Kushala Daora

Elder Dragon That Manipulates Wind

An Elder Dragon monster that manipulates wind, freely soaring through the air and launching powerful wind pressure attacks.

Trivia

  • Kushala Daora has appeared as a wind-manipulating Elder Dragon since its debut game, featuring a unique combat style that hinders hunts with wind pressure.
  • Its wind pressure attacks restrict hunter movements, serving as a key element that heightens battle strategy.
  • Kushala Daora's carapace and materials are used to craft numerous pieces of armor and weapons.
  • Capable of aerial flight, it is a prime example of a monster where both ground and air become battlefields.
  • It continues to appear in numerous updates and spin-off works throughout the series.

Alternate names

Kushala Daora Wind Elder Dragon Steel Dragon

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Species
Elder Dragon Monster

Appearance

Overall appearance
A large dragon-type monster featuring a steel-like carapace, with wings and tail that freely manipulate wind to soar through the skies.
Distinguishing features
  • Steel-like shell
  • Wings that manipulate wind
  • Lumpy head
Iconic items
  • Dragon Wind Spear
  • Wind Pressure Attacks

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Fierce
Detailed personality
Strongly defends its territory, freely manipulating wind for attacks. In battle, it disrupts opponents with wind pressure and is resistant to traps.
Keywords
  • Aggressive
  • Wind Attribute
  • Cunning
  • Solitary
  • Arrogant
Talents
  • Wind-based attacks
  • Aerial flight capability
  • Hard shell
Skills
  • Wind Pressure
  • Charge Attack
  • Area Attack
  • Weak Point Concealment
Motivation
Territory defense. Does not tolerate intrusions by outsiders.
Habits
Generates strong winds to blow away enemies and bides its time for attack opportunities.
Favorite foods
Unknown
Favorite places
High altitudes with strong winds
Disliked insects
Unknown
Disliked situations
Enclosed spaces
Disliked foods
Unknown

History

Backstory
Kushala Daora is one of the Elder Dragon species in the Monster Hunter series, renowned as a powerful Elder Dragon that freely manipulates wind. It has appeared since the early series, known for aerial combat that bewilders hunters with special wind pressure attacks. Its wind manipulation ability requires strategic approaches for subjugation.
Debut date
February 16, 2006
Work title
Monster Hunter 2 (dos)
Media type
Game

Series Debut

Significant event
Series Debut
Description
Debuted in Monster Hunter 2 (dos) released in 2006, establishing its position as an Elder Dragon.

Appearances in Many Series Works

Significant event
Appearances in Many Series Works
Description
Subsequently appeared in series works and spin-offs, becoming a memorable formidable foe that manipulates wind in hunters' memories.

Strategic Wind Pressure Attacks

Significant event
Strategic Wind Pressure Attacks
Description
Complex attack patterns utilizing wind were added, significantly increasing hunt difficulty.

Media appearances

Monster Hunter 2 (dos)

Game

February 16, 2006

Monster Hunter G

Game

January 20, 2005

Monster Hunter G (Wii Port)

Game

April 23, 2009

Numerous Other Monster Hunter Series Works

Game

Voice cast and creators

Capcom

Creator name
Capcom
Role
Original author

Edayan

Creator name
Edayan
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Kushala Daora Figure

Item name
Kushala Daora Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Kushala Daora Model Weapon Replica

Item name
Kushala Daora Model Weapon Replica
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited