Monster Hunter Stories 3 Malzeno — Stats, Egg, Genes & Complete Guide
Malzeno is an elegant and deadly Elder Dragon in Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (MH Stories 3) that drains the life force of its opponents. As a Dragon Technical monstie at Rank 6, MH Stories 3 Malzeno occupies a unique niche — it is one of the few Technical-type Dragon monsties in the game, complementing Power Dragon options like Deviljho and Magnamalo. Its exclusive Bloodblight and Life Drain genes allow MH Stories 3 Malzeno to sustain itself while dealing consistent damage, making it an excellent choice for players who value self-sufficient monsties.
MH Stories 3 Malzeno Overview
| Species | Elder Dragon | Element | Dragon |
| Attack Type | Technical | Rank | ★★★★★★ (6) |
| Egg Pattern | Star Pattern (Dark Red & Silver) | Egg Location | Serathis (Story + Post-game) |
| Weak To | Dragon (Primary) | Resists | Water, Ice, Fire, Thunder |
MH Stories 3 Malzeno Base Stats
MH Stories 3 Malzeno has the most evenly distributed stats of any Rank 6 monstie. With 86 Attack and 86 Speed matching, plus 84 HP and 80 Defense, it has no glaring weak point. This versatility makes MH Stories 3 Malzeno adaptable to many team compositions and battle situations. Its Life Drain mechanic effectively increases its durability beyond what the HP stat alone suggests.
How to Get MH Stories 3 Malzeno
MH Stories 3 Malzeno first appears as a story boss in the Serathis region. You must defeat it before it becomes available as a hatchable monstie. After the initial boss fight, Malzeno continues to appear in Serathis at specific locations.
Malzeno Spawn Locations
- ▸ Serathis (Story) — First encounter during the main quest. Malzeno appears as a required boss battle.
- ▸ Serathis (Post-Arkveld) — After defeating Arkveld, a second MH Stories 3 Malzeno spawn appears for farming additional eggs.
Egg Details
MH Stories 3 Malzeno eggs feature the Elder Dragon star pattern with a distinctive dark red and silver color scheme. Use Paintballs when the wild Malzeno's HP is low to force a retreat and guarantee an egg spawn. Target Highly Potent eggs for the best gene configuration. See our egg patterns and egg locations guides.
Unique Elemental Profile
MH Stories 3 Malzeno has an unusual resistance profile — it resists Water, Ice, Fire, and Thunder, with only Dragon being effective. This makes MH Stories 3 Malzeno incredibly durable against the vast majority of elemental attacks, but it means Dragon-type opponents can exploit its sole weakness.
MH Stories 3 Malzeno Gene Grid
MH Stories 3 Malzeno's gene grid is built around life-draining Technical Dragon attacks. The exclusive Bloodblight gene applies a debuff that converts a portion of damage dealt into HP recovery, while Life Drain provides direct self-healing on hit.
Blood Rite
Technical · Dragon
LMalzeno Gene
Technical · Dragon
LBloodblight
Technical · Dragon
XLDragon Boost
Technical · Dragon
SMalzeno Gene (XL)
Technical · Dragon
XLLife Drain
Technical · Dragon
MEvasion
Speed · Non-Elem
SHealth Boost
Speed · Non-Elem
SCritical Eye
Speed · Non-Elem
SBest MH Stories 3 Malzeno Gene Builds
Build 1: Immortal Drain
- ▸ Bloodblight + Life Drain + Blood Rite for maximum self-sustain
- ▸ Stack Technical Dragon Bingo for amplified drain + damage
- ▸ Health Boost + Evasion for added survivability
- ▸ MH Stories 3 Malzeno becomes nearly unkillable in prolonged fights
Build 2: Technical Dragon Nuke
- ▸ Malzeno Gene XL + Blood Rite for raw Technical Dragon damage
- ▸ Critical Eye + Dragon Boost for consistent burst
- ▸ Rainbow Gene at center for triple Technical Dragon Bingo
- ▸ MH Stories 3 Malzeno provides unique Technical Dragon coverage
Visit best builds and Bingo guide for detailed layouts.
MH Stories 3 Malzeno Riding Actions
MH Stories 3 Malzeno offers the valuable Fly ability, making it an excellent exploration companion alongside its combat prowess.
Fly
Soar on Malzeno's elegant wings to access elevated areas and wind updrafts.
Jump
Leap across terrain gaps with Malzeno's powerful leaps.
Melee Attack
A draining strike that damages field obstacles and enemies.
MH Stories 3 Malzeno Combat Tips
Elemental Matchups
- ▸ Strong vs: Dragon-weak enemies
- ▸ Weak vs: Dragon only (resists everything else)
- ▸ Unique: Broad elemental resistance is unmatched
Life Drain Strategy
- ▸ Open with Bloodblight to activate life-stealing
- ▸ Follow up with Life Drain for direct HP recovery
- ▸ Technical beats Power — deploy against Power foes
- ▸ MH Stories 3 Malzeno sustains through attrition battles
MH Stories 3 Malzeno's Kinship Attack, Crimson Moonlight, unleashes a devastating Dragon beam that drains enemy HP while healing your team. This dual-purpose attack makes it one of the best Kinship Attacks for long fights. Pair MH Stories 3 Malzeno with Nergigante for a Dragon-themed team. Read our combat system guide for more.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓ Unique Technical Dragon typing — rare and valuable coverage
- ✓ Life Drain + Bloodblight provide excellent self-sustain
- ✓ Resists 4 out of 5 elements (Fire, Water, Thunder, Ice)
- ✓ Fly riding action for aerial exploration
- ✓ Perfectly balanced stats with no weak points
Weaknesses
- ✗ Dragon is both its element and its only weakness
- ✗ Low Sleep, Bleed, and Stun resistance (30 each)
- ✗ Must defeat as boss before eggs become available
- ✗ Technical type loses to Speed in Head-to-Head
- ✗ Slightly lower raw Attack than Magnamalo or Deviljho
Status Resistances
| Poison | Burn | Paralysis | Sleep | Blast | Bleed | Stun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 100 | 70 | 30 | 70 | 30 | 30 |
MH Stories 3 Malzeno is immune to Burn (100) and has solid Poison, Paralysis, and Blast resistance. Its vulnerabilities lie in Sleep, Bleed, and Stun at 30 each — equip immunity genes when facing enemies with these abilities.
Related Monsties
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MH Stories 3 Malzeno an Elder Dragon?
Yes, MH Stories 3 Malzeno is classified as an Elder Dragon. Despite being Rank 6 (not 7 like most Elder Dragons in the game), it retains Elder Dragon-tier elemental resistances and exclusive genes.
What makes MH Stories 3 Malzeno unique?
MH Stories 3 Malzeno is the only Technical Dragon monstie in the game with life-draining mechanics. Its Bloodblight and Life Drain genes provide self-sustain that no other Technical monstie can match, plus it resists four out of five elements.