Volvidon is a Fanged Beast introduced in Monster Hunter Portable 3rd.
Physiology
Volvidon is a medium-sized monster, slightly larger than an Aptonoth. It is covered in a series of red armor plates, which are segmented around the midsection and allow the Volvidon to curl into a ball. It possesses an extremely long, chameleon-like tongue which is covered in sticky saliva.
Abilities
It is capable of spitting out a paralyzing liquid and inflicts Soiling using a foul odor. Being a Fanged Beast, the Volvidon uses attacks similar to those of Arzuros and Lagombi. It is known to pull prey and foes toward its mouth using its long tongue. In addition to aiding transportation, its ability to roll up into a ball allows it to crush foes during combat.
Behavior
It will typically avoid trouble, but if cornered, Volvidon can be surprisingly aggressive. It is an insectivore which uses its long, sticky tongue to feed on Neopterons.
Habitat
Volvidon is found in the Sandy Plains and the Volcano. However, though originally thought to only inhabit areas of extreme heat, it has more recently been seen in the Deserted Island as well.
Other Non-Subspecies Forms
Christmas Volvidon
Main Article: Christmas Volvidon
A Special Species of Volvidon that appears in Monster Hunter Explore.
Item/Status Effectiveness
Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
Information is taken from mhp3rd.net
Hitzone | Cut. D. | Imp. D. | Shot D. | |||||
Head | 60 | 55 | 50 | 0 | 30 | 15 | 20 | 0 |
Upper Body | 45 | 45 | 35 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 0 |
Upper Back | 45 | 45 | 40 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 0 |
Lower Body | 36 | 36 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
Front Legs | 40 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Rear | 30 | 30 | 25 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
Rotating | 80 | 80 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hunting Tips
“ | The toxin that Volvidon spit out can paralyze on contact. You'll also want to carry some Deodorant, as the gas they emit can cover you in a stench so powerful that it makes it impossible to stomach anything. | „ | |
- MHRise's Hunter's Notes |
Game Appearances
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In-Game Description
Music Themes
Title | |
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MHP3rd/MH3U/MHX: Arzuros, Lagombi and Volvidon Theme |
MHGen Breakable Parts
Back (x1) | |
Notes
General Notes
- Volvidon was voted 207th place in the Hunters' Choice for Top Monster during Monster Hunter's 20th Anniversary.[1]
- It shares this plcement with Snowbaron Lagombi.
- Volvidon's name comes from the word revolve since it rolls around most of the time, and the suffix "-don" was added by the localization team to give the name a dinosaur-esque feel.
- When Volvidon is low on stamina it will fail to spit paralyzing fluid and to attack with its tongue.
- It will also fall over when attempting to roll.
- To recover Stamina, Volvidon will prey on Altaroth or Bnahabra; it uses its tongue to pluck them from their nests.
- The tough shell on Volvidon back can be broken.
- Ironically, it's tongue can be attacked when it uses its Tongue Paralyze attack.
- Volvidon's Bouncing Jump attack can be blocked if the player guards against it if they are absolutely not hitting the player directly from above.
- If the player manages to hit the Volvidon while it is rolling, its roll will be interrupted and the Volvidon will fall back and remain motionless on the ground for a few seconds. This leaves it exposed and vulnerable. Monsters can do this to Volvidon as well. As such, if the player should avoid hitting nearby Jaggi/Jaggia. Small Monsters that are more likely to interrupt the battle, such as Rhenolophos and Bullfangos, should not be a priority but should not be exempt from the player's rampage.
- If the player is ranged and manages to hit Volvidon enough while it's doing it's Bouncing Jump, it'll fall back to the ground, and remain motionless for a few seconds.
- Just like Lagombi, Volvidon will leave an area when almost dead by limping, not rolling.
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Monster Hunter Rise
Monster Hunter Explore
External Links
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate - Localization Notes Part 1
▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (edit) | |
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Herbivore | Anteka Aptonoth Kelbi Popo Rhenoplos Slagtoth |
Fanged Beast | Bullfango Bulldrome Arzuros Lagombi Volvidon |
Lynian | Felyne Melynx |
Neopteron | Altaroth Bnahabra |
Bird Wyvern | Gargwa Baggi Jaggi Jaggia Wroggi Great Baggi Great Jaggi Great Wroggi Qurupeco Crimson Qurupeco |
Brute Wyvern | Barroth Jade Barroth Deviljho Duramboros Uragaan Steel Uragaan |
Fanged Wyvern | Zinogre |
Piscine Wyvern | Delex |
Leviathan | Ludroth Uroktor Agnaktor Glacial Agnaktor Nibelsnarf Royal Ludroth Purple Ludroth |
Flying Wyvern | Giggi Akantor Barioth Sand Barioth Diablos Black Diablos Gigginox Baleful Gigginox Nargacuga Green Nargacuga Rathalos Silver Rathalos Rathian Gold Rathian Tigrex Brute Tigrex Ukanlos |
Elder Dragon | Alatreon Amatsu Jhen Mohran |
▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (edit) | |
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Herbivore | Anteka Aptonoth Epioth Kelbi Popo Rhenoplos Slagtoth |
Fish | Fish |
Fanged Beast | Bullfango Arzuros Lagombi Volvidon |
Lynian | Felyne Melynx |
Neopteron | Altaroth Bnahabra |
Bird Wyvern | Gargwa Baggi Jaggi Jaggia Wroggi Great Baggi Great Jaggi Great Wroggi Qurupeco Crimson Qurupeco |
Brute Wyvern | Barroth Jade Barroth Brachydios Deviljho Savage Deviljho Duramboros Rust Duramboros Uragaan Steel Uragaan |
Fanged Wyvern | Zinogre Stygian Zinogre |
Piscine Wyvern | Delex Plesioth Green Plesioth |
Leviathan | Ludroth Uroktor Agnaktor Glacial Agnaktor Gobul Lagiacrus Ivory Lagiacrus Abyssal Lagiacrus Nibelsnarf Royal Ludroth Purple Ludroth |
Flying Wyvern | Giggi Barioth Sand Barioth Diablos Black Diablos Gigginox Baleful Gigginox Nargacuga Green Nargacuga Lucent Nargacuga Rathalos Azure Rathalos Silver Rathalos Rathian Pink Rathian Gold Rathian |
Elder Dragon | Alatreon Ceadeus Goldbeard Ceadeus Dire Miralis Jhen Mohran Hallowed Jhen Mohran |
▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Generations (edit) | |
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Herbivore | Anteka Apceros Aptonoth Kelbi Larinoth Moofah Mosswine Popo Rhenoplos Slagtoth |
Amphibian | Zamite Tetsucabra Drilltusk Tetsucabra Zamtrios |
Fanged Beast | Blango Bullfango Arzuros Redhelm Arzuros Blangonga Bulldrome Gammoth Kecha Wacha Lagombi Snowbaron Lagombi Rajang Furious Rajang Volvidon |
Lynian | Felyne Melynx |
Carapaceon | Ceanataur Hermitaur Daimyo Hermitaur Stonefist Hermitaur Shogun Ceanataur |
Neopteron | Altaroth Bnahabra Hornetaur Konchu Vespoid Seltas Seltas Queen |
Bird Wyvern | Gargwa Genprey Giaprey Ioprey Jaggi Jaggia Maccao Velociprey Gendrome Great Maccao Gypceros Iodrome Malfestio Velocidrome Yian Garuga Deadeye Yian Garuga Yian Kut-Ku |
Brute Wyvern | Brachydios Deviljho Savage Deviljho Duramboros Glavenus Hellblade Glavenus Uragaan Crystalbeard Uragaan |
Fanged Wyvern | Zinogre Thunderlord Zinogre |
Piscine Wyvern | Cephalos Cephadrome Lavasioth Plesioth |
Leviathan | Ludroth Uroktor Agnaktor Lagiacrus Nibelsnarf Mizutsune Royal Ludroth |
Snake Wyvern | Remobra Najarala |
Flying Wyvern | Akantor Astalos Khezu Nargacuga Silverwind Nargacuga Rathalos Dreadking Rathalos Silver Rathalos Rathian Dreadqueen Rathian Gold Rathian Seregios Tigrex Grimclaw Tigrex Ukanlos |
Elder Dragon | Alatreon Amatsu Chameleos Kirin Kushala Daora Nakarkos Shagaru Magala Teostra |
??? | Gore Magala |
▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate (edit) | |
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Herbivore | Anteka Apceros Aptonoth Kelbi Larinoth Moofah Mosswine Popo Rhenoplos Slagtoth |
Amphibian | Zamite Tetsucabra Drilltusk Tetsucabra Zamtrios |
Fanged Beast | Blango Bullfango Conga Arzuros Redhelm Arzuros Blangonga Bulldrome Congalala Gammoth Elderfrost Gammoth Kecha Wacha Lagombi Snowbaron Lagombi Rajang Furious Rajang Volvidon |
Lynian | Felyne Melynx |
Carapaceon | Ceanataur Hermitaur Daimyo Hermitaur Stonefist Hermitaur Shogun Ceanataur Rustrazor Ceanataur |
Temnoceran | Nerscylla |
Neopteron | Altaroth Bnahabra Great Thunderbug Hornetaur Konchu Vespoid Ahtal-Ka Seltas Seltas Queen |
Bird Wyvern | Gargwa Genprey Giaprey Ioprey Jaggi Jaggia Maccao Velociprey Gendrome Great Maccao Gypceros Iodrome Malfestio Nightcloak Malfestio Velocidrome Yian Garuga Deadeye Yian Garuga Yian Kut-Ku |
Brute Wyvern | Barroth Brachydios Raging Brachydios Deviljho Savage Deviljho Duramboros Glavenus Hellblade Glavenus Uragaan Crystalbeard Uragaan |
Fanged Wyvern | Zinogre Thunderlord Zinogre |
Piscine Wyvern | Cephalos Cephadrome Lavasioth Plesioth |
Leviathan | Ludroth Uroktor Agnaktor Lagiacrus Nibelsnarf Mizutsune Soulseer Mizutsune Royal Ludroth |
Snake Wyvern | Remobra Najarala |
Flying Wyvern | Akantor Astalos Boltreaver Astalos Barioth Basarios Diablos Bloodbath Diablos Khezu Nargacuga Silverwind Nargacuga Rathalos Dreadking Rathalos Silver Rathalos Rathian Dreadqueen Rathian Gold Rathian Seregios Tigrex Grimclaw Tigrex Ukanlos |
Elder Dragon | Alatreon Amatsu Chameleos Fatalis Crimson Fatalis White Fatalis Kirin Kushala Daora Lao-Shan Lung Nakarkos Shagaru Magala Teostra Valstrax |
??? | Gore Magala Chaotic Gore Magala |
▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Rise (edit) | |
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Herbivore | Anteka Kelbi Kestodon Popo Rhenoplos Slagtoth |
Amphibian | Zamite Tetranadon |
Fish | Gajau |
Fanged Beast | Bombadgy Bullfango Arzuros Apex Arzuros Bishaten Goss Harag Lagombi Rajang Volvidon |
Lynian | Felyne Melynx |
Neopteron | Altaroth Bnahabra |
Temnoceran | Rachnoid Rakna-Kadaki |
Bird Wyvern | Baggi Gargwa Izuchi Jaggi Jaggia Wroggi Aknosom Great Baggi Great Izuchi Great Wroggi Kulu-Ya-Ku Pukei-Pukei |
Brute Wyvern | Anjanath Barroth |
Fanged Wyvern | Jagras Magnamalo Tobi-Kadachi Zinogre Apex Zinogre |
Leviathan | Ludroth Almudron Mizutsune Apex Mizutsune Royal Ludroth Somnacanth |
Piscine Wyvern | Delex Jyuratodus |
Snake Wyvern | Remobra |
Flying Wyvern | Barioth Basarios Bazelgeuse Diablos Apex Diablos Khezu Nargacuga Rathalos Apex Rathalos Rathian Apex Rathian Tigrex |
Elder Dragon | Chameleos Crimson Glow Valstrax Kushala Daora Teostra Thunder Serpent Narwa Narwa the Allmother Wind Serpent Ibushi |
▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak (edit) | |
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Herbivore | Anteka Gowngoat Kelbi Kestodon Popo Rhenoplos Slagtoth |
Amphibian | Zamite Tetranadon |
Fish | Gajau |
Fanged Beast | Bombadgy Bullfango Arzuros Apex Arzuros Bishaten Blood Orange Bishaten Garangolm Goss Harag Lagombi Rajang Furious Rajang Volvidon |
Lynian | Felyne Melynx |
Carapaceon | Ceanataur Hermitaur Daimyo Hermitaur Shogun Ceanataur |
Neopteron | Altaroth Bnahabra Hornetaur Vespoid |
Temnoceran | Pyrantula Rachnoid Rakna-Kadaki Pyre Rakna-Kadaki |
Bird Wyvern | Baggi Boggi Gargwa Izuchi Jaggi Jaggia Velociprey Wroggi Aknosom Great Baggi Great Izuchi Great Wroggi Kulu-Ya-Ku Pukei-Pukei |
Brute Wyvern | Anjanath Barroth |
Fanged Wyvern | Jagras Lunagaron Magnamalo Scorned Magnamalo Tobi-Kadachi Zinogre Apex Zinogre |
Leviathan | Ludroth Uroktor Almudron Magma Almudron Mizutsune Violet Mizutsune Apex Mizutsune Royal Ludroth Somnacanth Aurora Somnacanth |
Piscine Wyvern | Delex Jyuratodus |
Snake Wyvern | Remobra |
Flying Wyvern | Astalos Barioth Basarios Bazelgeuse Seething Bazelgeuse Diablos Apex Diablos Espinas Flaming Espinas Khezu Nargacuga Lucent Nargacuga Rathalos Silver Rathalos Apex Rathalos Rathian Gold Rathian Apex Rathian Seregios Tigrex |
Elder Dragon | Amatsu Chameleos Risen Chameleos Crimson Glow Valstrax Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax Gaismagorm Kushala Daora Risen Kushala Daora Malzeno Primordial Malzeno Shagaru Magala Risen Shagaru Magala Teostra Risen Teostra Thunder Serpent Narwa Narwa the Allmother Velkhana Wind Serpent Ibushi |
??? | Gore Magala Chaotic Gore Magala |
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