| “ | 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 T-rex head and jaws, powerful limbs with large wings, 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
- Monster Hunter Now
Crossovers
- Puzzle & Dragons
- TEPPEN
- Dragon Quest of the Stars
Game Data
MHP3rd Elemental/Status Effectiveness
Information taken from mhp3rd.net
MHW Damage Effectiveness
| Element | Effectiveness |
|---|---|
| Fire | ✖ |
| Water | ★ |
| Thunder | ★★★ |
| Ice | ★ |
| Dragon | ★★ |
| Status | Effectiveness |
|---|---|
| Poison | ★★ |
| Sleep | ★★ |
| Paralysis | ★★ |
| Blast | ★★ |
| Stun | ★★ |
MH4U Breakable Parts
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| Right Wing (x1) | |
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| Left Wing (x1) | |
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| Tail (Sever) | |
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Monster Materials
For carves and materials from other games, see Tigrex Carves
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Equipment
For more information, see Tigrex Equipment
In-Game Description
Soundtrack
Loops from 0:00
BPM: 164 (7/4 > 3/4 > 7/4)
Loops from 0:00
BPM: 164 (7/4 > 4/4 > 7/4 > 3/4 > 7/4)
Monster Hunter 4 version.
Loops from 0:00
BPM: 164 (7/4 > 3/4 > 7/4)
Monster Hunter: World version.
Loops from 0:13
BPM: 164 (7/4 > 3/4 > 7/4)
Monster Hunter Rise version.
Gallery
For more images, see Tigrex Photo Gallery
Notes
General Notes
- Its head and both wings can be broken, and its tail severed.
- Tigrex is a mix between a T-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).
- 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, Akantor, and Gaismagorm'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.
- Tigrex was voted 23rd place in the Hunters' Choice for Top Monster during Monster Hunter's 20th Anniversary.[1]
- Tigrex was voted 14th place in the 2018 poll for Frontier's Top Monster.[2]
- For whatever reason, Tigrex and Akantor are exceptions on the Frontier-only list results.
Monster Hunter Freedom 2
Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
- 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
- It will fly out of pitfall traps, however.
Monster Hunter Rise
- In Master Rank, Tigrex also gets a new attack where it smashes its claws while doing a spinning motion. When enraged, it will sometimes chain it into either a spin attack or a rock throw.
Monster Hunter Frontier
Monster Hunter Now
Monster Hunter Stories 2
- Opposing Tigrexes turn to Power attacks when enraged.
References
| ▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Freedom 2 (edit) | |
|---|---|
| Herbivore | |
| Fanged Beast | |
| Lynian | |
| Neopteron | |
| Carapaceon | |
| Bird Wyvern | |
| Piscine Wyvern | |
| Snake Wyvern | |
| Flying Wyvern | |
| Elder Dragon | |
| ▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (edit) | |
|---|---|
| Herbivore | |
| Fanged Beast | |
| Lynian | |
| Neopteron | |
| Carapaceon | |
| Bird Wyvern | |
| Piscine Wyvern | |
| Snake Wyvern | |
| Flying Wyvern | |
| Elder Dragon | |
| ▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (edit) | |
|---|---|
| Herbivore | |
| Fanged Beast | |
| Lynian | |
| Neopteron | |
| Bird Wyvern | |
| Brute Wyvern | |
| Fanged Wyvern | |
| Piscine Wyvern | |
| Leviathan | |
| Flying Wyvern | |
| Elder Dragon | |
| ▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter 4 (edit) | |
|---|---|
| Herbivore | |
| Amphibian | |
| Fanged Beast | |
| Lynian | |
| Neopteron | |
| Temnoceran | |
| Bird Wyvern | |
| Brute Wyvern | |
| Fanged Wyvern | |
| Piscine Wyvern | |
| Snake Wyvern | |
| Flying Wyvern | |
| Elder Dragon | |
| ??? | |
| ▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (edit) | |
|---|---|
| Herbivore | |
| Amphibian | |
| Fanged Beast | |
| Lynian | |
| Carapaceon | |
| Neopteron | |
| Temnoceran | |
| Bird Wyvern | |
| Brute Wyvern | |
| Fanged Wyvern | |
| Piscine Wyvern | |
| Snake Wyvern | |
| Flying Wyvern | |
| Elder Dragon | |
| ??? | |
| ▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Generations (edit) | |
|---|---|
| Herbivore | |
| Amphibian | |
| Fanged Beast | |
| Lynian | |
| Carapaceon | |
| Neopteron | |
| Bird Wyvern | |
| Brute Wyvern | |
| Fanged Wyvern | |
| Piscine Wyvern | |
| Leviathan | |
| Snake Wyvern | |
| Flying Wyvern | |
| Elder Dragon | |
| ??? | |
| ▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate (edit) | |
|---|---|
| Herbivore | |
| Amphibian | |
| Fanged Beast | |
| Lynian | |
| Carapaceon | |
| Temnoceran | |
| Neopteron | |
| Bird Wyvern | |
| Brute Wyvern | |
| Fanged Wyvern | |
| Piscine Wyvern | |
| Leviathan | |
| Snake Wyvern | |
| Flying Wyvern | |
| Elder Dragon | |
| ??? | |
| ▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne (edit) | |
|---|---|
| Herbivore | |
| Fish | |
| Lynian | |
| Fanged Beast | |
| Neopteron | |
| Bird Wyvern | |
| Brute Wyvern | |
| Fanged Wyvern | |
| Piscine Wyvern | |
| Wingdrake | |
| Flying Wyvern | |
| Elder Dragon | |
| Relict | |
| ▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Rise (edit) | |
|---|---|
| Herbivore | |
| Amphibian | |
| Fish | |
| Fanged Beast | |
| Lynian | |
| Neopteron | |
| Temnoceran | |
| Bird Wyvern | |
| Brute Wyvern | |
| Fanged Wyvern | |
| Leviathan | |
| Piscine Wyvern | |
| Snake Wyvern | |
| Flying Wyvern | |
| Elder Dragon | |
| ▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak (edit) | |
|---|---|
| Herbivore | |
| Amphibian | |
| Fish | |
| Fanged Beast | |
| Lynian | |
| Carapaceon | |
| Neopteron | |
| Temnoceran | |
| Bird Wyvern | |
| Brute Wyvern | |
| Fanged Wyvern | |
| Leviathan | |
| Piscine Wyvern | |
| Snake Wyvern | |
| Flying Wyvern | |
| Elder Dragon | |
| ??? | |
| ▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Frontier (edit) | |
|---|---|
| Herbivore | |
| Fanged Beast | |
| Lynian | |
| Neopteron | |
| Carapaceon | |
| Bird Wyvern | |
| Brute Wyvern | |
| Piscine Wyvern | |
| Leviathan | |
| Snake Wyvern | |
| Fanged Wyvern | |
| Flying Wyvern | |
| Elder Dragon | |
| ??? | |
| Unclassified | |
| ▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Online (edit) | |
|---|---|
| Herbivore | |
| Fanged Beast | |
| Lynian | |
| Neopteron | |
| Carapaceon | |
| Bird Wyvern | |
| Brute Wyvern | |
| Piscine Wyvern | |
| Snake Wyvern | |
| Fanged Wyvern | |
| Flying Wyvern | |
| Elder Dragon | |
| ??? | |
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