The Weakest Elder Dragons in Monster Hunter, Ranked

Key Takeaways

Kirin is a lightning unicorn with a limited move set, making it one of the weakest elder dragons.
Ceadeus is a peaceful whale-like creature lacking power and challenge in its underwater fights.
Jhen Mohran is a massive brute dragon relying on size over skill, ranking slightly above the weakest on the list.

As a seasoned Monster Hunter veteran who’s slain countless beasts, I must say that some of these elder dragons have left me scratching my head more than once. One such creature is none other than the enigmatic Chameleos, a sneaky reptile that could give any thief a run for their money. While its camouflage abilities are quite impressive, I can’t help but feel let down by its lackluster power and subdued nature.

In the Monster Hunter series, it’s the elder dragons – renowned for their immense power and dragon-like features – that stand as the most formidable adversaries. Unlike other creatures in the game, these foes are typically immune to traps and frequently serve as the main focus of the stories within the Monster Hunter games.

Since the debut of the original Monster Hunter, iconic beasts like Fatalis have been a staple, and this tradition continues in more recent titles such as Monster Hunter World. In these games, players engage with formidable creatures like Nergigante. Notably, among the elder dragons, some are incredibly powerful, while others are relatively feeble, often found near the bottom of the hierarchy due to their ineffective attacks compared to other, more challenging kin.

6 Kirin

Lightning Unicorn With Limited Attacks

The Weakest Elder Dragons in Monster Hunter, Ranked

Amongst the Monster Hunter fan community, Kirin is a well-known elder dragon and one of the earliest introduced in the series. Interestingly, despite its popularity, Kirin is known to be one of the weaker dragons. This unique creature resembles a unicorn and uses lightning as an attack method and its horn to impale enemies. In contrast to other elder dragons, Kirin lacks physical attacks like a tail whip, which gives it a somewhat limited fighting style, often referred to as a ‘one-trick pony.’

Even though being an elder dragon gives it some resilience, it can easily be dominated by several hunters if it remains static. Although Kirin’s move set might be smaller than other elders, it proves to be formidable compared to the weaker ones mentioned in this list.

5 Ceadeus

Peaceful Whale Elder Dragon

In Monster Hunter 3, Ceadeus is one of the iconic monsters, known as an elder dragon that combat takes place underwater. Despite being an elder dragon, Ceadeus is not capable of traveling on land and is relatively peaceful. However, its size gives it some power, but not much else in terms of abilities. Facing off against this giant, whale-like creature, players must dodge its charging attacks and water beams in a rather unimpressive battle that doesn’t offer much challenge.

Contrary to many other elder dragons, Ceadeus is generally calm upon encounter and tends to react only to aggression. Unlike other dragons in the games, this beast isn’t known for its aggressive nature, which makes it relatively weaker among them. However, when required, Ceadeus can deliver a powerful blow.

4 Chameleos

Weak Toxic Elder Dragon

Regardless of personal feelings, Chameleos is a timeless elder dragon initially introduced by Capcom in the early Monster Hunter games. Some may find it reminiscent of the Pukei Pukei from the latest Monster Hunter World game. This cunning creature can emit toxic clouds and snatch items from players using its lengthy tongue. Known more for its stealing skills than dragonly might, Chameleos appears rather unimpressive in terms of looks and power. It generally maintains a quiet demeanor until provoked.

Despite the monster’s impressive camouflage skill, which renders it nearly invisible, this stealth can be disrupted by damaging various parts of the creature. As for power levels, Chameleos evolved into stronger versions over time, such as Risen Chameleos, surpassing the strength of Yama Tsukami in later games.

3 Yama Tsukami

Underpowered Floating Octopus

Yama Tsukami, a rather peculiar elder dragon on the list, is an octopus-like entity introduced in “Monster Hunter Freedom Unite” and “Monster Hunter 2” (in Japan). This beast resembles a floating island as it moves about the sky without engaging in much other activity.

Yama Tsukami employs thunder beetles in hand-to-hand skirmishes against possible dangers. Unfortunately, the creature’s abilities fall short and are no match for similar beings. The battle is relatively straightforward compared to other less formidable elder dragons on this list, necessitating that you target the monster’s tentacles and mouth while dodging its assaults.

2 Jhen Mohran

Massive, Brute Dragon, Lacking True Combat Skill

Despite the belief of some fans that Jhen Mohran’s immense size makes it one of the most powerful elder dragons, this creature primarily relies on physical attacks, leveraging its size to charge at enemies rather than displaying true combat skill. Often described as a lumbering behemoth akin to a swift, unthinking boulder, Jhen Mohran is generally peaceful and may not warrant the title of an elder dragon.

Among the elders dragons listed, Jhen Mohran just edges out as the strongest primarily because of its colossal size and immense physical power.

1 Tartaronis

Massive, Slow Sea Turtle

In an exclusive appearance for the game “Monster Hunter Online”, we find the colossal sea turtle named Tartaronis. This leviathan dwells in secluded desert landscapes and employs its immense bulk to crush any potential adversaries.

Tartaronis isn’t particularly impressive beyond its large stature, moving sluggishly and launching attacks that resemble those of an exhausted sea turtle. This colossal turtle is not formidable to overcome and pales in comparison to other elder dragons when it comes to physical assaults – it doesn’t have any unique abilities such as fire resistance or lightning strikes, which makes it the least powerful among them.

2024-09-22 09:04