Plum Daimyo Hermitaur

Plum Daimyo Hermitaur
ダイミョウザザミ亜種(Daimyou Zazami Ashu)
English Title	Shield Crab
Japanese Title	盾蟹
General Information
Monster Class	Carapaceon
Elements	Water
Ailments	Waterblight (4th Gen)
Weakest to	Ice Thunder
Habitat	Desert, Old Desert, Jungle, Primal Forest, Dunes, Everwood, Monsonne Plains
Size	1346.8 247.5
Related Monsters	Hermitaur, Daimyo Hermitaur, Stonefist Hermitaur, Gonngenn Hermitaur, Zenith Daimyo Hermitaur, Ceanataur, Shogun Ceanataur, Swordmaster Shogun Ceanataur, Terra Shogun Ceanataur, Rustrazor Ceanataur, Onimusha
Generation	Second

Plum Daimyo Hermitaur is a Carapaceon and a Subspecies of Daimyo Hermitaur introduced in Monster Hunter Freedom Unite.

Physiology

Unlike the common Daimyo Hermitaur, this subspecies sports a purple and white carapace, and wears a Diablos skullshell instead of a Monoblos skullshell. Unlike its red counterpart, the Plum Daimyo Hermitaur is weak against Ice, rather than Thunder. The horns on its shell can be broken, just like those of a Diablos.

Behavior

Much like its cousin, the Plum Daimyo Hermitaur is docile until provoked or aggravated. Its territory is expansive and thus impossible for it to defend, leading it to be something of a nomad, wandering from place to place in search of food.

Habitat

The Plum Daimyo Hermitaur lives in similar environments to its red cousin, in both Desert and Jungle regions.

Game Appearances

Chronological Appearances First US / EU Appearance: First JP Appearance: Latest Appearance: (2009) (2008) (2017) Main Series Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G / Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Monster Hunter 4 G / Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Frontier Series None Spin-Offs Monster Hunter Stories

In-Game Description

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite A large carapaceon with a giant monster's skull on its back. Fond of the sand, it is mainly seen in the desert or jungle zones. Living underground, it surfaces when hungering for a snack. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate A large Carapaceon characterized by its distinct coloring and the massive monster skull it carries on its back. Unlike more common varieties, it leaps high into the air and onto foes, making it especially deadly. 堅い殻で覆われた、”盾蟹”と呼ばれる甲殻種のモンスター。紫がかった鮮やかな甲殻を持ち、背中には巨大な２本角のモンスターの頭骨を背負っている。通常種と比べ、更に攻撃性を増しており、素早い動きで獲物に近付き、強烈な一撃で獲物を仕留める。 Threat Level (危険度): ★★★★ Monster Hunter Stories Armored Carapaceons that approach their prey with blinding speed and strike using their powerful claws.

MH4U Breakable Parts

Right Claw (x1)

Left Claw (x1)

Shell (x2)

Notes

General Notes

• Their Water Beam attack has a longer distance than most of their red counterparts.
• Capcom-Unity announces the 16th of March (as announced by Capcom staff) to be Daimyo Hermitaur and Plum Daimyo Hermitaur day, the second day of a series of Monster Days Capcom-Unity had created that happens each Wednesday of the week.

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite

• The Plum Daimyo Hermitaur starred in the 2 star quest for the PSN demo.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

• During the water blast, it can walk left or right to cover a wider area, but unlike regular Daimyo Hermitaur, it walks in a semicircular manner.
• Plum Daimyo Hermitaur can do a 180 degrees claw swipe, similarly to Shogun Ceanataur.
• Impact Damage is no longer required to break its shell.
• It can become infected by the Frenzy Virus.