I've been wondering if a single monster type can have different stats per individual or per quest within the same rank.
I am aware that monster size can make a slight difference in stats, so let's ignore that for now. And I'm not talking about subspecies or frenzied/apex versions, but rather, the same exact monster.
I ask because that Kushala quest "Advanced: Stormy Knight" that I had been tearing my hair out over for a couple days was significantly more difficult than the quest "Advanced: Storm Front" which I am able to solo with ease. On paper, they appear to be the same quest. HR7, "Slay a Kushala Daora or repel it", Kushala not frenzied, apex, or rusted. The only difference that I can see is the subquest, but that shouldn't matter, right? I don't get it.