>The dreaded, nomadic Deviljho have no specific territory

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>>385680347
>The Deviljho easily assert themselves as Super predators that rival Elder Dragons in any conceivable habitat they find themselves and are challenged by little. The only things that challenge them are other Deviljho, some other powerful monsters on par with Elder Dragons such as Rajang, and Elder Dragons. The long-ago healed gashes visible in their sides suggest that they constantly engage in titanic battles against creatures both as vicious, powerful, and sizable as themselves, such as the heavily armored Uragaan, the lava-dwelling Leviathan Agnaktor, the "King of the Skies" Rathalos, the "Lord of the Seas" Lagiacrus, etc. These battles, of course, are simply due to the local monsters' defense of their turf, as the Deviljho prefer to feast on the more abundant and defenseless population of herbivores. Even so, they remain both large and powerful enough to dominate a large percentage of its encounters, minor or major. Deviljho can most commonly be seen feeding on herbivores such as Aptonoth, Rhenoplos, Slagtoth, and Popo. They are also known to feed on Bird Wyverns like Great Jaggi and large predatory monsters.

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>>385680720
>Deviljho are endowed with heavy, powerful muscles, giving them the strength to overpower their prey. Their mouths are filled with rows upon rows of sharp, jagged teeth. This allows the beast to tear flesh from a victim with ease. This feature also allows them to attack from a distance, using their giant lower jaw as a crude shovel, they can fling boulder-sized clumps of earth at their quarry. Their eyes are small and simple, suggesting their vision is rather poor, but their other senses such as smell may compensate for this. Their tails are long and powerful, but their main feature of note is its breath attack. At will they can breathe from their mouths a stream of a mysterious energy known as dragon. If their muscles swell, the skin will be stretched out to reveal the less flexible and tougher fibrous tissues that lie underneath the upper layer of skin, opened up by old scars.

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>>385680917
>Deviljho are highly aggressive. Eating everything that they can fit into their mouths and fighting to the death with almost everything they come across. Little is known about the creatures' mating rituals and even less on how they raise their young. Interestingly, Deviljho will secrete a special hormone in order to tell other Deviljho that they aren't in predator mode to avoid attacking each other.

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>>385681118

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>>385680347
>>385680720
>>385680917
>>385681118
this shit is NEAT

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>>385681840
We have lots more to go through Anon.
>Fanged wyverns whose bodies are streaked with electricity. Sharp claws and strong limbs allow them to thrive in mountainous terrain. During hunts, they gather numerous Thunderbugs to boost their power and enter a supercharged state.

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>>385682056
go on

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>>385682056
>Zinogre is in the class Fanged Wyverns. Once ignored by the Guild, the species became a threat when they started showing up near Yukumo Village. Due the to guild hunters work it was found that an Amatsu caused this as it chased the herds off the Sacred Pinnacle to the Misty Peaks. Some Zinogre are known to change, eventually becoming Stygian Zinogre by gathering the energy of Dracophage Bugs.

Monster Hunter's ecology shit is so fucking good.

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>>385682218
>One of the apex predators, Zinogre is likely quite high in the food chain and only troubled by Rathalos, Rathian, Nargacuga, Amatsumagatsuchi and Deviljho. Yet, despite its competition with such formidable predators, Zinogre is rather formidable itself. Recent information suggests that Arzuros are wary of this monster. It can even prey on large monsters such as the aforementioned Arzuros, firmly solidifying its role as apex predator in the Misty Peaks. When traveling to the Deserted Island these creatures come into contact with large predators including Lagiacrus, Royal Ludroth, Plesioth, Brachydios, as well as all of the aforementioned monsters. The favorite prey of Zinogre is Bird Wyverns, in particular Gargwa. Zinogre's too famous by its battles with the "Bubble Fox Wyvern" Mizutsune.

>we will never get to explore what monsters live out at sea ever again.
Feels bad man.
I want to beat up a more carnivorous creature as big as the cedeaus but underwater.

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>>385682414
>The average size of an adult Zinogre is approximately 1455.4cm. Zinogre seems very wolf-like if one looks at its face, and has a very muscular set of forelimbs - very comparable to those of big cats. It has surprising agility for such a large monster, similar to Nargacuga. It has sharp claws attached to strong muscular fore-limbs, which are used to deliver a fatal blow to prey and hunters. It also helps them to climb mountains and rocky terrain.

>>385682382
Ikr

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>>385682591
>It can also harness the power of electricity, much like a Lagiacrus, using it to take down larger prey and to defend itself and its territory. Thunderbugs are seen gathering around Zinogre when it is "charging" electricity; they may act as a source of energy. Also, Gargwa are known to eat Thunderbugs, so it is possible that Zinogre has a special relationship with Thunderbugs. As Zinogre preys on Gargwa, Thunderbugs become safe, simply by flying around in close proximity to a Zinogre. Zinogre can exploit this by absorbing the energy emitted by the bugs during battle, granting it special abilities. Thunderbugs might glow blue instead of their normal colour to indicate that they have allied with a Zinogre.If you look close at a Zinogre, you can see a energy field around it. Juvenile Zinogre have more hair on their bodies compared to adults and is white in color. It is believed that the increased hair protects the juvenile's shell and help speeds up the storage of electricity. This fur will shed as the juvenile Zinogre mature into adulthood. Whenever they become enraged their claws somehow change shape and the reason for this greatly puzzles scientists. In a supercharged state, they seem to glow, internally and externally. When supercharged the spikes on their backs erect in order to release excess electricity so that they don't injure themselves or possibly die from too much electricity surging in their bodies. When and if they do die in this state the Thunderbugs will flee, sensing their protector is dead and will seek another Zinogre to protect them.

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>Monster Hunter Wiki ecology pages

They make a nice story, but very often start going into pants-on-head retarded territory if left to roam free.

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>>385682805
>Zinogre are somewhat similar to real wolves, they even howl like them. But they do not form packs, quite the contrary, they are solitary hunters. This is no surprise, since they are extremely powerful and agile monsters, not needing teamwork to take down prey. According to eyewitnesses adult Zinogre make herds and raise their young. During this period of time it is ill-advised to go hunting Zinogre as the adults will aggressively attack any intruders getting too close to their offspring. They appear to fear Amatsu as one chased them off the Sacred Pinnacle.

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>>385682987
Here's the Stygian Zinogre and its ecology.
>A subspecies of Zinogre with a jet-black body. It gathers bugs that eat Dragonfell Berries and uses their Dragon Element energy to dramatically boost its power. Perhaps this is why it can survive in extreme heat or cold.

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>>385683189
>While the common Zinogre inhabits forested areas such as the Misty Peaks and Deserted Island, the Stygian Zinogre inhabits the below freezing Tundra and Frozen Seaway along with the scorching Volcano and Volcanic Hollow. In the Val Habar region they can be found in temperate areas such as the Sunken Hollow, Heaven's Mount, and Everwood. Despite being found in such areas, Stygian Zinogres are wanderers so its possible they could be found more areas yet to be discovered.

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>>385683487
>Stygian Zinogre are powerful predators armed with deadly claws capable of crushing a Bulldrome's spine in one blow; and teeth that tear chunks of flesh off their prey. Since these Zinogre inhabit the Volcano and Tundra they come into contact with equally powerful predators such as Barioth, Gigginox, Baleful Gigginox, Zamtrios, Tidal Najarala, Kushala Daora, Deviljho, Agnaktor and its Subspecies, and Brachydios. Smaller predators like Great Baggi or Great Wroggi and their packs are too small to threaten a fully grown healthy Stygian Zinogre, as even when outnumbered the Fanged Wyvern has a considerable size and strength advantage.

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>>385683962
>Unlike normal Zinogres who utilize common Thunderbugs, the Stygian Zinogre utilize a species of insects called Dracophage Bugs that feed on Dragonfell Berries, thus granting this species to use powerful dragon-element attacks. Stygian Zinogre can fire these bugs and when they find their target they explode on contact, causing massive damage to predators or hunters. The effects of the dragon element also keeps them warm in the freezing Tundra and cool in the blistering Volcano. Interestingly it appears that Stygian Zinogre found in the Volcano are sometimes much more powerful than ones found within the Tundra due to the higher populations of Dracophage bugs. But during some seasons their strength is no different than their Tundra counterparts. The species has also over time lost their natural thunder element resistance due to switching from Thunderbugs to Dracophage Bugs.

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>>385682815
>mustache

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>>385684348
>Due to living in both the Tundra and Volcano where food is not always plentiful Stygian Zinogre have to be reasonably aggressive to other predators for food and can be seen wandering in these areas along with other more plentiful areas. When in battle they are very fierce and deadly with their dragon-element attacks along with powerful spikes, teeth, and claws.
And that's the end of this ecology.

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>>385685405
Now onto the Kirin.
>The Kirin is said to glow a faint blue, but so few have seen it that details are scarce. It is apparently capable of calling forth lightning at will. Kirin material is very valuable.

>>385681118
>Interestingly, Deviljho will secrete a special hormone in order to tell other Deviljho that they aren't in predator mode to avoid attacking each other.

this part is neat

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>>385685740
>Kirin appear to be capable of surviving in any environment. The known habitats of Kirin in the Old World consist of the Snowy Mountains, Old Jungle, Jungle, Old Swamp, Battleground, Tower, Tower Summit, Jurassic Frontier and Everwood.
>It is unknown how Kirin fit into the ecological niche, however, they are known to be the natural prey of Rajang.

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I still don't get what the classification of 'Elder Dragon' actually means.

Fuck huge catostrophic monsters that often use dragon element make sense, but why is Kirin an elder dragon?

Its small, uses electricity, doesn't cause society great trouble and is apparently SSJ monkey food.

>>385686359
For the classification Elder Dragon I generally put it into two major groups.

Either massively destructive or a being that can control natural elements, not just producing fireballs and launching them out like Rathalos.
So stuff like Kushala and Teo are not only destructive but also can control, through some part of their body, the winds and fire respectively.
In Kirin's case it doesn't necessarily do much to people, but it can control lightning so it gets the Elder tag.

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>>385688170
>I fucking missed

I am no gunner.
>>385688170 meant for >>385687971 obviously.

>>385685405

gotta love that zinogres power source is that its infested with fleas essentially

>>385688170
>>385688250

That makes sense. My next question was gonna be Chameleos cause it seemed even less worthy than Kirin, but I guess it being able to refract light use electromagnetism or whatever might do the trick.

I have never played an MH game. Which one should I try?

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>>385688395
>Cham gets Elder classifications just because he's a really big asshole to Hunters

>>385687971
"Elder Dragon" is just the miscellaneous category.

>>385686170
yeah, i want more specifics like that.

>>385688492
4U if you want the latest mechanics

3U for swimming action

Freedom Unite or P3rd if you want to see what the PSP MH games had to offer

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>>385686359
>Kirin have white fur used for picking up electricity. When enough electrical currents are picked up in the fur, Kirin will glow brightly and its hide will deflect most attacks. From this, the Hunter's Guild believe that Kirin's high metabolism helps it pick up electricity as well. A Kirin's most vital feature is its long horn. This horn is used to summon lightning from the sky, even when there isn't a storm cloud in sight, to strike any foes that threaten it. However, even if this horn is destroyed, Kirin can still summon lightning bolts with little effort.

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>>385689408
>Some of the more rare, older, or just stronger individuals are known for having unusually strong electrical powers that are yet to be fully understood. Some of these extra-rare Kirin are able to harness bolts of red thunder much like the equally rare White Fatalis when feeling threatened. Some of the larger, more stronger muscles are located in its legs, capable of delivering deadly kicks. Equipped with such powerful legs, all Kirin posses the ability to run at speeds so unexpectedly fast they appear to teleport, leaving behind a trail of blue electricity. The strongest ones can do this 3 times in a row in a red thunder rage before its horn loses its red charge again.

Who's buying MHXX Switch on PlayAsia?
I really want to wait ans still believe in Capcom but god damnit I really want to scratch that MonHun itch on Switch

Man, the Kirin is so lame that even these interesting descriptions can't make him look cool.

>>385689649
I tore off my 3DS stick for the 4th time and fixed it, so I'll be able to keep playing XX there just fine.

>>385689807
No wonder he's constantly cucked by the Kelbidrome.

>>385689990
I guess it's not a stupid idea to start playing MHXX fan translated and then just import save to switch ver.

>>385689649
I really don't think MHXX is coming to the US, and on the off chance that it does, it won't be until after World is released.

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>>385689602
>No mention of red charge Kirin's special ability to get outside of map bounds with glitches

Get the fuck down here.

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>>385689602
>Kirin are a highly unpredictable species. Sometimes Kirin are calm, other times they are aggressive. In one legend, it was said that a Kirin actually destroyed a whole village with its electrical powers.
That's it for Kirin. Next up is its subspecies.

>>385691014
>it was said that a Kirin actually destroyed a whole village with its electrical powers.
Is that supposed to be impressive?

>>385691272
I mean, for a pony, that's pretty impressive.

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>>385691272
Maybe not, but compared to some of its kind, itso kinda impressive. Anyway here's Oroshi Kirin.
>Reliable sightings of these elusive creatures are virtually nonexistent. The few reports available claim that temperatures plummet whenever they appear, as all moisture in the air spontaneously freezes.

>Bought a PS4 for Monster Hunter World
>Not actually that excited for it in particular, just want more Monster Hunter

I enjoyed parts of X/Generations, but really I just wanted, like, another 400 hours of new stuff for 4U.

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Can someone do Equal Dragon Weapon? New to the series. What exactly is it and why was it feared so much?

>>385692269
>not getting it for PC
>wanting to play MonHun at sub 30fps

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>>385692453
The Equal Dragon Weapon isn't an actual thing in the games.
It was only showcased once in a concept art artbook and ever since there people have been screaming "EDW!" at anything and everything slightly mysterious.

Not that it couldn't be a thing eventually, but there isn't an official one as of this moment.

I get that they were going for the "dragon god" thing with White Fatalis, but it doesn't look too intimidating for being the strongest elder dragon.

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>>385682591
>big cats
As if predatory felines could exist and thrive in MH world.

>>385692453
I still say Gog is one. That thing doesn't look natural.

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>>385692792
Read it's weapon and armor descriptions sometime. They go full-blown eldritch horror very quickly. If this thread lives long enough, I may post them.
>Oroshi Kirin is a Subspecies of the Elder Dragon, Kirin, that wasn't known about until recently. It is rumored that Oroshi Kirin may not truly be a subspecies of Kirin but rather some type of mutation.

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>>385680347
this spear has not been in the game since MHFU to my knowledge.

Weapon Description: Used by a mercenary leader who disappeared delving into wyverns. Nothing is sharper.

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I love Jaggi!

This is a very nice thread, keep it up loreanon.

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>>385692980
>Due to Oroshi Kirin not being seen interacting with other species, it is hard to put it into the ecological niche. It is not likely, however, that Oroshi Kirin shares the same predator as their electrical cousin, Rajang.

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what's the lore behind this, lads?

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>>385693286
>Oroshi Kirin is able to manipulate cold air, allowing it to freeze the moisture in the very air around itself. By freezing the moisture around itself, Oroshi Kirin is able to summon shards of ice for defense against threats. Some Oroshi Kirin are even able to make freezing fogs appear in set areas, freezing would be attackers with snow. This ability comes from its horn which is able to lower surrounding air temperature. Due to this freezing ability Oroshi Kirin's color has changed to a dark, navy blue, the opposite of a Kirin's color.

>>385682805
MH World protag confirmed to be a Zinogre in human form

>>385680720

I love how the Great Jaggi's apart of his concept art.

Monster-Monster interactivity has always been a dream for me to see Capcom work on since a lot of monsters should be duking it out with each other, but you don't see it happen. We'll see what happens with World.

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>>385693445
Very angry Narga moving at incredibly hihg speeds.
Challenge monsters and shit.

>>385693037
Should I make this one or Lost Babel?

>autists taking the MH wiki pages seriously
top fucking kek; there is a good reason everyone with sense has been using literally every other site besides them like Kiranico and the japanese Wiki. The wikia is obsessed with headcanon and fanfiction

Someone please post chameleos

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>>385693908
Don't worry, after this I'll post our favorite rape chameleon.
>Oroshi Kirin are as a aggressive as a normal Kirin. One Oroshi Kirin was even able to freeze whole kingdoms in a single night.

>>385693839
Is that fag ArtemisParadox still there? He was a grade A fuckwit.

Kirin should be moved to the Fanged Wyvern category, monkey food doesn't belong to the Elder Dragon master race. Make Akantor and Ukanlos Elder Dragons while you're at it too.

>>385694369
Akantor and Ukanlos both lack the ability to influence their environment or manipulated weather or the elements.

>>385694586
You mean like Chameleos?

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this is a dragon

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instead of discussing fake autistic fanfiction; lets discuss concept art that needs to be added in future games
>Tigrex was originally going to be added in MH1 but wasn't, took until freedom 2 to add it
>Mizutsune was the original flagship to portable third but scrapped until gen in favor of Zinogre
>yet the monster that carries the mystery skull Shogun has is yet to be seen; even though it has a 10/10 concept

>>385694689
Chameleos can poison entire cities and forests. It's a walking Chernobyl.

>>385694581
Is Dally the biggest guy or does Lao Shan or Laviente take that title?

>>385694586
ukanlos and akantor can affect the envirement, just not the weather. Akantor can cause small eruptions, and the intro vid of Ulanlos clearly shows the blizzard being dispelled when it roars

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>>385694174
You asked, and so you shall receive. Everyone, please give a round of applause to the Chameleos.
>Eyewitness sightings of this Elder Dragon are extremely rare due to its ability to disappear at will. It is thought that shocking it may make it reappear, but this method has not yet been tested.

>>385694880
Laviante is the biggest of the 3, Dalamdur the second

>>385694806
>Fist face
I know it would be a bitch to fight but I want it.

>>385682591
>approximately
>down to the millimeter
Fucking japs lmao

What is the best Elder Dragon fight and why is it Nakarkos?

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>>385694983
>Chameleos are apart of the Elder Dragon class. They are tricky Elder Dragons well-known for being master thieves.

>>385680347
Isn't most monster hunter lore just fanfiction?

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>>385695325
>The Chameleos' habitat range is restricted to tropical and subtropical environments such as the Swamp, Jungle, Primal Forest, Everwood, Ruined Ridge and the Forest and Hills. The beast will not venture from these temperate climates, and it doesn't appear capable of surviving in environmental extremes. Interestingly, there have been incidents where Chameleos have wandered into the Battlequarters.

>>385686359
>natural prey of Rajang
Jesus

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>>385695167

This fight was actually really off-putting and eerie. Armor and weapons are sick though

>>385695550
Why Is he so cute bros?
He probably is one of the nicest monsters around

>>385695409
>psuedowyverns is thrown around often which ain't a term used in any of the games
>Dire Miralis is related to the Fatalis trio guys!
yes, it is all fanfiction. Very few ecological truths exist in the sea of fanfiction, there were a handful of physical ecology books printed around the release of portable third and there exists interviews normally done at MH Fiesta.
Straight up anything that does not have a citation towards them or in-game text is fanfiction, which coincidentally covers most everything bullshit autists spew out, even in this thread such as OP.

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>Taking headcanon from the MH Wikia's ecology articles

>>385695409
Absolutely.

>>385687971
Isn't Yama Tsukami also an Elder Dragon? Same with Ceadeus. I think the wiki states that these powerful creatures are called elder drsgons becuase they dont fit any other category.

>>385695752
Everyone knows this is fake you fucking nigger
It's a fun to read
So just go fuck yourself in the ass

>>385688305
>what are symbiotic relationships

>>385695752
it was actually around 3U they printed the ecology books. If I'm remembering them correctly they did Goldbeard, Barioth, Zinogre, Duramboros, Ivory Lagiacrus, Brute Tigrex, and Deviljho?

>>385695790
>>385695752
>genbabies think the lore is fanfiction

every time

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>>385696235
There's lore alright, but it barely exists. The ecology on the Wikia is about as nonsense as this.

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>>385695671
Aside from being a literal Walking Wasteland, he is indeed cute.
>Chameleos are ambush hunters, waiting patiently for prey to pass by while they blend perfectly into their surroundings. Chameleos can and will eat almost anything, and can use different tactics to take down varying sizes of prey. Should its prey be a Neopteron such as a Vespoid, Altaroth, Bnahabra, or Konchu it will simply snatch it out of the air using its long sticky tongue. If it is a supply camp, it'll steal with each opportunity it gets.

>>385695580
Kirin are fucking pathetic holy shit.

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>>385696405
>Chameleos are different from other Elder Dragons, as they are not nearly as "elegant" in their appearance as other Elder Dragon species. Chameleos have a number of biological adaptations that make them extremely unique. Most notably is the Chameleos's trademark camouflage mechanism. Each species of Chameleos has a different way of camouflaging itself. By generating a weak electric current in its skin that interacts with the mist it can breathe, the Elder Dragon can bend light around itself, rendering it effectively invisible. Some Chameleos use special ore to enable their camouflage. This illusion is not, however, perfect; If Chameleos sustains significant damage or dismemberment to its tail and or horn, it can lose this ability altogether. Chameleos also loses its stealth if poisoned. Chameleos have independently moving eyeballs that protrude from the sides of its head to create a wider field of vision. Chameleos have several nasty defenses should it ever come under attack. Its acid is incredibly potent, capable of dissolving all but rock. For hunters this often means severe armor degradation and severally decreased stamina. They possess an extremely strong poison, which can be released from its mouth at will and often whipped into a thick cloud by the dragon's wings. Some Chameleos also possess an extra vocal cord paralysis poison in their acid globs. Finally, it can exhale large amounts of mist to further hinder the vision of hunters, allowing it to either make a swift getaway or launch a surprise attack with ease.

>>385695580
if Monster Hunter Episode and Flash are canon, basically every Elder Dragon doesn't like messing with a Rajang

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>>385696634
>Some rare individuals have the strange ability to make floating stamina-draining bubbles come from the ground around them when angered. They appear to be more intelligent, as they will use their tongue to launch hunters into the air, and form a toxic cloud aimed at the launched hunter. Their abilities to make acid globs and poison stamina-draining spray is also improved, as they can spit 3 globs at once and make a more wide spray.

>>385695054
You do realise that there are more than one zinogre, right? You do realise what an average is, right?

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>>385696873
>Chameleos are very intelligent creatures. They will wait patiently at a spot of importance such as a water source or natural crossroads, waiting for prey to pass by. Chameleos are well known for stealing items from hunters. Chameleos do this in order for the hunter to lose motivation in hunting them down.
And that's it for our chameleon friend. Now onto the creature that has most likely plagued many a hunters nightmares.

>>385697052
>missing the point
I meant that approximates aren't usually that specific dummy

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>>385695054
>Fucking japs lmao

It's someone else's headcanon. Still funny though.

>>385697486
You don't know what the fuck you're talking about and likely failed highschool

>>385697595
nia you real

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>>385697486
>>385697595
No fighting children. Only nightmares now.
>Loathsome wyverns that live inside caves. Near blind, they detect their prey by smell. They are capable of generating electric shocks, which they use to paralyze their prey.

>>385697974
>>385697901
Shut up bitch. You probably can't even determine an average titre. Fuck you. Average values are rarely integers and they serve as approximates for any given specimen. Apologise, acknowledge your incompetence and move on. I won't grudge you for your stupidity.

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>>385697974
>Khezu is a part of the Flying Wyvern classification, and is often considered one of the strangest members of the group. Interestingly, despite Khezu being more common, the Red Khezu is actually a normal individual while Khezu is an albino.

>>385698297
doesn't that make Khezu the normal individual and red Khezu an outlier

>>385693445
What in the fuck? What game is this from?

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cool thread but when does the real best monster get his lore posted

>>385695621
If fighting it didn't take ten years I might have liked it more

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>>385680347
>>385680720
>>385680917
>>385681118
>tfw you are so fucking hungry you will hunt herbivore species into extinction

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>all this monster lore
>at the end of the day I poke it with my gunlance and pump it full of lead

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>>385699348
Soon my friend. Soon.
>Khezu primarily inhabit the Snowy Mountains, Swamps, Old Jungle, Sunken Hollow, Frozen Seaway, Everwood, Clamorous Ridge, and Kumbel Wetlands. Khezu need to keep their skin moist so their habitable range is very limited.

>>385699781
i want to FUCK khezu!

>>385680720
Good to know that Rathalos can wreck a jho

>>385699778
And the Capcom sticks a needle in Gunlance and pumps it full of shit every new game.

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>>385699781
>Khezu are primarily cave-dwelling predators that ambush their prey from the darkness. However the wyverns will venture out of cave systems to search for prey. If their chosen victims are small, Khezu will overpower and swallow them whole; but if their prey is larger, the wyverns will utilize their electrical abilities and paralyze them. While they have powerful electric attacks to defend themselves, Khezu can be attacked by other large predators such as Tigrex, Kushala Daora, Abiorugu, Rajang, Teostra, Tetsucabra, Zamtrios and Nerscylla. Each of said creatures can do serious harm to Khezu due to the blind wyverns being unarmored; and that if they avoid being detected, can unleash brutal ambush assaults. The Shrouded Nerscylla specializes in preying on Khezu and will wear their skin after eating the unfortunate wyvern.

>>385695167
Because watching newbies and scrubs who got carted because they don't know how to dodge its giant laser is hilarious.

>>385693445
autistic japs making a lemonade with only sugar in it
frontier was a mistake

>>385689649
I'll buy it digitally, importing is too expensive here.

>>385693445
You've somehow provoked the Kamaitachi.

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>>385699969
>Khezu inhabit the dark reaches of caves, rarely emerging to the outside world to hunt. Through years of evolution, the Khezu's eyes have withered away, and the creature is now completely blind--a feature made up for by an excellent sense of smell and hearing. Khezu also have stubbier, weaker wings than other Wyverns as flying is less of a necessity when living underground, although the wings are stronger than those of Monoblos, Diablos and Gravios so they can be used for clumsy flight through very short distances. When flying to another area, the Khezu flaps its wings frantically to stay in the air. Gypceros may have stubby wings, but even they can fly much better than the Khezu; most wyverns can glide for certain periods of time but the Khezu lacks the ability to do so. Their disability to fly is made up for by their strong frog-like hind legs. These legs allow them to leap to the ceilings of caves with ease, and the Khezu can also leap at prey or enemies as an attack. The Khezu have a thick layer of fat under their moist skin to keep them warm and alive for long periods with only occasional meals. Their tails have evolved an unusual organ like a large suction cup with teeth, which they use to hang from the ceilings of caves to assist in their ambushing tactics. This tail may also serve a secondary purpose, as Khezu always latches it to the ground before discharging any electricity; most likely so it doesn't electrocute itself as the Khezu's skin is not insulated. Khezu's feet have also developed suction-like toes instead of claws, most likely for assisting their climbing/hanging on cave walls. The Khezu's skin is so pale that one can actually see many of its blood vessels and veins on its body. The Khezu's soft and moist skin is very prone to scratches, and one can often find many scratches on its body.

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>>385700604
>Khezu's saliva is likely acidic or electrified, harming anything that touches it and giving off smoke. Khezu might use its saliva to disable larger prey like Aptonoth and use the victim as the host for its eggs or eat it as a meal. Khezu are hermaphrodites, meaning that they possess both male and female reproductive organs like their relatives the Gigginox. To reproduce they first must paralyze then inject their whelps inside a host's body. Here the young will incubate and obtain their first meal by eating the unfortunate prey animal from the inside out while its still alive.

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Capcom is currently holding a contest for MHW, where they select a community designed OC donut steel weapon to be included in the game. (a weapon design, not a new weapon type)
Are you participating, /v/?

>>385698414
Perhaps albinism is a common trait among Khezu.

I mean, it's all headcanon bullshit, but I could see natural selection favoring a white Khezu over a red one in snowy areas like the Tundra or Frozen Seaway.

>>385699183
Monster Hunter Frontier. I think that one's called a White Gale Nargacuga, and it's only fought as a challenge mission. Which of course means it's given absolute bullshit abilities like the ones you see there. However, hunters are also given highly bullshit armor skills, if I recall.

I also remember there being one of Uragaan sucking hunters in towards him somewhere. Anyone got a webm of that?

>>385700925
Yes. It's like a greatsword except it has arms

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>lore has always been cool but has never translated into the game except with environmental storytelling here and there
>when ever two "rival" monsters are in the same area as each other they each other and attack you
>world is trying to finally fix this but it looks like shit

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>>385700906
>Some rare individuals have a reddish tint on their body, unusually large blue veins, larger and stretchier tail organs, a roar that is even louder than the common Diablos, stronger electrical organs, and new techniques for attacking. These new attacking techniques include a short roar to stun targets followed up with unleashing four or more waves of electric balls from their mouths. During this attack, they use an electric shield on their body in short bursts. They can also make a sudden extra electricity shield with much more range after using its normal electricity shield on its body; even more when the Khezu is damaged. To aid its lifestyle of ambushing prey, it has developed a surprisingly stretchy neck to quickly and easily snatch prey before they realize what has happened, as can be seen in it's ecology video.
I think after this ecology, I may turn in for the night. Gonna hope this thread is still alive when I wake up.

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>>385701747
Frontier has done a good job so far of translating some of the utterly insane lore into the game, with hints of a story here and there, but most people on this board shit on it because it's "not de same" so eh.
>Khezu aggressiveness is closely tied to its senses. If the wyvern cannot detect prey, it will quite literally remain blind to their presence. Khezu are ambush predators, lying in wait near underground water sources or cave entrances waiting for unweary prey to enter their domain. Khezu will often retreat to cave ceilings to gain a better understanding of their surroundings, dropping down to continue their attack only when ready.

>>385701912
>Frontier has done a good job
No, no it has not.

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>>385701964
Mind telling me why you think so?

>>385693445

A JP solo'd this with no damage.

>DS
>Hyper Demon mode or whatever you call that demon mode that drains hp instead of stamina
>0 carts

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>>385701912
>It has been known that it is possible to tame a Khezu though this is very risky as its saliva could possibly kill its keepers if it simply drooled on them.
Well, that's the end of the ecologo. Going to sleep now, try and keep the thread alive.

>>385693445
"Now i'm motivated"

>>385698297
Wat

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>deviljho thread
What a pleasant surprise, considering I just made this a few minutes ago.

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>You will never play a game like pokemon snap but you are a guildmember flying on a balloon or exploring a forest with the help of some hunters in order to witness and take notes of monster's daily life

>>385704002
>You will never play a game like pokemon
Good.

>>385694806
>A creature that has evolved to the point where punchig shit with his head really fast is their most efficient hubting tactic

I want a dog-sized one as a pet

>>385704139
I sai pokemon snap, not a pokemon game.
Unless it's a MH game where the monsters and gear are based on pokemon
Will never happen because GF and Ninty are too overprotective of their franchises

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>>385702347
>Watch a 2 or so minute TA of GS against Albino Narga
>The set they had was already absolutely bonkers in terms of how optimized it was
>Proceed to realize that each and every single GS parry they did was a "perfect" parry in that it was done within 4 frames of the attack actually hitting them
>Including the multi-hit attacks where to parry each attack you have to press the button each time

Shit's fucking crazy yo.

>>385704525
In reality they were just mashing the block button.

>>385704608
It was impressive mashing then at least.
Because it worked.