Gigginox

Fanged Beast that Manipulates Poison

A large Fanged Beast monster that lurks in caves and uses poison. Appears in the Monster Hunter series.

Trivia

  • Monster that has appeared since the early series as a Fanged Beast using poison.
  • Cunning hunter that ambushes prey in cave darkness.
  • Debuted in the 2004 PS2 release Monster Hunter.
  • Continuously appears in sequels, gaining new poison techniques and attack patterns.
  • Wii port improved controls, enjoyable in single player.

Alternate names

Gigginox ギギネブ ギギ

Tags

Poison Fanged Beast Cave Monster Monster Hunter Cave Ambush Hunting Action Monster Giant Creature Capcom

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Profile

Species
Fanged Beast

Appearance

Overall appearance
Its body is covered with black-based feathers and scales, possessing the characteristics of a ferocious Fanged Beast. Large and ferocious reptile-like appearance.
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Has poison glands
  • Sharp fangs
  • Body surface mixed with black scales and feathers
Iconic items
  • Venom
  • Claws
  • Fangs

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Ferocious
Detailed personality
Shows cunning in lurking and targeting prey, skillfully manipulating poison to hunt. A predator adapted to cave environments.
Keywords
  • Poison user
  • Cunning
  • Nocturnal
  • Ambush
  • Aggressive
Talents
  • Production and use of poison
  • Ambush and surprise attacks
  • High adaptability
Skills
  • Poison mist attack
  • Stealth movement
  • Quick claw attacks
Motivation
Maintaining territory and securing food
Favorite places
Caves, Dark places
Disliked situations
Exposure, Bright places, Defenseless state

History

Backstory
Gigginox inhabits deep caves and hunts using poison as a weapon, a Fanged Beast monster. Appears in early Monster Hunter series games, troubling hunters with characteristic poison attacks.
Debut date
March 11, 2004
Work title
Monster Hunter
Media type
Game

First Appearance

Significant event
First Appearance
Description
Appeared as a poison-manipulating Fanged Beast in the first series game Monster Hunter.

Sequels Appearance

Significant event
Sequels Appearance
Description
Also appeared in sequels Monster Hunter G and Monster Hunter 2 (dos), with enhanced poison tactics.

Wii Port

Significant event
Wii Port
Description
In the Wii port of Monster Hunter G, additional systems and improved controls were implemented.

Media appearances

Monster Hunter

Game / Supporting

2004 PS2 version

Monster Hunter G

Game / Supporting

2005 PS2 version

Monster Hunter G

Game / Supporting

2009 Wii version

Monster Hunter 2

Game / Supporting

2006 PS2 version

Voice cast and creators

Capcom

Creator name
Capcom
Role
Original author

Edayan

Creator name
Edayan
Role
Character Designer

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Writer

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Animation Studio

Capcom

Creator name
Capcom
Role
Publisher

Capcom

Creator name
Capcom
Role
Licensee

Related goods

Gigginox Figure

Item name
Gigginox Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Venom-themed Accessories

Item name
Venom-themed Accessories
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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