Dalamadur is an Elder Dragon introduced in Monster Hunter 4.
Physiology
Dalamadur is a massive serpentine Elder Dragon similar in appearance to Najarala. It has a snake-like face, with bright red eyes, numerous fangs, and many hook-like spikes along its body which start out clustered around its head and neck, and becoming more spread out along its long body, with a small cluster near the tip of its tail, which is topped with a pair of red barbs that it can rattle in a manner similar to rattlesnakes. Its has a pair of large clawed forearms like Najarala, but the only remnant of hind legs it has are small spurs, similar to pythons, boas, and anacondas. Its chest has glowing vents, which huff steam when it is enraged. Its face and tail will also glow red when in its raged state.
Abilities
Dalamadur's barbed body and clawed hands allow it to tunnel through stone and cling to terrain with ease. Its immense size lends it nearly unmatched physicality, to the point where its burrowing can cause massive tremors and its attacks can collapse rock formations. Its tongue has a paralytic agent that can immobilize foes, and it can breathe an unknown substance that burns like fire. It also has the ability to summon meteor-like projectiles from the sky, although the basis of this ability is unknown.
Behavior
Dalamadur lives high in the peaks of the Heavenly Mountains that surround Cathar Village. Its numerous hook-like spines may help it navigate the treacherous terrain, as they may provide a more secure grip than it could generate with its claws and body alone. Local rumors suggest that the falling debris that is common in the Heavenly Mountains is the result of Dalamadur's burrowing. It is not known if Dalamadur travels to other areas.
Like many other Elder Dragons, Dalamadur is highly territorial and will violently attack anything in its domain,
Habitat
Dalamadur is known for inhabiting Speartip Crag within Heaven's Mount.
Game Appearances
Main Series
- Monster Hunter 4 (Introduced)
- Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Spin-offs
- None
In-Game Description
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Music Themes
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MH4: Dalamadur Music Theme 1 |
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MH4: Dalamadur Music Theme 2 |
Dalamadur has two music themes. The first theme plays in the first half of the quest while the second theme plays when sufficient damage has been done to it. Both music themes are shared with Shah Dalamadur.
MH4U Breakable Parts
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Notes
General Notes
- Dalamadur, along with its variant, is currently the largest known monster in the core Monster Hunter games. In regards to the overall franchise, only Laviente and its variants are larger.
- Dalamadur's Japanese name, Dara Amadyura (ダラ・アマデュラ), comes from amadyura, Aramaic for "tower" as well as Spanish for "armor", and the Babylonian word dara meaning "armor".
- Potential name candidates for the monster included Vashira, Nadalah and Amadulla.[1]
- Its head can be broken twice: first the spikes, then the teeth and left eye. Its back, legs, and chest can also be broken twice along with its tail severed and carved. Its vestigial back legs can also be broken once.
- Dalamadur has a fireball move similar to Dire Miralis where it charges an orb and locks on its attack on a hunter.
- Unlike other monsters, Dalamadur has two icons which show the front and back of its body and are used to target its head and tail respectively.
- It also has two Map Icons.
- Its tongue is capable of paralyzing hunters if they stand too close to its head.
- Dalamadur's roar requires HG Earplugs to block.
- Dalamadur was voted 29th place in the Hunters' Choice for Top Monster during Monster Hunter's 20th Anniversary.[2]
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
- However, it isn't possible to carve its head if the horn isn't broken.
- This carve spot is also extremely vulnerable to damage.
Monster Hunter: World
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