Well, Discussion of the Week: Greatswords was a huge success last week (131 comments guys, awesome!) so I've decided to continue the idea. Of course, if I just did 'Longswords' this week that'd be a bit boring, a bit predictable... so let's change track and look at some new monsters!
Arzuros
- Arzuros (アオアシラ) is the first bear-like monster in the Monster Hunter series. It first appeared in Monster Hunter Portable 3rd. Arzuros is very fond of honey and will attack any hunter trying to gather it. Arzuros is seen regularly by Yukumo villagers in the Misty Peaks, but it also travels to the Deserted Island.
- The first new boss monster that one fights in MHP3 or MH3G, as far as I understand. In fact, I'm not sure if it takes over from Great Jaggi as just the first boss period... but let's face it, he's so easy he might as well be below Great Jaggi in the hierachy.
- Unless I'm much mistaken, doesn't Arzuros have the distinction of being the only monster with 3 different introduction videos? Plus he turns up in the Monster Hunter Portable 3rd main introduction as well... the guy does get around a lot. Undeservedly, some may argue.
Arzuros Equipment
This Article lists all the Arzuros Weapons and Armors that can be obtained in every game.
MHP3rd Weapons
Switch Axe
Japanese
青熊斧 |
Translation
Blue Bear Axe |
Hunting Horn
Japanese
ドラグマ【壱式】 |
Translation
Bear Horn I |
Long Sword
Japanese
青熊薙 |
Translation
Arzuros Nagi |
Video | |
Title | MHP3: Arzuros Introduction Video Provided by MHP3rdFrance |
Video | |
Title | MHP3: Arzuros 2nd Introduction Video Provided by MHP3rdFrance |
Video | |
Title | MH3G: Arzuros Introduction Video Provided by GSD993 |
Lagombi
- Lagombi (ウルクスス) is a monster that is often seen sliding freely in the Tundra area. Lagombi is a member of the Fanged Beast Species (牙獣種), also known as Pelagus in the English versions of Monster Hunter.
- Well, even if Tri G is never localized, at least this guy has a pronounceable 'localised' name! Much easier to write (and say) than 'Urukususu'.
- I imagine this guy is a bit more of a challenge than Arzuros... at least he has some kind of pace and projectile attack (plus that cool growing snowball thing in Tri G).
Lagombi Equipment
This Article lists all the Lagombi Weapons and Armors that can be obtained in every game.
MHP3rd Armors and Weapons
Gunlance
Japanese
ウルクスキー |
Translation
Urukususu Ski |
Video | |
Title | MHP3: Lagombi Introduction Video Provided by GSD993 |
Volvidon
- Volvidon is the first armadillo-like Pelagus that inhabits the Sandy Plains and Volcano regions. The Volvidon will attack the hunter using its long tongue, strong limbs, paralytic saliva, foul smelling gas, and a ricochet-jump.
- OK, I will admit to liking this guy the most of the three. He's goofy, but in a good way. I imagine he winds up lots of hunters though, with the Soiled and Paralysed statuses... and that ricochet-jump.
- Does he get anything new in Tri G?
- He eats Bnahabra, what's not to love?
This Article lists all the Volvidon Weapons and Armors that can be obtained in every game.
MHP3rd Armors and Weapons.
Switch Axe
Japanese
バウンドローラー |
Translation
Bound Roller |
Gunlance
Japanese
ブレイクショット |
Translation
Brake Shot |
Hammer
Japanese
バインドバウンド |
Translation
Binding Bound |
Video | |
Title | MHP3: Volvidon Introduction Video Provided by GSD993 |
Questions
- So which is your favourite of the three, in general?
- Which of them has the best equipment?
- Would you like to see any of them in Monster Hunter 4 (or any future MH game) or should we leave them behind now?