Part 18: Meownsterpawdia: Meet the Deviants part 1
"Will it Cat?" Official Meownsterpawdia: Meet the Deviants part 1All right. These next two Meownsterpawdia entries will focus on an odd class of monsters unique to Generations and Generations Ultimate: the Deviants! We didn't cover Deviants a whole lot in the LP because they're... a bit weird and special? And also they're kind of a pain in the ass. Plus they're all tuned for multiplayer and this was mostly a single-player focused LP.
Here's the skinny on Deviants. To hunt them, you need Special Permits. You can earn these from the Courier for doing quests, buy them with Points from Neko (means "cat"), or buy them with Horns Coins at the Hunter's Pub. The quests themselves unlock by clearing certain quests in the hub. In Generations Ultimate, you unlock the G-Rank fights for any of the original Deviants by fighting their regular version in G-Rank. So, to unlock G-Rank Dreadking Rathalos, just fight a G-Rank Rathalos.
Deviant quests come in several levels. For the Deviants that were in base Generations, there are 15 (actually 16) levels. Level 1-3 is low* rank, 4-10 is high rank, and G1-G5 is G-rank. Each level has its own set of cat equipment. The new GU exclusive Deviants only have the 5 (actually 6) G-rank levels. You have to clear each level before you unlock the next one. Oh and Deviant quests function like Urgent Quests: only the host gets credit for clearing it. That's always fun.
*Not necessarily Low Rank, just slightly easier.
Except that's not all. Once you beat the G5 version of a Deviant, and reach HR 100, you unlock the super duper special EX level of that Deviant. EX Deviants are meaner, hit harder, and they're always Gold Crown in size. If you manage to beat them, you unlock the ability to Fuse their armor. Oh, and also a lot of them have best in class cat weapons for their element or status, so HAVE FUN. Fortunately, if you're only after their cat gear, you don't necessarily have to fight the EX Deviant (unless you want to Fuse their armor, that is). Beating level G4 unlocks the ability to craft the EX cat gear. G3 and up have a chance of dropping the bit you need to craft "Perfect" (EX) scraps of that Deviant. This is listed under "EX Loot" for each Deviant.
Of course, the real hellgrind with Deviants happens when you're after their human equipment. Each Deviant fight drops tickets in the quest rewards. You always get two of that level, with a chance of getting more. Each level also has a chance to give you tickets for the levels below it. (So, a level 10 Deviant fight will guarantee you two lv 10 tickets, and has a chance to give you additional tickets for levels 1-10.) Tickets are needed to forge the armor and weapons of that Deviant. Each piece of armor, and each weapon, takes one ticket, in addition to the usual crafting mats. Except you also upgrade armor and weapons, yeah? Well each upgrade also takes one ticket.
And you might actually want Deviant armor, because a lot of them have really good skills! I did mention before that the hellgrind is real! Click on a monster's name if you want to see their entry on the Monster Hunter Wiki.
Refer to the linked Kiranico page for quest loot.
For drops, I'm going to truncate things. Deviant monsters have several different loot tables, depending on which level you're fighting. "Low" Rank (levels 1-3) is one table; High and G-Rank both have three. So, that's 7 loot tables in total. To make matters worse, the online resources I use are incomplete for Deviants. For a complete and accurate list of loot, please refer to MHGU DB or Ping's Dex (Mirror). But the important part is you get the EX Deviant loot from level G3 and up. Remember that!
Redhelm Arzuros
Family: Fanged Beast
Habitat: Deserted Island, Misty Peaks, Jungle
Threat Level: *****
Unlock Quest: 1* Hub "The Ingredient of Legend"
Primary Element- none
Recommended Status Protection- Earplugs, Stun, Tremor, Dung Bomb(ay) High Wind Pressure
Weakness(es)- Fire, Ice, Paralysis, Sleep
Breakable Bits- Head, Arms
EX loot- Redhelm Cortex
Kiranico Page
Monsterpedia posted:
A ruffian known for its wild, red mane of hair. Unrivaled in its cruelty, sightings of a Redhelm near human settlements is a serious call for alarm, though very few can handle hunting it. As it's far more likely for a would-be hunter to end up as its lunch, it requires special permission to hunt.
Snowbaron Lagombi
Family: Fanged Beast
Habitat: Arctic Ridge, Frozen Seaway
Threat Level: *****
Unlock Quest: 1* Hub "Snow with Occasional Lagombi"
Primary Element- Ice
Recommended Status Protection- Earplugs, Tremor, Snowman (Soothing Roll), Nulberry
Weakness(es)- Fire, Lightning, Blast
Breakable Bits- Ears
EX loot- Snowbaron Cuirass
Kiranico Page
Monsterpedia posted:
The outlaw of the frozen wasteland, the "Snowbaron" can be found jauntily sliding around any territory that it has claimed as its own. Its playful antics, however, can mean one more village buried under an avalanche. A dangerous foe that requires special permission to hunt.
Stonefist Hermitaur
Family: Carapaceon
Habitat: Deserted Island, Dunes
Threat Level: *****
Unlock Quest: 1* Hub "Shells of Steel"
Primary Element- Water
Recommended Status Protection- Tremor, Stun, High Wind Pressure, Dung Bomb(ay), Nulberry
Weakness(es)- Lightning, Status Effects
Breakable Bits- Claws, Shell (x2),
EX loot- Stonefist Talon
Kiranico Page
Monsterpedia posted:
The "Stonefist" is a Hermitaur with an enlarged left pincer which doubles as a sturdy black shield. Its armor causes blades to shatter, and for shots to bounce off, filling the Hunter with holes instead. Requires special permission to hunt.
Dreadqueen Rathian
Family: Flying Wyvern
Habitat: Marshlands, Misty Peaks, Jurassic Frontier, Dunes, Ancestral Steppe, Desert, Jungle, Ruined Pinnacle
Threat Level: ******
Unlock Quest: 2* Hub "Royal Assassination"
Primary Element- Fire
Recommended Status Protection- HG Earplugs, Poison, Dung Bomb(ay), High Wind Pressure
Weakness(es)- Dragon, Lightning, Blast
Breakable Bits- Head, Back, Wings, Tail*, Tail (cut)**
*Tail must be broken before it can be cut. Breaking the tail weakens her poison from Noxious/Deadly down to regular
** Cutting the tail prevents her from leaving poisonous spikes on the ground
EX loot- Dreadqueen Cortex
Kiranico Page
Monsterpedia posted:
Every rose has its thorns. The "Dreadqueen's" thorns are barbs full of deadly venom, and they can scatter a purple cloud of suffocating death in any area she alights. She blooms proud and alone amidst her own desolation. Requires special permission to hunt.
Drilltusk Tetsucabra
Family: Amphibian
Habitat: Deserted Island, Frozen Seaway, Volcanic Hollow, Jurassic Frontier
Threat Level: *****
Unlock Quest: 4* Hub "Tackling the Tetsucabra"
Primary Element- none
Recommended Status Protection- Earplugs, Tremor
Weakness(es)- Water, Lightning, Poison, Sleep, KO
Breakable Bits- Tusks*, Back Legs*, Back
*Tusks and back legs can be broken individually
EX loot- Drilltusk Cortex
Kiranico Page
Monsterpedia posted:
An exceptionally large Tetsucabra with tusks that can drill through earth, or even metal. If the Drilltusk weren't constantly shattering boulders on its enemies or trying to crush them with its weight, one could almost appreciate the masterful way it digs. Requires special permission to hunt.
Silverwind Nargacuca
Family: Flying Wyvern
Habitat: Deserted Island, Misty Peaks, Jungle, Jurassic Frontier
Threat Level: ******
Unlock Quest: 5* Hub "Nargacuga Throwdown"
Primary Element- none
Recommended Status Protection- Earplugs, High Wind Pressure, Bleed (crouch or burrow)
Weakness(es)- Lightning, Fire, Blast
Breakable Bits- Head, Wings, Tail*, Tail (cut)
*Tail must be broken before it can be cut
EX loot- Silverwind Blackpelage
Kiranico Page
Monsterpedia posted:
White streaks like polish on a blade. Flashes from a tail that cleave the earth, sunder rock, and split the sky. The "Silverwind" summons a gale that slices. The careless fool is unaware, until his head falls cleanly from his shoulders. Requires special permission to hunt.
Crystalbeard Uragaan
Family: Brute Wyvern
Habitat: Volcano, Volcanic Hollow
Threat Level: ******
Unlock Quest: 5* Hub "Fight or Uragaan!"
Primary Element- Fire
Recommended Status Protection- Earplugs, Tremor, Stun, Sleep
Weakness(es)- Water, Poison, Sleep, Paralysis, KO
Breakable Bits- Chin*, Claws, Tail**, Tail (cut)
* Chin piece can be carved after it is knocked off. Chin can only be broken with blunt weapons
** Tail must be broken before it can be cut
EX loot- Crystalbeard Mandible
Kiranico Page
Monsterpedia posted:
A living treasure trove of precious jewels, famous in the lore of miners and said to bring good fortune should you manage to even lay your eyes upon it. Some have tried to slay the "Crystalbeard" for its treasure, only to be crushed by its glittering fury. Requires special permission to hunt.
Deadeye Yian Garuga
Family: Bird Wyvern
Habitat: Verdant Hills, Jurassic Frontier, Jungle, Volcanic Hollow
Threat Level: ******
Unlock Quest: 5* Hub "Worst. Trip. Ever!"
Primary Element- Fire
Recommended Status Protection- Earplugs, Poison, High Wind Pressure
Weakness(es)- Water, Ice, Sleep, Rodeo
Breakable Bits- Beak, Ears (x2), Wings, Back, Tail*, Tail (cut)
*Tail must be broken before it can be cut. Breaking the tail weakens its poison attacks
EX loot- Deadeye Cortex
Kiranico Page
Monsterpedia posted:
The "Deadeye" is a battle-scarred veteran of countless duels to the death. Its one-eyed gaze burns with the fervor of a thousand victorious fights. A famous hunter once said: "That's the only feller with a better HR than me!" Requires special permission to hunt.
Dreadking Rathalos
Family: Flying Wyvern
Habitat: Verdant Hills, Volcano, Deserted Island, Ancestral Steppe, Volcanic Hollow, Jurassic Frontier
Threat Level: ******
Unlock Quest: 6* Hub "Rathalos Run"
Primary Element- Fire
Recommended Status Protection- HG Earplugs, Poison, Dung Bomb(ay), High Wind Pressure, Stun, Flash Bomb
Weakness(es)- Dragon, Lightning, Blast, Rodeo
Breakable Bits- Head, Wings, Back, Tail*, Tail (cut)
*Tail must be broken before it can be cut
EX loot- Dreadking Cortex
Kiranico Page
Monsterpedia posted:
Even among the rulers of the sky, the "Dreadking" is truly the king of kings. A giant, supported by wings as black as the scorched remains of its prey. Humans are usually unworthy of its attention, but it descends with fiery wrath upon intruders to its domain. Requires special permission to hunt.