Anjanath Guide: How to Hunt, Defeat, and Craft Gear

Anjanath is a fierce Brute Wyvern in Monster Hunter: World that can be found in the Ancient Forest and Wildspire Waste. Known for its aggressive nature and fiery breath, this monster is a tough challenge for hunters. In this Anjanath guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know—from its weaknesses and attack patterns to the best strategies for taking it down.

Anjanath Overview

• Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Tough)
• Locations: Ancient Forest, Wildspire Waste
• Species: Brute Wyvern
• High Rank Variant: Gold-Pink (Tickled Pink Assignment)
• Weaknesses:
  • Water ⭐⭐⭐
  • Ice ⭐⭐
  • Thunder ⭐⭐
• Breakable/Severable (Weak Points):
  • Tail (Can be severed)
  • Head (Weak point)
  • Legs (Weak point)

Anjanath Rewards and Materials

Low Rank Rewards

• Scale (★★★★★)
• Pelt (★★★★)
• Fang (★★★)
• Nosebone (★★★)
• Flame Sac (★★★)
• Monster Bone L (★★★)
• Tail (★★)
• Plate (★) [Rare]

High Rank Rewards

• Scale+ (★★★★★)
• Pelt+ (★★★★)
• Nosebone+ (★★★)
• Fang+ (★★★)
• Inferno Sac (★★★)
• Monster Keenbone (★★★)
• Tail (★★)
• Plate (★) [Rare]
• Gem (★) [Very Rare]

The base reward money for an Anjanath hunt is 4,320z.

How to Beat Anjanath

Anjanath Behavior & Characteristics

Anjanath is a highly territorial monster, often hunting Aptonoth for food. It is aggressive and will attack on sight, sometimes even challenging larger monsters.

When enraged, Anjanath extends wing-like appendages on its back, making it more mobile. It also uses the unique organ in its throat to unleash powerful fire-based attacks.

Key Fighting Tips

• Fire Resistance is a Must – Anjanath’s fire attacks can deal Fireblight, so using fire-resistant armor or skills will make the fight easier.
• Target the Nose and Tail – Attacking the throat can weaken its fire attacks, while cutting the tail reduces its reach.
• Stay Under Its Belly – Many of Anjanath’s attacks will miss if you position yourself directly underneath.
• Use Water Weapons – Since Anjanath is weak to Water, using water-element weapons will deal increased damage.
• Bring Nullberries – Fireblight can be a major problem, but rolling in water, rolling three times on land, or using a Nullberry can remove it.

Anjanath Fight Mechanics

Roar (Interrupts Actions)

Like many large monsters, Anjanath’s roar can stun-lock you momentarily. If you don’t have Earplugs, be prepared to dodge or block if your weapon allows it.

Fireblight (Status Effect)

Anjanath’s fire-based attacks can cause Fireblight, a status effect that makes your red health bar gradually decrease.

To cure Fireblight:

• Roll in water once
• Roll on the ground three times
• Use a Nullberry

Anjanath Attack Patterns

Anjanath starts the fight using basic physical attacks, but once enraged, it activates fire-based abilities and becomes much deadlier.

Phase 1 (Physical Attacks Only)

• Tail Slam – Swings its tail down from right to left if the hunter is behind it.
• Bite Attack – If the hunter is near its head, Anjanath will attempt to bite.
• Shoulder Charge – Lowers its body and charges forward with great force.
• Side Slam – Slams its body to the left or right if the hunter is standing too close.
• Kick Attack – If the hunter lingers near its legs, Anjanath will kick to push them away.
• Spin Attack – Spins around quickly, using its tail to reposition itself toward the hunter.

Phase 2 (Fire Attacks & Increased Aggression)

Once enraged, Anjanath activates its fire abilities and gains mobility.

• Fire Breath – Shoots a long, sustained stream of fire from its mouth, covering a wide area.
• Fire-Enhanced Bites – Standard bite attacks now deal fire damage, causing Fireblight if hit.

Fight Strategies & Tips

1. Eat at the Canteen – Always eat a meal before the fight to gain buffs.
2. Bring Nullberries & Healing Items – Fireblight can be deadly without a way to remove it.
3. Position Yourself Underneath – Staying under Anjanath’s belly helps you avoid many attacks.
4. Punish the Fire Breath Animation – When it starts breathing fire, run near its head to deal safe damage.
5. Use an SOS Flare if Needed – If the fight becomes too difficult, summon help from other hunters.

Anja Set (Rarity 3) – Low Rank

The Anja Set is a fire-resistant armor set made from Anjanath parts.

• The helmet requires Pelt, Scale, Tail, and a Flame Sac.
• The mail requires Pelt, Fang, Nosebone, and a Plate.
• The vambraces require Pelt, Scale, Nosebone, and Monster Bone (L).
• The coil requires Scale, Pelt, Fang, and Machalite Ore.
• The greaves require Scale, Pelt, Flame Sac, and Machalite Ore.

This set provides fire resistance and has the Anjanath Power (Adrenaline) set bonus, which temporarily reduces stamina depletion when health is below 40%.

Palico:

• Bonehammer – 1x Fang
• Helm – 1x Scale
• Mail – 1x Pelt

Anja α+β Set (Rarity 5) – High Rank

The high-rank version of the Anja Set provides better defenses and stronger set bonuses.

• The helmet requires Pelt+, Scale+, Tail, and Inferno Sac.
• The mail requires Pelt+, Fang+, Nosebone+, and Anjanath Gem.
• The vambraces require Pelt+, Scale+, Nosebone+, and Monster Keenbone.
• The coil requires Scale+, Pelt+, Fang+, and Piercing Claw.
• The greaves require Scale+, Pelt+, Inferno Sac, and Carbalite Ore.

The set bonuses include Anjanath Will (Adrenaline), which reduces stamina depletion at low health, and Stamina Cap Up, which increases stamina capacity when wearing four or more pieces.

Palico

• Bonehammer – 1x Fang+
• Helm – 1x Scale+
• Mail – 1x Pelt+

Defeating Anjanath takes skill and strategy, but the rewards are worth it. Next up, we hunt the crafty Kulu-Ya-Ku—stay tuned!

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