Aponemha

Aponemha is a Snake Wyvern first appearing in Monster Hunter World Cataclysm.

## Physiology

Aponemha is a large Snake Wyvern which, unlike Teriskla and Najarala, has no limbs, leading to Aponemha looking far more snake-like than either of them. Its body is black in color with several dark blue stripes along its scales. It has several rows of spike-like ridges going down its back, which are lighter shade of dark blue than their other stripes. The same can also be said for the tip of its tail, a rattle-like structure used for intimidating opponents. Aponemha' underside is a mixture of stormy greys and blackish-blues in color and is much softer than its other scales. However, these underplates also possess ridges of plating and spikes to help it traverse across its habitats. Aponemha has a large hood on its neck and head which is a vivid red and blue in colour, making rings of differing colours to end with a vivid green spot in the middle. Aponemha has large fangs which it uses to both inject and spit deadly poison at any target they see.

## Abilities

Aponemha is a quick and deadly combatant, using its superior speed to retreat and spit poison from a distance before rushing in with a bite that can inflict a far more severe form on its enemies. Its poisonous spit can be traced to a sac in its throat, while the more deadly variation of the venom is held in a gland directly above its large fangs. As well as its venoms, it can smack its foes around with its long sinuous body and tail, along with its head. Possibly its most insidious ability however, is hidden in the eye spots in its hood. When the hood's eyespots begin to glow they will shortly release a pulse of light. Anything looking at the creature will be confused and unsure of their own bodily functions, making them easy prey for the Snake Wyvern.

## Ecological Information

### Placement in Food Chain

Aponemha is a carnivore and an apex predator, and can survive in many locales, preying on small to medium-sized monsters, though some larger prey would not go amiss.

### Behaviour Toward Other Monsters

Aponemha is a cunning predator that uses stealth to sneak up on its prey, looking for the perfect opportunity to strike.

### Tracks

Aponemha can leave **Slithering Tracks** on the ground, **Melted Earth** on the ground, and **Melted Spots** on walls.

### Specific Locale Interactions

Aponemha can be seen slithering around whichever habitat it's in, stalking smaller prey and even swimming from time to time. They can also be seen shedding some scales rarely, preening their hides and removing scales when their time comes.

### Special Behaviour

Aponemha will usually sneak by other predatory monsters of its own strength, but if it is spotted by another monster of its own strength or higher, it will hiss and extend its hood, as a show of intimidation.

## Unique Statuses

Aponemha can be affected by the Frenzy Virus and turn Frenzied as a result, and they've even been known to be capable of overcoming the Frenzy Virus and attaining the Apex State as a result. Aponemha could also be found in the Tempered, Hyper and Furied States.

* Frenzied Aponemha have the usual changes of a Frenzied monster, inflicting the  Frenzy Virus with bites and scratches
	+ In High Rank, Frenzied Aponemha can reward  **Frenzy Crystals** and  **Vile Frenzy Crystals**.
	+ In Master Rank, Frenzied Aponemha can reward  **Vile Frenzy Crystals** and  **Pure Frenzy Crystals**.
	+ In **Monster Hunter World Cataclysm's** G Rank, Frenzied Aponemha can reward  **Frenzy Crystals.**
* Tempered Aponemha are considered Threat Lv2 Tempered Monsters and have the usual changes of a Tempered monster.
	+ In High Rank, Tempered Aponemha can reward  **Sullied Streamstones** and  **Shining Streamstones**.
	+ In Master Rank, Tempered Aponemha can reward  **Spiritvein Gems**.
* Aponemha could become a Furied Monster, inflicting  Fury with bites and scratches via the toxin running through its bloodstream, but not in **Monster Hunter World Cataclysm**.
* Hyper Aponemha have the usual changes of a Hyper monster.
	+ In High Rank, Hyper Aponemha can reward  **Hyper Extracts**,  **Hyper Toxins**,  **Hyper Fang+** and  **Hyper Aponemha Shell**.
	+ In Master Rank, Hyper Aponemha can reward  **Potent Hyper Extracts**,  **Hyper Potent Toxins**,  **Hyper Keenfang** and  **Hyper Aponemha Cortex**.

## Rage and Tired States

* Rage State: Aponemha's bright green eyespots and stripes will begin glowing and it will huff steam.
* Tired State: It will occasionally pause to drool, poisoning any below it.

## Attacks

#### Calm

* **Roar:** Aponemha will rear back and then unleash a loud hissing roar, only blockable with max earplugs.
* **Body Tackle:** Aponemha will brace for a moment before writhing forwards quickly, using the side of its body to slam into a Hunter, which can damage and knock them back.
* **Coil Whip:** Aponemha will coil in on itself before uncoiling in a swift motion, causing its tail to be whipped around rapidly, which can damage and knock any Hunter hit away.
* **Tail Sweep:** Aponemha will sweep its tail as it turns, which can damage and knock any Hunter hit away. This attack can be repeated twice.
* **Poison Shot:** Aponemha will bare its fangs before spitting out a singular shot of poison, which can damage and knock away any Hunters hit while also inflicting Poison.
* **Poison Spray:** Aponemha will bare its fangs before spraying out poison from its mouth in a line in front of it, knocking away, damaging and inflicting Poison onto any Hunters hit by the attack.
* **Lunging Bite:** Aponemha will lunge forwards and bite with its fangs bared, knocking away and damaging Hunters hit by the attack while inflicting Deadly Poison.
* **Sweeping Bite:** Aponemha will bare its fangs and open its jaws wide, before sweeping its head in a horizontal arc, which can damage and knock back any Hunters hit while inflicting Deadly Poison.
* **Mesmer Flash:** Aponemha will rear its head back before letting out a flash of mind-addling light from its frill, which deals no damage to Hunters but inflicts Confusion on anything caught in the flash.

#### Enraged

* **Tail Whip:** Aponemha will whip its tail ovr its body, striking at a single Hunter in one swift motion, damaging and knocking back the Hunter hit.
* **Head Swipe:** Aponemha will rear back before swiping at Hunters with its head, damaging and sending any Hunters hit flying back.
* **Multi Poison Shots:** Aponemha will bare its fangs before spitting out several shots of poison in random directions, which can damage and knock away any Hunters hit while also inflicting Poison.
* **Coiling Strike:** Aponemha will coil in on itself before baring its fangs and lunging forwards with its entire body, uncoiling as it sails through the air at a target, biting into the before blasting them away with a poisonous malice, damaging and knocking away any Hunters hit by its flailing body while inflicting Deadly Poison on the unfortunate bite victim.
* **Mesmer Beam:** Aponemha will begin to spin around slowly in a circle, while unleashing a beam of mind-addling light from its frill, which deals no damage but inflicts Confusion on anything caught in its path.

## Mounts

Aponemha can be mounted on their head, back or tail. If its head is mounted; it will bite around it and shake its head repeatedly, and swing its head into walls to knock the hunter off. If its back is mounted; it will wriggle, coil up and out quickly, or smash the side of its body into a wall to knock the hunter off. If its tail is mounted; it will wave it rapidly or swing it into a wall to knock the hunter off.

## Breakable Parts/Damage Effectiveness

### Damage Effectiveness

* Damage Types
* Elements
* Status Effects
* Items

### Breakable Parts

* **Head x1:** Aponemha's head will have a scar running from its left eye to its mouth, peeling back ts gum on that side.
* **Head x2:** Aponemha's hood will be partially cracked off on both sides.
* **Back:** Aponemha's back will be cracked and scarred all across its surface, and many spikes will be cracked off.
* **Tail x1:** Aponemha's tail will ba scarred down its length.
* **Tail x1:** Aponemha's tail will be severed at the rattle's base.

### Shiny Item Drops

* Wyvern Tear
* Large Wyvern Tear

### Material Drops

* Aponemha Lamina
* Aponemha Plate

### Slinger Ammo

Aponemha can drop Piercing Pods when hit with a Clutch Claw attack.

## Notes

* To regain stamina, Aponemha will find and eat a small monster.
* Aponemha's roar requires max Earplugs to block.
* Aponemha can be carved 3 times.