Apex Volvidon

**Apex Volvidon** are an apex variant of Volvidon introduced in Monster Hunter Rise.

## Physiology

Apex Volvidon is a deep crimson hue, with glowing markings on their bodies. They are larger than their normal species. When enraged, the markings glow orange.

## Behavior

Apex Volvidon is incredibly aggressive, attacking anything in sight. It will attempt to destroy both hunters and rampage fortifications.

### Tracks

There are no tracks in Monster Hunter Rise

### Specific Locale Interactions

Apex Volvidon has no specific Locale Interactions.

### Interactions with Other Monsters

Apex Volvidon can summon a horde by roaring. Its roar can also enrage other monsters in the area.

## Abilities

Apex Volvidon retains the paralyzing spit and foul-smelling gasses of the normal Volvidon individual, however its shell is thicker, giving greater weight to its rolling strikes and allowing it to bulldoze through defensive fortifications.

## Ecological Information

### Habitat

Apex Volvidon has only been sighted in the Red Stronghold.

### Ecological Niche

Apex Volvidon has no known ecological niche - they simply appear during rampages, accompanied by large hordes of monsters.

### Biological Adaptations

A thick shell has allowed this Volvidon to survive for a long time, and bulldoze threats without hesitation.

## Game Data

### Rage and Tired States

* Rage State: The markings on Apex Volvidon's body start glowing orange.
* Tired State: Apex Volvidon falters, and attacks less frequently.

### Interactions With Unique Statuses

Apex Volvidon is immune to all unique statuses.

### Mounts/Clutch Claw Effects

#### Mounting

Apex Volvidon is immune to wyvern-riding and cannot be mounted

#### Clutch Claw

The Clutch Claw is not in Monster Hunter Rise.

### Breakable parts

Back shell - The shell is chipped, making it easier to attack. Apex Volvidon can now be staggered when rolling.

### Physical Damage Effectiveness

How much a monster is effected by various methods of damage on different parts of the body.

(★) means Apex Volvidon's back has been broken.

### Sharpness Damage Effectiveness

 Upper Body
 Upper Back
 Lower Body
 Front Legs
 Rear

The sharpness required to attack the back changes when the back is broken.

## Quests

 **Client:** Guild Master Hojo
 **Notes:**
*The First horde is lead by a Great Wroggi, and the second by a Khezu.*

## Attacks

Apex Volvidon has all the attacks of a normal Volvidon, plus a few exclusive ones.

* Triple tongue-shot: Apex Volvidon shoots its tongue out three times - once forward, once to the right, and once to the left - taking a step back after each shot.
* Deadly side-spin: Apex Volvidon lunges forward and spins on its side while in ball form, ending by popping back up to its feet.
* Death-bringing Pin-ball: Apex Volvidon's Rampage attack. It retreats to the center of the area, and begins to stretch, charging for 10 seconds. At the end of the charge, Apex Volvidon will ricochet forward, bouncing into and off of fortifications and destroying them, dealing massive damage to any hunter it catches, and finishing by slamming into the gate for high damage. This cannot be interrupted.

### Shiny Item Drops

#### Material Items

Apex Volvidon drops typical Rampage drops (Kunai, Elemental Barrel Bombs, etc)

#### Slinger Ammo

There is no slinger in Monster Hunter Rise.

## Notes

* Created because someone likened the creator to a Volvidon after he revealed he once gained and lost the ability to do forward rolls in a week. His response - "I will be the greatest Volvidon you've ever seen!"
* The back must be broken to halt Apex Volvidon's rolling charges.