Monster Hunter (universe)
| Monster Hunter (universe) | |
|---|---|
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| 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 Rise (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
Headgear
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
- 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
Headgear
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.
Primary spirits
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Slots | Base 
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Max
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Base 
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Max
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Base 
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Max
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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 ↑ |
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
- 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.
Trivia
- Monster Hunter is the only universe to have a boss but not a series symbol.
- Monster Hunter has featured a number of collaborations in both mainline titles and spinoffs, including Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Star Fox, Fire Emblem, Animal Crossing, Sonic the Hedgehog, Final Fantasy, and fellow Capcom franchises Mega Man, Street Fighter, and Resident Evil. Rathalos also appears as an optional boss in Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.
