Paolumu are Flying Wyverns first introduced in Monster Hunter: World.
Physiology[]
Paolumu is a bat-like wyvern that slightly resembles the Honduran white bat. Like said bat species, Paolumu is covered in white fur and has a pink face. Though it is covered in fur, Paolumu also has some brown scales covering its back, underbelly, and tail. The Paolumu has rodent-like buck teeth. This is because its diet consists of the eggs that come from the coral which Paolumu sucks in using its incredible breathing power. Paolumu's head, wings, and tail can be wounded.
Behavior and Abilities[]
Inside of Paolumu's neck is a special air sac that inflates once it has sucked in enough air. Once its air sac has inflated, Paolumu is able to float in the air like a balloon and able to attack foes from above. While floating, Paolumu will use its hard tail to batter foes at close range. Paolumu is also able to breathe wind at foes, it can also use its inhaling powers to draw in hunters closer or to make them stagger. Hunters can deflate Paolumu's neck by mounting it as well as attacking its neck.[1]
Paolumu are fairly calm unless provoked by a threat. Once provoked, they will become aggressive. Paolumu won't attack a hunter unless they attack it first. Paolumu is outclassed by Deviljho, Legiana[2], and Odogaron[3] in the Coral Highlands.
Game Appearances[]
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Main Series[]
- Monster Hunter: World (Introduced)
- Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
Spin-offs[]
Crossovers[]
- Puzzle & Dragons
- TEPPEN
Game Data[]
Element/Status Effectiveness[]
| Element | Effectiveness | Status | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | ★★★ | Poison | ★★ |
| Water | ✖ | Sleep | ★★ |
| Thunder | ★★ | Paralysis | ★★ |
| Ice | ★ | Blast | ★★★ |
| Dragon | ★ | Stun | ★★ |
In-Game Description[]
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Hunting Tips[]
| “ | By deeply inhaling, it can suck in unwary hunters alongside large quantities of air. Its inflated neck pouch can serve as a means by which to ground the beast if broken, allowing for its vulnerable head to be damaged. Take caution, however, as some specimens are capable of unleashing a violent tornado breath attack. | „ | |
| - MHNow’s Monster Guide | |||
Materials[]
| Icon | Item Name | Rarity | Value | Description |
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Paolumu Pelt 浮空竜の毛皮 |
4 | 650z | Paolumu material. Mostly obtained as a reward. Broadly used for many purposes. |
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Paolumu Pelt+ 浮空竜の上毛皮 |
6 | 1570z | Rare Paolumu material. Mostly obtained as a reward. Broadly used for many purposes. |
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Paolumu Thickfur 浮空竜の厚毛皮 |
9 | 3240z | Very rare Paolumu material. Mostly obtained as a reward. Broadly used for many purposes. |
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Paolumu Scale 浮空竜の鱗 |
4 | 450z | Paolumu material. Mostly obtained by carving. Solid, used to craft gear. |
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Paolumu Scale+ 浮空竜の上鱗 |
6 | 1070z | Paolumu material. Mostly obtained by carving. Solid, used to craft gear. |
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Paolumu Shard 浮空竜の厚鱗 |
9 | 2140z | Very rare Paolumu material. Mostly obtained by carving. Solid, used to craft gear. |
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Paolumu Shell ゴム質の甲殻 |
4 | 950z | Paolumu material. Obtained by breaking its tail. Used for many purposes. |
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Paolumu Carapace+ ゴム質の堅殻 |
6 | 2140z | Rare Paolumu material. Obtained by breaking its tail. Used for many purposes. |
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Paolumu Cortex ゴム質の重殻 |
9 | 4380z | Very rare material obtained from Paolumu and its subspecies. Obtained by breaking its tail. |
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Paolumu Webbing 浮空竜の翼膜 |
4 | 850z | Paolumu material. Obtained by breaking its wings. Lightweight, used to craft gear. |
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Paolumu Wing 浮空竜の翼 |
6 | 2070z | Rare Paolumu material. Obtained by breaking its wings. Lightweight, used to craft gear. |
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Paolumu Fellwing 浮空竜の剛翼 |
9 | 4340z | Very rare Paolumu material. Obtained by breaking its wings. Lightweight, used to craft gear. |
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Wyvern Gem 竜玉 |
7 | 4000z | Throughout a wyvern's life, impurities gather and form this peculiar gem. |
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Large Wyvern Gem 大竜玉 |
9 | 8000z | A wyvern gem that has grown further over the ages. Emits a mesmerizing shimmer. |
Equipment[]
- For more information, see Paolumu Equipment
Paolumu materials can be used to craft five different armor sets: Lumu Armor, Lumu α Armor, Lumu β Armor, Lumu α+ Armor, and Lumu β+ Armor.
The following is a complete weapon list for Paolumu weapons:
| Sword & Shield: | Hunting Horn: |
| Switch Axe: | Light Bowgun: |
Gallery[]
Notes[]
General Notes
- While being a completely different classification, Paolumu's wing patterns are extremely similar to Pukei-Pukei's.
- Paolumu’s neck pouch has jiggle physics.
- Paolumu was voted 103rd place in the Hunters' Choice for Top Monster during Monster Hunter's 20th Anniversary.[4]
- While other monsters either use their renders or use their standard pose facing left, both it and Nightshade Paolumu face the viewer in inflated mode, obscuring most of its body.
Monster Hunter: World
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