Royal Ludroth

Royal Ludroth
ロアルドロス (Roarudorosu)
English Title	Water Beast Mane Contender
Japanese Title	水獣
Chinese Name	水兽 (Simplified Chinese) 水獸 (Traditional Chinese)
General Information
Monster Class	Leviathan
Elements	Water
Ailments	Waterblight
Weakest to	Fire Thunder
Habitat	Flooded Forest Deserted Island Misty Peaks Ruined Pinnacle Flooded Forest (Rise) Lava Caverns Monsonne Plains Alcala
Size	1931.5 cm 1359.78 cm
Related Monsters	Ludroth, Purple Ludroth
Generation	Third

Royal Ludroth is a Leviathan introduced in Monster Hunter 3.

Physiology

It has a crown-like crest composed of several finger-like appendages tipped with black spikes as well as a large, spongey yellow mane. The Royal Ludroth has a long, serpentine body with four squat limbs. Its hind pair of legs are shaped like paddles for swimming, and its foremost pair are more muscular, tipped with developed digits ending in long black claws. Its jaws are lined with shear-like plates in the place of teeth.

Abilities

Using its large, absorbent mane, Royal Ludroth can take on gallons of water for use in its many water-based defences. It can produce mucus-based globules that can be spewed at foes, and can force water out of the mane at high speeds, blasting back nearby enemies. They are adept swimmers, and are formidable hunters in an aquatic environment.

Behaviour

As the alpha male, Royal Ludroth will usually roam around with a harem of females in tow. It is an aggressive creature, and will lash out at anything that threatens it or its clan.

Game Data

This section contains data of Royal Ludroth in Monster Hunter Rise. For infomation in other games, see Royal Ludroth Guides.

Physiology

Hitzone Damage Data
Hitzone	Cutting Damage	Impact Damage	Shot Damage
Head	50	55	65
Mane	65	50	35
Foreleg	24	40	25
Abdomen	50	40	35
Back	30	45	35
Hind Leg	30	24	30
Tail	40	30	40
Breakable Parts:		Head, Mane, Tail(Sever)

Element Weakness Damage Data
Hitzone	Fire	Water	Thunder	Ice	Dragon
Head	30	0	5	5	5
Mane	30	0	15	10	0
Foreleg	20	0	10	10	0
Abdomen	30	0	10	10	0
Back	30	0	10	5	5
Hindleg	20	0	10	5	0
Tail	25	0	5	5	0

Ailment Effectiveness
Ailments	Effectiveness	Ailments	Effectiveness
Poison	★	Stun	★
Paralysis	★	Sleep	★
Blast	★★	Exhaust	★
Fireblight	★★	Waterblight	★
Thunderblight	★	Iceblight	★

Hunting Tips

“	The Royal Ludroth's attacks are empowered when in proximity of water, and can inflict foes with Waterblight. Combat this by stocking up on Nulberries and drawing the creature away from aquatic area.	„
- MHRise's Hunter's Note

Game Appearances

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Main Series

• Monster Hunter 3 (Introduced)
• Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
• Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
• Monster Hunter Generations
• Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
• Monster Hunter Rise

Spin-offs

• Monster Hunter Stories
• Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
• Monster Hunter Riders
• Monster Hunter Spirits
• Monster Hunter Explore

In-Game Description

Monster Hunter 3 Royal Ludroth use their sponge like neck scales to absorb water and prevent drying out on land. Once the sponge loses moisture, they attempt to re-enter the water. They also spew mucus to trip up their prey. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd 別名 “水獣” 。首にあるスポンジ状の鱗に大量の水分を含ませることで表皮の乾燥を防ぎ、陸上での活動を助けている。だが、スポンジが萎縮し始めるとその能力を失うため、水浴びを行い回復を図る。また、特殊な粘液を吐きだし獲物の足元をすくって捕える。 Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Royal Ludroth use their sponge-like neck scales to absorb water and keep from drying out on land. Once the sponge loses moisture, they attempt to re-enter the water. They also spew mucus to trip up their prey. Monster Hunter Generations Royal Ludroth use their sponge-like neck scales to absorb water and keep from drying out on land. Once the sponge loses moisture, they attempt to re-enter the water. They also spew mucus to trip up their prey. Threat Level (危険度): ★★★ Monster Hunter Stories Royal Ludroth use their sponge-like neck scales to absorb water and prevent dehydration. Monster Hunter Rise Larger than regular Ludroth, Royal Ludroth use their sponge-like mane to absorb water and keep from drying out on land. Once the sponge loses moisture, they will seek out water to recover. They also spew mucus to trip their prey. Threat Level (危険度): ★★★

Materials

This section is about monster materials obtained from hunting Royal Ludroth in Monster Hunter Rise. For a list of acquistion chances, as well as carves in other games, see Royal Ludroth Carves.

Low Rank

Items
Name	Rarity	Price
Royal Ludroth Scale	Rare-4	330z
	A small scale that enables graceful movement. You need several to forge equipment.
Royal Ludroth Claw	Rare-4	500z
	A claw from a Royal Ludroth. Adapted better to movement than to attacking.
Spongy Hide	Rare-4	350z
	Spongin from a Royal Ludroth's mane. Valued for its elasticity and high water retention.
Royal Ludroth Crest	Rare-4	650z
	These crests become rigid when the beast is angry; quantity indicates status.
Royal Ludroth Tail	Rare-4	710z
	The finned tail of a Royal Ludroth, used by fishermen for their boats.
Aqua Sac	Rare-4	300z
	A monster organ designed to hold and preserve water.
Dash Extract	Rare-4	150z
A mysterious substance culled from certain monsters that increases endurance.
Wyvern Tear	Rare-4	300z
	Bitter tears wept by wyverns on certain occasions. (Account Item)

High Rank

Items
Name	Rarity	Price
Royal Ludroth Scale+	Rare-6	1180z
	A large, strong scale from a Royal Ludroth. It reflects light in every direction.
Royal Ludroth Claw+	Rare-6	1820z
	A sharp, pointed Royal Ludroth claw. It plunges deep into the earth with each step taken.
Spongy Hide+	Rare-6	1220z
	High-grade elastic hide that boasts a remarkable ability to retain water.
Royal Ludroth Crest+	Rare-6	2420z
	A proud, strong crest befitting a pack leader. Its sharp horns shine magnificently.
Royal Ludroth Tail	Rare-4	710z
	The finned tail of a Royal Ludroth, used by fishermen for their boats.
Torrent Sac	Rare-6	850z
	A monster organ designed to hold and preserve copious amounts of water.
Dash Extract	Rare-4	150z
A mysterious substance culled from certain monsters that increases endurance.
Wyvern Gem	Rare-7	6000z
	Throughout a wyvern's life, impurities gather and form this peculiar gem.
Wyvern Tear	Rare-4	300z
	Bitter tears wept by wyverns on certain occasions. (Account Item)
Large Wyvern Tear	Rare-4	500z
	Large, bitter tears wept by wyverns on certain occasions. (Account Item)

Notes

• General

General Notes

• When in Rage mode, it shoots three water bombs that, if walked upon or struck by, will cause Waterblight, which causes stamina to recover much slower than normal. It can also fire three water bombs when not in Rage mode, but it does this rarely.
• Using a Sonic Bomb underwater may cause it to drop a Wyvern Tear. Breaking the mane can also cause an item to drop.
• The Royal Ludroth will also charge in the water and call on female Ludroth to help it fight.
• When its mane looks deflated it will go to the water to recover stamina and it will puff back up, whilst in Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, it will go to the waterfall in Area 2 to recover stamina. It is broken when parts look hacked off and will usually drop a shiny.
• In the water its eyes will glow orange, when weakened enough they will glow a dull dark grey.
• When in the same area as a Gobul they will often ignore the player and attack the Gobul.
• Royal Ludroth and Lagiacrus share multiple moves, including the torso slam, curl and water/thunder spit.
• Even in the early part of the fight against it, attacking the head with impact damage, explosives or even the Arrow Bomb attacks with Bows can almost inflict stagger on it almost everytime.
• Royal Ludroth are known to attack a Great Jaggi if one appears; however, they are more likely to either flee or ignore it completely.
• In a strange connection to Purple Ludroth, when Royal Ludroth uses his Water Ball Shot attack underwater, it has a slightly purple color to it.
• Whilst in the Deserted Island, Royal Ludroth will not venture any further inland than Area 5 in Monster Hunter Tri, but in Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, it will advance as far as Area 2.
• Royal Ludroth is the first aquatic big monster fought in Monster Hunter Tri and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate.
• The roar of the Royal Ludroth is based off of the calls of the Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis).