The symbol for the Dragon Element
The Dragon Element is an elemental energy seen in all Monster Hunter games.
Description[]
The Dragon Element is a strange energy whose origins and properties are still not fully known, although many dragons are known to produce it in very small quantities, as well as several non-dragon creatures. In concentrated amounts, it usually appears as a pure black or red & black glowing energy, often shaped like electricity or as a cloud.
Stygian Zinogre releasing the element.
Dragon Energy is toxic to all living creatures that aren't built to properly accommodate it or resist. Interestingly, it is often especially effective against many dragons, even those that produce it. When hunters are exposed to it in large quantities, it causes an ailment known as Dragonblight, which suppresses the special effects of weaponry for a period of time. Nullberries or Dragonfell berries can be used to cure this blight
While not common, it is possible to craft weapons and ammunition that can utilize this element. Many ancient weapons in particular have the dragon element.
Organisms that Utilize Dragon Energy[]
- Dragonfell Berries - Produce small amounts of the element, and thus are not usually edible, but can be used to cure dragonblight.
- Dragon Toadstools - Dangerous just to touch with your bare hands, but have highly valuable medicinal applications.
- Dracophage Bugs - Insects that feed on Dragonfell berries and Dragon Toadstools, and produce the energy themselves as black and red 'electric' shocks.
- Stygian Zinogre - Produces and releases the energy in a manner similar to how normal Zinogre uses electricity, by energizing its body, using bolts of red lightning, and homing orbs of energy. Also is known to collect Dracophage bugs in it's fur.
- Kushala Daora - Can release small amounts in it's claws and tail, which are inflicted through direct physical contact. The dragon can also focus the energy into it's wind attacks, turning it black and making it highly damaging. The black wind does not inflict dragonblight.
- Akantor - Also focuses the energy into a black wind attack. This wind tunnel is more potent than Kushala's black wind, and can inflict dragonblight.
- Deviljho - Uses a breath attack, releasing the energy as a black and red cloud.
- Ceadeus - It's luminous organs turn red when producing the element. Inflicted through direct physical blows.
- Alatreon - Can energize it's body with large quantities of the element during certain attacks.
- Nakarkos - Can charge up the element over long periods of time, and fire beams of highly concentrated red dragon energy through it's mouth or tentacles.
- Valphalk - Releases the energy through vents in it's wings at high pressure, giving the dragon thrust, or allowing it to fire energy projectiles at foes.