Monster Hunter (universe)

Monster Hunter (universe)
Developer(s)	Capcom
Publisher(s)	Capcom
Designer(s)	Kaname Fujioka
Genre(s)	Action role-playing
Console/platform of origin	PlayStation 2
First installment	Monster Hunter (2004)
Latest installment	Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (2021)

The Monster Hunter universe (モンスターハンター, Monster Hunter) is a series of fantasy-themed action role-playing video games developed and published by Capcom that started with the game Monster Hunter for PlayStation 2, released in 2004.

In Super Smash Bros. 4

Mii Costumes

Two Monster Hunter armor sets are the basis for paid downloadable content costumes for Mii Swordfighters. The armor sets used are the Hunter's Blademaster Armor while wielding the Hunter's Knife sword and shield set, and the Rathalos Blademaster Armor while wielding the Blazing Falchion sword and shield set.

Outfits

• Hunter's Mail (DLC)
• Rathalos Mail (DLC)

Headgear

• Hunter's Helm (DLC)
• Rathalos Helm (DLC)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Monster Hunter has received greater representation in Ultimate. The Mii Costumes from Smash 4 return, in addition to a new Mii hat via downloadable content. Rathalos appears as a boss, Assist Trophy, and a spirit. The universe also received two source tracks, as well as multiple spirits post-release, making it one of the bigger secondary universes in Ultimate.

Boss and Assist Trophy

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  Rathalos: Rathalos appears as an Assist Trophy, and also as a boss in the World of Light mode on a Monster Hunter-inspired stage that resembles the Ancestral Steppe. Rathalos also appears in the Classic Mode for Bowser, Hero, Duck Hunt, Marth, Yoshi, Piranha Plant, and Sephiroth, being the final boss for Duck Hunt, Marth, Yoshi, and Piranha Plant.

Mii Costumes

The Hunter and Rathalos costumes from Smash 4 return as downloadable content, in addition to a new hat based on the character, Felyne. They were released alongside Pyra and Mythra.

Outfits

• Hunter's Mail (DLC)
• Rathalos Mail (DLC)

Headgear

• Hunter's Helm (DLC)
• Rathalos Helm (DLC)
• Felyne Hat (DLC)

Music

Source Tracks

• "Proof of a Hero ~ 4Version": A theme that plays during the ending sequence, sourced from Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate.
• "Roar/Rathalos": The track when facing Rathalos, sourced from Monster Hunter.

Spirits

Rathalos also appears as a spirit. Even more Monster Hunter spirits from Monster Hunter Rise were included for the MONSTER HUNTER RISE spirit event. A spirit from Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin featuring the protagonist mounted on a flightless Rathalos (dubbed "Razewing Ratha") will be rewarded to players who have save data of the game. As with other Presents spirits, it will be made available for all users at a later date.

Primary spirits

No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Slots	Base	Max	Base	Max	Base	Max	Ability
1,469		Palamute		★★	3	1,567	6,340	806	3,262	701	2,835	Speed ↑
1,470		Magnamalo		★★★	1	3,251	9,801	1,766	5,325	1,360	4,099	Fist Attack ↑
1,487		Razewing Ratha		★★★	3	3,144		1,987		872		Fire Attack ↑

Support spirits

No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Cost	Ability
1,295		Rathalos		★★	1	Air Attack ↑
1,468		Palico		★	1	Ramblin' Evil Mushroom Equipped

Games with elements from or in the Super Smash Bros. series

Monster Hunter

• Playable Characters:
  • Hunter and Rathalos appear as downloadable Mii Swordfighter costumes.
  • Felyne appears as a downloadable Mii costume.

• Boss:
  • Rathalos appears as a boss.

• Music:
  • "Roar/Rathalos": The track when facing Rathalos, sourced from this game.

• Assist Trophies:
  • Rathalos appears as an Assist Trophy.

• Spirits:
  • Rathalos appears as a spirit.

Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village

• Playable Characters:
  • The Felyne hat's design comes from the game.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

• Music:
  • "Proof of a Hero ~ 4Version": A theme that plays during the ending sequence, sourced from this game.

Monster Hunter Rise

• Spirits:
  • Magnamalo, Palamute and Palico appear as spirits.

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

• Spirits:
  • Razewing Ratha (being ridden by the protagonist) appears as a spirit.

Trivia

• Monster Hunter is the only universe to have a boss but not a series symbol.