Diablos

Diablos
ディアブロス(Diaburosu)
English Title	Horned Wyvern Tyrant of the Desert
Japanese Title	角竜
Chinese Name	角龙
Korean Name	디아블로스
Korean Title	각룡
General Information
Monster Class	Flying Wyvern
Elements	Earth (MHXR only)
Ailments	None
Weakest to	Ice
Habitat	Old Desert Desert Deserted Island Sandy Plains Everwood Dunes Wildspire Waste Guiding Lands Sandy Plains (Rise) Red Stronghold Interceptor's Base Moonlands Trese Desert
Size	3030.0 1796.26
Related Monsters	Bloodbath Diablos Apex Diablos Gilded Diablos Steel Armor Diablos Black Diablos Monoblos Shattered Monoblos White Monoblos Varusaburosu Gravios Black Gravios Zenith Gravios Basarios Crystal Basarios Ruby Basarios Sandstone Basarios Gureadomosu Espinas Zenith Espinas Espinas Subspecies Espinas Rare Species Meraginasu
Generation	First

Diablos are Flying Wyverns introduced in Monster Hunter.

Physiology

Diablos are large, bipedal wyverns with powerful armor plating covering much of their body. Their most noteworthy feature is a pair of massive, solid bull-like horns above their red eyes. Diablos also possess a pair of tusk-like fangs and a large, spiny neck frill. Their tail ends with a heavy, studded club that can be used to ward off attackers. Diablos stand on a pair of stocky, wide-set legs and possess a broad upper body complete with thick, muscular wings.

Abilities

Diablos have the ability to burrow into the earth and travel underground, employing this tactic to surprise unsuspecting targets or slip away from a dangerous encounter. In addition, they are capable of producing a powerful roar that will stun most aggressors. Using their powerful legs in tandem with their heavy upper body and head, Diablos can run at high speeds to charge attackers with their horns, using the powerful momentum to maximize the potential for damage.

Behavior

Diablos are herbivores, known to feed on the plentiful cacti of the desert. Despite this however, they are wildly aggressive and extremely territorial, and will pursue anything which enters their territory. Diablos are known to use their horns as weapons against attackers, but will also use them in bouts against other Diablos in battles for territory or mating rights. Diablos typically avoid flight for the purpose of transportation, as a disproportionally high mass prevents them from effectively flying for long periods of time. Instead, Diablos will use their wings to free themselves when trapped in the sand.

Habitat

Diablos are commonly found in dry, arid desert environments. The soft, loose earth allows for digging and the water-rich cacti provide them with both nutrition and hydration. However in Monster Hunter 3 and 4 Ultimate Diablos can also be found at the Deserted Island and Everwood.

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 3
• Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
• Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
• Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
• Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
• Monster Hunter: World
• Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
• Monster Hunter Rise

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
• Monster Hunter Explore

Other Non-Subspecies Forms

Bloodbath Diablos

                                               

Main Article: Bloodbath Diablos

A Deviant of Diablos first appearing in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate  

Hard Core (HC) Diablos

HC Diablos has a new more powerful look, it has very large horns, stronger, vein covered wings,and more muscle mass. It also has new moves and behavior. When it digs, it will pick a target and dig back out at a surprising speed, leaving a trail of large rocks raining everywhere it digs and a new tail attack.

Apex Diablos

Main Article: Apex Diablos

An Apex form of Diablos first appearing in Monster Hunter Rise

Gilded Diablos

Main Article: Gilded Diablos

A Special Species of Diablos first appearing in Monster Hunter Explore  

In-Game Description

Monster Hunter Freedom 2 / Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Two-horned wyverns found in desert zones. They are capable of burrowing into sand to attack prey from below. Incredibly violent and proud, they are known to unleash terrible wrath when accosted. Monster Hunter 3 Wyverns feared as desert tyrants. Extremely territorial, Diablos attack invaders with blind aggression. Highly sensitive to sound, perhaps because they frequently travel beneath the sand. Known to feed on cacti. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd 砂漠の暴君として恐れられる飛竜。非常に縄張り意識が強く縄張りに侵入した者には異常なまでの攻撃性を見せる。また、砂の中を潜行することが多いためか聴覚が非常に発達しており、音に対しては敏感に反応する。主食はサボテン。別名“角竜”。 Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Wyverns feared as desert tyrants. Extremely territorial, Diablos attack invaders with blind aggression. Highly sensitive to sound, perhaps because they frequently travel beneath the sand. Known to feed on cacti. Threat Level (危険度): ★★★★★ Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate A desert wyvern that takes its name from the giant horns that crown its head. Like the Monoblos, the Diablos charges its prey or strikes from underground, moving more quickly once it is angered. Their sensitive ears make them susceptible to Sonic Bombs. 砂漠の暴君として恐れられる飛竜。非常に縄張り意識が強く、縄張りに侵入した者には異常なまでの攻撃性を見せる。また、砂の中を潜行することが多いためか、聴覚が非常に発達しており、音に対しては敏感に反応する。主食はサボテン。別名”角竜”。 Threat Level (危険度): ★★★★★ Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate A desert wyvern that takes its name from the giant horns that crown its head. Like Monoblos, the Diablos charges its prey or strikes from underground, moving more quickly once it is angered. Their sensitive ears make them susceptible to Sonic Bombs. 砂漠の暴君として恐れられる飛竜。非常に縄張り意識が強く、縄張りに侵入した者には異常なまでの攻撃性を見せる。また、砂の中を潜行することが多いためか、聴覚が非常に発達しており、音に対しては敏感に反応する。主食はサボテン。別名”角竜”。 Threat Level (危険度): ★★★★★ Monster Hunter World The apex monster of the Wildspire Waste. A menacing, territorial beast that lurks underground. Loud noises will cause it to lunge out from the sand in search of prey. Monster Hunter Rise Known as the "Tyrant of the Desert", the Diablos is extremely territorial and will use its massive horns to charge at invaders. Diablos have the ability to burrow underground and use this ability to strike from below, however, their sensitive ears make them susceptible to Sonic Bombs. Despite their predatory appearance, they are herbivorous and mostly feed on cactus. Threat Level (危険度): ★★★★★★★ Monster Hunter Stories Feared as tyrants of the deserts, these Flying Wyverns attack any who stray into their territory. Monster Hunter Frontier G (?)

Element/Status Effectiveness

Element Damage Hitzone Head 0 15 15 30 15 Neck 0 10 10 20 10 Back 10 15 15 30 15 Stomach 0 10 10 20 10 Wing 0 10 10 20 10 Foot 0 5 5 10 5 Tail 0 10 10 20 10 Tail Stub 10 15 15 30 15

Status Effect Poison Paralysis Sleep Fatigue Knockout Initial Tolerance 200 200 150 300 150 Tolerance Inc. (max) +50 (400) +100 (600) +50 (350) +100 (700) +100 (550) Tolerance Recovery 5 / 10 sec 5 / 15 sec 5 / 10 sec 5 / 10 sec 5 / 15 sec Duration 50 sec 15 sec 40 sec --- 10 sec Damage 250 + 5 --- --- 200 ---

Monster Hunter: World

Element	Effectiveness	Status	Effectiveness
Fire	✖	Poison	★★
Water	★★	Sleep	★★
Thunder	★	Paralysis	★★★
Ice	★★★	Blast	★★
Dragon	★★	Stun	★

Damage Effectiveness

Item Effectiveness

Item Effect
Item Name	Able	Effectiveness	Duration (1st time)	Duration (2nd time)	Notes
Pitfall Trap	✔	★★★			A Diablos can run over a pitfall trap when enraged.
Shock Trap	✔	★★☆			Can be broken if Diablos lunges out of the ground underneath it.
Flash Bomb	✔	★★☆			Very useful when Diablos is recovering (flying back to the ground) from a Pitfall Trap or a Sonic Bomb.
Sonic Bomb	✔	★★★			Does not work when enraged.
Dung Bomb	✔	★★☆
Meat	x	☆☆☆			Meat does not work on herbivores, like Diablos.

MH4U Breakable Parts

Horns (x2)

Back (x1)

Tail (Sever)

Notes

• General
• MHF2
• MH3
• MHP3rd
• MH4U
• MHW
• MHRise
• Frontier

General Notes

• The wyvern's name derives from diablo, which is Spanish for "devil", most likely referring to the diabolical shape of its horns and tail.
• Diablos is said to have been inspired by a Kaiju (Giant Monster) [1], although no particular one was mentioned. In addition, its head and face seem to be inspired by the skulls of various Ceratopsians, as well as the tusks of pachyderms and boars.
• Most Diablos weapons have negative Affinity, ranging from -5% to -50%. An exception to this is the Chaotic Order and the Ebony King Bow (The latter actually has 20% positive affinity). To balance this downgrade, they have great raw power and white and purple (with Sharpness+1) sharpness.
• If Diablos is hit when underground (i.e. bomb or boomerang) and is staggered, it will have the same effect as a sonic bomb.
• Diablos has appeared in every Monster Hunter game except for Monster Hunter Diary, Monster Hunter 4, and Monster Hunter Generations.
• Even though it is a herbivore, a Diablos is seen attacking a Cephadrome used as bait by Curlon Belusas in the Monster Hunter Orage Volume 2. It's seen with the Cephadrome in her mouth, even though it's normal for it to attack with its horns.
• Diablos' roar requires HG Earplugs to block.
• Despite being similarly sized when compared with a Monoblos, it can only be carved 3 times and its tail once, while the Monoblos can be carved 4 times and its tail twice.
• Supposedly there is a giant red Diablos referred to as "a king among its kind". It is only ever seen or talked about in Monster Hunter Illustrations (volume one) on the Diablos ecology page.

Monster Hunter Freedom 2

• There are two High-rank quests featuring a unique Diablos: one from the Guild and the other from Nekoht, the Felyne Elder. In these quests, players fight the one-horned "Demon King Diablos", which has higher health than a Diablos of the same rank, and higher attack and defense than any Diablos.

Monster Hunter 3

• Diablos, along with Rathalos and Rathian, are the only Large Monsters from the original series.

Monster Hunter Portable 3rd

• Diablos returns, along with Black Diablos.
  • Diablos has a new attack, taking the form of a quick, forward lunge.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

• Diablos' back can be broken.
• Diablos can only be found at G-rank.
• Diablos can charge immediately after resurfacing.
• It can no longer perform its horn uppercut or underground launching attack. Those attacks are now restricted to Black Diablos and Apex Diablos.
• It can be infected by the Frenzy Virus and affected by the Apex Status.
  • Apex Diablos' weak spots are its horns, legs, back and tail tip. Attacking any other part will cause the weapon to bounce and shots to be deflected, unless the Drive Wystone is active.
  • Apex Diablos can use moves from White Monoblos and Black Diablos.
  • Apex Diablos is unlocked in G3 Elder Hall after obtaining the G-rank special permit by hunting a combined total of 15 Diablos and Black Diablos.

Monster Hunter: World

• Diablos can have Turf Wars with Rathian, Pink Rathian, and Black Diablos. It wins against the first two and the latter's winner is randomly decided.
  • It can also have a Turf War with Deviljho, which was added via an update. It loses the battle and it will have a horn broken in the aftermath.

Monster Hunter Rise

It can now perform Bloodbath Diablos's rock throw attack.

Monster Hunter Frontier

• HC Diablos' roar requires Super HG Earplugs to block.
• Diablos can be a pet. Along with eating cacti, it is known to love eating Yale Nuts found in the Gorge and rarely the Tower, along with the rare Dosbiscus flower from the Tower.