Lagombi

“	A fanged beast whose warm pelt and thick layers of fat help it survive in cold climates. It has exceptional hearing as well. It can glide swiftly on ice to sneak up on prey.	„

Lagombi is a Fanged Beast introduced in Monster Hunter Portable 3rd.

Physiology

A large, wombat-like Fanged Beast. Its ears are long and highly sensitive, and its face features a beak-like mouth along with small red eyes. A Lagombi's belly is made of a low-friction material and is shaped so that it can slide upon the ice like a sled. It is covered in a thick fur coat to keep it warm in its sub-zero homeland.

Abilities

A Lagombi has superb hearing in order to remain aware of predators. Fortunately for hunters, that also leaves it vulnerable to loud noises, such as Sonic Bombs (like Yian Kut-Ku). It attacks by throwing chunks of ice, swiping with its claws, and sliding around on its belly in order to ram foes. To traverse from area to area it slides on its belly much like a penguin. In Monster Hunter 4, Lagombi is given 2 new attacks, including a jump attack followed by a roll, and the ability to throw a chunk of ice straight up to hit climbing hunters.

Behavior

Lagombi is a relatively docile monster, but will respond with aggression when provoked or threatened. It is evidently an insectivore, as it enjoys feeding on Bnahabra.

Habitat

Lagombi has uniquely evolved to thrive in the icy environments of the Tundra and Frozen Seaway.

Etymology

The name Lagombi is derived from the Greek word for hare, "lagos". The "-mbi" was added by the localization team as a way to give the name a cuter sound.

Game Appearances

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Main Series

Frontier

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Spin-offs

Element/Status Effectiveness

Monster Hunter Portable 3rd

Information taken from mhp3rd.net

Hitzone	Cut. D.	Imp. D.	Shot D.
Head	45	45	50	40	0	20	0	0
Stomach	44	44	40	30	0	15	0	0
Front Legs	30	30	20	10	0	5	0	0
Back	50	50	35	20	0	10	0	0
Hind Legs	35	35	20	10	0	5	0	0

In-Game Description

Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
	寒冷地での生活に適応した牙獣。分厚い皮下脂肪と保湿性の高い体毛を持つ。草食傾向の強い雑食だが、動物質を摂取する事もある。その際は優れた聴覚で獲物を探し出し、氷上を滑走する事で、素早く、静かに、狩りを行う。通称 “白兎獣” 。
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
	Fanged beasts whose warm pelts and thick layers of fat help them to survive in harsh colder climates. Though mainly herbivores, Lagombi occasionally make use of their exceptional hearing and ability to glide on ice to sneak up on live prey. Threat Level (危険度): ★★★
Monster Hunter 4
	寒冷地での生活に適応した牙獣。分厚い皮下脂肪と保温性の高い体毛を持つ。草食傾向の強い雑食だが、動物質を摂取する事もある。その際は優れた聴覚で獲物を探し出し、氷上を滑走する事で、素早く、静かに、狩りを行う。通称”白兎獣”。 Threat Level (危険度): ★★★
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
	Fanged beasts whose warm pelts and thick layers of fat help them survive in cold climates. Though mainly herbivores, Lagombi occasionally make use of their exceptional hearing and ability to glide on ice to sneak up on prey. Threat Level (危険度): ★★★
Monster Hunter Generations
	Fanged beasts whose warm pelts and thick layers of fat help them survive in cold climates. Though mainly herbivores, Lagombi occasionally make use of their exceptional hearing and ability to glide on ice to sneak up on prey. Threat Level (危険度): ★★★
Monster Hunter Stories
	White Fanged Beasts with acute hearing. They slide on the ice at high speeds to chase down their prey.

Music Themes

	Title
	MHP3rd/MH3U/MHX: Arzuros, Lagombi and Volvidon Theme
	MH4/MH4U: Great Jaggi, Velocidrome, Gendrome, Iodrome, Lagombi and Seltas Theme

MH4U Breakable Parts

Ears (x1)

Notes

General Notes

Its ears can be broken once.
Like Yian Kut-Ku, Sonic Bombs will be useless while enraged.
If a hunter throws a Sonic Bomb while Lagombi is sliding, it will crash.
When low on stamina, Lagombi will fall, sometimes after sliding on the ground.
- It'll try to slide away. Near the Bnahabra's nest, it'll dig up food that was safely hidden under the snow.
When weak, Lagombi will leave an area by limping, instead of sliding.
Its name has been based off of the Greek word for hare "lagos".

Monster Hunter Portable 3rd

It will sleep in area 6 of the Tundra in order to recover health.
There is a download quest where players can hunt a mini Lagombi.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

The Fanged beast theme is removed so it adapts the Drome theme.
It can be infected by the Frenzy Virus.
Lagombi has a new attack where it leaps into the air and lands with a quake, followed by rolling into the closest hunter.

External Links

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate - Localization Notes Part 1