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Shantien is an Elder Dragon first introduced in Monster Hunter Frontier G1.

Physiology[]

Shantien has a body structure similar to most Leviathans with gray scales, jade colored blunt spines on its neck, back and tail, jade colored crystal-like structures two wing-like structures on its back, two large horns on either side of the head which also resemble wings, and blue and white fur running down its neck, along the arms and on the sides of the tail.

When Shantien starts taking the fight seriously, it brings a storm while the white on the fur gets noticeably brighter and more spread out. The horns, crystal wing structures, and the tail tips also turn a clear blue, and scar-like marks throughout the body will change color.

When the fight transitions to an unknown volcanic area Shantien's fur will gain red and yellow tips, the horns, tail tips and the crystal-like structures on the "wings" turn a mix of blue, jade, and even a bit of red.

Abilities[]

It has the ability to levitate by collecting, charging and releasing air particles from the jade crystal-like organs along its body, most notably on the "wings" causing them to visibly swell when Shantien takes to the air. It can produce both water and electricity, as well as fire. However, its control over fire is far more limited, requiring that it be in an area with surrounding fire to wield properly. Its powers allow it to create violent storms at will, which increase in intensity as its anger builds.

Shantien appears fragile and slow initially, but as hunters anger the monster, it begins to fight more ferociously and masterfully, wielding a wide variety of multi-elemental attacks. By the third rage mode it is impressively fast in the air, and it will continue endlessly moving at this speed, taking quick sweeps at the ship in a attempt to hit hunters until forcibly stopped with a loud sound (like the ship's gong) or hooked with the Ballista Binder.

Upon angering it even further it will almost completely destroy the exploration ship with multi-colored lightning and fire, causing it to crash into a unknown, unmapped volcanic zone. In this state, Shantien will use all of its powers to the fullest to completely destroy the target, now able to use its Fire element at its full potential. It will combine it with its Water and Thunder elements to deadly effect, or use it to trigger volcanic eruptions.

Shantien is enormously powerful when fully enraged and will attack with reckless abandon. This can also be its undoing, as attempting to use some of its strongest attacks while severely injured may cause them to implode inside its body, killing it instantly.

Behavior[]

Shantien are very territorial and aggressive monsters that will attack any monster or airship that enters their territory. The ferocity of Shantien's initial attack depends on on how dangerous the intruder appears at first, and will increase considerably if the intruder survives longer or wounds Shantien.

Habitat[]

Shantien have been sighted flying around far above in the skies, often over oceans or around volcanic areas. Usually the only way to get anywhere near them is with a Large Exploration Ship.


Game Appearances[]


In-Game Description[]

Monster Hunter Frontier G
FrontierGen-Shantien Icon (?)


Music Themes[]

Shantien_シャンティエン_-_Battle_Theme_Phase_1_of_4_Monster_Hunter_Frontier_G1_モンスターハンターフロンティアG1 MHFG:Shantien Theme Phase 1
Shantien_シャンティエン_-_Battle_Theme_Phase_2_of_4_Monster_Hunter_Frontier_G1_モンスターハンターフロンティアG1 MHFG:Shantien Theme Phase 2
Shantien_シャンティエン_-_Battle_Theme_Phase_3_of_4_Monster_Hunter_Frontier_G1_モンスターハンターフロンティアG1 MHFG:Shantien Theme Phase 3
Shantien_シャンティエン_-_Battle_Theme_Phase_4_of_4_Monster_Hunter_Frontier_G1_モンスターハンターフロンティアG1 MHFG:Shantien Theme Phase 4



Notes[]

General Notes

  • The color the scar-like marks change too depended on if HGE is on or not, if it isn't, they're a cyan-ish color, if it is, they're a light green instead.
  • Despite being an Elder Dragon, Shantien has a body structure highly similar to Leviathans, such as Lagiacrus or Agnaktor, and even uses some of the same physical attacks as them when battling on the airship's floor.
  • Like Amatsu another Leviathan-esque Elder Dragon, it is often followed by stormy weather.
  • It is a rival to Disufiroa, who it fights with for territory. At least one Shantien was known to have been defeated by a Disufiroa in the past.
    • Interestingly, both Shantien and Disufiroa are weak to each others' elements.
  • Shantien can use thunder element, in a manner somewhat similar to a Lagiacrus.
  • Shantien's roar requires HG Earplugs to block.
  • In Chinese, lightning (闪电) is pronounced Shǎndiàn.
  • When angered, Shantien starts a violent storm and begins flying in midair around the airship.
  • When first released, Shantien could only be fought and repelled on the Large Exploration Ship, as an introduction to G-Rank. In Monster Hunter Frontier G2, if enough damage is dealt, Shantien will crash the airship into a fiery volcano area, where it can be fought to the death.
  • Sonic Bombs are effective against Shantien: They can be used to make it fall to the ground. If it's fought in the volcano, they will also remove its flame aura.
  • One of the points of bothering to level up in Conquest War quests is the rewards for reaching higher and higher levels are needed to upgrade G rank equipment.
  • It is one of the current four monsters with the leveling system (known as Conquest Wars), with a maximum level of 9999. Shantien is already capable of using its deadly lava thunder combo at level 1, and it will only become more deadly as the Elder Dragon rises in level.
    • In addition, it gains more health and also begins using new attacks (such as homing water beams), often catching hunters off guard with these and more unexpected powers.
  • Shantien's Japanese name, シャンティエン, has been officially romanized as "Xiang Tien[1]".
  • Shantien was voted 19th place in the 2018 poll for Frontier's Top Monster.[2]

References[]



Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Frontier (edit)
Herbivore FrontierGen-Anteka Icon Anteka FrontierGen-Apceros Icon Apceros FrontierGen-Aptonoth Icon Aptonoth FrontierGen-Burukku Icon Burukku FrontierGen-Erupe Icon Erupe FrontierGen-Kelbi Icon Kelbi FrontierGen-Mosswine Icon Mosswine FrontierGen-Popo Icon Popo
Fanged Beast FrontierGen-Bullfango Icon Bullfango FrontierGen-Blango Icon Blango FrontierGen-Conga Icon Conga
FrontierGen-Bulldrome Icon Bulldrome FrontierGen-Blangonga Icon Blangonga FrontierGen-Blangonga Icon Zenith Blangonga FrontierGen-Congalala Icon Congalala FrontierGen-Gogomoa Icon Gogomoa FrontierGen-Kamu Orugaron Icon Kamu Orugaron FrontierGen-Midogaron Icon Midogaron FrontierGen-Midogaron Icon Zenith Midogaron FrontierGen-Gougarf Icon Lolo Gougarf FrontierGen-Gougarf Icon Ray Gougarf FrontierGen-Nono Orugaron Icon Nono Orugaron FrontierGen-Rajang Icon Rajang FrontierGen-Voljang Icon Voljang
Lynian FrontierGen-Felyne Icon Felyne FrontierGen-Melynx Icon Melynx FrontierGen-Shakalaka Icon Shakalaka FrontierGen-Uruki Icon Uruki
FrontierGen-King Shakalaka Icon King Shakalaka
Neopteron FrontierGen-Great Thunderbug Icon Great Thunderbug FrontierGen-Hornetaur Icon Hornetaur FrontierGen-Vespoid Icon Vespoid
Carapaceon FrontierGen-Ceanataur Icon Ceanataur FrontierGen-Hermitaur Icon Hermitaur FrontierGen-Kusubami Icon Kusubami
FrontierGen-Akura Vashimu Icon Akura Vashimu FrontierGen-Akura Vashimu Icon Zenith Akura Vashimu FrontierGen-Akura Jebia Icon Akura Jebia FrontierGen-Daimyo Hermitaur Icon Daimyo Hermitaur FrontierGen-Daimyo Hermitaur Icon Zenith Daimyo Hermitaur MH10th-Shen Gaoren Icon Shen Gaoren FrontierGen-Shogun Ceanataur Icon Shogun Ceanataur FrontierGen-Taikun Zamuza Icon Taikun Zamuza FrontierGen-Taikun Zamuza Icon Zenith Taikun Zamuza
Bird Wyvern FrontierGen-Genprey Icon Genprey FrontierGen-Giaprey Icon Giaprey FrontierGen-Ioprey Icon Ioprey FrontierGen-Velociprey Icon Velociprey
FrontierGen-Farunokku Icon Farunokku FrontierGen-Forokururu Icon Forokururu FrontierGen-Gendrome Icon Gendrome FrontierGen-Gypceros Icon Gypceros FrontierGen-Purple Gypceros Icon Purple Gypceros FrontierGen-Hypnocatrice Icon Hypnocatrice FrontierGen-Hypnocatrice Icon Zenith Hypnocatrice FrontierGen-Breeding Season Hypnocatrice Icon Breeding Season Hypnocatrice FrontierGen-Silver Hypnocatrice Icon Silver Hypnocatrice FrontierGen-Iodrome Icon Iodrome FrontierGen-Toridcless Icon Toridcless FrontierGen-Toridcless Icon Zenith Toridcless FrontierGen-Velocidrome Icon Velocidrome FrontierGen-Yian Garuga Icon Yian Garuga FrontierGen-Yian Kut-Ku Icon Yian Kut-Ku FrontierGen-Blue Yian Kut-Ku Icon Blue Yian Kut-Ku
Brute Wyvern FrontierGen-Abiorugu Icon Abiorugu FrontierGen-Giaorugu Icon Giaorugu FrontierGen-Giaorugu Icon Zenith Giaorugu FrontierGen-Brachydios Icon Brachydios FrontierGen-Deviljho Icon Deviljho FrontierGen-Deviljho Icon Savage Deviljho FrontierGen-Deviljho Icon Starving Deviljho FrontierGen-Gasurabazura Icon Gasurabazura FrontierGen-Gasurabazura Icon Zenith Gasurabazura FrontierGen-Uragaan Icon Uragaan
Piscine Wyvern FrontierGen-Cephalos Icon Cephalos
FrontierGen-Question Mark Icon Aruganosu FrontierGen-Cephadrome Icon Cephadrome FrontierGen-Question Mark Icon Goruganosu FrontierGen-Lavasioth Icon Lavasioth FrontierGen-Lavasioth Subspecies Icon Lavasioth Subspecies FrontierGen-Plesioth Icon Plesioth FrontierGen-Plesioth Icon Zenith Plesioth FrontierGen-Green Plesioth Icon Green Plesioth
Leviathan FrontierGen-Pokara Icon Pokara
FrontierGen-Barlagual Icon Barlagual FrontierGen-Barlagual Icon Zenith Barlagual FrontierGen-Kuarusepusu Icon Kuarusepusu FrontierGen-Pokaradon Icon Pokaradon
Snake Wyvern FrontierGen-Remobra Icon Remobra
Fanged Wyvern FrontierGen-Zinogre Icon Zinogre FrontierGen-Zinogre Icon Howling Zinogre FrontierGen-Stygian Zinogre Icon Stygian Zinogre
Flying Wyvern FrontierGen-Question Mark Icon Egyurasu
MH10th-Akantor Icon Akantor FrontierGen-Anorupatisu Icon Anorupatisu FrontierGen-Anorupatisu Icon Zenith Anorupatisu FrontierGen-Barioth Icon Barioth FrontierGen-Basarios Icon Basarios FrontierGen-Berukyurosu Icon Berukyurosu FrontierGen-Bogabadorumu Icon Bogabadorumu FrontierGen-Bogabadorumu Icon Bombardier Bogabadorumu FrontierGen-Doragyurosu Icon Doragyurosu FrontierGen-Doragyurosu Icon Zenith Doragyurosu FrontierGen-Dyuragaua Icon Dyuragaua FrontierGen-Diablos Icon Diablos FrontierGen-Black Diablos Icon Black Diablos FrontierGen-Diorekkusu Icon Diorekkusu FrontierGen-Espinas Icon Espinas FrontierGen-Espinas Icon Zenith Espinas FrontierGen-Flaming Espinas Icon Flaming Espinas FrontierGen-Espinas Rare Species Icon Espinas Rare Species FrontierGen-Gravios Icon Gravios FrontierGen-Gravios Icon Zenith Gravios FrontierGen-Black Gravios Icon Black Gravios FrontierGen-Gurenzeburu Icon Gurenzeburu FrontierGen-Gureadomosu Icon Gureadomosu FrontierGen-Hyujikiki Icon Hyujikiki FrontierGen-Hyujikiki Icon Zenith Hyujikiki FrontierGen-Khezu Icon Khezu FrontierGen-Khezu Icon Zenith Khezu FrontierGen-Red Khezu Icon Red Khezu FrontierGen-Meraginasu Icon Meraginasu FrontierGen-Mi Ru Icon Mi Ru FrontierGen-Mi Ru Icon Mysterious Mi Ru FrontierGen-Monoblos Icon Monoblos FrontierGen-White Monoblos Icon White Monoblos FrontierGen-Nargacuga Icon Nargacuga FrontierGen-Nargacuga Icon Blinking Nargacuga FrontierGen-Odibatorasu Icon Odibatorasu FrontierGen-Pariapuria Icon Pariapuria FrontierGen-Pariapuria Icon Thirsty Pariapuria FrontierGen-Poborubarumu Icon Poborubarumu FrontierGen-Rathalos Icon Rathalos FrontierGen-Rathalos Icon Zenith Rathalos FrontierGen-Azure Rathalos Icon Azure Rathalos FrontierGen-Silver Rathalos Icon Silver Rathalos FrontierGen-Rathian Icon Rathian FrontierGen-Pink Rathian Icon Pink Rathian FrontierGen-Gold Rathian Icon Gold Rathian FrontierGen-Tigrex Icon Tigrex FrontierGen-Tigrex Icon Zenith Tigrex FrontierGen-Unknown Icon Unknown (Black Flying Wyvern) FrontierGen-Varusaburosu Icon Varusaburosu FrontierGen-Zenaserisu Icon Zenaserisu FrontierGen-Zerureusu Icon Zerureusu FrontierGen-Zerureusu Icon Sparkling Zerureusu
Elder Dragon FrontierGen-Amatsu Icon Amatsu FrontierGen-Chameleos Icon Chameleos FrontierGen-Disufiroa Icon Disufiroa FrontierGen-Duremudira Icon Duremudira FrontierGen-Duremudira Icon Arrogant Duremudira FrontierGen-Eruzerion Icon Eruzerion FrontierGen-Eruzerion Icon Burning Freezing Eruzerion FrontierGen-Question Mark Icon Fatalis FrontierGen-Question Mark Icon Crimson Fatalis FrontierGen-Question Mark Icon White Fatalis FrontierGen-Garuba Daora Icon Garuba Daora FrontierGen-Guanzorumu Icon Guanzorumu FrontierGen-Guanzorumu Icon Ruler Guanzorumu FrontierGen-Harudomerugu Icon Harudomerugu FrontierGen-Harudomerugu Icon Zenith Harudomerugu FrontierGen-Inagami Icon Inagami FrontierGen-Inagami Icon Zenith Inagami FrontierGen-Keoaruboru Icon Keoaruboru FrontierGen-Kirin Icon Kirin FrontierGen-Kushala Daora Icon Kushala Daora FrontierGen-Rusted Kushala Daora Icon Rusted Kushala Daora FrontierGen-Lao-Shan Lung Icon Lao-Shan Lung FrontierGen-Ashen Lao-Shan Lung Icon Ashen Lao-Shan Lung FrontierGen-Lunastra Icon Lunastra FrontierGen-Rukodiora Icon Rukodiora FrontierGen-Rukodiora Icon Zenith Rukodiora FrontierGen-Rebidiora Icon Rebidiora FrontierGen-Shagaru Magala Icon Shagaru Magala FrontierGen-Shantien Icon Shantien FrontierGen-Teostra Icon Teostra FrontierGen-Toa Tesukatora Icon Toa Tesukatora FrontierGen-Yama Tsukami Icon Yama Kurai FrontierGen-Yama Tsukami Icon Yama Tsukami
??? FrontierGen-Gore Magala Icon Gore Magala
Unclassified FrontierGen-Laviente Icon Laviente FrontierGen-Violent Laviente Icon Violent Laviente FrontierGen-Berserk Laviente Icon Berserk Laviente
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