Felynes resemble bipedal cats and are capable of human language. They typically have light fur, but can come in a variety of colors and patterns.
Abilities
Felynes perform a small variety of jobs in villages, from shopkeeping to farm maintenance, but most notably they may work under a hunter as Felyne Chefs or Felyne Comrades. Felyne Chefs cook food for their hunters to support them in their adventures by temporarily bestowing them with beneficial status effects, while Felyne Comrades assist their hunters on quests by using various skills and attacks. They also supply an additional reward at the end of a quest.
Cat-like humanoids called Lynians that are noted for their white fur. Felynes are quiet and peaceful until angered, in which case they may attack. Capable of speech, they are sometimes found in the employ of human masters.
Monster Hunter 3
Bipedal creatures resembling cats, known for their light hair. Though usually docile, they will attack viciously if provoked. Naturally curious, some try to enter human society. Fond of Felvine, they will follow its scent anywhere.
ネコに似た姿を持つ獣人族。白毛が特徴。普段はおとなしいが攻撃されると逆上し、誰かれ構わず襲いかかる。好奇心が旺盛で、人語を解し人間社会に溶け込もうとする者もいるようだ。また、マタタビが好きで、その匂いを察知するとどこまでも追いかける。 Bipedal creatures resembling cats, known for their light hair. Though usually docile, they will attack viciously if provoked. Naturally curious, some try to enter human society. Fond of Felvine, they will follow its scent anywhere.
Bipedal creatures resembling cats, known for their light hair. Though usually docile, they will attack viciously if provoked. Naturally curious, some try to enter human society. They are fond of Felvine and will follow its scent anywhere.
Threat Level (危険度): ★
Monster Hunter Generations
Bipedal creatures resembling cats, known for their light hair. Though usually docile, they will attack viciously if provoked. Naturally curious, some try to enter human society. They are fond of Felvine and will follow its scent anywhere.
Threat Level (危険度): ★
Monster Hunter Stories
Trapped in barrels and unable to free themselves, these Felynes await rescue.
Monster Hunter Frontier G
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Notes
Felynes have made cameo appearances in other unrelated games.
In Super Mario Maker, there is a Felyne-costume for Mario. It's unlocked by clearing the Ma Rio Hills Event Course. Pressing up on the D-Pad turns it into a MHDiary-styled version of itself
In the Animal Crossing series, there is a Lazy Cat villager based on a Felyne appears.
In [Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer], he was available through a SpotPass event. He also came with several pieces of furniture based on the Monster Hunter series.
Felynes will attack the hunter if a Melynx is attacked. All the Felynes in the area will join the attack.
If hit by a Felvine Bomb, Felynes will sit on the ground with pink stricks on its face and pink bubbles will appear over its head.
Felyne will follow and 'dance' to your character if you have your torch out.
Felynes will occasionally sit down. They do this more often in the Area 4 base on the Deserted Island.
In the monsterpedia, the Felynes that can be fought are called "Barrel Felyne" (Japanese: タルアイルー), the high rank ones with "Great Barrel Felyne" due to the fact that they are trapped inside a barrel.
