History Characters / MonsterHunterFifthGenerationMonstersWorld

** In ''World'', it may be the only apex monster that Deviljho beats by simply pinning it in its mouth and would smash the Fanged Wyvern around ''several times''(a habit Deviljho normally does to very low-tier monsters like Great Jagras and Tzitzi-Ya-Ku), but Odogaron does manage to be the only apex monster[[note]]Examples of apex monsters in ''World'' are Legiana, Nargacuga and Lavasioth. Monsters like Deviljho, Bazelgeuse and Rajang fit better as ultra-apex monsters, since their threat level is the same as Elder Dragons.[[/note]] who can completely win in a turf war against another apex monster(Uragaan in this case[[note]]This is mainly due to the fact that their turf war is a re-used animation of Odogaron's turf war against Radobaan, Uragaan's weaker relative.[[/note]]).

An invasive Flying Wyvern. An opportunistic predator, it drops specialized hardened secretions from its ventral side that resemble large scales (and often get referred to as such despite not literally being scales). This secretion responds explosively to hard impacts, enabling the "scales" to act like firebombs so it can eat whatever is caught in the blast. ''Iceborne'' adds a variant known as the Seething Bazelgeuse, that appears to be an older, more easily enraged Bazelgeuse whose unstable scales have a much higher volatility and wider blast radius.

A white-furred Flying Wyvern that inhabits the Coral Highlands. It dines on coral eggs and has the ability to inflate its neck to float in the air, essentially turning itself into a living balloon. When threatened, it blows air at its foes to stagger them and attacks with its hard-scaled tail.

Small, furry Fanged Wyverns who inhabit the tundra. They are opportunistic predators and attack both hunters and large monsters alike when they get the chance.

** In ''World'', it may be the only apex monster that Deviljho beats by simply pinning it in its mouth and would smash the Fanged Wyvern around ''several times''(a habit Deviljho normally does to very low-tier monsters like Great Jagras and Tzitzi-Ya-Ku), but Odogaron does manage to be the only apex monster[[note]]Examples of apex monsters in ''World'' are Legiana, Nargacuga and Lavasioth. Monsters like Deviljho, Bazelgeuse and Rajang rank as ultra-apex monsters, since their threat level is the same as Elder Dragons.[[/note]] who can completely win in a turf war against another apex monster(Uragaan in this case[[note]]This is mainly due to the fact that their turf war is a re-used animation of Odogaron's turf war against Radobaan, Uragaan's weaker relative.[[/note]]).

* KillerRabbit: Visually cute, at least compared to the other monsters, but still a large monster that can put up a decent fight. As a mid-tier monster, its threat level is roughly the same as Rathian and Anjanath.

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A ''Dilophosaurus''-like Bird Wyvern with giant, fan-like frills on its head containing a specialized organ that can produce a bright, flashing light used to stun opponents.

* KillerRabbit: Visually cute, at least compared to the other monsters, but still a large monster that can put up a decent fight. In fact, its threat level is roughly the same as ''Rathian'' or '''Anjanath'''.

A large monster that lives in areas of high altitude, such as the upper strata of the Coral Highlands. Its shrieking roar echoes throughout the sky and its body can shoot out a chilling wind that forms ice on its target upon contact, hindering them. With its enormous wings, lightweight body and large fins on its tail, Legiana is a highly skilled flyer. Graceful yet aggressive, Legiana is a fierce apex that would freeze and strike anyone that gets in its way.

* BarrierChangeBoss: Normally immune to water, but becomes weak to it once covered in mud. In return, its normal weakness to thunder is nullified and is now just resistant to fire rather than being immune.
* DishingOutDirt: The Jyuratodus covers itself in mud to keep moist and gain extra protection. It can repeatedly spit out a watery sludge at its opponents, temporarily trapping them.

* MakingASplash: Its muddy sludge attacks inflict Water damage.

* PurpleIsPowerful: The Ebony subspecies has a slight purple coloration and has a stronger array of attacks than the nominate species thanks to its Dragon-based breath attacks.

** In ''World'', it may be the only apex monster that Deviljho beats by simply pinning it in its mouth and would smash the Fanged Wyvern around ''several times''(a habit Deviljho normally does to very low-tier monsters like Great Jagras and Tzitzi-Ya-Ku), but Odogaron does manage to be the only apex monster who can completely win in a turf war against another apex monster(Uragaan in this case[[note]]This is mainly due to the fact that their turf war is a re-used animation of Odogaron's turf war against Radobaan, Uragaan's weaker relative.[[/note]]).

* MixAndMatchCritters: Paolumu mainly resembles a bat, albeit one with a long neck. It has buck teeth and a flat tail like a beaver. Its ability to inflate its neck in order to float in the air brings to mind the manatee, a mammal that can inflate the air sac in its neck to float in the water. Nightshade Paolumu's bright patches on its inflated neck resemble those seen on the tail of a peacock.

* SummonBiggerFish: Diablos dislike loud noise since it startles and annoys them. When Noios feel provoked, their loud screeches attract a Diablos to its area, getting the monster to fight its aggressor for it.

* NonMaliciousMonster: Unlike most Wingdrakes, Cortos are able and willing to fight, but they only do so if they feel provoked.

This white-furred Flying Wyvern inflates its neck to float around the Coral Highlands and dine on coral eggs. When threatened, it blows air at its foes to stagger them and attacks with its hard-scaled tail. The black-furred Nightshade subspecies inhabits deserts and typical jungles, and can put its enemies to sleep with the air it blows out.

* KillerRabbit: Visually cute, at least compared to the other monsters, but still a large monster that puts up a decent fight once provoked.
* MixAndMatchCritters: Paolumu strongly resembles a bat, but its buck teeth and flat tail bring to mind a beaver. Nightshade Paolumu also has bright patches on its sac that resemble those seen on a peacock.

A monster with enormous wings and large fins on its tail. It continually prowls its territory in the upper strata of the Coral Highlands. ''Iceborne'' introduces the Shrieking Legiana variant, which has more powerful control over ice.

''Iceborne'' introduces the Blackveil variant, which is covered in spores that generate effluvium, making this version of the Elder Dragon even more hazardous.

A fierce Fanged Wyvern distinguished by its blood-red coloration, protruding fangs and a second set of sharp claws that protrude from its feet. It can sometimes be seen dragging corpses back to its lair. Violently relentless, Odogaron is a bloodthirsty creature that will claw and bite both prey and foe.

A fierce Fanged Wyvern distinguished by its blood-red coloration, protruding fangs and a second set of sharp claws that protrude from its feet. It can sometimes be seen dragging corpses back to its lair. Violently relentless, Odogaron is a bloodthirsty menace that instinctively attacks anyone it sees.

A fierce Fanged Wyvern distinguished by its blood-red coloration, protruding fangs and a second set of sharp claws that protrude from its feet. It can sometimes be seen dragging corpses back to its lair. Bloodthirsty and relentless, Odogaron instinctively attacks anyone it sees.

* FunSize: The "Rush of Blood" event quest features two Odogaron. One is normal size, but the other is only the size of a Jagras. That is a very, VERY tiny muscle puppy.

* AntiMagic: Not to the level of Deviljho and Nergigante, yet weapons made from Vaal Hazak's parts are the only ones to naturally sport an Average Elderseal rating.

* DinosaursAreDragons: Well, not EXACTLY dinosaurs, but they are the only Wingdrakes with two crests, giving the traditional appearance of a dragon's head.

* HelpfulMook: Useful for getting on the back of [[spoiler:Zorah Magdaros]], but the ones in [[spoiler: Elder's Recess]] will only carry you a short distance around the area they're in before dropping you.

* BigDamnHeroes: With the use of a farcaster, a Mernos can bail hunters out of a potentially sticky situation.

* HelpfulMook: With the assistance of Diablos. Apart from the typical trait where Wingdrakes can carry hunters away, Noios can summon a Diablos to fight for it. This can be quite helpful to hunters who are fighting another large monster. When Diablos shows up, it does so by jumping out of the sand, creating a large hole that the other large monster will fall into. The monster will be knocked down as it hits the ground, giving hunters the opportunity to hit hard.

A fierce Fanged Wyvern distinguished by its blood-red coloration, protruding fangs and a second set of sharp claws that protrude from its feet. It can sometimes be seen dragging corpses back to its lair.

A salamander-like Fanged Wyvern that uses its massive lower jaw to pull rocks out of the ground, which it uses as a food source and a method of fighting off predators. Its saliva is volatile, and when it mixes rocks with it, they will become explosive projectiles.

* GlassCannon: The more rocks Dodogama has in its mouth, the more destructive its explosive rock attacks become. Dodogama's attacks become especially dangerous when the rocks have fully dissolved, signified by the glow at its chin. However, its head(specifically the mouth) becomes a major weak point in the process.

* HoistByHisOwnPetard: If you attack Dodogama's chin at the right time when it's got a mouthful of rocks, you can detonate the rocks, doing serious damage and briefly stunning the monster. Attacks from any weapon does the job. Even a well-timed shot with a bomb pod, torch pod, or crystalburst from your slinger works fine.
* LanternJawOfJustice: It has a massive round chin. {{Subverted}} in that it's not particularly just (it's an animal, after all).
* MagmaMan: Will spit molten rock at its enemies once the rocks in its mouth completely dissolve. It doesn't deal Fire damage, however. Nope, it's [[StuffBlowingUp Blast]].

* HerbivoresAreFriendly: [[ZigZaggingTrope Zig-Zagged]]. Females won't directly attack(although, they will do so if the males get killed), but they do alert the males of would-be intruders. Staying too close to them will make them turn hostile. That being said, they'll generally leave you alone if you walk past them, and they won't attack you if you're fighting a large monster.

* BurningWithAnger: When it goes into [[TheBerserker berserk mode]], it'll start glowing red with rage, and it is naturally strong against the Fire element. Regular Odogaron weapons even has a hidden Fire element.

* CounterAttack: Sometimes when it would have been flinched or toppled, it fakes the "topple" animation and then bounces back quickly, punishing anyone who was trying to go in for the kill. This also happens when it gets knocked into a wall, a la Rajang.

** Despite losing its turf war against Vaal Hazak, it has a chance of fighting back and putting the latter in a cycle of stun-locking if it doesn't flee. However, the same cannot be said if it runs into Deviljho more than once.

* HeadButtingPachy: They closely resemble pachycephalosaurs, and their main method of attack is head-butting foes.

* MixAndMatchCritters: Combine traits of pachycephalosaurs and bisons, up to and including fur and horns.

* RedIsViolent: They're red in color and very ill-tempered. After getting injured, a Gastodon's body literally glows red, likely to indicate that it is getting angrier.

Small wingdrakes that inhabit the Great Ravine and Elder's Recess. Unlike the others, they are actually fairly aggressive and will attack hunters that linger near them for too long.

* DinosaursAreDragons: Well, not EXACTLY dinosaurs, but they are the only wingdrakes with two crests, giving the traditional appearance of a dragon's head.

Small, pterosaur-like wyverns that thrive in forests. Hunters can use them as a means of transportation by using their grappling hooks on their foot. The Research Commission have domesticated several of these wingdrakes and they function as the primary means of transport and travel for Hunters in the New World.

* HelpfulMook: Hunters can use them to traverse areas by grabbing their foot with their grappling hooks. Domesticated ones serve as the means of fast travel in the game for Hunters and with the use of Farcaster, can even be a BigDamnHeroes, bailing Hunters out of a potentially sticky situation.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: When starting a High Rank Quest, the Mernos that is transporting you may sometimes be spooked by a large monster on the map and drop you in panic in another random area of the map instead of a campsite or [[ThisIsGonnaSuck even in front of said monster.]]

Small wyverns that inhabit the Wildspire Waste. They can mimic a Diablos's cry, and will do so to attract one to its area if it feels threatened.

* SummonBiggerFish: When threatened, it can attract a Diablos to its area by mimicking its cry, getting the monster to fight its aggressor for it.

Small wyverns that inhabit the Coral Highlands and the Rotten Vale. While normally timid and preyed upon by larger monsters, they become aggressive when exposed to the toxic gases in the Rotten Vale.

* TheCorruption: Raphinos are docile and often hunted by other monsters as a food source in Coral Highland, but the ones exposed to the effluvium of the Rotten Vale becomes extremely hostile, attacking Hunters on sight and looking possessed.

Small wyverns that inhabit the Hoarfrost Reach.

* DamageIncreasingDebuff: They can spit out a ball of saliva that inflicts the elemental resistance down ailment.
* HelpfulMook: As with the other wingdrakes, Hunters can grapple on to them to traverse areas.

* MovesetClone: They move the same way as Kestodon.

* {{Expy}}: Design-wise, their double-crested heads, thorny hides, and overall pterosaur design seems to be closely based on [[Franchise/{{Godzilla}} Rodan]].

** In ''World'', it may be the only apex monster that Deviljho beats by simply pinning it in its mouth and would smash the Fanged Wyvern around ''several times''(a habit Deviljho normally does for very low-tier monsters like Great Jagras and Tzitzi-Ya-Ku), but Odogaron does manage to be the only apex monster who can completely win in a turf war against another apex monster(Uragaan in this case[[note]]This is mainly due to the fact that their turf war is a re-used animation of Odogaron's turf war against Radobaan, Uragaan's weaker relative.[[/note]]).

* {{Acrofatic}}: For such a portly creature, Dodogama has a surpringly fast sprint attack as it charges at its target at a quick speed, while it digs its mouth into the ground no less.
* BewareTheSillyOnes: It looks like a goofy salamander that needs to go on a diet and it is also generally a low-tier monster, but getting hit by its explosive spit ''hurts''. Dodogama's explosive attacks are so deadly that its explosive attacks can knock down and stun-lock stronger monsters like Bazelgeuse and Rathalos.

* HoistByHisOwnPetard: If you attack Dodogama at the right time when it's got a mouthful of rocks, you can detonate the rocks, doing serious damage and briefly stunning the monster. Attacks from any weapon does the job. Even a well-timed shot with a bomb pod, torch pod, or crystalburst from your slinger works fine.

* TokenGoodTeammate: Of the Elder's Recess locals. In the Elder's Recess, all the inhabitants are generally territorial and aggressive toward each other and anyone else. Even small monsters(Gastodon, Barnos and Vespoid) would attack hunters on sight and the place is also the main home of the Gajalaka, the most aggressive Lynians in ''World''. Yet Dodogama stands out from them by being the only one who is [[NonMaliciousMonster passive, only choosing to fight if it feels threatened]].

* GlassCannon: The more rocks Dodogama has in its mouth, the more destructive its explosive rock attacks become, but its head(specifically the mouth) becomes a major weak point.

* StoutStrength: It's far from the strongest monster in the Elder's Recess, but this plump fella is not to be underestimated: those explosive rocks it can spit at you causes a ''lot'' of damage.

* {{Acrofatic}}: Despite its portly appearance, Dodogama is surprisingly capable of quickly charging at hunters.
* BewareTheSillyOnes: It looks positively goofy and isn't very much of a threat compared to the other monsters in its habitat, but getting hit by its explosive spit ''hurts.''
** If Dodogama doesn't flee the fight, its explosive attacks can knock down and stunlock stronger monsters like Bazelgeuse and Raths.

* EatDirtCheap: It eats rocks, and can coat them in volatile saliva to make them explosive.
* FangsAreEvil: Has a pair of protruding fangs on its bottom jaw. Subverted in that it's not evil, just aggressive once provoked.
* FatBastard: It's both portly and ill-tempered, at least once attacked either by a hunter or an Uragaan.
* GlassCannon: When Dodogama's mouth is full of rocks, its attacks will deal more damage, but its head and neck become considerably more vulnerable to damage, making it easier to take out. This is taken further when the rocks have completely dissolved, as the damage it gives and takes are considerably increased during this time.

** Its weapons also have the ability to deal Blastblight, and its armor sets tend to favor a build that focuses on dealing it.
* HoistByHisOwnPetard: If you attack Dodogama at the right time when it's got a mouthful of rocks, you can detonate the rocks, doing serious damage and briefly stunning the monster. It works with melee attacks, ranged attacks, or even a well-timed shot with a Bomb Pod, Torch Pod, or Crystalburst from your slinger.
* LanternJawOfJustice: It has a massive chin. Subverted in that it's not particularly just (it's an animal, after all).
* MagmaMan: Will spit molten rock at hunters once the rocks in its mouth completely dissolve. It doesn't deal Fire damage, however. Nope, it's [[StuffBlowingUp Blast.]]
* NonMaliciousMonster: It would rather sleep and eat rocks all day than fight, but it will defend itself when approached by a hunter, an Uragaan, or Rathalos.

* StoutStrength: It's far from the strongest monster in the Elder's Recess, but this fat lizard's not to be underestimated: those explosive rocks it can spit at you ''hurt''.

* TheWorfEffect: One of the many monsters Deviljho can use as a bludgeon. Also, [[Franchise/FinalFantasy Behemoth's]] intro shows it getting killed before being tossed away like a ragdoll.

** In ''World'', it may be the only apex monster that Deviljho beats by simply pinning it in its mouth and would smash the Fanged Wyvern around ''several times''(a habit Deviljho normally does for very low-tier monsters like Great Jagras and Tzitzi-Ya-Ku), but Odogaron is also the only apex monster who can completely win in a turf war against another apex monster, Uragaan in this case[[note]]This is mainly due to the fact that their turf war is a re-used animation of Odogaron's turf war against Radobaan, Uragaan's weaker relative.[[/note]].

* RecurringElement: Anjanath is the designated rival for Rathalos. Unlike say, the Astalos from the previous generation, however, regular Anjanath is at a disadvantage and gets duly wrecked.

* UnskilledButStrong: Anjanath weapons tend to have high raw damage, with a respectable Fire elemental damage, and are easier to access early on compared to Rathalos and Lavasioth weapons; the downside is that it comes at the expense of Affinity (it gets a -20% to -30% hit).

* TRexpy: It resembles a monstrous, haggard tyrannosaur, with feathering closely resembling a vulture.

* UnskilledButStrong: Anjanath weapons tend to have high raw damage, with a respectable fire elemental damage, and are easier to access early on compared to Rathalos and Lavasioth weapons; the downside is that it comes at the expense of Affinity (it gets a -20% to -30% hit).

** Anjanath is the first large monster in ''World'' that utilizes good speed, massive physical damage, deadly element(Fire in this case) and a particularly nasty enraged mode. Its strength means it could potentially one-shot newcomers. Low armor? Good luck surviving its bigger attacks. Packing heavier armor from Barroth or Jyuratodus? Guess what has a vulnerability to Fire element? Well now you're good against the physical attacks, but that fire is gonna take its place.
** Its Fulgur subspecies is built to throw off overconfident players who would scoff at a monster they are now accustomed to, as while its moveset isn't too different, it hits much harder and is far more durable.

* BoringButPractical: Weapons made from Odogaron parts are a lot easier to build around due to a maxed sharpness meter in a game where the normally mandatory handicraft usually fills up said meter for other weapons. This is also before considering the positive affinity that they have. The only downside is their lower than usual raw power.

* SinisterScythe: Upgrading the Odogaron dual blades turns the weapons into a pair of attached ''kama'' with chains.

* CherryTapping: Due to the presence of its miasma cloud and the area's hazards, there is a solid possibility to cart because you survived being hit only to get finished off by the tick damage.

** In ''World'', it unfortunately may be the only apex monster Deviljho beats by simply pinning it in its mouth and would beat the Fanged Wyvern around ''several times''(a habit Deviljho normally does for very low-tier monsters like Great Jagras and Tzitzi-Ya-Ku), but Odogaron is also the only apex monster who can completely win in a turf war against another apex monster, Uragaan in this case[[note]]This is mainly due to the fact that their turf war is a re-used animation of Odogaron's turf war against Radobaan, Uragaan's weaker relative.[[/note]].

A fierce Fanged Wyvern distinguished by its blood-red coloration, protruding fangs, and a second set of [[AbsurdlySharpClaws sharp claws]] that protrude from its feet. It can sometimes be seen dragging corpses back to its lair.

* HavingABlast: One of the Anjanath armor parts gives the Artillery skill and one type of weapon made from its parts is the gunlance.

* ThrowTheDogABone: Despite losing its turf war against Vaal Hazak, it has a chance of fighting back and putting the latter in a cycle of stun-locking if it doesn't flee. However, the same cannot be said if it runs into Deviljho more than once.

** Despite being an aggressive predator that can [[CurbStompBattle curb-stomp]] mid-tier monsters and fight evenly against other apex monsters, it does not stand a chance in a turf war against Vaal Hazak, an Elder Dragon. Odogaron instinctively gets on Vaal Hazak's back and attacks it like it does with Radobaan, but Vaal's effluvium retaliate as they overwhelm Odogaron until it falls off.
** It has even less of a chance against Deviljho; whereas other apex monsters at least try to fight back, Odogaron just gets manhandled and thrown around as if it was Great Jagras. Even the stronger Ebony subspecies can't put up a fight.

* TheGrimReaper: {{Invoked}}. Thematically, it's a dragon with a heavy death motif. It wears rotten flesh like a cloak which hides most of its body. Vaal is also covered in spikes in the shape of [[SinisterScythe scythes]]. The male armor set you can craft from the Blackveil variant even comes with a skull-like helmet.

* EstablishingCharacterMoment: Its first action in ''World'' is to kill all the Girros that were about to mob your hapless Hunter by absorbing the miasma vapor from their bodies. This shows why Vaal Hazak is considered an Elder Dragon, because it has a symbiotic relationship with the effluvium(the miasma vapor that covers many areas of the Rotten Vale).

** Thanks to its symbiotic relationship with the effluvium, Vaal Hazak is immune to its harmful properties while small monsters infected with effluvium become violently aggressive. Additionally, parts of its body that aren't broken are immune to the Dragon element and is capable of stepping into the acid pools of the Rotten Vale without risk.

* SicklyGreenGlow: Blackveil Vaal is so noxious that the entire locale it's in will have this, similar to Velkhana tinting everything blue when it appears.