Bazelgeuse is a Flying Wyvern first introduced in Monster Hunter: World. It is a nefarious flying wyvern that travels the New World in search of prey. It scatters explosive scales over a wide area and prey on whatever gets caught in the blast. Bazelgeuse is a nomadic predator, and can be found in all major locations. It often asserts itself as the apex predator in whatever environment it arrives in. Recently its nomadic behavior has been challenged by the powerful and deadly Deviljho which it will readily meet in combat. Their materials can be used to craft the Bazel Armor Set.
Appearance
Bazelgeuse is a large Flying Wyvern covered in thick, heavy scales with a bronze sheen. It has a bulky upper body and a large wingspan. Its underside is lined with protruding scales which fall off easily. The monster occasionally enters a "superheated" state, causing the gaps between its scales to glow red hot.
Behavior and Abilities
Bazelgeuse uses its scales offensively during combat. It is capable of dislodging them at will from its body and quickly replacing them. Once dislodged, the scales that drop on the field will act as similarly to land mines and will explode when struck by anything. However, once Bazelgeuse enters a superheated state, the scale will violently explode in a matter of seconds, causing concussive damage to all foes nearby. Bazelgeuse is capable of releasing a short-range blast of fire from its mouth, and will produce ear-piercing roars and bellows to disrupt its opponent. Its sturdy, muscular stature allows it to tackle and batter other monsters into submission.
Like most apex-level monsters, Bazelgeuse rules its territory with an iron fist. It will become hostile to any hunter or monster that crosses its path in order to assert its dominance. Endlessly aggressive, it will even actively seek out targets to battle with, and is generally assured victory when doing so. Bazelgeuse will actively seek out other monsters, usually flying in immediately after a hunter has engaged a large monster. It often starts fights with its bombing run attack, instead of roaring or even landing. Bazelgeuse has turf wars with Deviljho. This can often end in a tie, though regardless of the winner it is incredibly dangerous to be in the middle of one.
Game Data
Physiology
| Hitzone Damage Data | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitzone | Cutting Damage | Impact Damage | Shot Damage |
| Head | 80 | 85 | 60 |
| Body | 45 | 45 | 35 |
| Back | 30 | 30 | 25 |
| Legs | 36 | 34 | 30 |
| Wings | 25 | 25 | 65 |
| Tail | 75 | 70 | 55 |
| Breakable Parts: | Head, Back, Wings(Individually), Tail(Sever) | ||
| Element Weakness Damage Data | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitzone |  Fire
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 Water
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 Thunder
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 Ice
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 Dragon
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| Head | 0 | 15 | 25 | 20 | 20 |
| Body | 0 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 10 |
| Back | 0 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 10 |
| Legs | 0 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 10 |
| Wings | 0 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 10 |
| Tail | 0 | 10 | 20 | 15 | 15 |
| Abnormal Status Data | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Buildup | Decay | Damage/Duration | Other |
| Poison | 150 + 100 → 550 | -5 / 10 seconds | 320 damage / 20 seconds | - |
| Paralysis | 180 + 130 → 570 | -5 / 10 seconds | 0 damage / 10 seconds | - |
| Sleep | 150 + 100 → 550 | -5 / 10 seconds | 0 damage / 40 seconds | - |
| Blastblight | 120 + 90 → 1920 | - | 100 damage / 0 seconds | - |
| Exhaustion | 225 + 75 → 900 | -5 / 10 seconds | 250 drain / 0 seconds | - |
| Stun | 200 + 150 → 800 | -5 / 10 seconds | 0 damage / 7 seconds | - |
| Dizziness | - | - | 0 damage / 10→8→6→4 seconds | - |
| Dung | - | - | 0 damage / 30 seconds | - |
| Pitfall Trap | - | - | 10→8→6→4→2 seconds | - |
| Shock Trap | - | - | 8→6→4→2 seconds | - |
| Ivy Trap | - | - | 0 damage / 8 seconds | - |
| Capture | 150 + 200 | -5 / 5 seconds | - | - |
| Mount | 50 + 100 → 550 | - | - | - |
| Elderseal | No effect | |||
Game Appearances
Main Series
- Monster Hunter: World (Introduced)
- Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
In-Game Description
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Materials
This section is about monster materials unique to Bazelgeuse in Monster Hunter: World and Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. For detailed lists, as well as carves in other games, see Bazelgeuse Carves.
| Item Name | Rarity | Value | Description |
 爆鱗竜の上鱗 |
6 | 1600z | Rare Bazelgeuse material. Mostly obtained by carving. Broadly used for many purposes. |
 爆鱗竜の堅殻 |
6 | 2400z | Rare Bazelgeuse material. Mostly obtained as a reward. Solid, used to craft gear. |
 爆鱗竜の尻尾 |
6 | 3600z | Rare Bazelgeuse material. Obtained by carving its severed tail. Stiff, used to craft gear. |
 爆鱗竜の爆腺 |
6 | 4000z | Rare Bazelgeuse material. Obtained by breaking its head. Grants blast element properties. |
 爆鱗竜の尖爪 |
6 | 3200z | Rare Bazelgeuse material. Mostly obtained by carving. Compatible with blast element. |
爆鱗竜の翼 |
6 | 3400z | Rare Bazelgeuse material. Obtained by breaking its wings. Hard, used in many weapons. |
 爆鱗竜の宝玉 |
7 | 9600z | A rare gem said to have formed within Bazelgeuse tissue. Used to dramatically improve gear. |
Equipment
This section is about Equipments made from Bazelgeuse materials in Monster Hunter: World and Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. For more information, see Bazelgeuse Equipment.
Bazelgeuse materials can be used to craft two different armor sets: Bazel α Armor and Bazel β Armor.
| Long Sword: | Dual Blades: | Hunting Horn: |
| Lance: | Gunlance: | Switch Axe: |
| Light Bowgun: |
Gallery
Notes
- Interestingly, Bazelgeuse's and Seething Bazelgeuse's bomb scales are capable of inflicting Blastblight only on other monsters. However, a hunter will instead be inflicted with Fireblight when hit by the same attacks.[1]
- Despite being introduced in this game, the scholar studying captured monsters remarks that Bazelgeuse is also rarely seen in the Old World as well.
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