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This is a list of the best Power type monsties in Monster Hunter Stories 3 (MHS3). Learn more about the best power monsties, their strengths, and all of the power Monsties in this guide!
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| Monstie | Details |
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Espinas
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How to Get: Obtain in Bountiful Dunes or make the Secret Espinas in Azuria retreat ✓ Can inflict both Paralysis and Noxious Poison and Paralysis ✓ High Overall Stats ✓ Low Stamina Use ✕ Low Starting Stamina ✕ Can be difficult to obtain |
Espinas excels at inflicting premium Status Ailments: Paralysis and Noxious Poison. Aside from high base stats, it effectively whittles down the enemy monster's health while stopping enemies from moving with paralysis.
Furthermore, all of its skills have low stamina costs to use, which can be used with Solar Cry to build your Kinship Gauge faster.
| Monstie | Details |
|---|---|
Deviljho
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How to Get: Obtain in Old Capital Road or make the Secret Deviljho in Canalta Timberland retreat ✓ High Dragon Damage ✓ Self-Sustaining Tank ✓ Can grant Attack Up and Wyvernfell Up and apply Defense Down. and Wyvernsoul Defense Down, ✕ Weak to Dragon Damage ✕ Can be Difficult to Obtain |
Deviljho has high attack and HP, which synergizes well with its Dragon Eater skill, which heals you based on your damage dealt. This makes it a reliable tank that can also deal considerable damage.
Additionally, it also has massive damage to Wyvernsoul with Dragonblast, allowing you to quickly stagger and topple Monsters.
| Monstie | Details |
|---|---|
Brute Tigrex
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How to Get: Reach Rank A with Tigrex on any Habitat ✓ Has access to Stuns and Composure ✓ High Overall Stats ✕ Extremely Weak to Water |
Brute Tigrex has access to Reverberating Roar, which provides an AoE Tail Stun. This prevents enemies from moving and can give you enough time to set up more attacks. Its power is also high compared to its stamina cost.
It is likely to attack first during fights thanks to its above average speed. Since it also has a high attack stat, it is possible to deal big damage before your enemies can even move.
| Monstie | Details |
|---|---|
Dreadking Rathalos
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How to Get: Reach Rank S Habitat Restoration With Rathalos with 4 or more Flying Wyverns ✓ Consistent Blastblight Application ✓ High Attack Stat ✕ Weak Defense |
Dreadking Rathalos mainly deals fire damage then inflicts Blastblight. It can also apply Attack Up to itself upon using its Kinship Skill, further buffing your damage.
It has above average overall stats, especially Attack. This makes the Dreadking Rathalos an effective damage dealer when your enemies are weak to fire and blastblight.
| Monstie | Details |
|---|---|
Brachydios
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How to Get: Acquire Their Eggs in Glacial Caps, Serathis ✓ Consistent Blastblight Application ✓ High Attack stat ✕ Cannot Immediately Trigger Blastblight ✕ Weak Defense |
Brachydios can also has a very high attack stat and can consistently apply Blastblight. However, the main difference compared to Magnamalo or Dreadking Rathalos is its lack of skills that can immediately trigger Blastblight.
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