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The main draw ofMonster Hunterhas always been the monsters.
It’s an active ecosystem.
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9Lagiacrus
Monster Hunter Tri
Ah, Lagiacrus.
Lagiacrus was the Flagship to highlight the game’s biggest new feature - underwater combat.
Yes, Lagiacrus was eventually superseded by Ceadeus, but their reputation wasn’t.
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Lagiacrus has been a constant demand to return, and underwater combat along with them.
They’re not strictly outstanding by themselves, but as a showcase of the series diversity.
They are as loved for their design as a monster as they are for the gameplays sytems they represent.
Monster Hunter Rise was a welcome break form this, introducing the decidedly ground Magnamalo.
Seething with purple rage and terrifyingly agile, Magnamalo was your major threat until High Rank quests appeared.
They are truly massive, and there is no denying the terror they invoke from their jagged frame.
Nergigante’s spikes and horns aren’t just for show either.
They are constantly growing and hardening, and gets more powerful once they’ve solidified.
And there really is no better description for them than the fact they are are a biological fighter jet.
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5Gore Magala
Monster Hunter 4
Gore Magala is a cruel monster.
Unlike most others that are just existing naturally in the world, Gore Magala is in immense pain.
They carry a virus with them that is only cured by evolving into a Shagaru Magala.
Until that point comes, they must simply survive in agony.
So maybe hunting them down is a mercy.
Gore Magala is blind too, yet has no issue wreaking havoc.
That Frenzy Virus of theirs is highly contagious too, and stops you from healing if infected.
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This is Malzeno weakened by the Qurio, yet has developed a symbiotic relationship.
It’s power is strengthened, and all it has to do is seek out blood.
Malzeno is one of the most stylish of the Flagships.
Sunbreak later added Primordial Malzeno too, an older form of Malzeno before they were infected by the Qurio.
Debuting in Freedom 2, Tigrex has become a face of the series.
Not only are they immensely powerful, they will hunt you down.
They will take you by surprise.
If they can see you, then you are as good as dead.
The lightning that Zinorge uses isn’t an inherent ability, but one granted to them by Thunderbugs.
By keeping them safe in its fur, they allow Zinogre access to their power.
They are a menacing monster, and one that uses the environment to their advantage.
It’s no surprise they’ve left such a strong impression.
1Rathalos
Monster Hunter
It couldn’t be anything thing.
They are powerful, the benchmark across which powerful monster are ranked.
As the games have gone on, Rathalos has never dwindled in popularity.
They are a mainstay in the series now, present in just about every game in the series.
There’s just no beating a true classic.
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