Monster Hunter

Monster Hunter
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Universe	Monster Hunter
Debut	Monster Hunter (2004)
Smash Bros. appearances	SSB4
Most recent non-Smash appearance	Dragalia Lost (update, 2020) (Rathalos Set: cameo as costume)
Console/platform of origin	PlayStation 2
Species	Human
Gender	Varies

Monster Hunters refer to the player-created avatars from Capcom's Monster Hunter series.

Origin

In every Monster Hunter game to date, as the game's title states, players take up quests in hunting and defeating monsters. Their parts can be used to create various pieces of equipment. Weapons, and the monsters whose parts can be used, vary from missions and the game.

The Hunter's Armor Set is a recurring set of armor throughout the Monster Hunter series. It is usually the first non-default armor available for purchase from the armory. The Hunter's Knife is the first sword and shield in the "Iron" series of weapons. The Rathalos Armor Set is also a recurring armor set. By repeatedly hunting Rathalos, a hunter can gather enough parts from carving to assemble the set. The set is modeled after Rathalos in appearance. The Blazing Falchion is a sword and shield that can be crafted from Rathalos parts.

In Super Smash Bros. 4

Two Monster Hunter armor sets are the basis for paid downloadable content costumes for Mii Swordfighters. The armor sets used are the Hunter's Blademaster Armor while wielding the Hunter's Knife sword and shield set, and the Rathalos Blademaster Armor while wielding the Blazing Falchion sword and shield set.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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The two Mii Swordfighter costumes from SSB4 are set to be re-released as DLC for Ultimate as of March 4th, 2021. The timing window for their release was set to double as a promotion for Monster Hunter Rise.

Gallery

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  Hunter's Blade Armor set in SSB4.

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  Hunter Set for male Mii Swordfighter in SSB4.

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  Hunter Set for female Mii Swordfighter in SSB4.

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  Rathalos Blade Armor set in SSB4.

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  Rathalos Set for male Mii Swordfighter in SSB4.

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  Rathalos Set for female Mii Swordfighter in SSB4.

Trivia

• The trailer for the Monster Hunter costumes in Ultimate contain a myriad of references to the Monster Hunter series:
  • The Hunter and Rathalos Equipment Miis are seen fighting several characters that refer to multiple monsters:
    • The yellow Yoshi along with the smaller Yoshis are a reference to Qurupeco, a bird wyvern that can summon smaller monsters to aid it in battle from Monster Hunter 3.
    • Pink Donkey Kong represents Congagala, a gorilla-like Fanged Beast from Monster Hunter 2.
    • Ridley represents the Yian Garuga, an aggressive purple bird wyvern from Monster Hunter Freedom Unite.
    • The blue Banjo represents Arzuros, a large bear-like Fanged Beast originating in Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, and is also one of the notable monsters in Monster Hunter: Rise.
    • White Charizard along with the army of smaller white Kirbys represent Khezu, a strange worm-like flying wyvern that dwells in caves and creates small larvae, originating in the original Monster Hunter.
    • The Peckish Aristocrab on Garden of Hope refers to the Daimyo Hermitaur, a large crab-like monster known as a Carapaceon introduced in Monster Hunter 2.
  • The Hunter Equipment Miis can be seen performing Stone Scabbard and Blade Counter, which very likely serve as references to the long sword moves Spirit Helm Breaker and Foresight Slash, respectively.
    • Similarly, the Rathalos Equipment Miis perform a parry, Hero's Spin, and Blurring Blade, likely referring to guard points, Amped Elemental Discharge, and Super Amped Elemental Discharge, respectively, which are all notable moves utilized by the charge blade weapon.
  • Near the end of the Round 9 Mii Costume trailer, the hunter Miis along with the Felyne are seen standing next to a deceased Rathalos while the Felyne is carrying a barrel. This is referring to hunters placing down barrel bombs on sleeping monsters.