TheMonster Hunterseries is one that pits players against a huge swathe of unique monsters. The games often feel like a never-ending boss rush (although the player must track down each monster first). Some large monsters are easy to take down without much thought, but others require utmost skill and patience.
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Many of the game’s dragons rank among the hardest enemies in anyMonster Huntergame, but there are some other monsters who pose just as much of a threat. A Rajang, for example, is far more deadly than a Rathalos despite the Rathalos' huge size, thanks to its quick, powerful movementsand diverse move set. Here are just a few more examples of the series' deadliest creatures.
10Safi’Jiiva
The Safi’Jiiva is a large red Elder Dragon that appears in the series first in theIceborneDLC forMonster Hunter: World. It’s particularly tough thanks to one attack: its “ultimate attack” Sapphire of the Emperor, breathes flame over the entire battlefield.
After a few seconds, the Elder Dragon will shoot a blue ball of energy at the burning ground. It will envelop the area with light, instantly killingall but the most prepared hunters.
9Zinogre
The Zinogre is a large monster first introduced in the PSP entryMonster Hunter Portable 3rd, and has been brought back many times for main entries in the series. It’s a hulking, agile monster with thunderous abilities and a wolf-like appearance.
The Zinogre attacks chiefly with nimble and surprisingly powerful attacks with its massive claws. Its electricity attacks stem from its spine. A large number of one-shot attacks make it a tough one to dodge, let alone hit.
8Furious Rajang
The Furious Rajang is a special type of Rajang first introduced in the PSP gameMonster Hunter Freedom Unite. The Rajang on its own is one of the tougher large monsters to take down in the series, and the Furious Rajangturns that fight up to 11.
If any comparison were to be made between these two, it would be like comparing Super Sonic to Sonic (the Furious Rajang even has gold fur). Its magnitudes are faster and stronger, and its lack of a tail makes it much harder to stop it from rampaging.
7Jhen Mohran
Jhen Mohran is an Elder Dragon originally fromMonster Hunter 3for the Wii. It’s incredibly large, and will attack ships and other large monsters when threatened. According to the in-game lore, the monster has precious minerals on its back and is seen as a sign of prosperity.
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The fight with the Jhen Mohran is, unfortunately, a little bit on-rails (and therefore easy) compared to other fights in the series. It can most easily be compared to the Zorah Magdaros fight fromMonster Hunter: World, in which the player is tasked with shooting cannons and ballistae at the Elder Dragon until it turns around.
6Dalamadur
Dalamadur is anElder Dragon fromMonster Hunter 4who is undoubtedly one of the most difficult monsters in that title. It is absolutely massive, with a snake-like body, fangs, and lines of barbed spikes along its body.
It uses Fire-based and Paralysis attacks. Dalamadur can knock the hunter far into the sky, and also has the ability to become enraged. This beast puts up a long fight, made slightly shorter if the hunter uses Dragon damage against it.
5Savage Deviljho
The Savage Deviljho is an iconic toughie. Originally introduced inMonster Hunter 3for the Wii, it has made a comeback for just about everyMonster Huntertitle since then. It’s a ravenous, deadly foe that becomes aggressive at any range, and even has turf wars with Elder Dragons.
It’s so large, in fact, that it can throw other Wyvern-type large monsters around as a weapon, and will consume them to heal itself. The Savage variety of the Deviljho is simply a stronger version of thisalready terrifying monster.
4Lunastra
Lunastra is an ice-themed Elder Dragon. It made its first appearance inMonster Hunter 2for the PlayStation 2, and was brought back forMonster Hunter: WorldIceborne. While she might appear a little bit smaller than other Elder Dragons, she nonetheless is one of the most deadly.
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She is the female counterpart to Teostra, and the two will attack together if they are on the same map, often combining abilities. Lunastra is powerful on her own, but the special bond attack of the duo is generally aone-shot for unprepared hunters.
3Teostra
Teostra, the male counterpart to Lunastra, also made his debut in the PlayStation 2Monster Hunter 2entry. While Lunastra has ice-based attacks and moves nimbly, Teostra uses dive bombs and long-range firebreathing attacks. He can explode self-produced powders across the entire battlefield.
Teostra is arguably harder to take down because of its aggressiveness. While the Lunastra will generally veer away from combat and give warnings, Teostra is much like a Deviljho, in that he will attack anything on sight.
2Alatreon
Fans of theMonster Hunterseries argue whether Alatreon or Fatalis is the most difficult monster throughout the entire series. Alatreon has power over a number of different elemental attacks, as it is an elementally unstable monster. However,Monster Hunter: Worlddescribed the Alatreon as being smaller than in previous games.
While the monster does present an extremely tough, precise fight, it lacks the intense formidable might of the Fatalis. Still, it remains one of the hardest monsters in anyMonster Huntergame to take down. Players shouldn’t get into a fight with an Alatreonwithout knowing what they’re doing.
1Fatalis
The Fatalis is a large Elder Dragon that has been part of theMonster Hunterseries since its inception. It has limited elemental ability, especially when compared to the Alatreon. However, what it lacks in special powers it more than makes up for with sheer might.
Fatalis has a number of one-shot attacks that will kill even the most prepared hunters instantly, if they can’t get out of the way. Along with its massive size, ridiculously fast attacks, and a particular hatred for humans, players have got themselves one of the most difficult boss fights in all of gaming, let alone just theMonster Hunterseries.
