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 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
Hunter's Mail (DLC): Based on the Hunter's Blademaster Armor throughout the series. The Mii will hold the Hunter's Knife if it is worn.- Rathalos Mail (DLC): Based on the Rathalos Blademaster Armor throughout the series. The Mii will hold the Blazing Falchion if it is worn.
Headgear
- Hunter's Helm (DLC): Based on the helmet from the Hunter's Blademaster set in the series.
- Rathalos Helm (DLC): Based on the helmet from the Rathalos Blademaster set in the series.
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. The following Mii costumes are available as downloadable content, as part of version 11.0.0, within the ninth wave of Mii Fighter outfits along with Challenger Pack 9 and Pyra and Mythra. They were released on March 4th, 2021.
Outfits
Hunter's Mail (DLC): Returns from Smash 4 as a downloadable costume.- Rathalos Mail (DLC): Returns from Smash 4 as a downloadable costume.
Headgear
- Hunter's Helm (DLC): Returns from Smash 4 as a downloadable headgear.
- Rathalos Helm (DLC): Returns from Smash 4 as a downloadable headgear.
- Felyne Hat (DLC): A hat shaped after Felyne's head, sourced from Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village.
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
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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 |
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| 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
The Monster Hunter universe has games represented throughout the Super Smash Bros. series with a total of 5 games. The latest game represented in this universe is Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, released on July 9, 2021.
Monster Hunter
- Playable characters:
Hunter and Rathalos armor 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 Trophy:
- Rathalos appears as an Assist Trophy.
- Spirits:
- Rathalos appears as a spirit.
- Misc:
- The Forest Hill sub-world in World of Light is based on the Forest and Hills area from this game.
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.
