Shen Gaoren is a Carapaceon introduced in Monster Hunter 2.
Physiology
Identifiable by its grey exoskeleton, towering legs and the gigantic green-yellow balls of acid that it generates and hurls from the rear of its body. Shen Gaoren uses a Lao-Shan Lung skull for protection. Its colossal size helps it to defeat most creatures. The diet of Shen Gaoren is unknown; however, it is likely to be omnivorous, like most real-life crabs.
Abilities
Unlike Lao-Shan Lung, Shen Gaoren will occasionally pause to attack hunters directly, trying to slam one of its huge claws down upon one. It may do this twice or even 3 times before proceeding along its path through the valley. However it only does this in the Town area while traveling through the first few zones.
Behavior
Shen Gaoren is relatively passive by nature. It moves about without noticing hunters; when enraged however, it may attempt to attack hunters with its huge sturdy claws or move its legs and pincers wildly.
Habitat
Shen Gaoren appears in the mountain ranges not far from Minegarde.
Other Non-Subspecies Forms
Teppeki Shen Gaoren
Main Article: Teppeki Shen Gaoren
A Lone Species of Shen Gaoren first appearing in Monster Hunter Online.
Guren Shen Gaoren
Main Article: Guren Shen Gaoren
A Lone Species of Shen Gaoren first appearing in Monster Hunter Online.
Game Appearances
Mainline Video Games
Spin-Off Video Games
Minor Roles / References
- Monster Hunter Generations / Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
- The molted skin of a Shen Gaoren can be found in Area 10 of the Jurassic Frontier.
In-Game Description
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Soundtrack
Loops from 0:07
BPM: 132
Loops from 0:10
BPM: 134
Only plays when Shen Gaoren reaches the final area in the Fortress.
Notes
General Notes
- Shen Gaoren's name means "Godly Tall Man" in Chinese.
- Shen Gaoren has many similarities with Lao-Shan Lung: not only does it wear the latter's skull, they are both fought in siege quests, Shen's first theme is called "Lao-Shan Lung_!" and has leitmotifs of the dragon's theme. This monster has likely been mistaken for a Lao-Shan Lung when seen in the distance.
- In addition, both of them have themes that are extended versions of the character creation theme and only play when they reach the final area of the Fortress.
- Shen Gaoren was voted 124th place in the Hunters' Choice for Top Monster during Monster Hunter's 20th Anniversary.[1]
- This is the highest placement for a Carapaceon class monster in poll.
- When reaching a high ledge in the Fortress, it is possible to jump on Shen Gaoren's back, essentially into the mouth of the Lao-Shan Lung skull after it does its acid blast.
- If the player waits and Shen Gaoren has fired an acid ball, there is only enough time for one carve, regardless of timing. Anti-Dragon Bombs can only be planted here.
- The Lao-Shan Lung skull on Shen Gaoren's back is much larger than a normal Lao-Shan Lung skull, just like all skulls on big Carapaceons.
- It can also be noted that the Lao-Shan Lung skull on Shen Gaoren's back can be broken three times, offering Lao-Shan shell and Elder Dragon Bones as additional reward items.
- In the Info Magazine, not much is explained about Shen Gaoren, only referred to as "a dangerous Carapaceon".
- Repelling or slaying the HR9 Shen Gaoren unlocks the Gallery video "Soul of a Hunter".
- Shen Gaoren's body structure is quite similar to a Japanese spider crab, the world's largest marine crab.
- The Town Shen Gaoren has copper green patches on its legs and in other places, as apposed to the all grey color scheme of the Fortress Gaoren.
Monster Hunter Frontier
Monster Hunter Online
