Deathjaw Deviljho

The **Deathjaw Deviljho** are Deviants of Deviljho.

## Aesthetical Differences/Appearance

In terms of features, everything that is characteristic from a Deviljho is present on its Deviant and upgraded. Deathjaw Deviljho have dark green hides that go near black when the monster becomes enraged, with the underside being black in the first place. Their backs sport serrated scutes that glow a faint red and grow usual spines to their sides. Additionally the spines on the rest of their bodies are overall longer. Their hind legs as well as having more muscle mass, have larger claws on the toes for pinning down slippery prey. The claws on their forelegs are longer and curved as well and spines grow in a row across the elbows and hands, but the limbs are still useless.

Of course, the most noticeable aspect of this Deviant and its name sake is the almost Zenith level jaw. While the Deviljho has plenty of fangs on its own, the Deathjaw's puts them to shame, with their entire lower jaw being covered in fangs and the upper jaw only not having as many for space for the nose and sight. Keeping with its general darker colours, the fangs of the Deathjaw have turned a brownish-orange, either because of draconic energy or the blood from its countless kills have stained them. With such a huge collection, some fangs are naturally more deadly than others. The most dangerous of these fangs are the ones facing in front and along the bottom sides of the jaw in bloody red. The largest, their massive size creates an underbite, their lower jaws extending past their upper jaws. Not only do these fangs conduct Dragon Element extremely well, they also have serrated edges like more fangs are growing from existing fangs, creating an inescapable death sentence for any caught by them.

When in an enraged state, the Deathjaw Deviljho's muscles's expand and its hide darkens like a typical Deviljho. Once pushed to this anger the Deathjaw will eventually unleash the full power of its might via a violent snap that draws in a power surge to its jaw. During this state the fangs will all glow red and produce the smoky sparks of draconic energy while the mouth becomes hellish red with the glow and endless emissions of draconic smoke. Even if the Deathjaw exits rage, this state will not dissipate, its muscle lines continue to glow even when not expanded and it can still use most breath attacks. In Jho fashion, only countering enough counter attacks on the head in a period of time can end this enhancement.

## Attacks

* **Savage's Range**: Deathjaw Deviljho's dragon breath has increased range like Savage Deviljho.

## Ecology

### Habitat Range

Just like Deviljho, Deathjaw Deviljho can be found living everywhere in the world. Some of the areas they've been seen living in include the Deserted Island, Flooded Forest, Tundra, Sandy Plains, Volcano (3rd), Misty Peaks, Ancestral Steppe, Sunken Hollow, Volcanic Hollow, Frozen Seaway, Heaven's Mount, Primal Forest, Everwood, Dunes, Jurassic Frontier, and Ruined Ridge.

### Ecological Niche

Deviljho easily assert themselves as apex predators that rival Elder Dragons in any conceivable habitat they find themselves and are challenged by little. The only things that challenge them are other Deviljho, some other powerful monsters on par with Elder Dragons such as Rajang, and Elder Dragons. The long-ago healed gashes visible in their sides suggest that they constantly engage in titanic battles against creatures both as vicious, powerful, and sizable as themselves, such as Uragaan, Agnaktor, Rathalos, Lagiacrus, etc. These battles, of course, are simply due to the local monsters' defense of their turf, as the Deviljho prefer to feast on the more abundant and defenseless population of herbivores. Even so, they remain both large and powerful enough to dominate a large percentage of its encounters, minor or major. Deviljho can most commonly be seen feeding on herbivores such as Aptonoth, Rhenoplos, Slagtoth, and Popo. They are also known to feed on Bird Wyverns like Great Jaggi and large predatory monsters.

### Biological Adaptations

Deathjaw Deviljho have many of the same adaptations as Deviljho, however, there is a few differences between them. The elongated fangs on its powerful jaws, which brings an end of many a rival and prey even coming in range of them, is what gives it its additional name **Deathjaw**. Deathjaw Deviljho showcase advanced usage of their Dragon Element, being able to discharge energy from its jaws at a standstill to knock away attackers. It is also capable of creating streams of Dragon energy in the earth where it bites and release many devastating strikes using the highly developed jaw. They gave grown large, razor-sharp scutes on their backs that defend it greatly against aerial attacks. Their legs are further developed and can split apart the ground with a great stomp. Their acidic saliva is even more corrosive and can break down armor within mere moments. Their tails are used to smash or break the bones of their prey and enemies. The tail can be swung to create distance between it and its foes before Deathjaw Deviljho charges.

### Behaviour

Deathjaw Deviljho are truly dangerous monsters. The Guild only allows hunters with special permits to hunt them down.

## Gallery

A face-down between a Deathjaw and a Hellblade.
## Notes

* It has advanced versions of standard Deviljho's attacks.
	+ It can stomp twice in a row, the second time with the opposite leg. The second stomp creates a damaging quake aimed at the hunter.
	+ It can throw multiple rocks with its jaws in rapid succession, or one huge rock. Enraged, these rocks will inflict Dragonblight along with any other that may occur from the earth the rock came from.
* Its bites cause Dragonblight when in rage mode.
* Deathjaw Deviljho does not became as tired as quickly.
* Deathjaw Deviljho's roar requires HG Earplugs to block.

## Trivia

* Despite their perceived mastery over Dragon Element and their savage behaviour, Deathjaw Deviljho aren't classified as having the conditions that would make a Savage Deviljho. They are considered as more powerful individuals with unique developments as a result of their heightened power. Thus, Deathjaw is the Deviant of only the standard Deviljho.
	+ There is much fear over what a Deviant Savage Deviljho would be. Some say the sightings of a yet to be confirmed monster in the spectre of dragonfire, foretell of what such an individual could be.
* Due to its appearance, the Guild originally thought it to be a Zenith Deviljho, then rectified once more research was done.

## Credits

* The original idea for this monster came from MonsterHunterFlacko over at FanonMonsterHunter.