The Best Turf Wars In Monster Hunter

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In Monster Hunter: World, a unique, living environment was introduced where the monsters and their battles take center stage in epic fashion. This is achieved through ‘Turf Wars’, where these creatures engage in fierce combat that ranges from brief skirmishes to massive battles reminiscent of giant monster encounters (similar to kaiju fights).

In these conflicts, you might be spellbound by the epic clashes between colossal beasts. Turf wars often result in the monsters inflicting harm upon each other, providing opportunities for counterattacks from either side. These skirmishes effectively demonstrate the hierarchy of power among the monsters, highlight their impact on their surroundings, and reveal various feuds among these fascinating creatures.

10.

Diablos clash

Horned Clash

In the Monster Hunter series, Diablos is one of the most formidable creatures found in desert landscapes. Being the pinnacle of its environment, only a select few opponents can challenge it; among these, Diablos themselves are often the toughest competitors. Much like real or fictional animals, Diablos engage in territorial conflicts to assert dominance and establish a hierarchy within their group, locking horns with one another.

In previous Monster Hunter games, I’ve witnessed intense cutscenes showing the rivalry between monsters, showcasing their ferocity towards even their own kind. But in Monster Hunter: World, instead, I’ve found myself captivated by the Turf Wars between a regular Diablos and its black counterpart. The victor of these encounters is unpredictable, but it seems that the more aggressive version tends to emerge victorious more often.

9.

Rajang vs Kirin

Wrangling For A Snack

In folklore, Rajang is recognized as one of the rare monsters that pursues elder dragons like the Kirin as tasty treats. The Kirin themselves possess significant power, and it’s thought that some of their energy contributes to the strength of Rajangs. This interaction between them was not depicted in-game until Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, where Rajang was featured hunting a Kirin for its horn.

In addition, you might consider this scenario as a territorial dispute between the two beasts, occurring wherever they coexist. Rajang usually dominates Kirin and charges towards their horns, breaking it off completely with a snap, consuming it to momentarily enhance himself, then allowing the older dragon to retreat. This is remarkable since it’s rare to find instances where a non-elder dragon wins an even fight against an elder dragon, as is the case here.

8.

Deviljho vs Diablos

War Of The Desert Devils

In Monster Hunter: World, Deviljho stands out among the dangerous creatures as one of the invaders across various regions. It assertively demonstrates its unusual position within the food chain by overpowering any top-tier monster it encounters. The fiercest confrontation is with Diablos, which serves to highlight Deviljho’s remarkable power.

Diablos is formidable by nature, but Deviljho possesses such immense power that it can halt a charging two-horned wyvern mid-charge with its jaws, then lift the beast aloft and perform an impressive suplex maneuver, shattering one of its horns in the process. This display leaves the dominant monster stunned and speechless. Newcomers to Monster Hunter: World would find themselves awestruck by the sheer ease with which the Turf War unfolds.

7.

Seregios vs Gore Magala

War Of The Fourth Generation Flagships

In Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, two powerful monsters from the fourth generation series square off – Seregios, the rapid and adaptable thousand-blade wyvern, and Gore Magala, the notorious carrier of the frenzy virus. Their Territorial Battle highlights Gore Magala’s immense strength, while also demonstrating Seregios’ speed, agility, and versatility.

In the beginning of their battle, Seregios launches its distinctive talon dash attack, but Gore Magala evades and instead grapples the soaring wyvern with its broad wing limbs. Then, Gore Magala bombards Seregios with frenzy energy. Following this assault, Seregios counters by shooting its razor-sharp scales towards its adversary’s head, pushing it back, and creating an opportunity for a ride on the wyvern.

6.

Zinogre vs Lunagaron

Howling Clash Under The Moon

These two creatures resemble wolves among the wyverns with fangs, and they engage in a fierce territorial dispute. This conflict, filled with intricacies, provides an exhilarating spectacle of their varying abilities and vulnerabilities. The balance between their strengths and weaknesses makes them equally formidable, and witnessing their epic battle is truly captivating.

The battle between the two titans commences with a short skirmish before they both amplify their powers. Zinogre enters a charged-thunder mode, while Lunagaron transforms into its bipedal ice form. Subsequently, they engage in combat against each other. Initially, Zinogre’s top-heavy build gave it an edge, but Lunagaron’s bipedal stability allowed it to grapple its adversary and bring the fight to a stalemate on the ground. Regardless of which monster you support, this intense encounter leaves you cheering for both titans equally.

5.

Nergigante vs Elder Dragons

Hunt Of The Elders

In simpler terms, elder dragons can be seen as embodiments of natural powers, rarely challenged in battle except by other elder dragons. One such dragon is Nergigante, a fierce predator that feeds on elder dragons. This diet allows Nergigante and its Ruiner variant to flourish in the New World during Elder Crossing, and their hunts are particularly successful.

Many elders such as Kushala Daora and Teostra possess powerful elemental abilities that make them challenging foes. However, Nergigante is capable of overpowering them, pinning its prey to the ground with a triumphant roar before dragging it across the ground for a knockout win. Except for Velkhana, who uses an icy breath to protect itself against Nergigante’s attacks, most elder dragons struggle against Nergigante in combat.

4.

Savage Deviljho vs Rajang

Power Vs Gluttony

As a passionate Monster Hunter gamer, let me tell you about an epic showdown between two formidable non-elder dragons: the World Devourer versus the Avatar of Destruction. This battle is as classic as it gets, pitting the monstrous, Godzilla-like Deviljho against the King Kong-esque Rajang, who’s got a bit of Super Saiyan power boost!

The conflict between the Savage Deviljho and Rajang begins as the former attempts a deadly attack, grabbing the latter by the neck with its powerful jaws. Lifted off the ground, the Rajang managed to force open the Deviljho’s jaws and strike it down, leaving the larger monster dazed on the ground. In an instant, the Rajang lunged again, trying to bite the ferocious beast. The aggressive temperament of the Deviljho, amplified by its savage form, suggests that this territorial dispute could flare up once more during the hunt.

3.

Teostra vs Kushala Daora

Dance Of The Elder Dragons

Since their debut in Monster Hunter Double and Freedom 2, I’ve found myself consistently drawn to the duo of Elder Dragons – Teostra and Kushala Daora. These two seem to form an intricate part of what I like to call the ‘Elder Dragon triad,’ which operates under a kind of rock-paper-scissors logic.

Though the dynamics of this triad have been tweaked with other dragons, such as Chameleos, Vaal Hazak, or Namielle, Kushala Daora and Teostra’s rivalry remains a powerful force.

In the thrilling world of Monster Hunter, I find myself engaged in an epic duel between two formidable elder dragons – one that soars high above me in Monster Hunter World, and another in Monster Hunter Rise. Their aerial skirmish is a breathtaking spectacle, culminating in a clash that leaves one of these beasts crashing to the ground. Interestingly, the battlefield they’re waging is also claimed by Velkhana – a monster strikingly similar to these two rivals, making for an intense three-way Turf War!

2.

Apex Zinogre vs Amatsu

Rivalry Under The Storm

In the Monster Hunter series, this battle recalls the age-old conflict between Kamura and Yukumo territories. Within this universe, Zinogre and Amatsu are portrayed as intense, longstanding adversaries from the mountain realms. Interestingly, in Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, it was Amatsu that forced Zinogre to vacate its previous domain.

In Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, Amatsu makes a surprising return with new and powerful movesets that match it with the toughest Elder Dragons. As your battle continues, Master Utsushi enters and summons an Apex Zinogre into the fight. This leads to an intense Turf War where the Zinogre is defeated but causes significant damage to Amatsu. This allows you to ride the Apex monster for extra damage. This scene is one of the most dramatic in the series and surpasses Magnamalo’s encounter with Allmother Narwa in terms of spectacle.

1.

Primordial Malzeno vs Velkhana

Clash Of The Knight Dragons

In Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, the battle between Primordial Malzeno and Velkhana, often referred to as the Turf War, stands out as one of the most thrilling conflicts. Compared to the Turf War involving the qurio-influenced Malzeno and Velkhana, which was a spectacular display of shattering ice and intense explosions, the Turf War that ensues when Primordial Malzeno is free from the influence of the qurio is more significant. It tilts the balance in favor of one combatant, making for a more decisive outcome in the fight.

In combat, the Primordial Malzeno resembles a paladin knight as it wields its wing-blades against Velkhana and employs them as a shield to ward off her icy barrages, much like a knight would protect himself. Both these formidable beasts share a common theme of being dragon knights. However, in this clash of royal might, it is the Primordial Malzeno that emerges victorious, sending Velkhana tumbling from the skies.

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2025-03-26 12:36