| 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 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
The Monster Hunter universe made its debut in Super Smash Bros. 4, with Mii Costumes inspired by Rathalos and Monster Hunter.
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.
World of Light Sub-World
- Forest Hill: Based on the Forest and Hills area from the original Monster Hunter, Forest Hill appears as sub-world in The Light Realm. Rathalos appears as a boss, but cannot be fought initally. Rathalos will fly away once the player gets too close, requiring the player to corner him at the plateau in order to fight him. Toon Link can be unlocked here.
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. 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. It was made available for all users on October 18th, 2021.
Primary spirits
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Slots | Base 
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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 | 9,436 | 1,987 | 5,963 | 872 | 2,616 | 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 appearing in the Super Smash Bros. series
Monster Hunter
- Playable characters:
Hunter and Rathalos armor appear as downloadable Mii Swordfighter costumes.
Felyne appears as a downloadable Mii costume.
- World of Light:
- Forest Hill is based on the Forest and Hills area from this game.
- Boss:
- Rathalos appears as a boss.
- Music:
- "Roar/Rathalos": The track when facing Rathalos, sourced from this game.
- Assist trophy:
- 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
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.
External Link
- Article on the Monster Hunter Wiki.