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The Final Boss Of Every Monster Hunter Game, Ranked

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Summary

  • Monster Hunter games feature challenging final bosses like Fatalis, Gogmazios, and Shara Ishvalda/Fatalis.
  • These bosses offer unique battles with different mechanics, from flying laser beams to piloting mechs.
  • The final bosses in Monster Hunter games add a bombastic and difficult end to each title, testing the player’s skills.

In a Monster Hunter game, you embark on an adventure for a particular purpose. The excitement lies in tracking and fighting these monsters, as well as mastering the game’s distinct weaponry. Although the story might have been more concise in earlier versions, it is still present. A key feature of games like this is a compelling narrative, which often culminates in a formidable final boss. Monster Hunter certainly delivers on that front, boasting numerous such challenges.

As a devoted enthusiast, I must admit that each one of these games is no walk in the park; they all push your abilities to their limits. The earlier titles, in particular, are quite demanding, but this doesn’t mean that the challenges get any less intense as we move forward. So, let’s delve into these formidable opponents together!

This list will be focusing on the final boss of each game with respect to the Ultimate/G versions.

8.

Fatalis

Monster Hunter 1

First introduced as a secret optional boss in the initial Monster Hunter game and appearing frequently in subsequent entries as well, Fatalis was featured as the final boss in the original game. In terms of conventional western dragon imagery, they perfectly embody this concept with their sizeable black scales, expansive wings, and long, sinuous neck.

These events were relatively straightforward compared to the grand wars depicted in subsequent installments, but they were no less destructive. Just their immense scale made them challenging to attack, and add to that their sudden ability to fly and shower fire from above.

7.

Crimson Fatalis

Monster Hunter 2

Absolutely, one encounter with Fatalis wouldn’t be sufficient. This formidable beast reappears in Monster Hunter Dos, but with some modifications. Now submerged in lava, it transforms into the Crimson Fatalis and has developed the skill to summon meteors. After all, what makes a sequel exceptional if not larger and more terrifying than its predecessor?

In many aspects, Crimson Fatalis isn’t significantly distinct from its counterpart in the original game, but it does introduce a major concern – the meteors. Despite this difference, it retains its power in other ways, being able to fly at will and pursuing you relentlessly with the intention of causing an instant defeat.

6.

Dire Miralis

Monster Hunter Tri

Instead of just dwelling in a volcano and summoning meteors to express its anger towards humanity, what if Fatalis transformed itself into the very volcano it resided in? This is the premise of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, as it introduces Dire Miralis – a new form of Fatalis drastically changed by the environment it has inhabited.

In my experience, during the epic confrontation, Dire Miralis will predominantly dwell beneath the watery depths, compelling me to find and exploit its underwater vulnerabilities to bring it to the surface. Once emerged on land, its colossal scale becomes strikingly apparent as it unleashes a barrage of meteors upon me. This engagement is significantly more spectacular than any previous encounters, featuring strategically placed ballistas scattered across the battlefield to aid in managing its immense dimensions.

5.

Gogmazios

Monster Hunter 4

For the first time in quite some time, we encounter a final boss monster unrelated to Fatalis. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate presents Gogmazios, a fearsome creature resembling Gore Magala with multiple limbs and an ooze covering its body that has trapping abilities. Additionally, its wings are not merely decorative; they serve a purpose as well.

In a vast combat zone adorned with diverse elevations and cunning pitfalls such as the Dragonator’s sharp spikes, Gogmazios engages in its fierce fight. Once it sustains sufficient damage, it will soar aloft on its wings, unleashing lasers from above before ultimately returning to the ground.

4.

Ahtal-Ka

Monster Hunter Generations

As a dedicated fan, I’ve always admired how the Elder Dragons and final bosses of this series have leveraged their immense size and raw power to overpower hunters. However, Monster Hunter Generations’ Ahtal-Ka challenges that status quo. Instead of relying solely on brute force, why shouldn’t we, the hunters, also harness the power of technology? Thus, Ahtal-Ka, in essence, strides into battle with a mighty mech!

Ahtal-Kas may seem small, barely bigger than a hunter, but they manipulate whatever debris they come across into formidable weapons by wrapping them with their silk. In time, they can even seize control of a mech buried beneath the sand to operate it. However, during combat, they can be dislodged, which transforms the battle into an unprecedented spectacle unlike any other in the series.

3.

Shara Ishvalda/Fatalis

Monster Hunter World

In essence, Monster Hunter World includes two ultimate adversaries. One of them debuted alongside Iceborne expansion, while the other emerged with the game’s most recent update. Shara Ishvalda was already a formidable opponent, capable of transforming the ground into armor, and it grew even stronger thereafter.

To be honest, isn’t it a given that any Monster Hunter game should feature Fatalis somewhere in the mix? That’s exactly how World concludes. The original final boss reappears, stronger than ever before. Its flames have the power to incinerate the entire arena, and you’re equipped with ballista to assist you in managing its immense might. It’s a Fatalis like no other in the series, and one of the most challenging to defeat.

2.

Gaismagorm/Primordial Malzeno

Monster Hunter Rise

In “Sunbreak,” the Qurio virus was introduced, a malady that shares some similarities with Gore Magala’s Frenzy virus but has a more harmonious bond with its host. For the majority of the game, players grapple with Malzeno as the carrier, yet it is the colossal Gaismagorm that is its true originator. They tower over the entire arena, repeatedly unleashing torrents of fire upon you.

Following several updates, they were no longer the final form. The arrival of Primordial Malzeno brought about this change, an entity much older than when it was tainted by the Qurio. No longer encumbered by the Qurio, it moves at blinding speeds and its wings are now more akin to razor-sharp blades. In its final stage, it starts merging with the Qurio, releasing colossal bursts and teleporting faster than the eye can follow. This is not a battle for the timid or weak-hearted.

1.

Arkveld/Zoh Shia

Monster Hunter Wilds

The Monster Hunter games often feature the final boss as something other than the main monster, usually an elusive Elder Dragon. Monster Hunter Wilds follows this pattern to some extent, but Arkveld has several fights throughout the series that align with its narrative importance. However, it’s worth noting that Zoh Shia outshines all others in terms of grandeur and visual impact.

In the narrative of Wyveria’s high rank, Zoh Shia appears to incorporate skills reminiscent of various Elder Dragons, such as Fatalis and Shara Ishvalda. Interestingly, it can be dismantled, revealing a form devoid of distinct features beneath. It is in this state that you confront Arkveld for the last time, showcasing its unique freedom, despite bearing some resemblance to the forms you’ve battled before.

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2025-03-29 18:38

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