Tigrex

Tigrex
ティガレックス (Tigarekkusu)
English Title	Roaring Wyvern Absolute Power
Japanese Title	轟竜
Chinese Name	轰龙 (Simplified Chinese) 轟龍 (Traditional Chinese)
Korean Name	티가렉스
Korean Title	굉룡
General Information
Monster Class	Flying Wyvern
Elements	Fire (On fiery terrains) Water (On watery terrains, MHXR, MHR) Ice (On icy and snowy terrains) Dragon (2nd Gen, MHFZ)
Ailments	Snowman (On snowy terrains) Fireblight Waterblight Iceblight Effluvium (On effluvium gas terrains)
Weakest to	Thunder Dragon
Habitat	Old Desert Snowy Mountains Desert Sandy Plains Tundra Misty Peaks Polar Field Ancestral Steppe Primal Forest Sunken Hollow Frozen Seaway Heaven's Mount Everwood Sanctuary Dunes Battlequarters Jurassic Frontier Marshlands Arctic Ridge Ancient Forest Wildspire Waste Rotten Vale Elder's Recess Hoarfrost Reach Guiding Lands Frost Islands Sandy Plains (Rise) Lava Caverns Red Stronghold Citadel Gorge Interceptor's Base Sky Corridor Flower Field Fortress Ruins Thunderous Sands Yilufa Snowy Mountains Moonlands Ghost Rune Volcanoes Darj Snowfields
Size	2914.8 1388.2
Related Monsters	Brute Tigrex Molten Tigrex Grimclaw Tigrex Zenith Tigrex Flame Tigrex Unit-02 Tigrex Sweet Tooth Tigrex Tigrex EX
Generation	Second

“	A Flying Wyvern whose primitive origins are obvious. It displays incredible ferocity with its claws, jaws, and developed limbs. Be wary of its thunderous roar!	„

Tigrex is a Flying Wyvern introduced in Monster Hunter Freedom 2.

Physiology

Tigrex is a large, quadrupedal wyvern characterized by its massive head and jaws, powerful limbs and striking yellow/blue striped coloration. The top of its head is tipped with a pair of horn-like ears, and its segmented tail ends with a spiny protrusion.

Abilities

As a quadrupedal wyvern, its wings have evolved into forelegs, which allows it to run at very fast speeds. Though it possesses a pair of adequately-developed wings, it is rarely seen flying in a traditional sense. It is in fact more prone to gliding from location to location. It has a powerful set of lungs which gives it the ability to produce extremely loud, concussive roars which can physically damage nearby objects. Unlike many other monsters, Tigrex does not attack with any elements, a trait it shares with the Monoblos and its cousins. Rather, it relies on its sheer brute strength and an ear-splitting roar to bring down opponents.

Behavior

Tigrex will usually attempt to intimidate would-be attackers with an ear-splitting roar. If combat becomes intense enough, it will flush blood to its forelimbs, face, and eyes, in order to give its skin a bright-red glow as an effort to further intimidate attackers.

Habitat

The Tigrex can be found in many different environments. Like many wyverns, it will travel far and wide in search of prey.

Game Appearances

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Main Series

• Monster Hunter Freedom 2 (Introduced)
• Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
• Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
• Monster Hunter 4
• Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
• Monster Hunter Generations
• Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
• Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
• Monster Hunter Rise
• Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

Frontier

• Monster Hunter Frontier
• Monster Hunter Frontier Season 2.0
• Monster Hunter Frontier Season 3.0
• Monster Hunter Frontier Season 4.0
• Monster Hunter Frontier Season 5.0
• Monster Hunter Frontier Season 6.0
• Monster Hunter Frontier Season 7.0
• Monster Hunter Frontier Season 8.0
• Monster Hunter Frontier Season 9.0
• Monster Hunter Frontier Season 10
• Monster Hunter Frontier Forward.1
• Monster Hunter Frontier Forward.2
• Monster Hunter Frontier Forward.3
• Monster Hunter Frontier Forward.4
• Monster Hunter Frontier Forward.5
• Monster Hunter Frontier G
• Monster Hunter Frontier G2
• Monster Hunter Frontier G3
• Monster Hunter Frontier G Genuine
• Monster Hunter Frontier G5
• Monster Hunter Frontier G6
• Monster Hunter Frontier G7
• Monster Hunter Frontier G8
• Monster Hunter Frontier G9
• Monster Hunter Frontier G10
• Monster Hunter Frontier Z
• Monster Hunter Frontier Z Zenith

Spin-offs

• Monster Hunter Online
• Monster Hunter Stories
• Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
• Monstie Drop Monster Hunter Stories
• Monster Hunter Riders
• Monster Hunter Explore

Crossovers

• Puzzle & Dragons
• TEPPEN
• Dragon Quest of the Stars

Game Data

MHP3rd Elemental/Status Effectiveness

Information taken from mhp3rd.net

• Normal
• Enraged

MHW Damage Effectiveness

Element	Effectiveness	Status	Effectiveness
Fire	✖	Poison	★★
Water	★	Sleep	★★
Thunder	★★★	Paralysis	★★
Ice	★	Blast	★★
Dragon	★★	Stun	★★

MH4U Breakable Parts

Face (x1)

Right Wing (x1)

Left Wing (x1)

Tail (Sever)

Monster Materials

For carves and materials from other games, see Tigrex Carves

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

• Low rank
• High rank
• G-rank
• Apex

Equipment

For more information, see Tigrex Equipment

In-Game Description

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite A flying wyvern that maintains its primitive origins. Prone to violence, it possesses incredible ferocity thanks to its four limbs, claws, and jaw. Inhabits a wide area, it has even been spotted hunting Popo in the mountains. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd 原始的な風貌を残す飛竜。性格はいたって凶暴で、発達した四肢を使っての突進、強力な爪と顎の一撃、どれも恐ろしい威力で注意が必要。獲物を求めて広い範囲を移動し、凍土にまで姿を現すという。強烈な咆哮を放つため、“轟竜”の異名をもつ。 Monster Hunter 4 原始的な風貌を残す飛竜。性格はいたって凶暴で、発達した四肢を使っての突進、強力な爪と顎の一撃、どれも恐ろしい威力で注意が必要。獲物を求めて広い範囲を移動し、凍土にまで姿を現すという。強烈な咆哮を放つため、“轟竜”の異名をもつ。 Threat Level (危険度): ★★★★★ Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Flying wyverns whose primitive origins are obvious. Prone to violence, they display incredible ferocity with their claws, jaws, and developed limbs. They inhabit a wide area, and have been spotted as far off as the Frozen Seaway. Threat Level (危険度): ★★★★★ Monster Hunter Generations Flying wyverns whose primitive origins are obvious. Prone to violence, they display incredible ferocity with their claws, jaws, and developed limbs. They inhabit a wide area searching for prey, and have even been spotted in regions of harsh cold. Threat Level (危険度): ★★★★★ Monster Hunter World: Iceborne A flying wyvern straight out of prehistory, known for its deafening roar and powerful legs that drive its overwhelming charge. Monster Hunter Rise A Flying Wyvern whose primitive origins are obvious. Prone to violence, they display incredible ferocity with their claws, jaws, and developed limbs. They inhabit a wide area searching for prey, and have even been spotted in regions of harsh cold. Threat Level (危険度): ★★★★★★★ Monster Hunter Stories Primeval in appearance, these Flying Wyverns are possessed of fearsome limbs, jaws and claws. Monster Hunter Frontier G (?) Monster Hunter Online !!!!!!

Gallery

For more images, see Tigrex Photo Gallery

Notes

• General
• MHF2
• MHP3rd
• MH4U
• MHWI
• MHRise
• Frontier

General Notes

• Tigrex is a mix between Tyrannosaurus rex and a tiger, hence the name and appearance. Contrary to popular belief however, the first syllable is pronounced like 'Tea' and not 'Tie'. This is most likely for two reasons:
  • One, the name derives from tigre which is Spanish for "tiger".
  • Two, the pronunciation for Tigrex's English name follows the one for its Japanese name, Tigarekkusu (ティガレックス).
• Tigrex is known for having improved versions of normal wyvern attacks: it lunges forward to perform a double bite, frequently charges at the player (it can turn 180 degrees to make another pass at the player), executes its tail whip in a 360-degree motion, and can send the player rolling with its roar.
• When the Tigrex has been flashed by a hunter it may stay in a spot for a minute but it'll eventually do its special 360. For a blademaster, this can be really tricky to try and get out of.
• "Ledging" is possible with the Tigrex: when it charges, stand in front of a wall and move away with precise timing and it will bite into the wall, becoming stuck and effectively allowing players to land a few free hits allowing time to cut off its tail, as well as dropping Wyvern Tears or Wyvern Sobs (HR6 and above Tigrex).
• It is possible to break both front claws, wound the head once (horns/eye) and cut the tail off for more rewards.
• Wounding the head will give a chance to obtain Tigrex Skull Shells in the rewards.
• While it is in rage mode it is prone to doing its 'Leap Forward' attack. If it performs this attack two times in a row it will often stop for a few seconds and taunt, giving hunters an opening for a fully charged attack. When in non-rage mode, it may leap a third time. In G-rank it has been observed doing this while in rage mode.
• The Element of Tigrex's boulder toss varies depending on the kind of terrain it uses the move on:
  • If used on lava or volcanic rock, the attack deals Fire damage and inflicts Fireblight.
  • If used on puddles of water, the attack deals Water damage and inflicts Waterblight.
  • If used on snow or ice, the attack deals either Ice damage and inflicts Iceblight, inflicts Snowman, or all three depending on the game.
  • If used in areas filled with effluvium gas, the attack inflicts Effluvium.
• Tigrex's roar requires HG Earplugs to block and causes damage to hunters.
• Tigrex, along with Rathalos, made a cameo appearance as secret bosses in another PlayStation Portable Game, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.
• The Tigrex' roar is one of very few that can damage close-ranged hunters, the others being Ukanlos, Kamu Orugaron, Nono Orugaron, and Akantor's roars (Rajang's roar knocks the too-close Hunter backward, but doesn't deal damage).
• When in its enraged state its eyes will turn red and veins will show up on its arms, that glow red when blood flows through its veins.
• Tigrex also appears in Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Felyne Village.
• When entering Rage Mode, it leaps a distance backward then performs the powerful roar.
• When flinching it goes 2 steps backward and shakes its head. It is also performed by Nargacuga when flinched.
• According to one of the Uniqlo Monster Hunter 10th Anniversary T-Shirts, the size of the foot of a Tigrex is 184 centimeters.
• Prior to Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Tigrex would assume a bipedal gait while idle, standing only upon its hind legs while holding its forelimbs to its sides. When threatened or engaging prey, however, it would stand up on all fours and ready itself for combat.
  • As of Iceborne, Tigrex no longer assumes this bipedal stance at any point.

Monster Hunter Freedom 2

When weak, the Tigrex will retreat to Area 3 of the Snowy Mountains or Area 9 of the Desert to rest.

In the Desert, Cephalos will occasionally attack Tigrex, in the same way Velociprey sometimes attack Rathian instead of the hunter.

Tigrex is one of the very few monsters that a 'Poisoned/Drugged/Tainted Meat' will work on. After roughly 10-15 minutes of fighting, Tigrex will become hungry enough to cease fighting with the Hunter and consume any 'Meat' item placed in the Area.

Clearing the Elder Tigrex Urgent will unlock the video Proof of A Hero.

In both Monster Hunter Freedom 2 and Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, all of Tigrex's physical-contact attacks dealt Dragon damage.

Monster Hunter Portable 3rd

Tigrex's new advancing spin attack can be easily avoided by standing under its left arm as it advances and rolling away afterwards.

If the Tigrex is low on Stamina, every time it attempts to charge it will try to do a U-turn, lose its footing and trip, giving hunters a brief period to attack it freely. Its speed also decreases significantly.

Tigrex will eat Popo (if in the Tundra) or Aptonoth (if in the Sandy Plains) to recover Stamina. To kill them it will perform a double lunging bite.

Unlike previous appearances, in MHP3rd it does not need 2 flinches for the tail to be cut off.

Tigrex's arms are enlarged. It will sometimes charge one time, roar and step back to recover from charging and to stop giving hunters free hits.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

Tigrex also has a new, blood-colored rare subspecies that inhabits the Tower Summit known as the Molten Tigrex.

Tigrex is able to climb walls while charging. If it is exhausted, however, it will lose its grip and fall down.

Tigrex can look back and turn around instantly to perform a charge, bite or rock throw.

Tigrex's Battle theme is changed.

It can be infected by the Frenzy Virus and affected by the Apex Status.

• Apex Tigrex's weak spots are its head, torso, thighs and tail tip. Attacking any other part will cause the weapon to bounce and shots to be deflected unless the Drive Wystone is active.
• Apex Tigrex can perform Brute Tigrex's giant roar.
• Apex Tigrex is unlocked in G3 Elder Hall after obtaining the G-Rank special permit by hunting a combined total of 45 Tigrex, Brute Tigrex, and Molten Tigrex. Once it has been unlocked, it may also randomly appear as the target of an Urgent Quest in the Battlequarters.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

Tigrex has Turf Wars with Rathalos and its subspecies, Fulgur Anjanath, Odogaron and its subspecies, Glavenus and its subspecies, and Brachydios.

Tigrex will eat Aptonoth, Apceros, Raphinos, Gastodon, or Popo to recover stamina.

Monster Hunter Rise

Tigrex can appear in the rampage. It is considered a Stalker type.

Monster Hunter Frontier

HC Tigrex requires Super HG Earplugs to block.