Kulu-Ya-Ku is a Bird Wyvern first introduced in Monster Hunter: World.
Appearance
Kulu-Ya-Ku has a body shape similar to other raptorial Bird Wyverns, such as Velocidrome. This monster is covered in light brown scales, with feathers on its head and arms. Its face is similar to that of a Dodo, and its tongue possesses four miniature spikes, which are used to prevent egg yolk from spilling out when eating. It is likely based on an Oviraptor or Velociraptor, given that Oviraptor were thought to eat eggs, and it possesses the sickle-shaped second claw on each foot.
Abilities
Kulu-Ya-Ku is able to pick up small boulders and use them to protect itself from incoming attacks. It can also toss said boulders at foes from a distance or use a jumping slam to inflict stun. They are commonly spotted stealing eggs from Monster nests, especially those of the Rathian. By using Slinger Ammos, hunters can easily knock rocks out of the Kulu-Ya-Ku's hands.[1] Hunters can also break the rock by hitting it multiple times with their weapon. Kulu-Ya-Ku's head and arms can be wounded.
In Master Rank, Kulu-Ya-Ku gain the ability to dig up and use ore chunks or flint rocks instead of a regular rock. Ore chunks inflict more physical damage and stun hunters more easily. Flint rocks on the other hand may combust on impact and cause damage in a small area. What factors into the type of rock Kulu-Ya-Ku pick is unknown, as the Bird Wyverns seem to able to pick up all three in all known habitats.
Behavior
Unlike other raptorial bird wyverns, Kulu-Ya-Ku are very docile and calm when coming into contact with hunters. If attacked, however, they will fight back.
Game Data
Physiology
Hitzone Damage Data | |||
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Hitzone | Cutting Damage | Impact Damage | Shot Damage |
Head | 68 | 68 | 60 |
Torso | 45 | 45 | 40 |
Foreleg | 52 | 56 | 45 |
Tail | 55 | 50 | 35 |
Breakable Parts: | Head, Foreleg |
Element Weakness Damage Data | |||||
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Hitzone | Fire | Water | Thunder | Ice | Dragon |
Head | 15 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Torso | 15 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Foreleg | 15 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Tail | 15 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Ailment Effectiveness | |||
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Ailments | Effectiveness | Ailments | Effectiveness |
Poison | ★ | Stun | ★★ |
Paralysis | ★ | Sleep | ★ |
Blast | ★★ | Exhaust | ★ |
Fireblight | ★ | Waterblight | ★★ |
Thunderblight | ★ | Iceblight | ★ |
Hunting Tips
“ | Kulu-Ya-Ku can use small boulders to shield itself or smash against its enemies. Force it to drop whatever it's holding by using your slinger. You can also frighten it by luring one of its natural enemies. | „ | |
- MHW's Hunter's Note |
“ | A Kulu-Ya-Ku uses small boulders to shield itself or smash against its enemies. Force it to drop whatever it is holding by staggering or blinding it, or if it's holding a cracked boulder, attack it to break it. | „ | |
- MHRise's Hunter's Note |
“ | There have been reported sightings of this monster utilizing dug-out boulders as a means of offense. Given that frontal attacks will be met with this hard rock, it is advisable to strike from the side. However, its vulnerable forelegs and head can be broken in order to force it to drop its rock. | „ | |
- MHNow’s Useful Information |
Game Appearances
Main Series
- Monster Hunter: World (Introduced)
- Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
- Monster Hunter Rise
- Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
Spin-offs
In-Game Description
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Materials
This section is about monster materials obtained from hunting Kulu-Ya-Ku in Monster Hunter Rise. For a list of acquistion chances, as well as carves in other games, see Kulu-Ya-Ku Carves.
Low Rank
High Rank
Notes
General Notes
- Its head and forelegs can be broken.
- Kulu-Ya-Ku is one of the few raptorial bird wyverns to have feathers.
- Along with Tzitzi-Ya-Ku, Kulu-Ya-Ku is the only raptorial Bird Wyvern to not live under a social hierarchy.
Monster Hunter: World
- The quest for this Kulu-Ya-Ku cannot be initiated again once completed in that save file, making it one of the two unique monsters that players cannot re-encounter unless they go for SOS signal or start a new game. The other being the "Shattered Horn" Kirin in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne.
Monster Hunter Rise
References