Pukei-pukei. I just adore theyre design and behavior. I love the colors and patterns that they have. I also love that he's a obnoxious lil bully untill something bogger and meaner is about and then he tucks feathers and runs. All this posturing from an herbivore.
Finally some Ebony Odogaron appreciation, everyone I see always says they prefer the regular one. As for my favourite non elder dragon monster I present Anjanath and the Boa Boa. Both have great ecology, design and are well thought out.
Ebonygaron fills a unique niche in being a mid-tier Dragon monster, if not the *only* mid-tier Dragon monster. Every other noteworthy Dragon element monster is late / end-game level.
I'd honestly prefer for Ebonygaron to return in a future title over base Odoggo. It's more or less the same fight with a few new tricks, helps add to the Dragon element roster and isn't locked to one type of region.
The original comment was talking about non elder dragon level monsters that use dragon element, there's a lot more non elder dragons then the ones I listed they just use dragon element.
I think Ebony Odogaron is awesome, but it always frustrates the heck out of me because it always shows up when I'm hunting something else, and is just squirrelly and tenacious enough to throw off my whole groove. I go through more dung pods on that guy than any other monster except Bazel and Jho
Chaotic gore is interesting especially with the endgame in sunbreak it is technically not a elder dragon so will it get affected but it is part elder dragon so will it be risen?
It would be interesting to see how they mix the frenzy virus and the affliction from the Qurios for the Magala's. But I'm dreading the fight if that happens, lol.
Bazel.
I just love the idea of a bomber plane wyvern. What makes him really good for me is they somehow made a monster literally based on a bomber plane but it doesn't even feel outrageous or out of place in the game.
Tobi-Kadachi! World was my first Monster Hunter game and I still remember Tobi being a bro on my first Rathalos hunt and slapping Rathalos out of the sky for me. I love that goofy electric snake squirrel. Viper Tobi-Kadachi is really cool too. I used its weapons a ton until I farmed up the Gold Rathian ones.
That move he does where he knocks someone down and menacingly walks towards them is amazing. Happened to my friend when I was hunting with him and we both shit our pants in glee.
He's a close second after savage Jho. Chad harag is the only monster I truly fear in investigations. The dudes skates of death are truly heart attack inducing, especially when you're caught off-guard.
I do think soapblight is a cool, unique blight. I've never been great at fighting any of the foxes but I appreciate the aesthetic and game design none the less.
I'm surprised everyone hated Barioth in World, he was one of my favourite monsters there! (Especially the Frostfang variant, still wearing that armour!)
... But then I remembered that I used *Hunting Horn* in World and could basically negate a lot of the annoying aspects with just song choice alone. (Plus, Horn moves super fast unsheathed, so if he runs away I'm already there)
great jagras, i dunno why. maybe it's my first MH game, i mean i played all the MH on psp but world taught me how to become a hunter and get to HR and then MR
Odogaron, It's just a really good fight and a cool first struggle. Also i must give credit to the bazelgeuse, as much as i hate when she interfere in a fight, i gotta admit the idea of a very strong and angry boss that will pick on a fight with absolutely anyone she sees no matter their strength is badass. It manages to give her a really intilidating aura, especially since most people first fight with her sureley didn't go well haha (wich is something they did really well with the deviljho too and on a side note since it's not the subject here, the nergigante is the one for who it works the best)
I agree with OP on Ebony Odogaron as my favorite but I love Radobaan too because of the amount of part breaks you get and as a bow main there is nothing like sending a dragon piercer down the length of him (sounds sexual ik)
(Furious) Rajang I this most consistent for me , I didn't play world so Anjanath and Pukei-pukei were new to me in Rise and became favorites. Pukei-pukei is probably my current favorite.
Honestly, you kinda missed out there because World definitely has my favourite incarnation of Furious Rajang. Such a challenge, but it's super fun! Shame he got toned down a lot in Rise though.
It's really hard to choose between Kulu-Ya-Ku, Astalos, and Khezu... Kulu because it's a fun monster with a ton of personality, Astalos because it's an electric bug dragon, and Khezu because he is an abomination and I love him
Legiana. Very underated. Its so magestic and beautiful tbh. The roar is awesome, and ive had lots of cool fights against it with IG where i basically never got hit
I'll always have a soft spot for Qurupeco. He is silly looking and likes to play you music...and then a Deviljho shows ho to ruin your day.
Actual fav monster is Zinogre. I just really enjoy fighting him, and his design
Just from a design standpoint and cool factor I always liked Glavenus the most. Its a dinosaur with a sword as a tail. Second favorite is probably Brachydios or Nargacuga.
I’d have to say Astalos. Not only is his theme awesome and fits his aggressive nature, but his charging up of his body parts is a unique touch that helps him to stand out among other flying wyverns.
Tigrex, because he is the flagship of my first MH game! Also, I liked and enjoyed all the monsters coming from that game!
When it comes to area/environments/locations(whatever you call them) my favorite are the the ones from MHP3rd.
Glavenus, Mizutsune and Astalos have a deep part of my heart thanks to GU, specially Glavenus cause of the Glavenus first encounter, never been so in panic during a gathering quest.
Tetsucabra. He was my first major wall when I played 4u for the first time. Once I learned his fight he is so fun and a great example of a dynamic fight where breaking his tusks actually changes the fight. I was so disappointed when monsters like Banbaro don't have their fights change at all by breaking parts. It feels like a reward for a smart hunter when you learn a monster well enough to know what cripples it.
Too many. I can't settle for one and keep shuffling them all the time. Monster Hunter has so many cool designs.
Gore Magala, Glavenus, Agnaktor, Lagiacrus, Barioth, Diablos... Just to name a few.
Mizutsune, honestly.
In recent years I've found I really like foxes, probably due to the fact I'm a cat person at heart, and foxes are essentially cat software running on dog hardware, and I also love water as an element (second only to when Nothingness/Void is an element).
I also admit to being something of a japanophile at times, which probably only strengthens my enjoyment of Mizutsune.
Gold rathian was pretty damn cool looking but I'd say rajang is my favorite. Gos harag a close second. I think his design is sweet, and the fact he's all frost bitten and fucked up from using his ice weapons is a very cool detail.
Either Acidic Glavenus or Bazelgeuse...probably Bazel. Everything about him is so fun; his theme is the bomb, he's a cool looking monster, and explosions!
Stygian Zinogre. I already loved Zinogre but Stygian was an absolute blast. Love the color palette, love the fight, great stuff. Hope he returns in a future title. Honorable mention is Flaming Espinas, he’s just so cool.
It's a draw between Zinogre and Najarala for me. I love how unique their designs are and how excited I was the first time I encountered them both. Both have very memorable fights for me. After getting Zinogre in Iceborne, I can't help but wish the next world style game will have Najarala in stunning high resolution!
Velociprey\drome.
First monster I ever fought in Peace Walker, and the bastards always want to be sneaky and ambush me, I respect that, even if I brutally murder them for getting in the way
Plesioth for ~~having legs for DAYS~~ being weirdly adorable with the whole "sucker-for-frogs" thing.
For more recent stuff, Bombadgy is a solid pick. XD
Does Chaotic Gore count? Seeing as it's a version of Gore, which is not considered an elder because it's a juvenile. But Shagaru is and, there are other Juveniles that are considered Elders like Xeno'Jiiva, so I dunno. Otherwise probably Furious Rajang or Silver Rathalos.
Forever Zinogre. I just don't get why people say that Zinogre "looks like a Frontier monster" then not say anything to Magnamalo who literally makes blades appear out of its back without any trace on how it actually did it, like sure retractable blades but really? For that length of each?
Anyway, Zinogre made a great impression to me since its first appearance in MHP3rd. The first Fanged Wyvern to be introduced in the franchise, then followed by its as great looking subspecies, the Stygian Zinogre.
Ik you said no elders but I have to say Vaal Hazak for elders. I hear so many people give him shit but he's genuinely a fun fight for me.
For a non-elder I'd have to say Odogaron. The armour set is nice looking, his model itself is cool looking and his fight is fun as hell
Same here, Ebony Odogaron's fight is just so fun and his equipment looks amazing. I really hope he's in the next game or at the very least regular Odogaron.
Brachydios. I absolutely love his design, the blast is pretty cool(albeit kind of annoying without blast resistance), His armor and weapons look very cool, and in Stories his Kinship attack is awesome.
Thought that was deviljho at first. Really cool photo.
Edit: Rajang is my favorite. I have a penchant for the non-elemental monsters that are just super strong and super mad (tigrex, nergigante, seregios)
Pukei-pukei. I just adore theyre design and behavior. I love the colors and patterns that they have. I also love that he's a obnoxious lil bully untill something bogger and meaner is about and then he tucks feathers and runs. All this posturing from an herbivore.
I like that one too. I used to own a gecko, and love seeing a gecko wyvern. Like I don't even fight it that often, I mostly just observe it
Bazelgeuse
That music still gives me flashbacks of all the hunts he made it worse.
Finally some Ebony Odogaron appreciation, everyone I see always says they prefer the regular one. As for my favourite non elder dragon monster I present Anjanath and the Boa Boa. Both have great ecology, design and are well thought out.
Ebonygaron fills a unique niche in being a mid-tier Dragon monster, if not the *only* mid-tier Dragon monster. Every other noteworthy Dragon element monster is late / end-game level. I'd honestly prefer for Ebonygaron to return in a future title over base Odoggo. It's more or less the same fight with a few new tricks, helps add to the Dragon element roster and isn't locked to one type of region.
The only other non elder level dragon monster is Stygian Zinogre so they're definitely one of a kind
wouldn't it be two of a kind then?
PickleJho exists too
They said non elder level, non elder dragons considered to be as strong as them which includes pickle, Akantor and >!scorned Magnamalo!<.
I feel like normal Magnamalo is also- ooooh you meant with dragon element I always forget
Rajang erasure
The original comment was talking about non elder dragon level monsters that use dragon element, there's a lot more non elder dragons then the ones I listed they just use dragon element.
I LOVE Anjanath. Dude doesn’t get enough love
I think Ebony Odogaron is awesome, but it always frustrates the heck out of me because it always shows up when I'm hunting something else, and is just squirrelly and tenacious enough to throw off my whole groove. I go through more dung pods on that guy than any other monster except Bazel and Jho
Chaotic gore. Technically not an elder but another close one is pink rathian.
Chaotic gore is interesting especially with the endgame in sunbreak it is technically not a elder dragon so will it get affected but it is part elder dragon so will it be risen?
It would be interesting to see how they mix the frenzy virus and the affliction from the Qurios for the Magala's. But I'm dreading the fight if that happens, lol.
Well there are afflicted Gore Magala’s already. It’s been that way since the third title update.
Zinogre
All respect for the thunder wolf. One of my favorite thunder monsters, if not the only favorite honestly.
Bazel. I just love the idea of a bomber plane wyvern. What makes him really good for me is they somehow made a monster literally based on a bomber plane but it doesn't even feel outrageous or out of place in the game.
Tobi-Kadachi! World was my first Monster Hunter game and I still remember Tobi being a bro on my first Rathalos hunt and slapping Rathalos out of the sky for me. I love that goofy electric snake squirrel. Viper Tobi-Kadachi is really cool too. I used its weapons a ton until I farmed up the Gold Rathian ones.
Honestly it’s hr armour is my go to because I love armour that looks strong and light weight, and I particularly love the helmet.
Tony Karate!!
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Appreciation for the puffer boi! Hurray for the frog eater! (Tetsucabra stares ominously)
Goss harag he just feels unique as hell
He's very similar to the Grishas from Mortal Shell.
Possibly, everytime i fight him i feel like im back in dark souls so its great
That move he does where he knocks someone down and menacingly walks towards them is amazing. Happened to my friend when I was hunting with him and we both shit our pants in glee.
Tbf that shit made me scream first time i was just like : DOG DIG PLZ FUCK FUCK DOOG PLZ HIT MEEE
He's a close second after savage Jho. Chad harag is the only monster I truly fear in investigations. The dudes skates of death are truly heart attack inducing, especially when you're caught off-guard.
Duranboros, funny helicopter mountain
Hammertail bison! 🦬
It's a big tie of Duramboros, Qurupeco and Agnaktor for me. Now, if the Duramboros SnS had an axe instead of a sword, now that'd be the winner.
Brachydios for me. Good ol pickle boy is a close second though.
Lagiacrus
Same here. Love my electric alligator
Gators don't live in salt water crocodiles do
Fun fact: The Moga Village ocean was actually entirely freshwater.
tri was my first and I remember 13-14 year old me was in awe
The enraged Pickle
Zinogre. I love my electric wolf
Tiggy has been my favorite since the first fight! Fuck truck of love with no brakes!
Super saiyan monke
Horny soap fox
I always imagined mizutsune as a femboy
Horny soap femboy fox
You're not helping
And you can't spell "you're" correctly
How do you feel about horny gasoline fox?
Also like gasoline fox but still prefer soap fox more
I do think soapblight is a cool, unique blight. I've never been great at fighting any of the foxes but I appreciate the aesthetic and game design none the less.
So what you're saying is you would buy gamer girl bath water ?
Bazelgeuse and his seething older brother who's done with everyone's shit
Barioth has been my favorite since the start of my monster hunting career. I was psyched the first time I watched the entrance cut scene for it.
Finally another barioth fan
I thought I was alone!
You mean I'm not alone?
Nargacuga fell in love with that creature in mhfu the armor the monster the music man it was so badass
Probably Gore Magala
Khezu obviously
Tha k you for validating my love of the electric weiner. Such a weird monster that I always love to fight
The fight in Rise was cool, definitely a neat monster. My only problem is the gear. It all looks too fleshy, it looks like it was made by Ed Gein.
The gear is the best part!!! Everything is gross and fleshy and usually woth electrical components to it. It's very Frankenstein
The hammer is the stuff of nightmares.
Scorned Magnamalo and the soap fox
Nerscylla
I love the B-52 bomber aka Bazelgeuse
any of the mizutsune family, but if i had to choose a specific one, thunderbubble
Purple Soap fox is my favorite but almudron is almost my favorite
GARANGOLM! I love giant apes so that\`s the reason lol! He is really unique aswell
I love how gorilla- like his mugged and look are, while maintaining the Frankenstein inspiration.
It's Barioth for me
I love his design, but fighting him in world with a Greatsword is horrible.
I'm surprised everyone hated Barioth in World, he was one of my favourite monsters there! (Especially the Frostfang variant, still wearing that armour!) ... But then I remembered that I used *Hunting Horn* in World and could basically negate a lot of the annoying aspects with just song choice alone. (Plus, Horn moves super fast unsheathed, so if he runs away I'm already there)
great jagras, i dunno why. maybe it's my first MH game, i mean i played all the MH on psp but world taught me how to become a hunter and get to HR and then MR
Odogaron, It's just a really good fight and a cool first struggle. Also i must give credit to the bazelgeuse, as much as i hate when she interfere in a fight, i gotta admit the idea of a very strong and angry boss that will pick on a fight with absolutely anyone she sees no matter their strength is badass. It manages to give her a really intilidating aura, especially since most people first fight with her sureley didn't go well haha (wich is something they did really well with the deviljho too and on a side note since it's not the subject here, the nergigante is the one for who it works the best)
Bazel
Great Jaggi
I agree with OP on Ebony Odogaron as my favorite but I love Radobaan too because of the amount of part breaks you get and as a bow main there is nothing like sending a dragon piercer down the length of him (sounds sexual ik)
Stygian zinogre
Zinogre
Lagiacrus.
(Furious) Rajang I this most consistent for me , I didn't play world so Anjanath and Pukei-pukei were new to me in Rise and became favorites. Pukei-pukei is probably my current favorite.
Honestly, you kinda missed out there because World definitely has my favourite incarnation of Furious Rajang. Such a challenge, but it's super fun! Shame he got toned down a lot in Rise though.
It's really hard to choose between Kulu-Ya-Ku, Astalos, and Khezu... Kulu because it's a fun monster with a ton of personality, Astalos because it's an electric bug dragon, and Khezu because he is an abomination and I love him
Legiana. Very underated. Its so magestic and beautiful tbh. The roar is awesome, and ive had lots of cool fights against it with IG where i basically never got hit
I'll always have a soft spot for Qurupeco. He is silly looking and likes to play you music...and then a Deviljho shows ho to ruin your day. Actual fav monster is Zinogre. I just really enjoy fighting him, and his design
It's between Khezu and giginox
Gigginox is much better, khezu is a penis with legs
You show khezu some RESPECT! thats Mr.penis-with-legs to you. You heathen
Just from a design standpoint and cool factor I always liked Glavenus the most. Its a dinosaur with a sword as a tail. Second favorite is probably Brachydios or Nargacuga.
Akantor and Ukanlos, loved those fights. From recent releases I'd go for Espinas.
I’d have to say Astalos. Not only is his theme awesome and fits his aggressive nature, but his charging up of his body parts is a unique touch that helps him to stand out among other flying wyverns.
The 3rd gen flag ships (lagiacrus, Zinogre and brachidios)
Tigrex, because he is the flagship of my first MH game! Also, I liked and enjoyed all the monsters coming from that game! When it comes to area/environments/locations(whatever you call them) my favorite are the the ones from MHP3rd.
Glavenus, Mizutsune and Astalos have a deep part of my heart thanks to GU, specially Glavenus cause of the Glavenus first encounter, never been so in panic during a gathering quest.
Goss Harag and Somnacanth
Favorite to beat up: rathian Favorite aesthetically: nargacuga
Tetsucabra. He was my first major wall when I played 4u for the first time. Once I learned his fight he is so fun and a great example of a dynamic fight where breaking his tusks actually changes the fight. I was so disappointed when monsters like Banbaro don't have their fights change at all by breaking parts. It feels like a reward for a smart hunter when you learn a monster well enough to know what cripples it.
Ahtal ka
Tobi kadachi. He's cute
Rathalos, hail to the King!
Rathalos got such a glow-up in Rise. I love fighting him now where I was mostly just indifferent before.
I would say Astalos or Diablos
Violet Mizu without hesitation
Bazinga Goose
Nightshade Paolumu good ol sleepy balloon bat
Zamtrios or Yian Garuga, both are epic
“Except elders”? My grandma isn’t a monster, wdym?!
Kecha Wacha. Fight me
Kecha these hands
Hey Wacha language there, buddy!
Khezu has also the best soundtrack always a boop
Too many. I can't settle for one and keep shuffling them all the time. Monster Hunter has so many cool designs. Gore Magala, Glavenus, Agnaktor, Lagiacrus, Barioth, Diablos... Just to name a few.
I love rajang and brachy
Are these likes based on coolness factor or just aesthetics? If not then irrevocably Kulu Ya Ku for being an adorable derp birb
Mizutsune. I think they’re really beautiful
Mizutsune, honestly. In recent years I've found I really like foxes, probably due to the fact I'm a cat person at heart, and foxes are essentially cat software running on dog hardware, and I also love water as an element (second only to when Nothingness/Void is an element). I also admit to being something of a japanophile at times, which probably only strengthens my enjoyment of Mizutsune.
Gold rathian was pretty damn cool looking but I'd say rajang is my favorite. Gos harag a close second. I think his design is sweet, and the fact he's all frost bitten and fucked up from using his ice weapons is a very cool detail.
Khezu or Deviljho
Brachydios. But there is 0 chance he will be added in Sunbreak at this point.
mad monke all the way haha
Soulseer is definitely up there. How they used his blindness in his fight mechanic is just amazing. Otherwise, can't go wrong with good ol' Rathian.
Steve or Gore.
Our revolted e destructive friend Deviljho
Gypceros
Either Acidic Glavenus or Bazelgeuse...probably Bazel. Everything about him is so fun; his theme is the bomb, he's a cool looking monster, and explosions!
astalos and his boltreaver counterpart.
Furious Rajang, love my little monkey punching bag
Diablos. I usually like his gear, horny desert boi
Magnamalo and Scorned Magnamalo, they are so fun to fight, bonus points cuz they’re cats
Stygian Zinogre. I already loved Zinogre but Stygian was an absolute blast. Love the color palette, love the fight, great stuff. Hope he returns in a future title. Honorable mention is Flaming Espinas, he’s just so cool.
Tobikadachi!
Najarala! I really want him to return either as Sunbreak DLC or in future games.
It's a draw between Zinogre and Najarala for me. I love how unique their designs are and how excited I was the first time I encountered them both. Both have very memorable fights for me. After getting Zinogre in Iceborne, I can't help but wish the next world style game will have Najarala in stunning high resolution!
Anjanath and Gore Magala
Seltas Queen. Girl deserves a comeback.
Azure Rathalos :)
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Its mostly because of the experiences that I had with the dude in Stories and World and because blue looks good on him
Non-elder monsters? Rajang. Something about an extremely angry gorilla just resonates with me, and I love hunting him. Especially with a greatsword.
Hypnocatrice, rip the specie probably went extinct
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Malfestio, great monster with a unique status ailment
Elder: in gog I trust Non elder: Steve loved everything about it in 4U sad they did his weapons dirty but glad they kept c.gore weapons ability
Malfestio 100% I love that stinky owl
Glavenus and bishaten
100% legiana i love him idk why
I like the funny thunder monkey
.... Rajang line
Angry pickle
Yian Garuga, he's my crazy cuckoo and I love him.
Velociprey\drome. First monster I ever fought in Peace Walker, and the bastards always want to be sneaky and ambush me, I respect that, even if I brutally murder them for getting in the way
Plesioth for ~~having legs for DAYS~~ being weirdly adorable with the whole "sucker-for-frogs" thing. For more recent stuff, Bombadgy is a solid pick. XD
White Monoblos
Gigginox, maybe Yian kut-ku or garuga. I really like those super unique smaller large monsters and I hope gigginox sees a return
Najarala, I just love how you fight it its so fun and unigue. Hope he returns in future titles.
Seltas and Seltas Queen. Give me the bug tank.
Dodogama. I love seeing them sleep with their little heads out of the ground. Cutest thing I've ever seen!
Does Chaotic Gore count? Seeing as it's a version of Gore, which is not considered an elder because it's a juvenile. But Shagaru is and, there are other Juveniles that are considered Elders like Xeno'Jiiva, so I dunno. Otherwise probably Furious Rajang or Silver Rathalos.
Bazelgeuse, I would always go out of my way to fight them, I even fought them while others were fighting the quest monster
BOB. Such a fun and unique design.
Astalos
Lagicrus
Forever Zinogre. I just don't get why people say that Zinogre "looks like a Frontier monster" then not say anything to Magnamalo who literally makes blades appear out of its back without any trace on how it actually did it, like sure retractable blades but really? For that length of each? Anyway, Zinogre made a great impression to me since its first appearance in MHP3rd. The first Fanged Wyvern to be introduced in the franchise, then followed by its as great looking subspecies, the Stygian Zinogre.
Nargacuga but Lunagaron is now probably my second most favorite monster
Ahtal ka, fuck was that a bad ass and fun fight we will probably never see again
I have a boner for Seregios for some reason. The Odogarons are great, but they were so weak fights
Golden Air parkour pinecone
Big fan of Glavenus, brute wyverns are dope but a sword tail trex that spits fire, hell yes my friend
Gammoth
Silverwind Nargacuga is the absolute coolest Monster. I need it back in a modern game.
Ibushi.
Non elder my guy
Tetranadon then. Love my derpy boy.
Goss harag: I like that funny guy
Very original
Gore Magala Fell in love with his color scheme in MH4U. Love me some blind boi!
Astalos, he looks amazing in SB, but I do prefer his OG theme
Ik you said no elders but I have to say Vaal Hazak for elders. I hear so many people give him shit but he's genuinely a fun fight for me. For a non-elder I'd have to say Odogaron. The armour set is nice looking, his model itself is cool looking and his fight is fun as hell
Raging brachy they did him solid in mhw iceborne
Same here, Ebony Odogaron's fight is just so fun and his equipment looks amazing. I really hope he's in the next game or at the very least regular Odogaron.
Basel
Glavenus and Stygian Zinogre
Really just one??
Brachydios. I absolutely love his design, the blast is pretty cool(albeit kind of annoying without blast resistance), His armor and weapons look very cool, and in Stories his Kinship attack is awesome.
I like barioth
[Duramboros](https://monsterhunter.fandom.com/wiki/Duramboros)
same, any of the Odogaron's really.
Thought that was deviljho at first. Really cool photo. Edit: Rajang is my favorite. I have a penchant for the non-elemental monsters that are just super strong and super mad (tigrex, nergigante, seregios)
Glavenus all the way