Apceros

Apceros
アプケロス (Apukerosu)
English Name	Apceros
English Title	None
Japanese Title	None
Chinese Name	甲壳草食龙 (Simplified) 背甲龍 (Traditional)
Korean Name	아프케로스
General Information
Monster Class	Herbivore
Elements	None
Ailments	None
Weakest to	Fire Thunder
Habitat	Old Desert Old Volcano Desert Volcano Dunes Wildspire Waste Guiding Lands Gorge White Lake Thunderous Sands Moonlands Ghost Rune Volcanoes Monsonne Plains Trese Desert Alcala
Size	988.42cm
Related Monsters	Aptonoth Aptonoth EX
Generation	First

Apceros are Herbivores introduced in Monster Hunter.

Physiology

Apceros are herbivorous reptiles that frequent desert and volcanic areas. They have a body structure similar to Aptonoth, their evolutionary cousins. They have many characteristics of tortoises, such as head shape and a protective shell. Their tails have a developed mace-like structure on the end that is covered with sharp spikes.

Abilities

Usually, Apceros attack by headbutting and whipping foes with their spiked tails. They are infamous for their tactic of slowly stalking the hunter, eventually tightly surrounding them, preventing movement.

Behavior

Apceros are territorial monsters and will attack any intruder on sight. They will not give up fighting until the enemy has fallen or they are dead. Curiously, they work in small herds to take out any threats. They appear not to care if a large monster is in the area.

Habitat

Apceros's hard shells and thick skin protect them from heat. Normally, they can only be found in hot areas like Deserts and Volcanoes.

Game Appearances

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Main Series

• Monster Hunter (Introduced)
• Monster Hunter G
• Monster Hunter Freedom
• Monster Hunter 2
• Monster Hunter Freedom 2
• Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
• Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
• Monster Hunter Generations
• Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
• Monster Hunter: World
• Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

Frontier

• Monster Hunter Frontier (Introduced)
• Monster Hunter Frontier Season 2.0
• Monster Hunter Frontier Season 3.0
• Monster Hunter Frontier Season 4.0
• Monster Hunter Frontier Season 5.0
• Monster Hunter Frontier Season 6.0
• Monster Hunter Frontier Season 7.0
• Monster Hunter Frontier Season 8.0
• Monster Hunter Frontier Season 9.0
• Monster Hunter Frontier Season 10
• Monster Hunter Frontier Forward.1
• Monster Hunter Frontier Forward.2
• Monster Hunter Frontier Forward.3
• Monster Hunter Frontier Forward.4
• Monster Hunter Frontier Forward.5
• Monster Hunter Frontier G
• Monster Hunter Frontier G2
• Monster Hunter Frontier G3
• Monster Hunter Frontier G Genuine
• Monster Hunter Frontier G5
• Monster Hunter Frontier G6
• Monster Hunter Frontier G7
• Monster Hunter Frontier G8
• Monster Hunter Frontier G9
• Monster Hunter Frontier G10
• Monster Hunter Frontier Z
• Monster Hunter Frontier Z Zenith

Spin-offs

• Monster Hunter Online
• Monster Hunter Stories
• Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

In-Game Description

Monster Hunter Freedom 2 / Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Hunted for their meat, which is buried under a thick, armored hide. Aggressive compared to the Aptonoth, hunting them can be a challenge. Apceros eggs are a valuable guild commodity. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and Monster Hunter Generations Desert-dwelling Herbivores covered in tough plating. Highly territorial and known to tirelessly chase any who enter their habitat, they are especially hostile toward hunters, who have made a practice of stealing eggs from their nests. Threat Level (危険度): ★★ Monster Hunter World Herbivores that inhabits the Wildspire Waste. They've developed particularly hard hide to ward off attackers, and are known to gather in groups to defend themselves. Monster Hunter Stories Herbivores clad in sturdy, armor-like plates. Approach with caution to avoid a fierce and persistent chase. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Herbivores clad in sturdy, armor-like plates. They are territorial by nature and have an aggressive temperament. Approach with caution to avoid a fierce and persistent chase. Often found in hot climates. Monster Hunter Frontier G Desert-dwelling Herbivores covered in armour-like hide. Though edible, obtaining meat from them is difficult due to their territorial nature. They are especially violent towards any Hunter who would steal their eggs. Monster Hunter Online (?)

Frontier Analysis

• Normal State

Roar X Wind Pressure X Shock Trap X Pitfall Trap X Sonic Bomb X Flash Bomb 30 Meat X Stench Beads X Capture HP X Cuttable Tail X

Resistance Duration Damage Poison Resistance 200 30 sec 60 Para Resistance 100 10 sec Sleep Resistance 50 40 sec Faint Resistance

Notes

• General
• MHW

General Notes

• Apceros closely resembles the Ankylosaurus, a very famous armored dinosaur, featuring similar armor plating and tail club.
• When provoked, an Apceros will slowly close in on a hunter, until they are close enough to headbutt or tail swipe. This can be highly annoying while trying to hunt a larger, more dangerous monster, as it limits the hunters' ability to move.

Monster Hunter: World

Apceros will no longer close in on hunters to attack. They instead will remain docile and will only show aggression if provoked.

Apceros will chase hunters and Kulu Ya-Ku who are carrying Herbivore Eggs in an attempt to attack them.

If any large monster beside Kulu Ya-Ku are present in the same area as them, Apceros will form a defensive stance with their group, forming a circle with their tails pointing outward.