User blog comment:BannedLagiacrus/Monster Appreciation Week: Vaal Hazak/@comment-5020152-20180817202832

Vaal's definitely one of my favorite new monsters and has been since he was first revealed. Unlike Odogaron, I particularly like this monster's brand of creepiness, especially with the subtle similarities to deep-sea fish and the fact that he's got an ability no other monster can boast about. But even better is the way Capcom explains that ability in the lore, which absolutely blows my mind. Vaal is cool already, but the fact that his "necromancer" power has a scientific explanation is phenomenal.

Also want to briefly talk about Vaal's music as well, just as in the previous MAWs. The theme is surprisingly sombre and beautiful, which I wasn't expecting from this zombie-like elder dragon. But then again, when you think about it, the Rotten Vale is where monsters of all kinds travel to begin their eternal rest. Vaal's status as the "Keeper of Hades", implying that he "watches" over the dead and dying, is really reflected in the emotional music.