Crimson Glow Valstrax is a Large Monster variant in Monster Hunter Rise. It is an elder dragon, and you can find it in many places like Shrine Ruins, Sandy Plains, Frost Islands, and more. It has jet wings that allow it to soar the skies, so dealing with this dragon can be troublesome. You can also the Crimson Valstrax armor set, which requires a lot of materials. This Monster Hunter Rise guide will include all the details on how to defeat Crimson Glow Valstrax in the game.
Defeating Crimson Glow Valstrax in Monster Hunter Rise
Valstrax has an aggressive combat style and uses its swift and various attacks to deal massive damage to you. You have to keep on your toes all the time to avoid its attacks.
Attack Patterns
Following are all the attacks that Valstrax uses against you.
Double Lunge
Valstrax lunges forward, trying to bite the players caught in its range. It lunges very quickly, so you have to dodge as soon as you see its neck stretch out towards you.
Quick Pounce
If you are far away, Valstrax uses Quick Pounce to close in the distance on you. It walks towards you and quickly slams the ground you are standing on with its front legs.
Wing Strikes
Valstrax makes use of its long wings to strike you from far away.
Aerial Attacks
It flies above with its jet-powered wings and, after a brief moment, slams the ground. This deals massive damage if you are caught within it.
Rocket Dash
Valstrax makes use of its wings to propel towards you and knocks you down, dealing damage. This attack is by far the hardest to dodge as it is swift during the animation. You will have to be ready to dodge whenever he is at long range.
Crimson Salvo
It starts shooting energy balls towards you from its wingtips. These energy balls explode on the impact on you or the ground. It can do this while in the air or on the ground.
Ground Zero Burst
Valstrax aims its wings towards the ground and charges dragon energy. It will then release the energy onto the ground dealing damage to anyone near the explosion.
Crimson Beam
It will drop down its wings and aim them straight, charging high energy to release a crimson beam in the direction. After this, it will direct the beam upwards, making minor explosions on the ground the beam was aimed at.
Around the World
This is the most dangerous attack Valstrax has, and it can be considered as its ultimate. It flies up and starts roaming the skies at high speed. After locking the target, it crashes down onto the locked target dealing massive damage in the area.
Crimson Glow Valstrax Weakness
Its major weakness is Blast, while other weaknesses include Fire, Water, Thunder, Ice. Valstrax is weaker towards its forelegs and tail. You can position yourself towards those areas and deal damage whenever you get the chance avoiding most of its slam attacks. It is very vulnerable during its charge attack. You can attack relentlessly to the chest to knock it down for a few seconds. You can deal even more damage after you knock it down.
This is how you can beat Crimson Glow Valstrax in Monster Hunter Rise. If you want to learn more then check out our guide on how you can beat Narwa The Allmother.
