this quest in two ways: treat it as two separate solo hunts, or lure the monsters together.
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    Luring Monsters: Use a Stinkmink (found as Hunting Helpers on your map) near one monster to draw the other to it.
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    Monster Fights: When the monsters meet, they will fight each other, ignoring you. One will eventually become stunned.
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    Wyvern Ride Opportunity: When a monster is stunned after fighting the other, you can use this chance to Wyvern Ride it.
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    Finishing the Hunt: After defeating the first monster, you can fast travel to camp to restock or heal if needed. Then, confront and defeat the second monster.
Tips
  • Aknosom is similar to the one you fought in an Urgent Quest.
  • Rathian can be challenging; practice against it in the 4-star Village Quest, “The Queen’s Procession,” if needed.
  • Monsters may have lower HP than expected, leading to quicker fatigue.
  • Take breaks between fights if necessary.
  • Fast travel to camp to restock via the Tent if you need to.

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