Stygian Zinogre

Stygian Zinogre is a Subspecies of Zinogre introduced in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate.



Abilities
Its thunder-like attacks are different in coloring from the ordinary Zinogre; this crimson red/black lightning deals Dragon-Element damage. It is able to imbue its attacks with Dragon Element due to its absorption of multiple bugs that feed on Dragonfell berries.

These bugs are red colored orbs that float around Stygian Zinogre; they closely resemble the Great Thunderbug from previous games. When released, these orbs can fly directly at the Hunter and explode on contact, dealing significant damage.

Behavior
Due to living in both the Tundra and Volcano where food is not always plentiful Stygian Zinogre have to be highly aggressive to other predators for food and territory.

Habitat
While the common Zinogre inhabits forested areas such as the Misty Peaks and Deserted Island, the Stygian Zinogre inhabits the below freezing Tundra and Frozen Seaway along with the scorching Volcano and Sunken Hollow.

Etymology
The prefix Stygian is derived from the River Styx, a river in the Greek mythological underworld which carries dead souls to their fate. This is is meant to give the monster a dark and hellish feel compared to the original Zinogre.