#I LOVE YOU LAGIACRUS

[starlingfawn]

[tama-ghosty]

[iamthekaijuking]

SPOILERS FOR MONSTER HUNTER WILDS I know you do more on the systemics side of spec-evo, but I wanted to see if you had any opinion of the star-ranking and general 'danger level' of monsters in Monster Hunter (as presented in the games).

I was going through the monster journals in past games and I realize how the star-ranking used for many of them is rather inconsistent (with Rise/Sunbreak changing a LOT of rankings in particular). So, I tried to make a 'Tier List' how dangerous or threatening each of the monsters (3rd gen and after due to how I feel the ecology is significantly more fleshed out after that point) are to human hunters and civilians that encounter them whilst foraging or as they travel between settlements (which often requires large herbivores as beasts of burden). It is also important to note that civilians include Felynes, as they are both smaller than humans and, given that other Lynians live out in the wilds, may be viewed as prey more regularly then humans. Note: I am also using this post as a brainstorming exercise for me to better visualize the effects that massive megafauna have on humans and broader ecosystems as a whole, so I apologize if it feel like I am spitballing at times.

Tier 0: Endemic Life

Virtually everything too small to really defend itself. An exterminator would likely be called, not a Hunter, if need be.

Tier 1: (★) → Aptonoth Tier. Generally non-aggressive and non-carnivorous (at least not the kind/size of carnivory an adult felyne needs to worry about).

Gen 3: Altaroth, Epioth, Gargwa, Slagtoth

Gen 4: Konchu, Larinoth, Moofah

Gen 5: Bombadgy, Gowngoat

Gen 6: Seikret, Ceratonoth, Gelidron, Porkeplume, Rafma

Tier 2: (★★) → Bullfango Tier. These mfs actively attack the hunter or have some clear potential to ruins a novice hunter's day while trying to carry wyvern eggs or powderstones. Felynes beware of some of these.

Gen 3: Bnahabra, Delex, Giggi, Rhenoplos, Uroktor

Gen 4: Zamite, Maccao

Gen 5: Gastodon, Kestodon, Shamos, Wulg, Wingdrakes, Boggi

Gen 6: Bulaqchi, Comaqchi, Dalthydon, Gajios, Kranodath, Talioth

Tier 3: (★★★) → Kut-Ku Tier. Start of the big boys. Assume I'm referring to the Greats when their species is listed. Human start to be viable prey options for some carnivores while felynes are definitely on the menu for most predators.

Gen 3: Jaggi, Baggi, Wroggi, Qurupeco, Ludroth, Arzuros, Lagombi, Volvidon

Gen 4: Seltas, Tetsucabra, Kecha Wacha

Gen 5: Jagras, Girros, Izuchi, Aknosom, Dodogama, Tzitzi, Kulu, Paolumu, Pukei-Pukei

Gen 6: Chatacabra, Lala Barina, Quematrice

Tier 4: (★★★★) → Khezu Tier. Beginning of the disproportionately large amount of large carnivores (compared to the lack of as many large herbivorous prey species for them).

Gen 3: Barroth, Nibelsnarf, Gobul, Gigginox

Gen 4: Zamtrios, Najarala, Nerscylla, Malfestio

Gen 5: Tetranadon, Jyuratodus, Radobaan, Bishaten, Somnacanth, Tobi-Kadachi

Gen 6: Balahara, Doshaguma, Rompopolo

Tier 5: (★★★★★) → Rathian Tier. This is where I start to be a bit controversial.

Gen 3: Uragaan, Duramboros

Gen 4: Seltas Queen, Mizutsune, Astalos

Gen 5: Anjanath, Banbaro, Beotodus, Garangolm

Gen 6: Ajarakan, Hirabami

Tier 6: (★★★★★★) → Rathalos Tier. Here we see most Flagships and generally what the community considers 'Apex Level' monsters. Some of which have known civilian kill-counts or are Ahtal-Ka (my bias, as while I love the monster, Idk if it's giant mech form should be counted or wtf to do with it considering how outlandish it is from an ecological and ethological perspective, so I am not including it for it's role as a threat).

Gen 3: Lagiacrus, Brachydios, Barioth, Agnaktor, Zinogre

Gen 4: Glavenus, Seregios, Ahtal-Ka

Gen 5: Magnamalo, Goss Harag, Almudron, Legiana, Lunagaron, Odogaron, Rakna-Kadaki

Gen 6: Uth Duna, Rey Dau, Nu Udra, Xu Wu

Tier 7: (★★★★★★★) → Kushala/Teostra Tier. This is where Rajang is allowed to 'tie' in a Turf War instead of steamrolling everything. Also, like everything here some mixture of huge, biochemical warfare or spoken of in lore as being disproportionately destructive.

Gen 3: Deviljho

Gen 4: Gore Magala, Gammoth

Gen 5: Bazelgeuse, Vaal Hazak, Namielle, Narwa, Ibushi

Gen 6: Jin Dahaad

Tier 8: (★★★★★★★★) → Akantor/Ukanlos Tier. Effectively godlike monsters, if the lore is to be considered in their respective games, and/or the apexes among apexes in whatever biome they live in (unless Dalamadur is nearby) and/or having disastrous impacts on ecosystems at an individual level (according to lore).

Gen 3: Cedeus, Amatsu

Gen 4: Shagaru Magala, Nakarkos, Valstrax

Gen 5: Nergigante, Velkhana, Malzeno

Gen 6: Arkveld

Tier 9: (★★★★★★★★★) → Fatalis Tier. Obviously, Fatalis is kinda considered like a deity among monsters, but I didn't have another reference point for 'literally the most dangerous without needing a siege battle'. Some are less overtly dangerous to encounter than others, but their presence nearby is an overt indicator that some calamity if about to occur which drives extreme civilian-wildlife conflict.

Gen 3: Alatreon, Dire Miralis

Gen 4: Gogmazios

Gen 5: Gaismagorm, Xeno'jiiva, Shara Ishvalda

Gen 6: Zoh Shia

Sieges: (★★★★★★★★★★) → Kaiju Tier. I don't know what to say about this beyond you need like an army for this mfs; they are a bit wonky in terms of their roles in their ecosystems compared to others.

Gen 3: Jhen Mohran

Gen 4: Dah'ren Mohran, Dalamadur

Gen 5: Zorah Magdaros, Kulve Taroth, Safi'jiiva

Gen 6: N/A

This is a pretty neat grouping! Generally monster danger levels can be pretty whacky because it has to take into account how dangerous a monster can be to hunt as well as how dangerous it is when it comes to human/wildlife interactions.

And the latter can very wildly from viewing people as prey items (khezu, nargacuga, etc), being aggressive towards people due to territoriality (Barroth, Raths, etc), being aggressive towards people due to negative human interaction (deadeye yian garuga, bloodbath diablos, etc), to just being something that you can’t really get rid of if it enters your city (lao shan lung, malzeno, etc).

How strong a monster actually is, isn’t usually taken into account. For instance despite being the same danger level, Mizutsune and Gravios are very obviously not equal in strength.

Anyways this was a neat ask

[jooji-does]

Leviathan number one - Ngaka

While i dont do fanart that often..even tough i wish i did (drawing characters i like that aren't ocs is SO DAMNG HARD! for me at least..) I love making Fan-ocs and creations for series i like.. one example is Monster hunter! Here you can see Ngaka, a Leviathan ive made inspired by Plesiosaurs, different from its relatives like Lagiacrus or Gobul, it is fully aquatic and has abandoned its land life style entirely, it behaves similar to a carpet shark hiding itself in the sand and rocks. it has a rubbery hide to protect it from its main predator (Lagiacrus).

[its-aighost]

My Top Ten Monster Hunter Monsters

I'm doing this cause i just watched a video of someone else doing it and felt like it.

Starting with Honorable mentions; Rakna Kadaki, Chameleos, Gogmazios, Lunagoron, Lagombi, Paolumu, Legiana, Valstrax, Espinas, Dodogama, Banbaro, Vaal Hazak, Great Wroggi, and Pukei Pukei.

#10

Zinogre;

Big electric wolf boy with spikey spikes. Also Thunderlord and Styngian are really cool variant/subspecies of the guy. I just think he is cool.

#9

Tetsucabra;

Big rock demon frog, and also my first Hunt as i played the MH4U demo on my 3ds with my sibling. Had never heard of the Monster Hunter series before this point and tried the demo as recommended by said siblings friend. Also I just really like frogs. so rock frog is #9

#8

Kecha Wacha

His armor, his design, his goofy little self. He was a fun challenge early on in MH4U and gave a into the new combat system so nicely. Also his playful kind of attitude makes me want him in something again besides a stories spin off title. I wana see him in an enviroment like world or rise...

#7

Ceadeus;

While the MH4U demo was my first Monster Hunter experience, my first game was MH3U on the 3ds. And that means my first Elder Dragon, was none other then the giant goat whale himself. While the under water fighting mechanic was a slow and painful process, it was well worth it especially with his EPIC BOSS MUSIC. My favorite ost in the entire Monster Hunter series save proof of a hero is Ceadeus Theme! That alone makes him so epic in a nostalgic way.

#6

Deviljho

I actually didn't like deviljho when i first ran into him in MH3U. I was actually terrified of him to the point of nightmares. (mind you i was like 13) But when i got to MH4U and watching some dumb pickle jokes about him later in life, he just kept growing on me. I like his armor, his lore, and his fight is genuinely memorable. yet i still associate him with crimson Quropeco years later because yah... (that bird should also be a honorable mention)

#5

Nerscylla

As someone who despises Gypceros, i only like him if it means my baby girl is in the game too. OG spider monster is so cool. I love the great sword tree for her and her subspecies. I also just like spider monsters given we only have had two (Heard there might be a third in wilds, but trying not to spoil myself too much) I like her kind of creepy skin coat, that if you break it off you see her white actual spider shell. And her armor looks so like, knightly yet alien ish to me... she is just a really cool monster design that i want to see more of in the series.

#4

Gammoth

BIG MAMMOTH POPO MAMA!!!! She deserves to be back in a main line game as much as the other three!!!! While i love Astalos fight and armor and Misitsune's armor and fight, Gammoth just feels so BEHEMOTH and cool, and big! I love her armor and massive weapons'. i love her fight, i love that she is much more a guardian of the mountain then a horrible threat of nature! She big!! just amazing design, amazing fight, bring her back to me!!!!

#3

Lagiacrus

for similar reasons to Ceadeus and Tetsucabra, Lagiacrus was one of my firsts. He was my first proper flagship, and his fight was memorable to me even with the hard to grasp underwater mechanics. Also seeing him in the dark of the deep water with his glowing blue crystal spikes on his back as he unfurls and watches you... In my heart of hearts he is always what i think about when i think of LEVIATHAN. he is the leviathan. Knowing he could have been in World is a devastation to me. But i understand... Also his color palate is phenomenal by the way. That greenish more blue with the cream and then orange sub tones.... he feels ocean.

#2

Goss Harag

... I really like the bears. I love lagombi and arzuros. (Volvidon is eh) but i felt like after a certain point you just leave them behind, and lose the need to hunt them. I really like bears... Then you get Goss Harag, who is the new bear and he is EVIL in all the most epic ways! His scary demon looking face, that turns red when he is enraged! The fact he can make weapons' for his hands! His big fluffy white mane! He looks both cuddly and a serial killer! Like this guy could be put in a horror game and also be a very marketable stuffy!

#1

GORE MAGALA

and not just him, but his entire lore/ growth into shagura magala. In his base form, Gore Magala is such a alien creepy guy with like... very edgy aesthetic. The whole fact that he canonically cannot see you with out his scales that also weaken you... and that all his weopans and his armor all have like, Grim reaper dark lord energy. Then you have the fact that his final true form as the elder dragon Shagura Magala has such a more Heavenly aesthetic, yet still kind of angel of death! I really do love Gore Magala, not only as such a cool flagship and part of my all time favorite MH title MH4U I very specifically remember playing both the Gore Magala fight and the Shagura Magala fight on a bus ride, and having my friend who had no idea what i was playing, cheering me on as i took out both these epic looking six limbed dragon bois... it is memorable.

separate honorable mention;

i was the one that got my niece into monster hunter and was real shocked when she told me her favorite monster was Khezu...

[nautilusinthedark]

Hhhey so I think we should make an intro post. Yeag. We’re the Nautilus system. Call us Nautilus, or Naut. Yeah. Hi.

We don’t have that many headmates (although we’re sure that’ll change eventually) so here’s all the main ones.

Yo yo YO!! I’M RATHALOS!! I LIKE PIZZA AND HATE NOT BEING ABLE TO COOK. -🔥

Greetings, I am Legiana, or Legi. I like being strange and dislike not being able to fly. -🪽

Heyyy, I’m Lagiacrus, aka Lagi, I love mangoes and hate not being in the water. -⚡️

The name’s Bezelguese, I vibe with exploding things and I don’t really like that I form crushes way too soon and make people uncomfortable. -💣

And um. The ones that don’t show up that often.

Howdy! I’m Buildermanfucker, and I’ve got my own blog! @buildermanfuckerofficial

Heya pawtners! It’s me, navigating Navirou! I won’t show up that often because. Well, I don’t wanna. -🍩

Hhhh. Goop. hh. Specimen.2.

Um. DNI if you’re weird. Yknow. Basic DNI list. Yeah. Also DNI if you hate Navirou. Yeah.

[ideas-on-paper]

Monster Hunter Tri Diary, Part 1: Intro, Arrival in Moga, First trip to Moga Woods

So, inspired by @dragonflight203's Mass Effect replay posts (hope you don't mind me adapting the idea!), I've decided to do a "gaming diary" for my first playthrough of Monster Hunter Tri.

Thanks to the dedicated endeavor of fans from the MH community, the servers of Tri are finally accessible again, so I'm very excited to check this one out. The 3rd Gen is my favorite overall, and I've been yearning to see Loc Lac with my own eyes for years now.

But first, I'll have to spend some time in singleplayer to farm some equipment and re-familiarize myself with the game. Wouldn't want to do the hub quests ill-prepared! So, for now, we're starting slow.

Disclaimer: Text is paraphrased from my localization and might slightly deviate from the English version.

Intro

This is the first time I've seen the intro of MH Tri in person - and it’s such an amazing one, too! I love the correlation between the sea and land environments depicted here: The Jaggi pack is hunting the Aptonoths at the coast (great way to introduce the new small bird wyverns!), while the Ludroths are picking up the scraps that fell into the water.

That Great Jaggi was about to have the feast of his life on that Aptonoth, only to be bowled out by that Rathalos. xD Dude wanted his lunch back so badly that he was even willing to make a stand against the Rathalos. Probably wouldn't have held out for long, though, with Jaggis being weak to fire. (If Tri had turf wars, that Great Jaggi would've been totally obliterated.)

And when the Lagiacrus shows up, the Jaggis are just like: "Okay, this one’s way out of our league. Let’s get the hell out of here." xD

One thing I love about the Lagiacrus is that he's designed like an antithesis to Rathalos: Rathalos wields fire, which is the Lagi's primary weakness. Meanwhile, Rathalos himself is weak against lightning, which makes him vulnerable to Lagiacrus’s attacks. Both are the kings of their respective element, but when encroaching on Rathalos' territory, the Lagiacrus is like a literal fish out of the water.

I wonder what would happen if there was a turf war between them, though. Would there be a 50:50 chance of either one winning? Would the Lagi try to pull Rahtalos into the water? Would he even get out of there by himself? (I imagine it would look like a bird of prey that crashed in the water, but much bigger. Poor Rathalos might need a hand. xD)

I love how Lagiacrus turns away in an "Eh, I didn't mean to hunt this anyway" manner; like having his snack snatched away from under his nose hurt his pride, but he tries to act unbothered by it. xD

Ah, guys... I always get a little teary-eyed when the MH Tri main theme comes up. The Rathalos flying over the vast plains, the music picking up, and then the view with the hunters standing at the cliff... It really doesn't get better than this. :,)

Arrival in Moga

Ah, it's been ages since I saw that cutscene... It's technically the same as in MH3U, but still it feels so good to be back. I love how you see the villagers just going about their daily lives, the children being excited about the trinkets the Chief's Son brought back from his trip and all that... It evokes such a homey feeling right from the start, and it makes the village community feel that much more like family.

The chief actually mentions the sea people having crests on their skin and looking a little different from normal humans. I remember this from the MH artbook, where it's stated they gave them a different skin tone/markings as well as webbed hands to distinguish them from normal humans. I thought this was just a scrapped concept (since you don't see much of a visual difference in-game), but I had no idea there was in-game dialogue about it. Cool!

"Diversity means prosperity!" That's actually a really wise quote right there. Both the sea people and wyverians are knowledgeable in their own right, but each have different skills. If they unite them, everyone profits. (I think we could learn something from this for our own society.)

I love the Guild Sweetheart from MH Tri/3U. She's legitimately my favorite of all the Guild receptionists in Monster Hunter (at least those I’m familiar with). And she's trying so hard - she's really upset the Guild apparently forgot about them in this backwater village. Hang in there, sweetie!

"The Guild has permission to hunt and do research in the Moga Woods, and in exchange, we help the village with its problems." A fair trade, but I wonder if the Guild might have ulterior motives. Like, what are they doing with the research results? And do they really only permit just as much hunting as the monster population will allow, or is that just a farce? (I always trusted the Guild was true to their word, but after watching a few Monster Hunter lore videos, I'm not so sure. Ah, I was so gullible back then... xD)

The gossipy lady really loves her silly word games. (And so do I. xD)

"The Chief must have really good relationships with the Guild if he got a hunter like you to come to such a small village in the middle of nowhere." Not an unreasonable thought, actually... How did he convince the Guild to send a hunter to Moga if they otherwise completely ignore it? Is he friends with some of the higher-ups?

"For safety reasons, we’ve collected all information about monsters in a so-called "monster list"." Uh-huh... "Safety reasons"... I'm telling you, the Guild is definitely keeping secrets.

Okay, so the item seller really likes hunters. This reminds me, I think there's one single NPC in the entire series who couldn't stand hunters. (I believe it was some guy in Minegarde, though I can't say for sure since I've never been in that city myself.) Is this dude the only one or are there any others who actually dislike hunters?

I love the Outfitter with her "very important" virtual tests. Like yeah, I'm sure that fantasizing about slaying monsters with no first-hand experience will bring you that much closer to finding the "ideal weapon". (I gotta say, I love this kind of humor that Monster Hunter has - it's so dumb, but in a hilarious kind of way. The game knows it's dumb and doesn't take it too seriously, so it almost feels a bit like satire.)

I'm also quite fond of the Fishmongeress. She is warm-hearted and helpful, but also very assertive and knows what she wants. My kind of woman!

I love the dynamic between the two kids; like one is constantly bragging about how smart he is (while actually being really dumb), while the other, shy one is the actual smart one (can confirm this from personal experience xD).

Our local "whizz kid" tells us that the villagers are threshing rice at the windmills in Moga Village. (The ones you can see in the background near the armory and if you walk across the leftmost pier.) That’s probably what the farm is for, though I haven’t seen any paddy fields there.

You know what I find absolutely hilarious? The way the game incorporates gameplay tips. The villagers say stuff like "Okay, so try imagining a "screen", alright?" and "Try imagining a thing called "Wiimote". No kidding, just try it!". They talk about a yellow cursor ("I know: a what?!") like it's the weirdest thing ever, and "saving the game" is treated like some outlandish slang word. Like, the developers were probably aware that to the people in-universe, these explanations would sound entirely nonsensical, and they put in the extra effort to make it funny - I love it.

Also, the UI design in Tri is absolutely gorgeous. I love the "tribal" style the old games had going on. MH World can't hold a candle to this!

I remember there was an old post on the MH Lore Tumblr blog (sadly, it's been defunct for a while now) that in the MH universe, the Felynes are treated like cheap laborers who are always given the shit jobs nobody else wants to do. Considering how they're constantly seen in positions like chamberlain, farm worker etc., I believe there might actually be something to this. It's kind of sad, but these kitties really don't seem to have the best standing in MH society... :(

I love the Felyne-specific language, though. (Like hairstyling being "grooming", "child's play" is "kitten's play" and so on.) It's so endearing.

So, the shy kid tells me there's a cave at the farm, but I shouldn't go inside because the Chief is gonna get really mad if I do. The Head Farmer tells me it contains some kind of ancient weapon. From what I remember from 3U, that "weapon" is a mask for the Shakalaka. (It's funny how every Monster Hunter used to have this "special", sword-in-the-stone kind of weapon.)

Moga Woods (day)

I gotta say, from a gameplay perspective, I think the tutorial for Tri is really well done. It doesn't immediately throw you into a timed quest so you don't feel pressured from the get-go, and it introduces you to all core mechanics bit by bit.

Village Chief: "Can you hear me?" Yes, I can hear you. I'm not sure how you can speak to me since you technically should be back at the village, but I hear you. (Do these villagers have mastered the art of telepathy somehow?)

"My ancestors had a saying: "Wherever you go, there you are."" Wow - I never could've figured this out on my own. Truly, the wisdom of ages.

It's easy to forget, but MH Tri is actually the first Monster Hunter where gathering points are displayed. I remember how distressed I was when playing MH1 and realizing there were no pop-ups to mark gathering spots. (And now that I’m used MH1 and Freedom Unite, I have to get out of my habit of pressing the gathering button at suspicious looking places. xD)

"That's an Aptonoth: a herbivore. Eats... herbs." You don't say, Chief. You don't say.

I remember when I first played Monster Hunter, I felt so bad for killing an Aptonoth. Now, I’ve kinda gotten used to it - still wouldn’t say I feel good about it, though. ^^’

"You're just like me when I was your age! Of course, my stamina bar was way longer." Yeah, sure - just don't forget to toot your own horn.

When finding the Chief's Son: "Sorry we couldn't talk yesterday, though natural disasters are a great conversational topic!" I've said it once, I will say it again: I love Monster Hunter’s humor.

"I'm Juni-- Er, I'm the Chief’s Son." Ohh, do I hear someone having daddy issues?

"Our tent and bocce set were in that destroyed camp." Oh, no - due to the earthquake, the villagers can't play bocce anymore. What a tragedy.

”I’m so hungry, I could eat an Aptonoth.” Well, friend, you’re in luck - I’ve just slaughtered one of these beasties.

Aaand he snatches the meat right up. Okay, dude - have fun grilling. I’ll just go back to the village all on my lonesome, I guess…

And thus, after finding the lost son and completing our first job for McDelivery, we return to the village...

To be continued

[boss-hoody]

On the subject of streamlining in Monster Hunter

Its gone too far.

The fun of a monster hunter game is, shocker, hunting the monster. "Didn't get the mats I needed? Oh well, I'll literally have MORE FUN and hope it drops next time!" You hunt the monster so much that you learn its moves, its behavior, its habits, and you get REALLY good at kicking its ass. In GU, it took like half the night to gather all the mats for a full set of armor. I got really good at killing that one guy in particular, and my reward was armor that would allow me to not have my ass kicked by Khezu and any other thunder element monster. Hey look, that came in really handy against 2 major bastards Now, granted, that grind becomes significantly less fun when dealing with a particularly annoying monster... For example:

But thats one monster out of... Well in GU, 1 out of like 90

Now compare that to Wilds, where its so streamlined that you can make the full set of a monster's armor set after just 3 or 4 hunts, each lasting roughly half the length of an average hunt in past games. I logged in last night to make some anti-Mizutsune armor expecting to be at it all night, and I had the full set within the hour. And I was out of things to do again. I went and played Genshin Impact.

In my opinion, drop rates need to go back to how they were in previous games. Its too easy to get all the mats you need, and when you have them, there's really no reason to hunt that monster again. And if you have no reason to hunt a monster in a game called MONSTER HUNTER, then why even continue playing?

When I have something to actually do in Wilds, the game is great and I love it. But its too easy to run out of things to do in this game, and thats a problem.

Mizutsune is coming to Wilds on April 4th. I'll have its full armor set after an hour of playing and be back on GU to begin struggling through high rank (Yes it took an actual week to get to high rank. GU is OBESE with content). The story will be the same for Zoh Shia, and AT-Rey Dao, and Lagiacrus, and whatever else they add to the game if they don't adjust those drop rates.

I love Wilds, I want to PLAY wilds, but I have no reason to. You shouldn't have to go back to older games so soon after a new one comes out.

[khalss]

y'all don't understand how much i love lagiacrus. he's been my favorite monster since tri, which was my first game, and he was a monster that TERRIFIED me because i also have a big fear of the deep ocean

and lemme tell you, that fucking monster guts quest where they tell you to jump off a cliff into the ocean and are like 'hee hee nothing bad will happen don't worry :)' only for a cutscene to play and reveal a lagiacrus in the ocean WITH YOU?? traumatized me

i love my alligator snake so much

[starlingfawn]

very late intro post

hello !!!!!!! my name is starlingfawn / starling

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◇ monster hunter! [i main hunting horn, greatsword and dual blades but i also like hammer occasionally] my fav monsters are astalos, lagiacrus and odogaron but i own a nargacuga plush irl which i cherish with every ounce of my being [holding it gently in my arms as of speaking] ohhh i also love versa / makili pietru from mhstories1 i love that game sm

◇ birds! i adore birds and will gladly mention every bird i see on the street!! favs include bearded vultures, ospreys, eurasian collared doves, rock doves, white wagtails and the kauaʻi ʻōʻō [look it up!! you definetely won't be sobbing at extinct birds!! :'3]

◇ ever oasis! really really underrated 3ds game that stuck w me so much for some reason. it's about building and maintaining an oasis the middle of the desert while fighting corrupted beasts and solving silly little puzzles... if that sounds fun check it out 100%. that game changed my life honestly

◇ the final outpost! obscure adoptable creature collector site mixed with a sci-fi twist. each pixel art sprite has many, many genetic variations which results in there being almost infinite numbers of possible creatures to collect in total. the creature designs are so neat and the genetics are so fun to play around, i can spend hours on the creature preview just messing around and i won't get bored

i love making crossovers arts of my interests!! why enjoy one piece of media when you can enjoy multiple at the same time? most of the arts i post here are wc + whatever band i like at the moment

sideblogs:

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art will be posted on this acc and maybe reblogged onto one of my sideblogs if it is from that specific community

other places i'm in:

not gonna post every single account i own but here are my highlights! also there's some accounts that i share names with but am not associated with,, please dm me if you don't know if that is me or not!

◇ youtube: https://youtube.com/@starlingfawn?feature=shared [warrior cats pmvs with music i enjoy. kinda neat i think]

◇ artfight: https://artfight.net/~Starlingfawn [attack my ocs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wip i need to update designs and add new fellas]

◇ last.fm: https://www.last.fm/es/user/Feralbloom [pretty new account so i don't have many songs / artists scrobbled but hey you can see me listen to how to disappear completely at 3 am in real time!! that's so awesome]

that's all for the moment! thank you very much for taking the time to read all that!

btw my old username was starlingpaw!! i changed my name because ther's a new warrior cats protagonist with that same name

[lunarblue21]

💕Positivity prime time! Share five things you love about yourself, four things you're excited about, OR three people you care deeply about and why. Pass this along to someone whose posts make you smile💕

Aww, thank you for the ask and sorry for this late reply! Okay, and four things I am excited for...

Monster Hunter Wilds in 2025, and I really hope we get a release date for it soon becos I am burning to know if my built-in-2018 pc is capable enough to play Wilds becos I am definitely gonna play it!! Please let Gammoth and Lagiacrus come back please they've been in the dungeon so long!! 🤞

2. Arcane's second and final season in November, when its first part arrives, which is gonna be fun becos it released in November back in 2021 in my birth month too! I can't wait to see the fallout of S1's cliffhanger!

3. The rest of Only Murders in the Building's fourth season. It's been a really rollicking adventure so far and I can't wait to see how it all unravels.

4. Making a new white chicken chili recipe for dinner tonight!

[foxgirlsounds]

what monsters are you hoping they'll announce for wilds?

lagiacrus, by far. its been far too long since we've seen one

along with that, I'd love for more frontier rep in wilds. espinas making it to rise sunbreak was awesome, and I hope we get to see more frontier monsters in the future

[narcoticwriter]

Genshin Impact Characters as Monster Hunter Creatures (Before 5.0)

I don't think I can justify why I'm doing this, so I'm not going to. I read through all of the wiki entries for both things, so there.

I can be as right or as wrong as I want to be so will it be objective? Not really. But is this up for debate? Sure! Discuss it as much as you'd like. I'm open to any takes that anyone can surmise!

Also, there may be spoilers for the games these monsters are in as well as the characters themselves, so be wary of that if you're particular about it.

Note: Aloy, for the sake that there's so much more going on in her case, will not count for this one.

Albedo - Safi'jiiva: The Safi'jiiva is one of the coolest Elder Dragons I've seen and the reason I picked this one out for him is because it is somewhat implied that it is not a native of the world of Monster Hunter. I also took inspiration from the fact that it siphons pure energy from the world to use it's attacks and that Albedo was 'created' by the purest element in Teyvat.

Al-Haitham - Nargacuga: This creature is not only a proficient hunter, it is quite careful with how it does so. Every part of it is a weapon that can be used with maximum effect, just like him. However, a funny quirk of the Nargacuga is that it will go berserk if exposed to a very loud high-pitched noise or flashing lights, and that also fits Al-Haitham somewhat.

Amber - Blood Orange Bishaten: While its aggression may seem uncharacteristic of Amber, the exploding pinecones that it eats and carries around is not. I don't think I need to say anything else on the matter, except for the point that a Bishaten should never have access to anything remotely resembling a Baron Bunny.

Arataki Itto - Lao-Shan Lung: This fits Itto perfectly as this Elder Dragon has quite the one-track mind, just like him. It matters not who or what is in the Lao-Shan Lung's way, it will destroy its objective and it will do so with all of its strength and it will not be deterred by anything.

Arlecchino - Pyre Rakna-Kadaki: This is the perfect monster for Arlecchino, not including the children that it uses as weapons, the stratagem that is present in how it attacks, and the fact that it is imbued with fire. The fact that Arlecchino loves spiders is a wonderful bonus.

Baizhu - Vaal Hazak: I was quite on the fence about this classification for Baizhu as this is more to do with the fact that this Elder Dragon is present in the Rotten Vale (dead things, fungi) than its actual function, but I think that this works for the sole reason that you do not expect a dragon bedecked in fungi and actively breaking down to still be alive.

Barbara - Mizutsune: The Mizutsune is mostly peaceful, but can be provoked into attacking, and quite ruthlessly at that. This pick is to pay homage to her nerfing as well as for the fact that there is much use of bubbles in its attacks, something that makes sense for Barbara to have.

Beidou - Lagiacrus: This is not just because of the title of "The Lord of the Seas" or "The Uncrowned King of the Dragons", but also for the fact that it is a legendary sea creature that uses thunder attacks. This, along with the Haishan lore, made sense for Beidou. It is also one of the coolest-looking (to me) monsters to come out of the franchise and I am nothing if not biased.

Bennett - Dodogama: This poor sod of a creature has balls of molten rock that can explode in its mouth if left in there for long enough. That has Bennett written all over it. However, the fact that it will absolutely put up a fight is also why I chose the Dodogama for Bennett.

Candace - Lunastra: This, along with the counterpart, was a noted choice as it fits her character. It was noted that the Lunastra typically gives a warning to anything that encroaches into its territory and will attack anything that doesn't heed that, and I thought that made complete sense for Candace.

Charlotte - Tzitzi Ya-Ku: The blinding flash of the camera and the blinding flash of its attacks should be more than enough. However, the dark coloration of its skin blending in and hiding from most other monsters in the undergrowth also calls back to how Charlotte does a good chunk of her work.

Chevreuse - Great Jaggi: Its distinction of it being the same status as larger monsters, the fact that it can be summoned by another creature, the pack leader status, and its intelligence made this an easy pick for Chevreuse.

Chiori - Diablos: The Diablos, first and foremost, looks quite scary. Secondly, it is quite scary and will do a number on you if it sees you and decides it doesn't like you. And finally, it can dig underneath and surprise you as well as stun you with its roar. This fits Chiori to a T.

Chongyun - Lunagaron: The functionality as well as how it hunts is the primary reason why I chose this creature for Chongyun, as in hunting mode, the Lunagaron's specialized thermoregulatory organ (which keeps it cold) is shut off and allows its muscles to heat and give it that extra advantage and power.

Clorinde - Silverwind Nargacuga: This Nargacuga is specialized in the fact that it is larger and therefore more experienced than your average Nargacuga. It also has a specialized attack that has it whipping its tail so fast that a 'blade of wind' is rocketed towards the one its attacking. It screams Clorinde.

Collei - Izuchi: This creature, despite what it looks like, is an omnivore as it not only hunts in packs, it also climbs trees with its tail to get to some fruit. It is also quite loyal and not that open to intruders, which is a given for most of these creatures, but is an emphasis for Collei.

Cyno - Zinogre: This one was actually a bit difficult to pinpoint, but in the sense that Cyno calls upon Herbanubis for enhancement in battle, the Zinogre calls upon the Thunderbugs for its abilities and power. They are also quite symbiotic in a way, so this was a good pick.

Dehya - Teostra: The Teostra is notably more aggressive than its counterpart and this fits Dehya in terms of how she reacts to certain things. The quickness in which certain situations are read and dealt with as well as its mastery over its element makes this an obvious choice.

Diluc - Nergigante: The irony of the Nergigante picking fights with Elder Dragons exclusively despite being an Elder Dragon itself also fits with how Diluc does his business when it comes to much more powerful people. It also has no elemental affinities, meaning that it is going at it with nothing but pure physical violence, which is a counter in some senses, but an affirmation to his approach.

Diona - Frostfang Barioth: A cat-like monster with an ice breath attack is practically made for Diona. This, along with its prowess and the slowing effects of the ice breath (ouch) leaves no room for debate.

Dori - Kulve Taroth: Some could argue that this monster would better fit Ningguang, but I argue that the act of scalping its horns for the gold and the shedding of the melted gold upon its back making it much faster and lethal speaks to what Dori was as it pertains to her character stories.

Emilie - Nightshade Paolumu: Strange choice? Yes. But the way it looks as well as the gas it expels putting people to sleep makes sense for Emilie. The aggression doesn't fit, but in all honesty, the gas takes precedent.

Eula - Velkhana: This choice was partially because of Velkhana's theme, but I also chose it for Eula because of the way it attacks it's foes. It's quite graceful but powerful and strong, just like she is! It also looks beautiful. So easy choice.

Faruzan - Legiana: The primary reason I did not choose the Shrieking Legiana for Faruzan is that while she does have a devastating verbal bite, she only does so when the situation calls for it (to her). The speediness and the quickness it has to attack and snatch up their prey also resembles her quick-witted and go-getter personality.

Fischl - Gore Magala: In case it wasn't glaringly obvious, I chose the Gore Magala for the reasons of how it looks. The look of a 'cape' that its wings has, the blackish purple thing of its scales and body screams Fischl. Bonus that this is not its final form and how it hunts.

Freminet - Goss Harag: The Goss Harag may seem unusual as Freminet is also present in the water as a diver, but I wanted to focus on the qualities of sheer resilience and technicality of its attacks. I find that how the creature fights is resembled in how Freminet methodically dispatches his opponents.

Furina - Soulseer Mizutsune: A Mizutsune usually has to be provoked into fighting, and this variant is no exception. However, I find that the scarred and often agitated Soulseer variant is resembled in how Furina feels after everything that's happened in Fontaine. Bonus for the bubbles and the glowing left eye.

Gaming - Magma Almudron: What primarily drew me to this creature for Gaming is how lion-like it looked (to me). The reason I snatched the magma variant is because of the fire aspect. The selection was quite simple in this regard.

Ganyu - Banbaro: For starters, the Banbaro is an herbivore. So is Ganyu. The Banbaro will also completely crush you if given a good reason to. Evidently, so will Ganyu. The Banbaro has been underestimated due to its more docile nature. So has Ganyu. But most soon learn not to make those mistakes.

Gorou - Boggi: Now, the reason that I chose the Boggi is because I refused to give Gorou a mount as a classification and a choice. So the Boggi was the next best thing. However, I will give its general stratagem of quickly attacking in packs and running away when warranted as a solid case of guerilla warfare. It makes sense.

Hu Tao - Ash Kecha Wacha: Make no mistake, this thing is a tricky little creature. While it doesn't go out of its way to be so, you can't help but find a resemblance with Hu Tao with the masking technique it uses as well as its ability to spontaneously spit flames. You don't know what you'll get with this one, and you don't know with Hu Tao either.

Jean - Gammoth: Solid, all-around good choice as all Gammoths present in the games are female and are quite aggressive to one creature in particular (Tigrex). I mostly chose this one for Jean because of the already common association of wisdom as it pertains to elephants. She'll get there one day, I'm sure.

Kaedehara Kazuha - Valstrax: This one was a quick pick for me, as the Valstrax is hardly ever seen on the ground, just like how Kazuha is never in one place for too long. I think they would find themselves to be kindred spirits in that sense.

Kaeya - Beotodus: You're probably wondering why I chose an ugly little fish thing for Kaeya and you would be right to do so, but please consider that this is a personal choice and that it makes sense solely for the fact that it blends itself into the environment. Good spies do that too.

Kamisato Ayaka - Oroshi Kirin: This creature's attack sets as well as the way that it fights reminds me of Ayaka in a lot of ways. I also found it fitting to attribute the Oroshi Kirin because it is quite tough, and people have tendencies of forgetting about that for Ayaka.

Kamisato Ayato - Nakarkos: I was already sold on this as the Nakarkos has two tentacles that are tipped with the skulls of dragons and is covered with the bones of the fallen for camoflauge. The arsenal of weapons and abilities it has as well as its adaptability is also quite like Ayato's way of doing things.

Kaveh - Almudron: At first, this seems like a rather nonsensical choice and I would agree if it wasn't for one thing. The use of mud structures created by what it secretes on its skin is the primary pick for Kaveh as it is used offensively and is genuinely impressive as a concept.

Keqing - Tobi-Kadachi: This fits Keqing to a T as its mobility, passive static charge, and capacity for launching projectiles make it quite the fiend to deal with. The Tobi-Kadachi is also quite efficient as it draws its static charge from its body rubbing against its environment, emulating how Keqing likes to do things. Anyone who's worked under her could tell you the same thing about her too, as most leave after a month.

Kirara - Felyne: I tried my best, but I could not find any other creature that matched as well as the Felyne. She's helpful, kind, and quite adorable, so this was the fit for her. It's not because it's cat-adjacent, please believe me. Felynes are actually quite complex as well, as some separate genuses have their own societies, and I attribute this to Kirara as well as she's a youkai in a mostly human society.

Klee - Bazelguese: This was a meme pick because I watched a video once with Klee and the theme of this monster in it. Also, is it that hard to believe that she would drop bombs as she was gliding? I find it to be very much in line with her tendencies. Klee also shows up everywhere that you don't expect her, which is how the Bazelguese operates.

Kujou Sara - Bishaten: The reason for this pick is because of the inspiration of the Bishaten, which was based off of the tengu. The Bishaten also has tendencies of carrying around fruit, and I can't help but be reminded of how Sara occasionally leaves melons for some of the youkai in the mountains.

Kuki Shinobu - Viper Tobi-Kadachi: The tendencies of this variant of Tobi-Kadachi is something I find similar to how Shinobu uses her own health to inflict pain on others as well as the flying projectiles, this time tipped with both poison and lightning. If Shinobu is certified in the area of healing, I also assert that she knows what hurts.

Layla - Aurora Somnacanth: The fact that its color palette matches with Layla is a coincidence I only just noticed. However, I also find that the characteristics of its attacks include putting its victims to sleep and encasing them in ice, which is fair to Layla as well.

Lisa - Espinas: This thing spends most of its time dozing and won't even fully come to consciousness until it is beaten into it, in which it will make you regret ever doing that in the first place. Lisa and it would understand each other on that basis. Also fun fact - 'espinas' means 'thorns' in Spanish and every rose has its thorns... even purple ones.

Lynette - Rathian: Now look here, I understand the implications of the Rathian and what I put Lyney with, but look at it as two functions of a whole. Lynette is typically in the background like the Rathian is on the the ground and is camouflaged green for some areas, which is ideal for scoping the area out. It is also quite capable of defending itself with its strength and fire.

Lyney - Rathalos: As I said above, the reason I chose this is for the two parts of a whole. The Rathalos is considered the flagship monster for the entire franchise and like that, Lyney has all eyes on him in his brilliant red. The Rathalos is also quite capable of the acrobatics of attack with flight and fire, which is a perfect help to the mostly ground-dwelling Rathian.

Mika - Kulu-Ya-Ku: Yes, I am well aware of the Kulu-Ya-Ku's reputation and how people see it, but is it so difficult to believe that the matchup makes sense? Mika is not necessarily one to be one the front lines and as such, is not really expected to have a combat role. However, he is more than capable of defending himself, and so is the Kulu-Ya-Ku.

Mona - Shagaru Magala: The reason I chose the Shagaru Magala for Mona was for how its wings look like a star when flared up. I will also understand that the Frenzy virus can be attributed to how some people can become obsessed with some parts of her profession and may drive themselves mad thinking about it, except this is not Mona's problem.

Nahida - Yama Tsukami: The Yama Tsukami is essentially what Nahida is in terms of its symbiotic relationship with the Great Thunderbugs, a reflection of Nahida tapping into the wisdom of the world and essentially coexisting with the land in some ways.

Navia - Gravios: The reason I chose the Gravios and the Basarios with those characters specifically is due to a personal observation that I've made, as I see the Gravios as the result of its growing pains and tribulations. Navia reflects that spirit very much and I think that the nature of the Gravios is also fitting for her pick.

Neuvillette - Ceadeus: This monster, despite only being in one generation, has stuck with the fans for a long time as its theme is one of the most popular of the franchise's history. The Ceadeus is a proper and genuinely awe-inspiring sea monster, unparalleled in its power and magnitude. However, justice, like the Ceadeus, is blind. And even Neuvillette himself is occasionally blind-sided in his pursuit of upholding the sanctity of Fontaine's laws.

Nilou - Somnacanth: The Somnacanth is fitting for Nilou as the way it moves and sways as it fights is reflective of her dancing. The meta as it stands also reflects how the Somnacanth can lure victims into a false sense of security. I will also say that it was quite difficult to find another monster that fit, so this is how it panned out.

Ningguang - Kushala Daora: The Kushala Daora is an iconic monster, which is a fitting choice for one of the most iconic figures in Teyvat. The sheen of metallic scales that it has as well as its wind attacks make this a perfect pick as Ningguang and her Jade Chamber can emulate that opulence. The added status as a flagship monster adds to that as well.

Noelle - Basarios: Like I've said before, Noelle as a Basarios makes sense in the fact that it is a juvenile Gravios and that it is mostly built for defense. Noelle prides herself in being able to do every task to perfect completion, but there is much room for growth and refinement and I am excited to see her progress as such.

Qiqi - Blackveil Vaal Hazak: This was a choice that I made with the full knowledge of how she became like this, and quite frankly, I consider this thing halfway into the grave already. The zombified and generally hazardous state of this creature is precisely what Qiqi is. Luckily, she has the talisman, but I also find a similarity with the vigil the Blackveil Vaal Hazak takes and how Qiqi dutifully goes about her tasks.

Raiden Shogun - Thunder Serpent Narwa: She's the other half of the Wind Serpent Ibushi. And based off of the lore for the Raiden Shogun and why she was created, need I say any more? Oh, and I suppose the control of thunder and lightning as well as the elder dragon status is also why.

Razor - Odogaron: This is one of my personal favorite picks as the Odogaron is one of the coolest things I've seen and Razor was one of the first characters that I came to love. The reason I picked the Odogaron was specifically for its dog-like looks as well as its set of double claws, which are very much like Razor and his wolf friend's simultaneous attack in the game.

Rosaria - Nightcloak Malfestio: I'm gonna be real honest, you could make a case for this fitting others, but this particular fiend is a master at espionage and sneaking around. The aliments of sleep and confusion are also plenty of aids that Rosaria uses in her vigilant hunts. As such, I believe this is a solid choice.

Sangonomiya Kokomi - Namielle: Of course the deep-sea fish inspired Elder dragon is going to be put with Kokomi, it ain't rocket science nor a feat of astronomical proportions. This pick is also homage to the downright Eldritch creature that she was supposed to be, but wasn't because the writers weren't locked in.

Sayu - Chameleos: The Chameleos is the epitome of what Sayu is in both nature and in life. Firstly, you don't usually stumble across a Chameleos. Next, the Chameleos is largely unpredictable, just like she was trained to be. And to top that off, every skill in its arsenal is only used when it is provoked.

Sethos - Seregios: This is certainly an interesting pick for Sethos, but I am confident with it as the Seregios has a very acrobatic fighting style and is quite mobile. Sethos is very much the same thing. I also have the added uses of flames, quills, aerial movement, and physical strength to be akin to how clever Sethos is as a character.

Shenhe - Rajang: I did not do her dirty at all. In fact, this is Shenhe in the bare bones. I feel no need to explain myself. If you've seen the Rajang attack anything, then you know why I chose it for her, unbridled aggression aside. I will also say that the Furious Rajang variant fits her if she was ever in the situation that her ropes came off.

Shikanoin Heizou - Kecha Wacha: The Kecha Wacha's behavior does align with Heizou's as he does not usually use violence as a resort. Like I've said before with Hu Tao, the Kecha Wacha is quite curious and takes care to observe its environments and the things within it. Its gliding ability is also a callback to how it looks like Heizou 'floats' with his attacks.

Sigewinne - Tidal Najarala: Sigewinne, as we've come to see, is quite unsettling. Her appearance lends her to lure people in with a false sense of security as she observes and dissects them. The Najarala burrows underground and lingers in fog to ambush its prey, the Tidal variant further entrapping those who are caught with globules of water balls. This was a pick that was quite inspired.

Sucrose - Paolumu: The title of 'Harmless Sweetie' is one of the most blatant disservices done to Sucrouse and just about anyone in this cast, and so too do people also like to look down on the Paolumu. The special air sac that the Paolumu has is reminiscent of Sucrose's attacks with Anemo and she too can defend herself given she has to.

Tartaglia - Ivory Lagiacrus: This was a no-brainer. Tartaglia the Childe spends a great deal going out and about causing chaos wherever he goes. It certainly doesn't help that his Delusion is Electro and is adapted to both water and land. This Lagiacrus and this dude is terrifying and no amount of recent lore and powercreep is going to do anything about that.

Thoma - Wulg: Folks, it was either this or the Volvidon, and I was not about to fight myself for an hour again. The primary reason I chose this creature for Thoma is specifically for its aerial spinning attack. Yes, the roundhouse kick in his moveset has lived rent-free in my head this whole time.

Tighnari - Garangolm: Now, I understand that this may be out of left field, but if you look at how Tighnari interacts with his environment, you'll see my point. The Garangolm is meant to protect and take care of the land it inhabits and will rise to the occasion should someone threaten that balance. That is a primary part of Tighnari's job.

Venti - Crimson Glow Valstrax: The main portion of why I chose this one is actually quite sad, as this variant of the Valstrax is in constant agony over its ruptured state. I will make the argument that Venti has been feeling the same since the gnosis was snatched out of him, perhaps even longer.

Wanderer - Wind Serpent Ibushi: I did this knowingly and with no remorse. Whether he likes it or not, he has an undeniable connection to the mess and the Thunder Serpent Narwa is his other half. And if you know the lore behind Ibushi, I'm sure you can understand why I saw Wanderer in him, just a little bit.

Wriothesley - Scorned Magnamalo: If you know the lore, then you understand why I chose this one for Wriothesley. He's effectively outcasted from conventional society just like the Scorned Magnamalo. This creature is also one to fight well and with everything that it has. It also looks menacing. So this is a good pick, in my opinion.

Xiangling - Deviljho: Yeah, this is a meme pick, but it eats. Aggressively. And it doesn't stop. Xiangling doesn't stop trying to eat everything, either. And she can't be stopped. This thing is a menace to everything around it and so is Xiangling's more experimental creations to everyone that happens to ingest them.

Xianyun - Aknosom: There's no way I'm going to see a bird wyvern that looks like this and not give it to Xianyun. Its temperament can also speak to how she tackles certain things. I also chose to interpret 'extremely territorial' as 'extremely protective' to which she most certainly is.

Xiao - Primordial Malzeno: This was a very interesting choice that I had to make and I did it after really thinking about certain things. I think Xiao fits the Primordial Malzeno in both story and form. This creature is a protector, bane of evil, and scourge of all that would seek to do harm, and all of this can be attributed to Xiao. The Primordial Malzeno is also quite peaceful and is willing to coexist with humanity, which Xiao is learning to do. So this was the choice.

Xingqiu - Coral Pukei-Pukei: Yes, this is a strange-looking pick, but I chose it mostly for the efficiency and proficiency that the Coral Pukei-Pukei uses in its attacks. The concentrated spray of water expelled from either its mouth or tail in its attacks is somewhat similar to how Xingqiu will use his own Vision.

Xinyan - Tigrex: Now, I'll be real honest here. The Tigrex looks scary, but in actuality? It only acts out when its hungry or provoked. Xinyan is the same way. She's quite kind and nice, but will bite if provoked enough. I also chose the Tigrex for its ability to give a specific screaming roar that can stun things like how most are stunned by her music.

Yae Miko - Narwa the Allmother: The lore, the lore, it hurts so much. However, Yae Miko getting this pick is the only one that felt true in my heart. She did her due diligence in all of the years Ei was gone, and she did it well, even when the other vessel meant for the purpose could not.

Yanfei - Explosive Peak Duramboros: The Duramboros is more bovine in nature, but it has a massive build and a club for a tail, however I stumbled across a variant not present in a lot of games. The Explosive Peak variant will cause bursts of flame as it slams down with its tail, something I find similar to how Yanfei will slam down the scales of justice.

Yaoyao - Bombadgy: I would say that I'm not attributing this pick to her as much as I am to Yuegui, her stuffed rabbit. In that sense, Yuegui is absolutely capable of exploding when needed and will not attack unless Yaoyao is in danger. So with that in mind, the Bombadgy is a sensible choice in this sense.

Yelan - Ahtal-Ka: The Ahtal-Ka is what Yelan is to how she operates. The machinations that it pulls out of the ground to control and defend itself is as well as its use of Dragonators to throw at its enemies are just some of the tools in its arsenal, which is quite similar to the many skills and tools that Yelan can employ with an unnerving quickness.

Yoimiya - Seething Bazelguese: If you thought that Klee was bad enough, imagine with me a Klee that has an advanced background in pyrotechnics, explosive capabilities, and the ability to set them off automatically. We are all quite fortunate that the mentality of Yoimiya does not quite align with those of the Seething Bazelguese.

Yun Jin - Great Maccao: This pick is flavor and circumstance, which means that its mostly tied to character traits. The Great Maccao is not really 'great' in the sense that it is the undisputed leader, but because it simply happens to be stronger and more brightly colored than its peers. It will fight and hunt alongside its kin, and I find that Yun Jin would do the same.

Zhongli - Shara Ishvalda: Oh, this makes sense. Completely. In fact, all I'll say on the matter is that the Shara Ishvalda is largely responsible for how the earth moves. Quite literally. If that isn't Zhongli at his prime, then I don't know what would be out of all of the monsters in this lineup. It may also be blind, but it sees you, and I will attribute that to Zhongli as well.

Alright, that's done! Like I said, I am more than willing to take opinions, comments, and other things like that. Let's have a discussion! Those are fun.

[ilikedyourablogithere]

nothing more humbling than seeing the monster hunter popularity picks and seeing where one of your favorites are placed by the general fanbase

like Zinogre ok #1

ice is cold, sugar is sweet, the sky is blue. The lighting wolf always makes his way to the top of the popularity polls

nothing new

Lagiacrus is #3

alright alright alright. Love to see the love. People warming up to and appreciate the 3rd gen. Maybe bring water combat? yeah? it's been 15 years surely they've improve it by now

Brachydios in 17th???

like oh! oh that stung a bit but hey you're memorable, you're iconic, you're a flagship. this isn't gonna effect anything. You'll come back in another game and everyone will love you

Dalamadur in 29th

...well you ARE like a bit of a roadblock when it comes to skill. So there are more people have negative memories of you than positive

b-but you know what? it's fine! still in top 50s baby

Ahtal-Ka in 34th

I understand bugs are not everyone's thing and having a relatively small praying mantis as the final boss is a bit of a let down.

But COME ON DUDE! She goes all spiderman on you and start webslinging the whole arena at you. She even brings a mech to the fight!

Like that's gotta be worth at least 10 more point bro. Come on now

Malzeno is 38th???

The vampire dragon? From the most recent game?? That I've never heard anyone say a negative thing about him???

really?...okay? I guess I assumed he'd be noticeable more higher but 38th it is

Shara Ishvalda in 80th

nah that one hurteded personally. Fuck all y'all

the hindu tree demon dragon with air bending powers is in 80th? Do y'all not know what "cool" is??? Like the atmosphere, the second phase, the theme music was all on point my guy. on poinT

none of y'all need to be voting 'cause ya not thinking clearly

Gammoth in 85th

...I don't got any excuses for this one bro. I just think elephants are cool and monster hunter should have an elephant boss fight

Like just put her in the next monster hunter game ok and I promise she'll have better fight bro. How? Don't ask 'bout no damn details, her boss fight will just be better alright? Trust bro. Trust

[kaijuthespacemaniraptorian]

Lagiacrus skull made with 3D model and pseudosuchian anatomy as references!

it was somehow very difficult to to draw it i even had to stop it for only 3 hours to understand pseudosuchian anatomy and i wasnt sure if the horns on lagiacrus are made of keratin or bone but i went up with bone so i drew the horns, and yes i think Lagiacrus is a pseudosuchian so fuck that stupid ass claim of lagiarus being a recent descendant of a non-tetrapod fish that just no hell no!

lagiacrus's jaws seems more adapted for gripping and crushing judging by the blunt teeth that i looked through the model and the keratinous sheaths around his jaws may have helped him have a better grip on his prey.

As for my thoughts on Lagiacrus i love him soo much! As a person who started Monster Hunter with 3rd gen in 3U i loved him on first sight its an amazing looking monster i love the design and his fight his wonderful when i first defeated him as a child i felt unstoppable and it felt soo good and i love his weapons soo much! although im heavily dissapointed in GU lagiacrus his fight is just Ivory but awfull it was my worst GU fight ever which is sad considering i love lagiacrus soo much, I HOPE he returns in 6th gen with a massive fight improvement and with underwater combat!

you can leave your thoughts on the skull down here i would really appreciate it ^w^!

[proofofahero]

Ratha is staring directly at Orgo . . . no, actually. He's staring directly at the donut in Orgo's paw. He wants it.

“Huh?” Orgo grunted, turning away from his delectable snack to address the sudden, rhythmic, and hot wind blowing down his back. 

He got a face-full of Ratha as his answer. 

The Felyne yowled in surprise, falling back on the stump.

“Woah! Little too close for comfurt there.” Orgo huffed, dusting off his shirt as he sat back up, “What’s the big idea, anyway?”

Ratha was too fixated on some… part? Of him to give any sort of tell. Orgo crinkled his nose, waving his free paw in front of the monster’s face. No response.

He waved his doughnut paw in front of the wyvern’s face. Ratha’s eyes dashed to-and-for, honed onto the motion. Orgo blinked -- once, twice. He glanced down at his doughnut. Just in case, he flailed his hand around until he felt his muscles ache and the air left his lungs. 

Ratha’s eyes followed the motions perfectly.

That’s when the realization hit him like a Lagiacrus’s electric shock.

“Oh… ooho-ho-no way, big guy.” He turned away quickly, shaking his head. “Look, I love treatin’ my pawsome pals to a doughnut as much as the next Felyne, but Mari’s got you on a diet! Can’t fly if you weigh as much as a Duramboros. And besides, I dunno if you can even eat… sugar…”

Orgo’s rant wilted away beneath Ratha’s stare. 

It wasn’t intimidating or anything. Orgo may have had a rich and colorful history of being utterly clobbered by monsters, but he knew Ratha was no brute. The big lug wouldn’t so much as scratch him.

No, what got Orgo to shut up was how huge Ratha’s eyes looked. Were they always so saucer-shaped, with such big pupils? The sunlight caught the rims of them in such a way that they glistened, bringing to mind tales of wyvern’s tears. Logically, he knew Rathalos had no eyebrows, but with Ratha staring at him from just the right angle, Orgo could swear that there were furrowed brow ridges, drooping and crest-fallen.  

Orgo scratched the back of his head. 

Now, he didn’t typically find monsters cute, either. One too many wallopings inevitably ruined the charm. But Ratha was doing a pawsitively purrfect impersonation of a hungry kitten right now….

And he could feel his resolve crumbling. 

Orgo squinted his good eye shut the moment he realized. Must… resist… 

An utterly pathetic whine from Ratha goaded him into stealing one more peek. Just one little slip.

That was enough.

“Nyhh… - d’oh, alright!” Orgo finally relented, quickly shoving the doughnut towards Ratha’s face.

“But don’t go tellin’ Mari ‘bout this, ‘kay?” he said, looking away, “‘Specially if you go and hork it all back up. As far as we’re concerned, you just found it on the ground.”