Babatuku

Babatuku is a massive, exceptionally powerful Fanged Beast. It is the High Rank Final Boss of Monster Hunter: Bloodlines.

## Physiology

Babatuku resembles a massive bear, covered in a thick coat of gray fur. However, it has a warty face resembling an old hag, that is colored red. Its claws are curved and colored the same red as the face. Its body bears a similar appearance to other Fanged Beasts like Volvidon, Arzuros, and Lagombi, but it is much bigger and muscular in comparison.

## Ecology

Babatuku is extremely reclusive and nomadic, so little is known of its ecology. What is known is that they will attack monsters from out of nowhere, with little to no warning. They will then drag the corpses of these monsters back to its nest in a secluded area of the forests they inhabit, and throw them into a large pool of their own corrosive bile, causing the body to decompose rapidly. The purpose of this pool of bile is unknown, but some have theorized it is used to attract mates, due to the terrible odor given off by it that can be smelled for miles. Because of this, many think Babatuku is a punishment from the gods for mankind's sins.

## Abilities

Babatuku is known for having extremely powerful physical abilities. Underneath their heavy fur coat is a lithe and muscular body, capable of performing many astonishing physical feats, such as punches, jumps, and other techniques. They also have the ability to spit out their own highly corrosive bile, in the form of globs of it, or even beams. This bile has a special property that causes any kind of armor, no matter how strong, to slowly lose their defensive properties over time. On top of this, they can also huff out a toxic smoke from their noses, that can cause one to rapidly suffocate.

However, this all pales in comparison to what one particular individual was able to do. After tumbling into its own bile pool during a tussle with another monster, the Babatuku emerged, now with even greater powers. In this state, the Babatuku became extremely aggressive, using all of its abilities to the fullest. All of this makes Babatuku an immense threat that must be taken on with severe caution.

## Rage and Tired States

* **Enraged**
	+ Huffs Green smoke

Babatuku can not get tired.

## Unique Fight Mechanics

After losing 40% of its health, either a Volkaros or Medvesha will engage in a turf war with Babatuku. The two will fight until both of them tumble into the large pool of bile. Afterwards, the Babatuku will reemerge, dripping with bile, missing all of its hair, and covered in green, bubbling wounds. It will then continue the fight, now having gained new formidable abilities.

## Attacks

### Phase 1

* **The Beast Revealed:** Upon the Hunter(s) entering the arena, the Babatuku will be cloaked in a large cloud of black smoke. It will then rear up and roar loudly, dispersing the cloud and dealing damage to anyone too close.
* **Claw Swipe:** The Babatuku will swipe at the target with its claws.
* **Smoke Snort:** The Babatuku will quickly snort out a cloud of smoke from its nose. Getting caught in it will rapidly drain health.
* **Necrotic Bile:** The Babatuku will spit out a glob of green bile at the target. Inflicts Necrosis.
* **Great Punch:** The Babatuku will stand up and punch the target, inflicting high damage.
* **Bile Spray:** The Babatuku will spit out a stream of bile on the ground directly in front of it, aiming to hit Hunters in front of its head. Inflicts Necrosis.
* **Bile Beam:** The Babatuku will step back, and then shoot a large stream of bile at a target. Inflicts Necrosis.
* **Bile Bite:** The Babatuku will open its mouth wide, while gargling its bile in its mouth, and then biter the target. Inflicts Necrosis.
* **Super Jump:** The Babatuku will jump into the air, and attempt to land on top of a target.
* **Body Slam:** The Babatuku will rear up and attempt to slam its upper body onto a target, knocking them back if it connects and causing tremors.
* **Head Charge:** The Babatuku will lower its head, and charge into a target.
* **Smoke Wave:** The Babatuku will snort out a large cloud of smoke, and then send it forward into a target with a bellow. Getting caught in the cloud will rapidly drain health.

### Phase 2

* **Reemergence:** Shortly after the turf war, the Babatuku will jump out of the pool of bile. When it hits the ground, bile will splash out around it, inflicting Necrosis to anyone in its wake and knocking them back. From this point forward, Babatuku will be permanently enraged.
* **Smoke Blast:** The Babatuku will charge up smoke in its nostrils, and then shoot out a burst of smoke around its face. This will rapidly drain health.
* **Sweeping Bile Beam:** The Babatuku will shoot its bile beam from left to right or right to left. Inflicts Necrosis.
* **Triple Bile Spit:** The Babatuku will shoot out three globs of bile, shooting from the center, the left, and then the right. Inflicts Necrosis.
* **Great Pounce:** The Babatuku will growl, and then pounce on the target.
* **Head Smash:** The Babatuku will slam its head onto the ground with great force.
* **Double Punch:** The Babatuku will stand up, and punch the target twice, the first punch knocking the target to the ground, allowing for a follow up.
* **Slash Barrage:** The Babatuku will stand up, and perform five advancing slashes, much like Arzuros.
* **Necrotic Frenzy:** Babatuku's ultimate attack. It will raise its head skyward and let out a long roar, causing green smoke to radiate around it. It will then stand up, and punch the ground rapidly, causing a burst of bile to emanate from it with every punch, before finally slamming both fists into the ground, causing a massive explosion of bile, dealing massive damage and inflicting Necrosis.

## Breaks

* Head
* Front Claws (x2)
* Back

## Turf Wars

**Volkaros:** The Volkaros will fly into the Cauldron, and pounce on the Babatuku's back. It will then slash it repeatedly while using both fire and thunder in its claws. The Babatuku will then shake the Volkaros off of it, sending it onto the ground. The Volkaros will then stand back up and charge into the Babatuku, sending them both tumbling into the pool of bile.

## Quests

 **Client:** Sergei, Grand Czar
 **Notes:**
*None*

## Theme

Base Camp

Phase 1

Phase 2

## Trivia

* Babatuku is based off of Baba Yaga, a witch from Russian folklore.