Monster Hunter
Creature tracking profession
Monster Hunter is a video game franchise by Capcom in which players hunt giant creatures in fantasy ecosystems, harvesting materials to craft better gear for harder hunts.
The gameplay loop of preparation, tracking, and combat has spawned numerous sequels and imitators.
Outside gaming, a monster hunter is anyone who tracks legendary or dangerous creatures: The TV show follows monster hunters investigating cryptid sightings.
Legendary fire-breathing reptile
- beastLarge wild animal
- wyvernBipedal winged dragon
- elderSenior figure of authority
- bruteCruel, violent person
fanged · leviathan · piscine · tempered · apex · subspecies · variant · endemic
Involving multiple participants
- squadSmall working group
- hubCentral connection point
- questSeeking journey for something
- SOSMorse distress code
party · coordination · synergy · support · teamwork · communication · roles · guild
Tools for fighting
- armorProtective combat covering
- battleArmed military engagement
- meleeDisordered group skirmish
- assaultViolent offensive act
clash · swordplay · dodge · block · parry · combo · mounting · stagger
Monitoring location over time
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- preyAnimal being hunted
- pursuitAct of chasing something
- quarryPit for extracting rock
capture · trapping · bounty · trophy · slaying · carving · gathering · expedition
Arranging things in advance
- planningArranging for future events
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
- weaknessDeficiency in force
- positioningArranging in specific locations
timing · patience · resource management · environmental · mounting · stagger · flash · aggro
dragon
Legendary fire-breathing reptile
brute · fanged · leviathan · piscine · tempered · apex · subspecies · variant · endemic · turf war
multiplayer
Involving multiple participants
SOS · party · coordination · synergy · support · teamwork · communication · roles · guild · hall
weapons
Tools for fighting
assault · clash · swordplay · dodge · block · parry · combo · mounting · stagger · flinch
tracking
Monitoring location over time
quarry · capture · trapping · bounty · trophy · slaying · carving · gathering · expedition · safari
preparation
Arranging things in advance
- planningArranging for future events
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
- weaknessDeficiency in force
positioning · timing · patience · resource management · environmental · mounting · stagger · flash · aggro · openings
loadout
Selected equipment configuration
- buildsCreates by assembling parts
- craftingSkillful manual creation
- forgingShaping heated metal; faking documents
upgrading · materials · decorations · charms · mantles · boosters · items · potions · traps · bombs
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