Nergigante is an Elder Dragon first introduced in Monster Hunter: World. This terrible elder dragon appears when other elders are in the vicinity. Its penchant for destruction is well documented. Nergigante can be found in the Great Ravine, Everstream, Elder's Recess and Wildspire Waste. Their materials can be used to craft the Negigante Armor Set. The Nergigante is considered the flagship monster of Monster Hunter: World.
Physiology
Nergigante is a dragon with a bristly appearance. It is covered in spikes that constantly regrow as they're broken off. It has two massive horns similar to a bull. The monster's hide is primarily black with purple and orange accents. Nergigante is constantly regenerating its skin as it attacks and is struck by hunters. It will slowly grow white spikes on certain body parts, which harden over time. Hunters must try to break the white spikes before they harden. Once they have hardened, its attacks deal more damage. These spikes are white in color when they regrow, but will turn black if left to harden. Once these spikes have hardened, they will deal more damage to foes and repel attacks.
These spikes will also be launched from Nergigante's body when it performs certain attacks, giving these attacks more range and making them more dangerous. Additionally, the hardened spikes require higher sharpness on melee weapons than normal to prevent bouncing off. When all possible body parts have hardened spikes, Nergigante will perform a special attack. It will briefly hover in the air, before crashing down. This will break the spikes on all body parts.
Nergigante's horns, front limbs, wings, and tail can be broken. Its tail can also be severed. Breaking Negigante's spikes will not grant part break rewards. The only break reward is from breaking the horns.
Behavior and Abilities
After its health has reached a certain threshold, Nergigante will enter a "second stage" in which it will start using more advanced attack moves (ground punch from airborne, etc) and gain a slight increase in speed and damage. This is signified by a roar animation when Nergigante stays on all four, stretch its wings and rise his head skyward roaring with the camera panning out from its usual position.
Nergigante is an extremely aggressive monster that will continue to fight even if it means harming its own body. It'll attack anything without hesitation, especially if a creature dares attack it. Nergigante is particularly ferocious towards other Elder Dragons since it feeds on them. Nergigante actively hunts and feeds on Elder Dragons to gain massive amounts of energy. Because of this, it will get into turf wars with the Elder Dragons Kushala Daora, Teostra, and Lunastra.
Nergigante is extremely susceptible to all status ailments.[1]. Despite being an Elder Dragon, Nergigante can become fatigued during battle.[2]
Element/Status Effectiveness
Element | Effectiveness | Status | Effectiveness |
---|---|---|---|
Fire | ★ | Poison | ★★ |
Water | ★ | Sleep | ★★ |
Thunder | ★★★ | Paralysis | ★★ |
Ice | ★ | Blast | ★★ |
Dragon | ★★ | Stun | ★★ |
Monster Materials
Item Name | Rarity | Value | Description |
Immortal Dragonscale 不滅の龍鱗 |
7 | 2100z | Rare Nergigante material. Mostly obtained by carving. Broadly used for many purposes. |
Nergigante Carapace 滅尽龍の堅殻 |
7 | 3200z | Rare Nergigante material. Mostly obtained as a reward. Solid, used to craft gear. |
Nergigante Tail 滅尽龍の尻尾 |
7 | 4300z | Rare Nergigante material. Obtained by carving its severed tail. Stiff, used to craft gear. |
Nergigante Horn+ 滅尽龍の大角 |
7 | 5000z | Rare Nergigante material. Obtained by breaking its horns. Stout, used in many weapons. |
Nergigante Talon 滅尽龍の尖爪 |
7 | 4500z | Rare Nergigante material. Mostly obtained by carving. Sharp, used in many weapons. |
Nergigante Regrowth Plate 滅尽龍の再生殻 |
7 | 3400z | Rare Nergigante material. Obtained by collecting rare drops. Unusual, used to craft gear. |
Nergigante Gem 滅尽龍の宝玉 |
8 | 12000z | A rare gem said to have formed within Nergigante tissue. Holds untold potential. |
Equipment
For more information, see Nergigante Equipment
Nergigante materials can be used to craft two different armor sets: Nergigante α Armor and Nergigante β Armor.
The following is a complete weapon list for Nergigante weapons:
Great Sword: | Long Sword: | Sword & Shield: |
Dual Blades: | Hammer: | Hunting Horn: |
Lance: | Gunlance: | Switch Axe: |
Charge Blade: | Insect Glaive: | Light Bowgun: |
Heavy Bowgun: | Bow: |