Gravios

Flying Wyvern with hard carapace and high-heat gas attacks

A large Flying Wyvern monster that appears in the Monster Hunter series, characterized by its hard carapace and high-heat gas attacks. It torments hunters with its powerful defense and diverse attack methods.

Trivia

  • Gravios's hard carapace provides high defensive power, greatly influencing hunt difficulty.
  • The high-heat gas attack functions as a powerful defensive measure to repel approaching foes.
  • One of the popular monsters continuously featured since the early series.
  • Its massive build and intimidating attacks serve as a threat to hunters.

Alternate names

Gravios Great Girros

Tags

Monster Hunter Flying Wyvern Elder Dragon Monster Large Monster Hunting Target Game Monster Capcom

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Profile

Species
Flying Wyvern

Appearance

Overall appearance
Possesses a massive physique covered in black, hard armor-like carapace. It emits high-heat gas from its back and tail, using it as a weapon. It has a heavy, imposing form that exudes intimidation.
Eye color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Hard black carapace
  • High-heat gas emission from back and tail
  • Large wings

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Ferocious
Detailed personality
Ferocious and highly vigilant, aggressive. Excels in defense using the hardness of its own carapace, keeping enemies at bay with gas-based long-range attacks. Behaves as a dominant presence in its territory.
Keywords
  • Ferocious
  • Aggressive
  • Sturdy
  • Defensive
  • Dangerous
Talents
  • High-heat gas attacks
  • Defense with hard carapace
  • Flight capability
Skills
  • Tail-based attacks
  • Wide-area attacks via gas spraying
  • Powerful body slam shaking the ground
Motivation
Securing and defending territory, predation activities

History

Backstory
Appears from the early titles in the Monster Hunter series, instilling fear among hunters with its overwhelming defensive power and gas attacks. Due to its large body size and excellent balance of offense and defense, it is positioned as a high-difficulty monster in many titles.
Debut date
March 11, 2004
Work title
Monster Hunter
Media type
Game

First Appearance

Significant event
First Appearance
Description
Debuted in the first series title 'Monster Hunter' (PS2 version).

Continued Appearances

Significant event
Continued Appearances
Description
Frequently appears in sequels and spin-offs, recognized as one of the representative Flying Wyvern monsters of the series.

Media appearances

Monster Hunter

Game / Supporting

2004

Monster Hunter G

Game / Supporting

2005

Monster Hunter 2 (Dos)

Game / Supporting

2006

Various Monster Hunter series titles

Game / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Capcom

Creator name
Capcom
Role
Original author

Edayan

Creator name
Edayan
Role
Character designer

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Writer

Related goods

Gravios Figure

Item name
Gravios Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

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