Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak - The Complete Supple Piel Guide

Let me ask you: Do you want to unlock elite Master Rank gear in Sunbreak? Eager to upgrade weapons like the Stealth Dango DBs and items such as the Barioth X armor?

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Well my fellow hunter, this guide contains everything you need to know about the valuable crafting material called Supple Piel. I‘ve got tips on the best farming strategies, what equipment Supple Piel creates, and everything in between. Time to master this elastic Leviathan hide!

What Is Supple Piel and Where To Find It

According to in-game descriptions, Supple Piel is categorized as:

"A flexible, elastic hide from a Leviathan. A useful material that requires effort to obtain."

It‘s a shiny blue/purple scale-like item with a rarity level of 8. Useful for upgrading weapons and armor. But what monsters drop it?

Key Supple Piel Sources

Monster	Drop Rate
Zamite (Master Rank only)	35%
Jyuratodus	25% carve/capture rate in Flooded Forest
Almudron	18% from tail carve, 15% head break
Magma Almudron	18% from tail carve, 15% back/chest breaks

So based on the table above, Master Rank Zamites in the Frost Islands are by far the most efficient source.

You specifically need to target Zamites in Frost Islands zones 7, 8, 11 and 12. And remember – only Master Rank Zamites provide chances for Supple Piel drops and materials.

Now let‘s overview the icy Leviathans themselves…

Zamite Ecology and Behavior

Zamites resemble tiny royal ludroths. These Leviathan subspecies travel in packs of up to 8 in the Frost Islands:

Zone 7 – Near bone gathering points by the frozen waterfall
Zone 8 – Both cave areas by Diablos nest
Zones 11 & 12 – Around the icy sloped areas

They are docile and non-aggressive unless attacked first. So I suggest drinking a Ghilie Mantle potion to safely observe their migration paths from a distance.

Once you‘ve tracked Zamite movements, ditch the mantle and go on the offensive! Equip shock or pitfall traps to easily capture multiple Zamites per hunt.

According to official lore, Zamites utilize the slippery frost sacs on their back to glide short distances. Target and attack these frost sacs to impact mobility and potentially carve them upon death.

Breakable Parts	Rewards
Frost Sac x2	Zamite material drops
Back	Supple Piel 35% chance
Tail	Sharqskin Scale 25% chance
Claws	Crushing Fang 25% chance
Head	Monster Guts 15% chance

So in summary, the most efficient way to farm Supple Piel is repeatedly hunting and trapping Master Rank Zamites in Frost Islands zones 7, 8, 11 and 12.

Target the frost sacs on their backs, and capture every single one possible to max out your potential rewards per hunt!

Recommended Loadouts and Strategies for Supple Piel Farming

Gear up properly to maximize Zamite hunting efficiency. Bring equipment that enhances mobility, stamina management, and damage output:

Weapons

Dual Blades – Extremely mobile shredder of Zamite packs. Look for elemental or status DBs to exploit weaknesses.

Long Sword – Great mix of speed, reach and damage to massacre groups.

Bow – Safely rain down arc shots, power shots and thousand dragons from distance.

Armor Skills

Armor abilities to boost Supple Piel runs:

Speed Sharpening – Frequently sharpen without sheathing
Marathon Runner – 30% less stamina depletion
Constitution – Reduced stamina costs for dodging/attacking
Stamina Surge – +30% stamina regen speed

Combine Marathon Runner, Constitution, and Stamina Surge together to hunt indefinitely! Additionally bring armor with Cold Resistance to safely explore Frost Islands.

Items

Supplies to stock up on:

Whetstones – Quick sharpening without sheathing
Shock Traps (and Trap Tools) – To capture multiple Zamites
Mega Dash Juice – Grants infinite stamina for a short duration
Powercharm & Power Talon – Permanent raw damage buff

Bring ingredients to craft more traps and juices mid-hunt as well.

Battle Tactics

Utilize vertical attacks to mount monsters easier
Pitfall or shock trap Zamites the moment they spawn in
Focus tails/claws to topple them over
Gather from Bonepiles with Botanist armor skill equipped

Rinse and repeat the process – chasing, trapping and gathering every monster in the Frost Islands. Before you know it, you‘ll have more Supple Piel than you know what to do with!

But what are the best weapons and gear to spend it on?

Top Weapons & Armor Requiring Supple Piel

Supple Piel is used to craft and upgrade some of the strongest Master Rank equipment introduced in Sunbreak. This includes unique weapons, meta armor sets and more.