Kelbi

Kelbi are Herbivores introduced in Monster Hunter.

Physiology

Kelbi are very small deer-like creatures that pose very little threat. They are usually either green (male) or blue (female or juvenile). Males have large, prominent horns, with some individuals having massive, curved horns. These large specimens are often referred to as a Kelbidrome. Females are smaller and have stunted horns. Interestingly, their horns are used in medicine and are said to cure many diseases.

Behavior

They will often run around in areas, commonly in groups of four. They will jump 4 times, stop for a few seconds, and continue jumping. While they are stopped, they can be hit easily.

Game Appearances

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Main Series

Frontier

Spin-offs

In-Game Description

Monster Hunter Freedom 2 / Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
	Herbivorous, deer-like monsters. Valued for their horns, they tend to run away at the first hint of danger. They are also hunted for their meat, which is chewy but flavorful.
Monster Hunter 3
	Herbivorous, deer-like monsters. Valued for their horns, they tend to run away at the first hint of danger. They are also hunted for their meat, which is chewy but flavorful.
Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
	温和な性格で知られる小型の草食獣。その角は、万病を治す薬の原料として知られている。角には特殊な成分が含まれているため、打撃属性の攻撃でめまい状態にして、生きた状態で剥ぎ取る方が、剥ぎ取りやすい。
Monster Hunter 3 G / Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
	温和な性格で知られる小型の草食獣。その角は、万病を治す薬の原料として知られている。角には特殊な成分が含まれているため、打撃属性の攻撃でめまい状態にして、生きた状態で剥ぎ取る方が、剥ぎ取りやすい。 Small herbivores known for their gentle demeanor, as well as the medicinal properties of their horns. Those wishing to harvest a horn should stun the Kelbi with strike attacks, then sever the appendage while the animal is still alive. Threat Level (危険度): ★
Monster Hunter 4
	温和な性格で知られる小型の草食獣。その角は、万病を治す薬の原料として知られている。角には特殊な成分が含まれているため、打撃属性の攻撃で気絶させ、生きた状態で剥ぎ取る方が、剥ぎ取りやすい。 Threat Level (危険度): ★
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
	Small herbivores known for their gentle demeanor as well as medicinal properties of their horns. Those wishing to harvest a horn should stun the Kelbi with blunt attacks and then sever it while the animal is still alive. Threat Level (危険度): ★
Monster Hunter Generations
	Small herbivores known for their gentle demeanor as well as medicinal properties of their horns. Those wishing to harvest a horn should stun the Kelbi with blunt attacks and then sever it while the animal is still alive. Threat Level (危険度): ★
Monster Hunter Stories
	Diminutive herbivorous monsters known for their kind nature. Their horns are said to be rich in nutrients.
Monster Hunter World
	Small herbivores known for their gentle demeanor and the medicinal properties of their horns. Those wishing to harvest a horn should aim for the head when attacking them.
Monster Hunter Frontier G
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Frontier Analysis

Normal State

Roar	X	Wind Pressure	X

Shock Trap	X	Pitfall Trap	X

Sonic Bomb	X	Flash Bomb	60

Meat	X	Stench Beads	X

Capture HP	X	Cuttable Tail	X

	Resistance	Duration	Damage
Poison Resistance	50	90 sec	360

Para Resistance	50	15 sec

Sleep Resistance	50	30 sec

Faint Resistance

Notes

General Notes

Kelbi may attack motionless hunters for no reason.

Monster Hunter Freedom 2

A Kelbi corpse appears in the intro.

Monster Hunter 3

There are four types of Kelbi, a small blue form, a green one with more prominent horns, a larger blue one that has a high chance of yielding Blue Kelbi Horns, and a green Kelbi with unusually large horns. This herbivore can be found in Moga Woods and can be carved for the Blue Kelbi Horn commodity. They can be observed more frequently during the mating season, where several may be in the woods at the same time. The large green Kelbi are bolder than others of their kind, and will actually attempt to attack a hunter if they get too close to the herd.
- This unique type of Kelbi with large horns has been infamously called by Monster Hunter players as "Kelbidrome"
Kelbi can be KO'd (by either a shield bash, sword slap, or hammer smash) and carved alive. This will yield a larger chance of obtaining Kelbi Horns, Blue Kelbi Horns, or Firedouse Berries.
A lit torch or flame aura can cause Kelbi to stand still, making them easier to attack.

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate

The player can no longer kill Kelbi. Instead of dying, Kelbi will fall stunned and can be carved alive before they stand up and fleeing when enough damage is done, regardless of the attack type.
- But once they are carved alive, they will wake up from stun and despawn.
  - This change applies to the NA/EU versions, Kelbi can still be killed in the original Japanese versions.

Monster Hunter: World

Kelbi can be killed again.
Kelbi's horns can be broken, dropping a shiny that yields a Kelbi Horn.

Monster Hunter Frontier

Kelbi can be found in the Snowy Mountains.

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