Status Effects
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MH3 | Attack Up | MHF2 MHFU |
MH3 | Defense Up | MHF2 MHFU |
MH3 | Natural Rec Up |
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MH3 | Cold Resistant | MHF2 MHFU |
MH3 | Heat Resistant | MH3 | Windproof | |
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Hunting Horn Status Effects
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| MHFU | Movement Speed Up | MHFU | No Quakes | MHFU | No Paralysis | MHFU | No Faint |
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| MHFU | No Heat | MHFU | No Cold & Snow Res | MHFU | Element Attack Up | MHFU | Heavenly Protection |
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| MHFU | Health Inc [Lo] Health Inc [Hi] |
MHFU | Wind Reduce Wind Cancel |
MHFU | Hear Protect [Lo] Hear Protect [Hi] |
MHFU | Fire Res Up [Lo] Fire Res Up [Hi] Fire Res Increased |
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| MHFU | Water Res Up [Lo] Water Res Up [Hi] Water Res Increased |
MHFU | Thunder Res Up [Lo] Thunder Res Up [Hi] Thunder Res Increased |
MHFU | Ice Res Up [Lo] Ice Res Up [Hi] Ice Res Increased |
MHFU | Dragon Res Up [Lo] Dragon Res Up [Hi] Dragon Res Increased |
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Element Resistance
==Secondary Status Effects==
| Icon | General Information | |
 (MHF) (MHP3) (MH3U) (MH4) (MH4U)  (MH3) |
Name | Poison / 毒 |
| Appeared in | MHF2, MHFU, MH3, MHP3, MH3U, MHFO, MH4, MH4U, MHGen, MHXX, MHW | |
| Description | ||
| A common status effect that causes a gradual loss of health over a period of time. Once the Poison has worn off, the red portion of the health bar will recover slowly. Depending on the monster and the rank of the quest, the Poison can drain the health bar at a faster rate than normal. The duration of Poison can be increased, decreased, or negated altogether with an appropriate skill. Poison is indicated visually by purple bubbles emitted by the victim. | ||
| Remedy | Antidote, Bitterbug (50%), Antidote Herbs (50%), Herbal Medicine, wait it out | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Ioprey, Remobra, Wroggi, Rathalos, Azure Rathalos, Silver Rathalos, Rathian, Dreadqueen Rathian, Pink Rathian, Gold Rathian, Gypceros, Purple Gypceros, Iodrome, Espinas, Espinas Subspecies, Espinas Rare Species, Chameleos, Yian Garuga, Deadeye Yian Garuga, Gigginox, Basarios, Ruby Basarios, Gravios, Purple Ludroth, Great Wroggi, Lucent Nargacuga, Unknown (Black Flying Wyvern), Daimyo Hermitaur, Shogun Ceanataur, Taikun Zamuza, Nerscylla, Hyujikiki, Gogomoa, Baruragaru, Forokururu, Gasurabazura, Nargacuga (MHFO), Pukei-Pukei | ||
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Name | Deadly Poison / 猛毒 Noxious Poison (MHGen) |
| Appeared in | MHP3, MH3U, MH4, MH4U, MHGen, MHXX | |
| Description | ||
| A stronger version of Poison that reduces health at a faster rate. | ||
| Remedy | Antidote, Bitterbug (50%), Antidote Herbs (50%), Herbal Medicine, wait it out | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Basarios, Ruby Basarios, Gigginox, Purple Gypceros, Purple Ludroth, Nerscylla, Shrouded Nerscylla, Deadeye Yian Garuga, Dreadking Rathalos, Dreadqueen Rathian | ||
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Name | Deadly Poison / 劇毒 |
| Appeared in | MHGen, MHXX | |
| Description | ||
| An even stronger version of Poison that reduces health at a extremely fast rate over a short period of time. | ||
| Remedy | Antidote, Bitterbug (50%), Antidote Herbs (50%), Herbal Medicine, wait it out | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Dreadqueen Rathian, Deadeye Yian Garuga | ||
 (MHF) (MHP3) (MH3U) (MH4) (MH4U)  (MH3) |
Name | Paralysis / 麻痺 |
| Appeared in | MHF2, MHFU, MH3, MHP3, MH3U, MHFO, MH4, MH4U, MHGen, MHXX, MHW | |
| Description | ||
| A dreaded status effect that completely immobilizes for a certain period of time, leaving the victim helpless. Upon being Paralyzed, the Hunter will fall down on their face (or remain motionless in an arched position underwater) and yellow sparks of lightning will be seen passing through their body. The duration of Paralysis can be increased, decreased, or negated altogether with an appropriate skill. There is nothing a Hunter can do but to wait for the Paralysis to wear off or for certain attacks to send them flying. This status effect had been previously known as "Stun" in the early Monster Hunter games, but has recently been referred to as "Paralysis" to better differentiate it from the ailment caused by Flash Bombs and Impact-type attacks. | ||
| Remedy | Attack that causes knockback, wait it out | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Vespoid, Genprey, Cephalos, Altaroth, Bnahabra, Great Thunderbug, Queen Vespoid, Gendrome, Cephadrome, Khezu, Red Khezu, Kirin, White Fatalis, Gobul, Purple Slicemargl, Doragyurosu, Volvidon, Baleful Gigginox, Berukyurosu, Laviente, Violent Laviente, Kuarusepusu, Gurenzeburu, Hyujikiki, Aruganosu, Najarala, Tidal Najarala, Dalamadur, Baruragaru, Forokururu, Chramine, Desert Seltas, Shrouded Nerscylla, Tigerstripe Zamtrios, Zinogre (only in Apex status), Thunderlord Zinogre, Immortal Zinogre, Astalos, Boltreaver Astalos, Nakarkos, Girros, Great Girros | ||
 (MHF) (MHP3) (MH4) (MH4U)  (MH3)  (MH3U) |
Name | Sleep / 睡眠 |
| Appeared in | MHF2, MHFU, MH3, MHP3, MH3U, MHFO, MH4, MH4U, MHGen, MHXX, MHW | |
| Description | ||
| Some monsters have the potential to put Hunters to Sleep. It is similar to Paralysis in that it leaves the Hunter unable to do anything. However, damage taken when asleep is greatly increased and will end the status after one hit. The duration of Sleep can be increased, decreased, or negated altogether with an appropriate skill. Starting in Monster Hunter 3 on, one does not immediately fall asleep when Sleep is inflicted. Instead, the Hunter will become drowsy allowing an Energy Drink to be used if the player is fast enough, negating the effect before falling asleep. Any non-Sleep inducing monster attack will wake up the Hunter again, and also those from fellow Hunters or Felyne/Shakalaka comrades. Leaving the area also appears to rid the Hunter of the status, but it's uncommon to recieve this whilst close enough to an exit. | ||
| Remedy | Get hit once (by monster or comrade), Energy Drink (MH3 and on), wait it out | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Baggi, Basarios, Ruby Basarios, Gravios, Black Gravios, Hypnocatrice, Breeding Season Hypnocatrice (HC ver. only), Silver Hypnocatrice, Plesioth, Green Plesioth, Shakalaka, Great Baggi, Uragaan, Crystalbeard Uragaan, Qurupeco, Crimson Qurupeco, Nerscylla, Malfestio, Nightcloak Malfestio, Hyujikiki, Goruganosu, Gogomoa, Forokururu, Inagami, Radobaan | ||
 (MHF) (MHP3) (MH3U) (MH4) (MH4U)  (MH3) |
Name | Stun / 気絶 |
| Appeared in | MH, MHF, MHF2, MHFU, MH3, MHP3, MH3U, MHFO MH3U, MH4, MH4U, MHGen, MHXX, MHW | |
| Description | ||
| Occurs when a Hunter receives many attacks in a short period of time, but some monster attacks are guaranteed to cause it if they hit. When Stunned/Knocked Out, movement, attacking and items are completely disabled. The visual indication is a ring of yellow stars spinning above the affected target's head. All monsters can inflict Stun by means of repeated physical attacks, but some can inflict it immediately by emitting an extremely bright flash of light, or another special technique. When a monster is inflicted with it by use of a Flash Bomb, it attacks randomly until the effect wears off and if inflicted by repeated Impact-type attacks (such as Hammer or Hunting Horn), the monster is completely immobilized for a short while. If a Flash Bomb is used then the monster is KO'd by an Impact hit, more stars circle around its head than normal but the effect duration is the same. The duration of the stun can be increased, decreased, or negated altogether with an appropriate skill. By rotating the analog stick used for movement in a circular motion and tapping the evasion button, the player can snap out of it on their own. | ||
| Remedy | Repeatedly rotate the left analog stick and tap X (PSP) or A (Wii, Wii U, 3DS), either shake the Wii Remote or Nunchuck rapidly | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Gypceros, Purple Gypceros, Copper Blangonga, Gobul, Jhen Mohran, Rathalos, Azure Rathalos, Silver Rathalos, Duramboros, Crimson Qurupeco, Green Nargacuga, Thunderlord Zinogre, Abiorugu, Kuarusepusu, Laviente, Dyuragaua, Pokaradon, Lolo Gougarf, Ray Gougarf, Anorupatisu, Mi Ru, Seltas Queen, Najarala, Ruby Basarios, Teostra (4th Gen), Tzitzi-Ya-Ku | ||
 (MHF) (MHP3)  (MH3) (MH3U) |
Name | Defense Down / 防御力低下 |
| Appeared in | MHF2, MHFU, MH3, MHP3, MH3U, MHFO, MH4, MH4U, MHGen, MHXX, MHW | |
| Description | ||
| Some monsters may inflict a status that lowers a Hunter's Defense. Lasts for a certain period of time but can also be cured with Defense-increasing items. | ||
| Remedy | Armor Seed, Armorskin, Mega Armorskin, Armor Horn, waiting it out | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Altaroth, Bnahabra, Chameleos (2nd Gen), Akantor, Queen Vespoid, Qurupeco, Crimson Qurupeco, Deviljho, Savage Deviljho, Ukanlos, Ahtal-Ka, Unknown (Black Flying Wyvern), Abiorugu, Giaorugu, Espinas Rare Species, Seltas, Forokururu, Rustrazor Ceanataur, Barnos | ||
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Name | Soiled / 一部アイテム使用不可 |
| Appeared in | MH2, MHF2, MHFU, MHP3, MH3U, MHFO, MH4, MH4U, MHGen, MHXX | |
| Description | ||
| Inflicted after being hit by the infamous farting or dung flinging attacks of the Congalala, Steel Uragaan etc. It causes the Hunter to be surrounded by a cloud of vile-smelling brown gas. Being Soiled disables the ability to use any consumable items such as Potions, Steaks, Hot/Cool Drinks, etc. Called "Stench" in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. | ||
| Remedy | Deodorant, leaving area, waiting it out | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Conga, Congalala, Emerald Congalala, Gold Congalala, Volvidon, Steel Uragaan, Pariapuria, Seltas Queen, Desert Seltas Queen, Forokururu | ||
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Name | Fatigue |
| Appeared in | MH2, MHF2, MHFU, MHFO, MH4, MH4U, MHGen, MHXX | |
| Description | ||
| An extremely rare status effect where a Hunter's Stamina is dropped to its lowest level and they become unable to use most Stamina restoring items. Fatigue is indicated visually by green clouds rising from the Hunter. In Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, only Chameleos' spit attack can inflict this status. In Monster Hunter 4, the Tetsucabra and Seltas' fluid attacks will momentarily drop current Stamina to zero, but it will restore normally over time. | ||
| Remedy | Energy Drink, Ancient Potion | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Chameleos (2nd Gen), Akura Vashimu, Tetsucabra, Drilltusk Tetsucabra, Berserk Tetsucabra, Seltas (only when merged with Seltas Queen) | ||
 (MHF) (MHP3) (MH4) (MH4U)  (MH3) (MH3U) |
Name | Snowman / 雪だるま |
| Appeared in | MH2, MHF2, MHFU, MH3, MHP3, MH3U, MH4, MH4U, MHFO, MHGen, MHXX | |
| Description | ||
| Getting hit by an extremely cold attack can inflict Snowman. It's usually caused by a very cold breath attack that forms a layer of ice over the Hunter's body, preventing use of any items (except a Thawing Agent or Cleanser) and attacks. Snowman can also be healed with being attacked or falling from a great height. Whilst in the Snowman status, it is possible to sprint without Stamina loss but movement speed is decreased slightly. In MH4U, sprinting DOES use stamina, but at a greatly reduced rate. | ||
| Remedy | Thawing Agent (MHFU), Cleanser, shake the Wii Remote / rotate the analog stick or get physically hit by a teammate or monster | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Giaprey (MHFO), Giadrome, Blangonga, Kushala Daora, Ukanlos, Barioth, Alatreon, Jade Barroth, Tigrex (in Tundra), Pokaradon, Giaorugu, Anorupatisu, Lagombi, Snowbaron Lagombi, Zamtrios, Oroshi Kirin (MH4U only), Nono Orugaron, Kamu Orugaron, Gammoth, Elderfrost Gammoth, Iceblast Brachydios | ||
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Name | Muddy / 泥まみれ状態 |
| Appeared in | MH3, MHP3, MH3U, MHXX, MHW | |
| Description | ||
| A status effect inflicted when mud thrown by a monster covers the Hunter and makes movement more difficult. This disables weapons and most items from being used. Repeatedly spin the analog stick to speed up recovery, or use a Cleanser. The effects are very similar to the 'Snowman' effect. In Monster Hunter: World mud just slows down your hunter instead of blocking your actions. | ||
| Remedy | Cleanser, shake the Wii Remote / rotate the analog stick or get hit by a teammate or monster | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Barroth, Tigrex (in Sandy Plains), Brute Tigrex (in Sandy Plains), Rust Duramboros, Yellow Caeserber, Jyuratodus | ||
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Name | Felvine-Scented / マタタビまみれ |
| Appeared in | MH3, MHP3, MH3U, MH4, MH4U | |
| Description | ||
| Makes Felynes and Melynxes in the area to attack those affected. This status effect is shown as pink smoke and can only be inflicted with an exploding Felvine Bomb. Felynes and Melynxes will dance, encircle, and then jump at anything carrying the bomb's scent. Monsters as well as Hunters can be affected. When used on the Felynes or Melynxes themselves, they become intoxicated and unable to move normally. Wears off with time. | ||
| Remedy | Waiting it out | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Felvine Bombs | ||
 (3rd Gen)  (4th Gen) |
Name | Life Drain / 吸血 |
| Appeared in | MH3, MHP3, MH3U, MH4, MH4U, MHGen, MHXX | |
| Description | ||
| A monster bites onto the Hunter and sucks their blood, gradually draining health. Multiple monsters may latch onto the Hunter at once, so they should be shaken off quickly. If a Giggi drains enough health, it becomes able to use a poison spit attack, and if a Zamite gains enough health, it will greatly increase in size and grow limbs. | ||
| Remedy | Rolling | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Giggi, Zamite | ||
 (MH3U)  (4th Gen) |
Name | Slimeblight / Blastblight / 爆破やられ |
| Appeared in | MH3U, MH4, MH4U, MHGen, MHXX, MHW | |
| Description | ||
| Known as Slimeblight in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, and Blastblight in Monster Hunter 4 onwards, this ailment will cover the Hunter in slime or explosive powder. Movement isn't hindered, but Hunters affected by it suffer a damaging explosion if struck by a monster, or if the status isn't rid of quickly by rolling a few times. Even blocked attacks can inflict this status. When affected, all blocking attempts will fail so it is advised to pay attention to the status icons next to the Hunter's name.
When used against monsters, different colored effects will signify how many more hits are needed to trigger an explosion. When enough status is applied, an explosion occurs, dealing a fixed amount of damage on whatever part the triggering hit struck. The buildup then resets and the monster's tolerance increases like with the main status effects, making the next explosion a bit more difficult to trigger. Of note is that this effect is not affected by Status Attack Up, but instead the Bombardier armor skill, which makes applying the status faster but does not directly increase damage. Despite this, Blastblight is still a status, and is in turn affected by the CritStatus armor skill. The Bombardier armor skill grants a 1.2 multiplier to the status' potency. This isn't seen on the weapon's profile itself, but can be seen on the Status screen under the Hunter's raw Attack power. Obtaining the Felyne Pyro skill provides a 1.1 multiplier. The effects of Bombardier and Felyne Pyro can stack. | ||
| Remedy | Rolling, Deodorant | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Brachydios, Raging Brachydios, Evangelion Brachydios, Iceblast Brachydios, Congalala, Crimson Fatalis, Emerald Congalala, Teostra (4th Gen), Molten Tigrex, Hellblade Glavenus, Nakarkos, Fatalis (MHST), Dodogama | ||
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Name | Frenzy Virus / 狂竜ウイルス |
| Appeared in | MH4, MH4U, MHGen, MHXX | |
| Description | ||
| The Hunter becomes infected with a virus. It requires time to incubate, represented by a purple bar filling up below the Hunter's on-screen name. If the bar fills completely, the virus negates natural health recovery, meaning that the Hunter takes full damage from attacks without being able to heal back half of it. Additionally, all attacks which would cause the condition will deal extra damage while the virus is active. However, if the Hunter inflicts enough damage on a monster whilst the virus is incubating, they will grow stronger instead, gaining a 15% Affinity boost, as well as an immunity to reinfection for a short period of time.
It is of note that a hunter receives damage over time whilst in a "virus pool". This damage can be quite significant, if prolonged. | ||
| Remedy | While incubating, the incubation can be delayed (but not stopped permanently) by consuming a Nulberry. The fully incubated virus can only be cured by prolonged exposure to a Portable Steam Bomb, a Remedy Shot, or waiting it out. | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Gore Magala, Chaotic Gore Magala, Shagaru Magala, any Frenzied Monster, any Apex Monster, the Frenzy Fever Hunter Art | ||
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Name | Webbed / 糸拘束状態 |
| Appeared in | MH4, MH4U, MHXX | |
| Description | ||
| The signature status effect of Nerscylla and Ahtal-Ka, Webbed immobilizes the Hunter in a sticky film which prevents movement. Nerscylla mainly uses this opportunity to strike the victim with a sleep-inducing sting or a poisoning bite attack. It is possible to break free relatively easily just by rotating the analog pad. | ||
| Remedy | Cleanser, rotate the analog pad or get hit by a teammate or monster | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Nerscylla, Shrouded Nerscylla, Ahtal-Ka | ||
 (MH4U) |
Name | Bleeding / 裂傷 |
| Appeared in | MH4U, MHGen, MHXX, MHW, MHFO | |
| Description | ||
| The Hunter will take damage when performing certain actions. Running, rolling, and attacking will all cause the affected Hunter to take damage due to bleeding. Hunters won't take damage when walking. | ||
| Remedy | Well-Done Steak, Mosswine Jerky, Sushifish or crouch without moving for a short time. As a side effect, curing Bleeding will also improve natural recovery for a short time. | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Seregios, Shogun Ceanataur, Rustrazor Ceanataur, Silverwind Nargacuga, Fatalis (MHST), Glavenus (MHXR), Zenith Tigrex, Fiercewater Nargacuga, Odogaron, Leshen, Ancient Leshen | ||
 (MH4U) |
Name | Tarred / 重油 |
| Appeared in | MH4U | |
| Description | ||
| The Hunter is immobilized by Tar, similar to Webbed. If the Hunter does not free themselves from the tar, it will explode and damage them. | ||
| Remedy | Cleanser, rotate the analog pad or get hit by a teammate or monster. | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Gogmazios | ||
 (MHGen) |
Name | Confusion / 混乱状態 |
| Appeared in | MHGen, MHXX | |
| Description | ||
| Reverses the Hunter's movement controls (e.g. move left when attempting to move right), interfering with evasion and positioning for attacks. | ||
| Remedy | Wait for it to wear off, eat a Bitterbug, or get hit. | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Malfestio, Nightcloak Malfestio | ||
 (MHGen) |
Name | Bubbleblight / 泡まみれ |
| Appeared in | MHGen, MHXX | |
| Description | ||
| Covers the Hunter in bubbles. Upon the initial application, it grants the effects of Evasion+1 and Constitution+1, but being hit with more bubbles will cause the Hunter to slip and slide helplessly, unable to attack and with significantly reduced control over their movements. | ||
| Remedy | Wait for it to wear off, get hit, or use a Cleanser. | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Mizutsune, Soulseer Mizutsune, the Bubbly Dance armor skill | ||
 (MHGen) |
Name | Mucus / 粘液まみれ |
| Appeared in | MHGen, MHXX | |
| Description | ||
| Causes the Ossified status if the Hunter rolls in bones. | ||
| Remedy | Roll in water or Cleanser. | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Nakarkos | ||
 (MHGen) |
Name | Ossified / 骨まみれ状態 |
| Appeared in | MHGen, MHXX | |
| Description | ||
| The Hunter is covered in bones, impairing their movement and making them unable to attack. | ||
| Remedy | Roll in water, use a Cleanser, rotate the analog pad, or get hit by a teammate or monster. | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Nakarkos | ||
 (MHW) |
Name | Effluvium / (?) |
| Appeared in | MHW | |
| Description | ||
| The Hunter's maximum health bar is lowered. | ||
| Remedy | Wait for it to wear off, Nullberry. | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Vaal Hazak | ||
Frontier Exclusive
| Icon | General Information | |
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Name | Crystallization / 結晶 |
| Appeared in | MHFO | |
| Description | ||
| Inflicted when you are hit by the crystallizing beam and powder of an Akura Vashimu/Jebia, Mi Ru, or Garuba Daora crystal attacks. Hunters will find themselves covered in crystals which must be shaken off to perform normally. Similarly to 'Fatigue', it also depletes the Hunter's Stamina to the lowest level. If the crystals aren't shaken off in time, they will explode and cause damage. | ||
| Remedy | Button mashing, Sonic Bomb (from other players) or getting hit. | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Akura Vashimu, Akura Jebia, Garuba Daora, Mi Ru, Zenith Akura Vashimu | ||
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Name | Frostbite / 凍傷 |
| Appeared in | MHFO | |
| Description | ||
| A status effect introduced in Monster Hunter Frontier's Season 8 update. It is only inflicted by Duremudira, Toa Tesukatora and Dyuragaua when it is in rage mode. When hit by their ice attacks, Hunters' stamina consumption will be doubled like with 'Iceblight'. Under the effect, the Hunter's Stamina will also decrease at a faster rate as if in a cold area. | ||
| Remedy | Hot Drink | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Dyuragaua, Duremudira, Toa Tesukatora | ||
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Name | Magnetism / 異常磁場 |
| Appeared in | MHFO | |
| Description | ||
| The Hunter becomes magnetically charged, allowing them to be drawn towards or repelled by a monster when it performs other magnetism-based attacks. | ||
| Remedy | Laviente Blood | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Rukodiora, Rebidiora, Lolo Gougarf, Ray Gougarf | ||
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Name | Vocal Cord Paralysis / 声帯麻痺 |
| Appeared in | MH2, MHFO | |
| Description | ||
| The affected Hunter loses the ability to talk or chat in the game. | ||
| Remedy | None, wait for it to wear off. | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Chameleos | ||
 (MHFGG) |
Name | Dark / 暗闇 |
| Appeared in | MHFGG | |
| Description | ||
| The Hunter becomes blinded, making the screen almost completely dark. | ||
| Remedy | None, wait for it to wear off. | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Forokururu | ||
 (MHF-G6) |
Name | Confusion / 混乱やられ |
| Appeared in | MHF-G6 | |
| Description | ||
| Immobilizes the Hunter and causes them to randomly do the Laughter, Dance, or Ballerina gestures. | ||
| Remedy | Wait for it to wear off, repeatedly rotate the analog stick, tap buttons, or have another Hunter use a Sonic Bomb. | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Poborubarumu | ||
 (MHF-G6) |
Name | Corrupted Poison / 壊毒 |
| Appeared in | MHF-G6 | |
| Description | ||
| A powerful but slow acting Poison that also reduces Defense. | ||
| Remedy | Wonder Drug (特効薬) | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Duremudira | ||
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Name | Extreme Poison / 猛毒(超毒) |
| Appeared in | MHF-Z | |
| Description | ||
| An evolved form of poison unique to Zenith Species and some Extreme Individuals. It cannot be cured by antidotes and instead must be cured by a Zenith Cure dropped by monsters who use the status. Otherwise it is an extremely dangerous version of poison that scales with the Zenith Species Level. At GR800, it is entirely possible to die before being able to even take a Zenith Cure. | ||
| Remedy | Zenith Cure | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Zenith Espinas, Zenith Gasurabazura | ||
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Name | Extreme Paralysis / 結晶麻痺やられ |
| Appeared in | MHF-Z | |
| Description | ||
| An evolved form of Paralysis unique to Zenith Species and some Extreme Individuals. When afflicted Extreme Paralysis acts identically to normal Paralysis. However after recovering from the initial stun there is a lingering Paralysis effect that will stun you out of attacks and healing. | ||
| Remedy | None | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Zenith Akura Vashimu | ||
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Name | Extreme Sleep / 熟睡 |
| Appeared in | MHF-Z | |
| Description | ||
| An evolved form of Sleep originating from Zenith Species and some Extreme Individuals. When afflicted you will instantaneously fall asleep. While asleep you will be able to be affected by Zenith Hypnocatrice's Nightmare song. Otherwise it functions identically to normal sleep. | ||
| Remedy | Woken up by another hunter | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Zenith Hypnocatrice, Zenith Inagami | ||
Monster Hunter Online Exclusive
| Icon | General Information | |
 (MHO) |
Name | Silked / 吐丝 |
| Appeared in | MHO | |
| Description | ||
| The Hunter's feet become bogged down by silk, mud, or water, slowing down their movement speed. | ||
| Remedy | Wait for it to wear off. | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Baelidae, Dread Baelidae, Yellow Caeserber, Tartaronis, Elemental Merphistophelin, Ice Chramine, Gurenzeburu, Espinas Subspecies | ||
 (MHO, 1st State)  (MHO, 2nd State) |
Name | Frozen / (?) |
| Appeared in | MHO | |
| Description | ||
| If the countdown for the first state is allowed to conclude, the affected hunter will be frozen within a ball of ice, unable to move, for either a period of time or until they are hit. | ||
| Remedy | Enter a state of invincibility right before you are completely frozen, get hit by a monster or teammate, or wait for it to wear off. | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Ice Chramine, Elemental Merphistophelin | ||
 (MHO) |
Name | Stabbed / (?) |
| Appeared in | MHO | |
| Description | ||
| The Hunter will take continuous damage until the aliment is cured. | ||
| Remedy | Stand still for five seconds. | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Slicemargl | ||
 (MHO) |
Name | Positive Charge / (?) |
| Appeared in | MHO | |
| Description | ||
| Lowers thunder resistance and raises stamina usage, as well as causing the negatively-charged orbs summoned by Lightenna to attack the hunter. | ||
| Remedy | Wait for it to wear off. | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Lightenna | ||
 (MHO) |
Name | Negative Charge / (?) |
| Appeared in | MHO | |
| Description | ||
| Significantly lowers thunder resistance and attracts positively-charged Lightenna attacks towards the hunter. | ||
| Remedy | Wait for it to wear off. | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Lightenna | ||
 (MHO) |
Name | Rust / (?) |
| Appeared in | MHO | |
| Description | ||
| Doubles sharpness, bullets, and coatings consumption. | ||
| Remedy | Wait for it to wear off. | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Rusted Kushala Daora | ||
Elemental Effects
From Monster Hunter 3 onward, certain monster attacks can inflict Hunters with status effects known collectively as Blights. The higher the Element Resistance on your armor against the corresponding Element, the less likely the Blight will be inflicted upon being hit. A low Element Resistance means the Blight effect will be more potent and proportionally more damage will be received from the attack. The Severe versions of Blights will last longer, and they can all be negated with the skill Blightproof. Shakalakas or Felyne Comrades cannot be affected by Blights.
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 (3rd Gen)   (MH4) |
Name | Fireblight / 火属性やられ小 Severe Fireblight / 火属性やられ大 |
| Appeared in | MH3, MHP3, MH3U, MH4, MH4U, MHGen, MHXX | |
| Description | ||
| When hit by a monster's Fire attack, Hunters may experience Fireblight. It causes a Hunter's red portion of the health bar to slowly decrease while negating natural recovery before reducing the green section, and should be rid of quickly to avoid health loss. | ||
| Remedy | Firedouse Berry (MH3), Nulberry (MHP3, MH3U, MH4, MH4U, MHGen), roll into water once, roll three/four times | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Qurupeco, Rathian, Dreadqueen Rathian, Pink Rathian, Gold Rathian, Rathalos, Dreadking Rathalos, Flame Rathalos, Azure Rathalos, Silver Rathalos, Uroktor, Agnaktor, Alatreon, Uragaan, Crystalbeard Uragaan, Steel Uragaan, Deviljho (in Volcano), Brute Tigrex (in Volcano), Akantor (MHP3), Dire Miralis, Teostra, Yian Kut-Ku, Blue Yian Kut-Ku, Yian Garuga, Deadeye Yian Garuga, Basarios, Ruby Basarios, Gravios, Black Gravios, Fatalis, Crimson Fatalis, Ash Kecha Wacha, Gogmazios, Chramine, Glavenus, Hellblade Glavenus, Lavasioth, Nakarkos, Voljang, Soulseer Mizutsune, Anjanath, Zorah Magdaros, Bazelgeuse, Xeno'jiiva, Kulve Taroth | ||
 (3rd Gen)   (MH4) |
Name | Waterblight / 水属性やられ小 Severe Waterblight / 水属性やられ大 |
| Appeared in | MH3, MHP3, MH3U, MH4, MH4U, MHGen, MHXX | |
| Description | ||
| When hit by a monster's Water attack, Hunters may experience Waterblight. It causes stamina to recover at a slower pace, making keeping up with monster attacks and maintaining stamina more difficult. | ||
| Remedy | Waterblock Seed (MH3), Nulberry (MHP3, MH3U, MH4, MH4U, MHGen) | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Barroth, Ludroth, Royal Ludroth, Gobul, Nibelsnarf, Lagiacrus, Ceadeus, Goldbeard Ceadeus, Delex, Deviljho (in Flooded Forest), Tigrex and Brute Tigrex (in Sandy Plains), Glacial Agnaktor, Plesioth, Green Plesioth, Kecha Wacha, Zamtrios, Tigerstripe Zamtrios, Cephadrome, Daimyo Hermitaur, Stonefist Hermitaur, Plum Daimyo Hermitaur, Seltas Queen, Tidal Najarala, Shogun Ceanataur, Rustrazor Ceanataur, Mizutsune, Soulseer Mizutsune, Fiercewater Nargacuga, Jyuratodus | ||
 (3rd Gen)   (MH4) |
Name | Thunderblight / 雷属性やられ小 Severe Thunderblight / 雷属性やられ大 |
| Appeared in | MH3, MHP3, MH3U, MH4, MH4U, MHGen, MHXX | |
| Description | ||
| When hit by a monster's Thunder attack, Hunters may experience Thunderblight. It increases the chances of being stunned from attacks, making it even harder to break free from a monster's repeated attacks. | ||
| Remedy | Stormsender Seed (MH3), Nulberry (MHP3, MH3U, MH4, MH4U, MHGen), rolling seven times, become stunned by an attack | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Lagiacrus, Ivory Lagiacrus, Abyssal Lagiacrus, Alatreon, Zinogre, Thunderlord Zinogre, Immortal Zinogre, Crimson Qurupeco, Baleful Gigginox, Rajang, Furious Rajang, Khezu, Red Khezu, Kirin, Astalos, Boltreaver Astalos, Nakarkos, Tobi-Kadachi | ||
 (3rd Gen)   (MH4) |
Name | Iceblight / 氷属性やられ小 Severe Iceblight / 氷属性やられ大 |
| Appeared in | MH3, MHP3, MH3U, MH4, MH4U, MHGen, MHXX | |
| Description | ||
| When hit by a monster's Ice attack, Hunters may experience Iceblight. It greatly increases stamina expenditure, making keeping up with monster attacks more difficult, and making it harder to escape from monsters. | ||
| Remedy | Icethaw Pellet (MH3), Nulberry (MHP3, MH3U, MH4, MH4U, MHGen) | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Barioth, Deviljho (in Cold areas), Alatreon, Tigrex and Grimclaw Tigrex, (in Cold Areas), Lagombi, Snowbaron Lagombi, Jade Barroth, Glacial Agnaktor, Ukanlos, Zamtrios, Oroshi Kirin, Kushala Daora, Rusted Kushala Daora (in Polar Field), Tetsucabra (in Frozen Seaway), Blango, Blangonga, Gammoth, Elderfrost Gammoth, Giadrome, Legiana | ||
 (3rd Gen)  (MH4) |
Name | Dragonblight / 龍属性やられ小 Severe Dragonblight / 龍属性やられ大 |
| Appeared in | MH3, MH3U, MH4, MH4U, MHGen, MHXX | |
| Description | ||
| When hit by a monster's Dragon attack, Hunters may experience Dragonblight. It lowers weapon Affinity by 50% in Monster Hunter 3, but in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate it removes the Element/Status from the player's weapon and has no effect on Affinity. This is the only blight effect that doesn't appear in Monster Hunter Portable 3rd. | ||
| Remedy | Dragonfell Berry (MH3), Nulberry (MH3U, MH4, MH4U, MHGen) | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Deviljho, Savage Deviljho, Ceadeus, Goldbeard Ceadeus, Alatreon, Stygian Zinogre, Akantor (4th Gen), Nakarkos, Kushala Daora, Valstrax, Lao-Shan Lung, Xeno'jiiva | ||
Frontier Exclusive
In Frontier, there are elemental blights known as "extreme" or "zenith" blights, that are usually reserved for Extreme Individuals or Zenith Species.
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Name | Extreme Fireblight / 火属性やられ【特大】 |
| Appeared in | MHF-Z | |
| Description | ||
| Extreme Fireblight is applied by fire attacks originating from Zenith Species and some Extreme Individuals. Once applied the hunters max HP and HP will drain at a drastic rate which will increase according to the Zenith Species level or to the quest difficulty of the Extreme Individuals. | ||
| Remedy | Roll three times, Nulberry | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Burning Freezing Eruzerion, Zenith Rathalos, Zenith Midogaron | ||
|
Name | Extreme Waterblight / 水属性やられ【特大】 |
| Appeared in | MHF-Z | |
| Description | ||
| Extreme Waterblight functions extremely similarly to normal Waterblight save at a greatly increased efficacy. It's stamina reducing properties are increased according to the Zenith Species level. | ||
| Remedy | Nulberry | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Zenith Daimyo Hermitaur, Zenith Plesioth | ||
|
Name | Extreme Thunderblight / 雷属性やられ【特大】 |
| Appeared in | MHF-Z | |
| Description | ||
| Unlike other Extreme blights, Extreme Thunderblight is drastically different from it's normal counterpart. Hunters afflicted with Extreme Thunderblight will suffer no Ill effects until being hit with a second Thunder attack. Upon which the hunter will go into cardiac arrest and must be revived by an assisting hunter else the afflicted will cart. | ||
| Remedy | Nulberries, Rolling | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Zenith Khezu, Zenith Toridcless | ||
|
Name | Extreme Iceblight / 氷属性やられ【特大】 |
| Appeared in | MHF-Z | |
| Description | ||
| Extreme Iceblight functions very similarly to the Frostbite status. Once afflicted the hunters stamina will drain at a very fast rate. Once hitting zero the hunter will freeze solid and be unable to move for a time. If the hunter is attacked while frozen it will break them out. | ||
| Remedy | Nulberry | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Zenith Blangonga, Zenith Giaorugu, Zenith Anorupatisu, Burning Freezing Eruzerion. | ||
|
Name | Extreme Dragonblight / 龍属性やられ【特大】 |
| Appeared in | MHF-Z | |
| Description | ||
| Extreme Dragonblight is an extremely dangerous evolution of Dragonblight. If the hunter is afflicted by Extreme Dragonblight their HP bar will turn black and they will be unable to heal from any external source (lifepowders, Halk healing skill, etc...). In addition, if they heal themselves in any form via potions or otherwise, they will instead take damage equivalent to the healing that would've been provided. | ||
| Remedy | Nulberry, Rolling thirteen times with weapon sheathed. | |
| This Status Effect is inflicted by | ||
| Zenith Rukodiora, Zenith Anorupatisu, Zenith Doragyurosu | ||