Daimyo Hermitaur

Daimyo Hermitaur
ダイミョウザザミ (Daimyōzazami)
English Name	Daimyo Hermitaur
English Title	Shield Crab
Japanese Title	盾蟹
Chinese Name	大名盾蟹
Korean Name	다이묘자자미
Korean Title	방패게
General Information
Monster Class	Carapaceon
Elements	Water
Ailments	Waterblight (4th Gen) Poison (Online Gen)
Weakest to	Thunder
Habitat	Old Jungle, Old Desert, Jungle, Desert, Deserted Island, Primal Forest, Everwood, Dunes, Ruined Pinnacle, Interceptor's Base, Tide Island, Fortress Ruins, Thunderous Sands, Kumbel Wetlands, Dark Veil Forest, Esther Lake, Moonlands, Firefly Mountain Stream, Trese Desert
Size	1451.2 450.45
Related Monsters	Hermitaur, Zenith Daimyo Hermitaur, Plum Daimyo Hermitaur, Stonefist Hermitaur, Gonngenn Hermitaur, Ceanataur, Shogun Ceanataur, Terra Shogun Ceanataur, Swordmaster Shogun Ceanataur, Rustrazor Ceanataur, Onimusha
Generation	Second

Daimyo Hermitaur is a Carapaceon introduced in Monster Hunter 2.

Physiology

Daimyo Hermitaur has a large, crab-like body. It is covered in a red and white carapace and wears the skull of a Monoblos as a protective shell. It has broad, shield-like claws and long antennae.

Abilities

It can use its claws as shields to defend itself from attackers, and, as with the Monoblos, can also use them to dig into the earth in order to attack foes from below. It can shoot pressurized jets of water and can use its massive weight to crush enemies.

Behavior

Daimyo Hermitaur is a rather passive creature, sometimes failing to take notice of hunters standing only feet in front of it.

Habitat

It prefers tropical to subtropical areas with sands and water such as the Old Desert and Jungle.

Other Non-Subspecies Forms

Stonefist Hermitaur

Main Article: Stonefist Hermitaur

A Deviant of Daimyo Hermitaur first appearing in Monster Hunter Generations.

Hard Core (HC) Daimyo Hermitaur

Season 9.0, an HC version is added gaining several new attacks: it can now run rapidly from side to side, swinging its claws; it can jump in the air directly after retreating into its shell; it can come flying backwards out of the ground after digging and Its water beam reaches even further than Plum Daimyo Hermitaur. The ends of its claws and legs will also become red and inflamed.

Zenith Daimyo Hermitaur

Main Article: Zenith Daimyo Hermitaur

A Zenith Species of Daimyo Hermitaur first appearing in Monster Hunter Frontier Z.

Gonngenn Hermitaur

Main Article: Gonngenn Hermitaur

A Lone Species of Daimyo Hermitaur first appearing in Monster Hunter Online.

Game Appearances

Click on Expand to see contents.

Main Series

• Monster Hunter 2 (Introduced)
• Monster Hunter Freedom 2
• Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
• Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
• Monster Hunter Generations
• Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate

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
• Monster Hunter Riders
• Monster Hunter Spirits

In-Game Description

Monster Hunter Freedom 2 / Monster Hunter Freedom Unite A large carapaceon with a giant monster's skull on its back. Fond of the sand, it is mainly seen in the desert or jungle zones. Living underground, it surfaces when hungering for a snack. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate This large Carapaceon attacks prey primarily with its large pincers and bubble breath. If the massive monster skull it wears on its back is destroyed, it will flee in search of a new husk to call home. 甲殻種の大型モンスター。大きな個体らしく背中に巨大なモンスターの頭骨を背負う。両手の大きな鋏を振り回したり、口から強力な泡ブレスを吐き出す。また、”盾蟹”の名の通り、堅い甲殻で覆われた鋏を盾の様に用いて、外敵の攻撃から身を守る。 Threat Level (危険度): ★★★ Monster Hunter Generations This large Carapaceon wears a massive monster skull on its back, and uses its large pincers and bubble breath to attack prey. When in danger, it uses its hardened pincers to form a tough shield that repels attacks. Threat Level (危険度): ★★★ Monster Hunter Stories These armored Carapaceons use their hardened pincers like shields to fend off the attacks of their enemies. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin These armored Carapaceons use their hardened pincers like shields to fend off the attacks of their enemies. They often use a large monster's skull for a shell. Quite docile, they seem to spend most of their time just happily scuttling around. Monster Hunter Frontier G (?) Monster Hunter Online (?) Threat Level (危険度): !!!

MH4U Breakable Parts

Shell (x2)

Left Claw (x1)

Right Claw (x1)

Notes

• General
• MH4U
• Frontier
• MHO

General Notes

• The Daimyo (大名, daimyou) were powerful territorial lords who ruled most of Japan from their vast, hereditary land holdings. The term "daimyo" literally means "great name". They were the most powerful feudal rulers from the 10th century to the early 19th century in Japan following the Shogun. From the shugo of the Muromachi period through the Sengoku to the daimyo of the Edo period, the rank had a long and varied history. The term "daimyo" is also sometimes used to refer to the leading figures of such clans, also called "lord". It was usually, though not exclusively, from these warlords that a shogun arose or a regent was chosen.
• Unlike Shogun Ceanataur, its shell cannot break off completely.
• To make a Daimyo Hermitaur drop a shiny, be in the same area without being seen. After a while, it will start eating. When it finishes, it will drop a shiny.
• The Monoblos skull that the Daimyo Hermitaur use is strangely much bigger than even a large Monoblos head.
• The Daimyo Hermitaur's two claws and shell can be broken for extra rewards. The shell can be broken twice, with the first break breaking the eye socket of the Monoblos shell, exposing the Daiymo's abdomen. The second break breaks off the horn of the Monoblos shell.
• Hermitaur Armor usually boosts defensive skills such as the Guard skill, as well as the Defense Up skills. Most beginner Lance users may want to use this armor to take advantage of the Lances' superior Guarding abilities.
• When it retreats into its shell, arrows will bounce off causing slight damage to the hunter (however, there is a point between its claws and its shell where arrows will enter its "shield") and Melee strikes will deflect, ESP notwithstanding. Throwing a Sonic Bomb or using a Barrel Bomb will get it out and stun it.
• When it resurfaces, it can destroy any Shock Traps nearby. The same applies to Monoblos, Diablos, and Shogun Ceanataur.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

• Daimyo Hermitaur gains a new pin attack.
• During the water blast, it can walk left or right to cover a wider area.
  • After doing that, it usually taunts.
  • It can only use this move when enraged.
• In G-rank, When it retreats into its shell, it can turn toward the hunter and make its water blast.
• Impact Damage is no longer required to break its shell.
• It can be infected by the Frenzy Virus.

Monster Hunter Frontier

• Daimyo Hermitaur can be a pet, its favorite foods are fish.

Monster Hunter Online

• This monster is unlocked at Level 23.