Ruby Basarios are Flying Wyverns and a Subspecies of Basarios introduced in Monster Hunter 4.
Physiology
The most notable feature of this species of Basarios is the assortment of pink crystals protruding from all over its back, suggesting a considerable variation in its diet compared to its rocky cousin. Its body is also heavily covered in moss, due to it living in a vegetation-rich environment.
Abilities
Its shell is highly resistant to damage and is difficult to penetrate. It is capable of launching crystals from its back by shaking its body back and forth.
Behavior
Like the common Basarios, this subspecies prefers to spend much of its time buried in the earth, camouflaged as a rock. It will attack if disturbed, but will not respond aggressively should it be approached by a hunter or another monster while in this state.
Habitat
This subspecies is exclusively found in the Everwood, presumably because the pink crystals it feeds on cannot be found elsewhere.
Game Appearances
Main Series
- Monster Hunter 4 (Introduced)
- Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Spin-offs
In-Game Description
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MH4U Breakable Parts
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Notes
General Notes
- The red crystals that it scatters from its body can be mined for ores. However, the hunter must hurry to do so, as the crystals will break after a short while.
- Its back can be broken and mined for ores.
- Ruby Basarios' roar requires HG Earplugs to block.
- Its roar when becoming enraged only requires Earplugs.
- Its design appears to be based upon the Basarios X armor set from Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, which featured a very similar crystalline pink and grey coloration.
- During the localization process, potential name candidates for Ruby Basarios included Coral Basarios and Azalea Basarios.
- Ruby Basarios was voted 200th place in the Hunters' Choice for Top Monster during Monster Hunter's 20th Anniversary.[1]
- It shares this placement with Blue Yian Kut-Ku and Tigerstripe Zamtrios.
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Monster Hunter Stories 2
- Opposing Ruby Basarios’ turn to Power attacks when enraged.
External Links
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate: Localization & The Ultimate Question!
