Lao-Shan Lung

Lao Shan Lung, or simply called "Lao", are gigantic dragons the size of mountains. These slow moving, red creatures stay in hibernation until it is necessary to leave. In Monster Hunter, Lao's could only be fought online.

During a quest to kill a Lao Shan Lung, it is notable to see that the dragon never directly attacks you. However, it is very possible to die by being stepped on or being accidentally hit by his tail. Lao Shan also possesses a roaring attack, which can slow hunters down. His horn can be broken during battle, and it is possible to jump on his back for 3 carves. According to the Monster Hunter Freedom 2 info magazine, Lao Shan grows as his body receives floating particles in the atmosphere. (the red tint comes from the iron deposits near their environment.) This process takes an untold amount of time, suggesting that Lao Shans can live for many eons.

The name Lao Shan Lung is derived from the Chinese abbreviation of "Old(Lao) Mountain(Shan) Dragon(Lung)" or "老山龙"

The Guild had to find hunters one day because of the approaching dragon heading for their town. It was said that the Lao Shan Lung was running away from a Fatalis.

Lao also has a subspecies named the Azure Lao Shan Lung.

Lao Shan-Lung first appeared in Monster Hunter.

To complete a quest involving a Lao you can either kill it note that a Lao will not die in area 1,2,3 and 4 another way to complete the quest is to repel it, you can repel it simply by dealing enough damage so that it runs away when time is up. In Area 5 where the fortress is located you can shoot powerful ballista shells at it and fire cannonballs at it to damage it. You can also use the incredibly powerful dragonator to greatly damage Lao Shan Lung.

=See Also=
 * Azure Lao Shan Lung