Recently, Tigrex was confirmed as a new monster for the Iceborne DLC of Monster Hunter World. What kind of monster is this? Why are so many excited about it? Let us introduce you to this top predator.
With the announcement of Tigrex, Capcom has delighted many long-time fans. Many know the aggressive dragon from previous installments and can hardly wait to hunt its new version in Monster Hunter World.
This is why Tigrex is so popular: Tigrex holds a special place in the hearts of many Monster Hunter fans. For one, Tigrex has been featured as the flagship monster since 2007 in almost every installment of the series, starting from Monster Hunter Freedom Unite 2.
On the other hand, it is one of the first, elementless dragons that players encountered. For many, it was one of the dragons that first set itself apart from other monsters. It is also described as extremely aggressive.
In the Monster Hunter subreddit, user Reshkroom1153 answers the question of its popularity as follows:
Tigrex is supposed to represent pure power in a game otherwise revolving around dragons that use fire, ice, and electricity.
TheDeadlyPianist describes it similarly:
For most of us, he was the first [dragon] that stood out from the standard wyverns. I have been playing since the demo of the first PS2 game and he was a surprise, a challenge. To this day, there is no monster that has been as “in your face” or so aggressive. He is unrestrained rage.
To these points, there is also the monster’s design, which many simply find really cool. As it is visually adapted to the beautiful graphics of Monster Hunter World, it now looks even more impressive:
Now, Tigrex has also found its way into the new world.
Will Tigrex be found everywhere?
Where will Tigrex roam? According to the official Twitter account of Monster Hunter, Tigrex will primarily be found in the Rotten Vale.
There, it encounters monsters like Odogaron, Radobaan, Deviljho, and Bazelgeuse, with which there should definitely be interesting territory battles.
How Tigrex fits into the ecosystem there remains to be seen. It is also unclear whether we will encounter Tigrex in other regions.
However, it has already been confirmed that it is also roaming the new snowy map of Iceborne. It is highly likely that it appears in all regions.
Tigrex is an adaptable brute
However, those who are new to Monster Hunter World may not be very familiar with Tigrex yet. Therefore, we provide you with the most important information here.
This is Tigrex: Capcom describes Tigrex as an “Apex Predator” or top predator.
- Tigrex belongs to the flying wyverns and can reach a length of between 13 and 26 meters.
- It was one of the first elementless monsters and is weak against thunder and dragon.
- Additionally, it has several relatives such as the Duskclaw Tigrex or the Brutal Tigrex.
Although Tigrex is a flying wyvern, it is relatively rarely seen in the air. Its wings have gradually transformed back into forelegs. As an elementless monster, it relies on raw power in battle against its enemies.
The dragon can adapt to various habitats, whether they be jungles, polar regions, or deserts. Therefore, it is not surprising that Tigrex ultimately found its way into the new world with Iceborne.
Its in-game description reads:
- In Monster Hunter Freedom 2/Unite: Flying wyverns of primitive origin. Prone to violence, knows how to use its legs, claws, and teeth brutally. Occupies a wide area and is said to hunt Pepe in the mountains.
- In Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate: Flying wyverns, whose primitive origin is obvious. They are violent and fight incredibly cruelly with their claws, jaws, and pronounced limbs. They claim large territories and have even been seen at the Frostsea Trail.
You can get a brief impression of how brutal Tigrex is in this gameplay excerpt from WeissGaming, which shows a territory battle between Tigrex and Odogaron:
When can the hunt begin? Tigrex arrives with the large Iceborne DLC for Monster Hunter World. This will be released on September 6. Until then, hunters must be patient.
