Ludroth

Ludroth are Leviathans introduced Monster Hunter 3.

Physiology

Ludroth are mostly yellow-green in coloration, with long, sinewy bodies that enable swift and sweeping underwater movements to confuse their prey. Their claws are stubby, but effective, and their strong tails end in reinforced bony segments. Powerful jaws allow for moderately strong biting attacks.

The majority of Ludroth are female, and form harems around the male Royal Ludroth, which has a notable sponge coating. Female Ludroths also have a sponge like material growing on them, which is the yellow-brown stripes along the top of their spines (behind the head). It is unclear whether the sponges are part of a co-evolved symbiotic relationship or the result of some unknown trait.

Abilities

Ludroth are capable of producing globules of mucus that they can spit at enemies. The mucus inflicts Waterblight on Hunters, which slows the speed of stamina recovery.

Behavior

Ludroth are amphibious, and should not be underestimated on land. However, Ludroth are far harder to hit underwater as they have far more range and a wider variety of attacks, not to mention the player's decreased ability to quickly attack underwater. They are capable of using their almost serpentine forms to slither and pounce on Hunters. They emit a barking noise when threatened, and although dangerous on land, are doubly so when confronted underwater. Notably more powerful, swifter, and with attacks that may disorient a hunter caught unaware, a Ludroth in her natural habitat can be a challenge; small crowds of Ludroth are also more often found underwater, and can quickly part even an experienced hunter from a good volume of their health.

Habitat

Ludroth are found in the Flooded Forest and Deserted Island because there is an abundance of food and an agreeable mixture of coastline and aquatic environment for them to use as territory.

Game Appearances

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Main Series

Spin-offs

In-Game Description

Monster Hunter 3
	Aquatic female monsters. Ludroth form "harems" around large males, hence gathering in territories designated as breeding grounds. They are known to be extremely aggressive towards outsiders; caution is advised.
Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
	雌の水棲モンスター。ルドロスは大型の雄を中心に完全なハーレムを作る。雄が繁殖のために作ったなわばりに、多数のルドロスが集まってくるのである。なわばりを侵す外敵に対しては非常に攻撃的になるので注意が必要。別名 “水生獣” 。
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
	Aquatic female monsters. Ludroth form "harems" around large males, hence gathering in territories designated as breeding grounds. They are known to be extremely aggressive towards outsiders; caution is advised.
Monster Hunter Generations
	Aquatic female monsters. Ludroth form "harems" around large males, gathering in territories designated as breeding grounds. They're known to be extremely aggressive towards outsiders, so caution is advised when treading in their territory. Threat Level (危険度): ★★
Monster Hunter Stories
	Aquatic female monsters. They form harems around large males, aggressively attacking interlopers.

Notes

General Notes

Ludroth are also afraid of Torches. While holding a Torch, they won't attack and keep moving backwards. The same effect is induced when Cha-Cha wears the Lamp Mask. Also, if the Ludroth is struck twice with a Torch, it will flee by digging down in the ground.
If hit by Dung Bomb, Ludroth will again tunnel into the ground.
Ludroth can be summoned (in only a few Areas) when Royal Ludroth appears.
Ludroth can be stunned.

Monster Hunter 3

If a Ludroth has targeted a hunter in area 11 of the Deserted Island, and the hunter climbs onto the vines and is above the water surface, Ludroth will swim around a bit, and then lunge out of the water, knocking the hunter off the vines. Ludroth will land back in the water.

Monster Hunter Explore

In MHXR, Ludroth doesn't have any element.