Atualius

Atualius is a Titan Wyvern first appearing in Monster Hunter World Cataclysm.

## Physiology

Atualius is a mid-sized to large Titan Wyvern, of a similar size to Odogaron, making it far smaller than many of its relatives. It is covered in rough scales of an ashy blue and white colouration, with stripes of black running along its side going down. Like all Titan Wyverns, it possesses four stout and powerful legs, and a long neck, however it is unlike others of its class it is smaller and possesses a more compact shape, with a shorter neck and tail, and slimmer legs. Its neck is lined with two rows of spines, going up to the head, that are black. Its head is a similar shape to other Titan Wyverns, having a very sauropod-like head, bearing a striking resemblance to the sauropod Mamenchisaurus. However, it has a singular black horn jutting from the end of its snout, and its eyes are a bright icy-blue in colour. Its forelimbs end in feet similar to an Iguanodon, complete with large thumb-spikes for attack and defence, as well as smaller spikes on its elbows. Its hindlegs are larger and stouter, providing support and power to its running attacks. There are also two pairs of large spikes on the end of its tail like a thagomizer, also of a black colouration like the spikes on its back.

## Abilities

Atualius is a lithe yet strong creature, easily using its speed and control over the Ice element to tackle even apex predators who would attempt to take it down. Through specialised glands in its upper arms it can produce Ice in its lower arms and thumb-spikes, giving the appearance of ice and snow coating their arms like bracers. With their Ice coated spikes they can easily defend themselves against all manner of predators. They can also use their other spikes on its tail and horn on its head respectively to smash into prey. When enraged the Ice can sometimes be used along their whole body, allowing them to rush into a target and cause great damage.

## Ecological Information

### Placement in Food Chain

Though they are strictly herbivores, Atualius will not hesitate to defend itself and its territory from encroaching threats, and will try to take down any predator with vicious strikes.

### Behavior Toward Other Monsters

Atualius will ignore all other monsters in its vicinity, though it follows Xerdralos for easier food. Any predators that attempt to take it down may be subject to attack from it.

### Tracks

Atualius can leave **Footprints** and **Puncture Marks** on the ground, and **Wispy Scales** on walls.

### Specific Locale Interactions

Atualius will often be seen grazing on any plantlife in the area, or cleaning itself as it rests in the undergrowth.

### Special Behavior

Atualius can sometimes be seen trailing along behind a Xerdralos, for easy food from its messy eating in the trees above.

## Unique Statuses

Atualius 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. Atualius could also be found in the Tempered, Hyper and Furied States.

* Frenzied Atualius have the usual changes of a Frenzied monster, inflicting the  Frenzy Virus with bites and scratches
	+ In High Rank, Frenzied Atualius can reward  **Frenzy Crystals** and  **Vile Frenzy Crystals**.
	+ In Master Rank, Frenzied Atualius can reward  **Vile Frenzy Crystals** and  **Pure Frenzy Crystals**.
	+ In **Monster Hunter World Cataclysm's** G Rank, Frenzied Atualius can reward  **Frenzy Crystals.**
* Tempered Atualius are considered Threat Lv2 Tempered Monsters and have the usual changes of a Tempered monster.\*\*In High Rank, Tempered Atualius can reward  **Sullied Streamstones** and  **Shining Streamstones**.
	+ In Master Rank, Tempered Atualius can reward  **Spiritvein Gems**.
* Atualius 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 Atualius have the usual changes of a Hyper monster.
	+ In High Rank, Hyper Atualius can reward  **Hyper Extracts**,  **Hyper Ice Block**,  **Hyper Claw+** and  **Hyper Atualius Scale**.
	+ In Master Rank, Hyper Atualius can reward  **Potent Hyper Extracts**,  **Hyper Ice Chunk**,  **Hyper Keenclaw** and  **Hyper Atualius Shard**.

## Rage and Tired States

* Rage State: Atualius will huff steam and its arms will become completely covered in Ice.
* Tired State: Atualius will become slower and will occasionally pause for breath.

## Attacks

#### Calm

* **Roar:** Atualius will raise its rear up onto its hindlegs and then unleash a loud roar, only blockable with max earplugs.
* **Hipcheck:** Atualius will brace with its hip outward for a moment before will lunging forward hip-first, which can damage and knock back any Hunter hit.
* **Shoulder Tackle:** Atualius will leap back before rushing forwards shoulder-first at a Hunter, which can damage and knock any Hunter hit away.
* **Tail Sweep:** Atualius will turn and sweep its tail from side to side three times, which can damage and knock away any Hunters hit.
* **Tail Whip:** Atualius will turn to face a Hunter with its tail before whipping it into their chest, knocking away and damaging any Hunters hit by the attack.
* **Arm Slam:** Atualius will leap towards a Hunter with one of its forelegs raised before bringing it down in a downwards arc, which can damage and knock any Hunter hit away. This attack can be repeated twice.
* **Double Spike:** Atualius will quickly strike forwards twice with its Ice-infused thumb-spikes, knocking away and damaging Hunters hit by the attack while inflicting Iceblight.
* **Leaping Spike Slam:** Atualius will leap into the air and slam down one of its Ice-infused thumb-spikes, creating a small AoE of Ice around the landing site which can damage and knock back any Hunters hit while inflicting Iceblight.
* **Spinning Spikes:** Atualius will rush forwards and spin with its Ice-infused thumb-spikes held out, hitting anything that it can with them, which can damage and knock back any Hunters hit while inflicting Iceblight.

#### Enraged

* **Neck-Tail Combo:** Atualius will lunge forwards, smacking a Hunter with its neck while following up with a whip from its tail, damaging and knocking back any Hunter hit by the second strike.
* **Leaping Smash:** Atualius will leap into the air and slam down on top of a Hunter with its hindlegs, damaging and knocking back any Hunters hit.
* **Multi-Jab Combo:** Atualius will jab forwards with its Ice-infused thumb-spikes several times as it quickly walks towards a Hunter, which can damage and knock away any Hunters hit while also inflicting Iceblight.
* **Backleap Rush:** Atualius will leap backwards before russhing it with its Ice-infused thumb-spikes outstreched to jam into a Hunter, damaging and knocking away any Hunters while inflicting Iceblight on any Hunters hit by the thumb-spikes.
* **Ice Rush:** Atualius will send its Ice charge down its back and rush forwards at Hunters three times, each hit damaging and knocking away any Hunters while inflicting Iceblight.

## Mounts

Atualius can be mounted on their back or tail. When its back is mounted; it will thrash, stomp or smash the side of its body into a wall to knock the hunter off. If its tail is mounted; it will smash it into the ground, whip it around or smash it into a wall to knock the hunter off.

## Breakable Parts/Damage Effectiveness

### Damage Effectiveness

* Damage Types
* Elements
* Status Effects
* Items

## Breakable Parts

* **Head:** Atualius's head will have a scar running along its left eye down to its mouth.
* **Forelegs x1:** Either of Atualius's forelegs will have scars running down the hide.
* **Forelegs x2:** Either of Atualius's forelegs will have the thumb-spike cracked off, and its hide will have more scars.
* **Back:** Atualius's back will be covered in scars.
* **Tail :** Atualius's tail will be severed just before the spiked end.

### Shiny Item Drops

* Wyvern Tear
* Large Wyvern Tear

### Material Drops

* Atualius Lamina
* Atualius Plate

### Slinger Ammo

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

## Notes

* To regain stamina, Atualius will attempt to find and eat exposed plantlife like ferns or shrubs.
* Atualius's roar can only be blocked with max earplugs.
* Atualius can be carved 3 times.