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Ceadeus is an Elder Dragon introduced in Monster Hunter 3.

Physiology

Ceadeus resembles a giant whale with a face similar to a Dunkleosteus. It has a prominent beard of fur and two massive horns, which constantly grow and eventually overtake the creature’s eyes, leaving it blind. Luminous organs line the monster's underside aswell as the top of its mouth, which turn from blue to red when it is enraged.

Abilities

With its massive size and strength Ceadeus is strong enough to cause rubble to fall from hitting walls, smash open large walls, and even cause earthquakes by ramming its horns against the walls of the caverns it inhabits. It is also capable of sucking in and expelling large quantities of water from its mouth as a powerful beam. In Monster Hunter 3 Ceadeus is also capable of inflicting Dragonblight via certain physical attacks.

Behavior

The Ceadeus is known to be a rather peaceful creature until provoked. They do not bother humankind unless they feel threatened. They are known to occasionally grind or ram their horns against walls or the sea floor, this is due to how as the horns grow, they eventually grow over the eyes, causing pain.

Habitat

It resides in a series of underwater canyons and ruins deep below Moga Island, and is unable to travel onto land.


Game Appearances

Chronological Appearances
First US / EU Appearance: First JP Appearance: Latest Appearance:
Logo-MH3 EN (2010) Logo-MH3 JP (2009) Logo-MH3U (2013)

In-Game Description

Monster Hunter 3
MH3-Ceadeus Icon Legendary elder dragons known as both "shining giants of the depths" and "great sea dragons." Not confirmed to exist until recently. The Moga quakes were due to a Ceadeus butting its abnormally long horns into the earth.
Threat Level (危険度): ★★★★★★
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
MH3U-Ceadeus Icon Legendary elder dragons known as both "shining giants of the depths" and "great sea dragons." Not confirmed to exist until recently. The Moga quakes were due to a Ceadeus butting its abnormally long horns into the earth.
Threat Level (危険度): ★★★★★

Breakable Parts

Beard Hood
Ceadeus-Beard Ceadeus-Hood
Horns (both are broken simultaneously)
Ceadeus-Horn-R Ceadeus-Horn-L
Tail
Ceadeus-Tail

Elemental/Status Effectiveness

Monster Hunter 3

Element Damage
Hitzone Fire Water Thunder Ice Dragon
Face 5 0 20 5 25
Horns 10 0 25 0 35
Beard 10 0 10 0 20
Destroyed Beard 15 0 5 0 15
Hood 5 0 15 5 20
Stomach 5 0 15 0 30
Fin 5 0 20 0 20
Tail 10 0 25 5 20
Status Effect
Poison Paralysis Sleep Fatigue Stun
Initial Tolerance --- --- --- --- ---
Tolerance Increase --- --- --- --- ---
Tolerance Recovery --- --- --- --- ---
Duration --- --- --- --- ---
Damage --- --- --- --- ---

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate

Damage Table
Hitzone
GS-Icon
Hammer-Icon
HBG-Icon
Fire Water Ice Thunder Dragon
Horn 18 33 20 10 0 0 25 35
Head 26 30 40 5 0 5 20 25
Beard 60 55 40 10 0 0 10 20
Breast 40 35 40 15 0 0 5 15
Belly 32 20 45 5 0 0 15 30
Back 25 40 25 5 0 5 15 20
Front Legs 28 30 20 5 0 0 20 20
Tail 35 28 25 10 0 5 25 20
Poison -
Explosives Very High

Source: BradyGames Guide

Item Effectiveness

Item Effect
Item Name Able Effectiveness Duration Notes
1st time 2nd time
Pitfall Trap x ☆☆☆
Shock Trap x ☆☆☆
Flash Bomb x ☆☆☆
Sonic Bomb x ☆☆☆
Dung Bomb x ☆☆☆
Meat x ☆☆☆

Damage Effectiveness

For the damage formula (how ít's calculated), hitzone charts, Ceadeus info and more click the following links: Monster Hunter 3 Damage Formula or Monster Hunter 3 Hitzone Charts. Images created by Inkoseh.
DMG-Ceadeus

Battle

The battle is separated into two parts: the pursuit of and the final battle with Ceadeus. At the beginning of the quest, a short scene details the monster swimming just outside the hunter's camp before diving down into the cave networks. What the hunter must then do is pursue Ceadeus on its journey and battle it along the way. Ceadeus swims through two areas; the first being a slim canyon, and the second being a canyon opening into a small cylindrical area before tapering off again. Unless angered, its attacks are not aimed primarily at the hunter, as they are mainly flicks of the tail and quick turns. However, it may occasionally attack hunters deliberately in the first two areas, even when not enraged. If Ceadeus' beard is broken, it will begin to swim faster through the first two areas. At the end of the second area, Ceadeus will attack and destroy the rubble blocking the way to its final destination.

Upon following Ceadeus through the aquatic canyons the hunter reaches the third and final area.

(Note: Within the first two areas in which the hunter follows Ceadeus, the only parts that can be broken are its beard, hood, and tail. Its horns can only be broken in the final stage of the battle.)

The final area resembles an underwater arena, with Ceadeus taking up position in the center. A short scene then shows Ceadeus' chest and chin taking on a blue hue, which then turns red as it becomes enraged. At this point Ceadeus attacks more fiercely, ranging from basic Leviathan attacks to its signature move Current Storm in which it sucks in an incredible amount of water and expels it at the hunter. In this area there are also small caverns to hide in for temporary safety.

Cha-Cha disappearing upon the completion of Lagiacrus' offline Urgent Quest is due to his discovery of Ceadeus deep beneath Moga Village. While absent, he is attacked by it and barely manages to escape.

Once Ceadeus has been driven to the final area and repelled, it will spawn there each time the quest is re-taken, until slain.

During the final stage of the battle, the hunter can load and fire two underwater ballistae very similar to the ones used against the Elder Dragon Jhen Mohran. Ammo for them can be obtained by trading with the Argosy Captain, prior to defeating Ceadeus for the first time. Alternatively, it can be collected near both ballistae.

Music Themes

Monster_Hunter_3_(tri-)_OST_-_Ceadeus_battle_part_1 MH3: Ceadeus Music Theme Part 1
Monster_Hunter_3_(tri-)_OST_-_Ceadeus_battle_part_2 MH3: Ceadeus Music Theme Part 2


Notes

General Notes


  • Ceadeus gives six body carves, and its broken horn gives two.
  • Ceadeus beard must be broken before continuing on to the second stage of the fight. If the hunter fails to break it before the end of the second area, the hunter will fail the quest, and get a message that says "Failed to reroute the Elder Dragon".
    • Once its beard is broken, Ceadeus will rapidly swim to stage two of the fight, and ignores the hunter up until stage two.
  • Ceadeus is unaffected by Status Effects (Poison, Paralysis, Sleep and K.O).
  • There is a Dragonator and Ballista in the third area of the Underwater Ruin, all of which can be used to damage Ceadeus.
  • Ceadeus' beard, head, tail, and horns can be broken.
    • When its horns are broken the larger one is broken off and can be carved twice.
  • If enough damage is dealt to Ceadeus, but the hunter fails to kill it before time ends, it will flee and the hunter will get repel rewards.
  • Ceadeus' roar requires HG earplugs to block.
  • Aside from its Subspecies Ceadeus is the only Elder Dragon fought exclusively underwater.

Monster Hunter 3


  • Ceadeus is the only offline Elder Dragon.
  • Ceadeus is also the only offline monster capable of inflicting Dragonblight.
  • The first time a hunter fights Ceadeus, Cha-Cha will automatically come with him/her, even if he is set to stay in the village.



Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter 3 (edit)
Herbivore MH3-Aptonoth Icon Aptonoth MH3-Epioth Icon Epioth MH3-Kelbi Icon Kelbi MH3-Popo Icon Popo MH3-Rhenoplos Icon Rhenoplos
Fish MH3-Fish Icon Fish
Lynian MH3-Felyne Icon Felyne MH3-Melynx Icon Melynx MHFU-Shakalaka Icon Shakalaka
Neopteron MH3-Altaroth Icon Altaroth MH3-Bnahabra Icon Bnahabra
Bird Wyvern MH3-Baggi Icon Baggi MH3-Jaggi Icon Jaggi MH3-Jaggia Icon Jaggia
MH3-Great Baggi Icon Great Baggi MH3-Great Jaggi Icon Great Jaggi MH3-Qurupeco Icon Qurupeco
Brute Wyvern MH3-Barroth Icon Barroth MH3-Deviljho Icon Deviljho MH3-Uragaan Icon Uragaan
Piscine Wyvern MH3-Delex Icon Delex
Leviathan MH3-Ludroth Icon Ludroth MH3-Uroktor Icon Uroktor
MH3-Agnaktor Icon Agnaktor MH3-Gobul Icon Gobul MH3-Lagiacrus Icon Lagiacrus MH3-Royal Ludroth Icon Royal Ludroth
Flying Wyvern MH3-Giggi Icon Giggi
MH3-Barioth Icon Barioth MH3-Diablos Icon Diablos MH3-Gigginox Icon Gigginox MH3-Rathalos Icon Rathalos MH3-Rathian Icon Rathian
Elder Dragon MH3-Question Mark Icon Alatreon MH3-Ceadeus Icon Ceadeus MH3-Jhen Mohran Icon Jhen Mohran
Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (edit)
Herbivore MH3U-Anteka Icon Anteka MH3U-Aptonoth Icon Aptonoth MH3U-Epioth Icon Epioth MH3U-Kelbi Icon Kelbi MH3U-Popo Icon Popo MH3U-Rhenoplos Icon Rhenoplos MH3U-Slagtoth Icon Slagtoth
Fish MH3U-Fish Icon Fish
Fanged Beast MH3U-Bullfango Icon Bullfango
MH3U-Arzuros Icon Arzuros MH3U-Lagombi Icon Lagombi MH3U-Volvidon Icon Volvidon
Lynian MH3U-Felyne Icon Felyne MH3U-Melynx Icon Melynx
Neopteron MH3U-Altaroth Icon Altaroth MH3U-Bnahabra Icon Bnahabra
Bird Wyvern MH3U-Gargwa Icon Gargwa MH3U-Baggi Icon Baggi MH3U-Jaggi Icon Jaggi MH3U-Jaggia Icon Jaggia MH3U-Wroggi Icon Wroggi
MH3U-Great Baggi Icon Great Baggi MH3U-Great Jaggi Icon Great Jaggi MH3U-Great Wroggi Icon Great Wroggi MH3U-Qurupeco Icon Qurupeco MH3U-Crimson Qurupeco Icon Crimson Qurupeco
Brute Wyvern MH3U-Barroth Icon Barroth MH3U-Jade Barroth Icon Jade Barroth MH3U-Brachydios Icon Brachydios MH3U-Deviljho Icon Deviljho MH3U-Savage Deviljho Icon Savage Deviljho MH3U-Duramboros Icon Duramboros MH3U-Rust Duramboros Icon Rust Duramboros MH3U-Uragaan Icon Uragaan MH3U-Steel Uragaan Icon Steel Uragaan
Fanged Wyvern MH3U-Zinogre Icon Zinogre MH3U-Stygian Zinogre Icon Stygian Zinogre
Piscine Wyvern MH3U-Delex Icon Delex
MH3U-Plesioth Icon Plesioth MH3U-Green Plesioth Icon Green Plesioth
Leviathan MH3U-Ludroth Icon Ludroth MH3U-Uroktor Icon Uroktor
MH3U-Agnaktor Icon Agnaktor MH3U-Glacial Agnaktor Icon Glacial Agnaktor MH3U-Gobul Icon Gobul MH3U-Lagiacrus Icon Lagiacrus MH3U-Ivory Lagiacrus Icon Ivory Lagiacrus MH3U-Abyssal Lagiacrus Icon Abyssal Lagiacrus MH3U-Nibelsnarf Icon Nibelsnarf MH3U-Royal Ludroth Icon Royal Ludroth MH3U-Purple Ludroth Icon Purple Ludroth
Flying Wyvern MH3U-Giggi Icon Giggi
MH3U-Barioth Icon Barioth MH3U-Sand Barioth Icon Sand Barioth MH3U-Diablos Icon Diablos MH3U-Black Diablos Icon Black Diablos MH3U-Gigginox Icon Gigginox MH3U-Baleful Gigginox Icon Baleful Gigginox MH3U-Nargacuga Icon Nargacuga MH3U-Green Nargacuga Icon Green Nargacuga MH3U-Lucent Nargacuga Icon Lucent Nargacuga MH3U-Rathalos Icon Rathalos MH3U-Azure Rathalos Icon Azure Rathalos MH3U-Silver Rathalos Icon Silver Rathalos MH3U-Rathian Icon Rathian MH3U-Pink Rathian Icon Pink Rathian MH3U-Gold Rathian Icon Gold Rathian
Elder Dragon MH3U-Question Mark Icon Alatreon MH3U-Ceadeus Icon Ceadeus MH3U-Goldbeard Ceadeus Icon Goldbeard Ceadeus MH3U-Question Mark Icon Dire Miralis MH3U-Jhen Mohran Icon Jhen Mohran MH3U-Hallowed Jhen Mohran Icon Hallowed Jhen Mohran
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