Akantor
Elder Dragon that Rules the Underground
An Elder Dragon monster that operates deep underground. Its massive physique and distinctive tusks are impressive, serving as one of the formidable foes in the Monster Hunter series.
Trivia
- Akantor was designed as an underground-dwelling Elder Dragon, with its enormous tusks being particularly characteristic.
- It has appeared since the early series and is regarded as one of Monster Hunter's iconic formidable enemies.
- Its ability to move freely underground demands a different combat approach compared to other large monsters.
- It gained popularity as a formidable enemy that energized the series' network play.
- In 'Monster Hunter G', it appeared in even more powerful [G-Rank Quests], challenging players.
Alternate names
Akantor
King of the Underground
Black Tusks
Profile
- Species
- Elder Dragon
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- It possesses a jet-black, gigantic body with enormous tusks, and its form hunting prey while freely moving through the underground exudes overwhelming intimidation. Much of its body is covered in hard carapace.
- Height
- unknown
- Weight
- unknown
- Distinguishing features
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- Enormous Tusks
- Black Carapace
- Gigantic Build
- Iconic items
-
- Tusks
- Horns
- Elder Dragon Scales
- Tail
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Ferocious
- Detailed personality
- It has a rough and aggressive temperament, mercilessly attacking hunters who invade its habitat. It employs a hunting style of freely navigating underground and launching sudden assaults based on the battle situation.
- Keywords
-
- Ferocious
- Aggressive
- Underground Dweller
- Powerful Tusks
- Giant
- Talents
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- Underground Movement
- High Attack Power
- Tough Carapace
- Skills
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- Ground Thrust
- Tusk Attack
- Intimidation by Roar
- Motivation
- Securing territory and hunting prey.
- Habits
- Habit of suddenly lunging from underground.
History
- Backstory
- As one of the Elder Dragon species, it claims the deep underground as its territory and dominates the ecosystem with its massive tusks and physique. It is especially regarded as a formidable enemy by hunters.
- Debut date
- March 11, 2004
- Work title
- Monster Hunter
- Media type
- Game
First Appearance
- Significant event
- First Appearance
- Description
- It debuted in the series' first title 'Monster Hunter', becoming an iconic presence due to its powerful attack strength and unique habitat form.
Also Appears in Sequels
- Significant event
- Also Appears in Sequels
- Description
- It reappeared as a formidable foe in sequels such as 'Monster Hunter G' and 'Monster Hunter 2 (Dos)', posing challenges to many hunters.
Media appearances
Monster Hunter
Game
March 11, 2004
Monster Hunter G
Game
January 20, 2005
Monster Hunter 2 (Dos)
Game
February 16, 2006
Voice cast and creators
Capcom
- Creator name
- Capcom
- Role
- Original author
Edayan
- Creator name
- Edayan
- Role
- Character Designer
Masato Koda
- Creator name
- Masato Koda
- Role
- Composer
Related goods
Akantor Figure
- Item name
- Akantor Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Akantor Plush
- Item name
- Akantor Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Limited