The Hardest Boss Fights of 2022

Afflicted Flaming Espinas – Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

Espinas was already one of the more annoying monsters in Sunbreak, Monster Hunter Rise’s expansion. So why not give it an uber-powerful area of effect attack that must be avoided by running away? Flaming Espinas, added in Title Update 2, does just that, and it can be tough to avoid if you don’t know what’s coming. Now add on the Afflicted status, giving it more health and explosive potential, and you face an utter nightmare with its Fire, Poison, constant charging, and immense damage.