Dendrat

Dendrat is a monster that is widely disliked by people. It is known to rob travelers of various items, so it’s easy to see why.

Physiology
Dendrat is a fairly small monster compared to most monsters of its strength. It’s only a bit smaller than a Great Jaggi. It stands on all fours, and has a rat-like body, with a head like an opossum. It has large teeth like a rat’s as well, but the coloring on its body is like that of a tree kangaroo, having a white face and underbelly with brown fur everywhere else.

Behavior
Dendrat tends to avoid most larger monsters, but it has no problems approaching things like Great Jaggi or Great Jagras and trying to steal their food. It usually resides in dark caves, but it’s also been found in some forests. It is a curious monster that likes to explore new things, but it is also quite cautious.

Abilities
Dendrat does not have any elements or ailments to use at its disposal, so it must rely on its smaller size and speed to gain an advantage. In a fight, it is usually moving around, trying to find a new position to attack from. It has a lunging bite that can sometimes combo into a claw swipe. It also has a double claw swipe. Dendrat can also whip with its tail. It will occasionally stand on its back legs and do a belly flop sort of move. Sometimes Dendrat will ready a move, and its eyes will flash briefly. When this happens, its next attack will steal an item. When Dendrat successfully steals something, it’ll investigate the item and consume it if it’s food. Food items will buff or heal the monster. If it is anything else, Dendrat will run away and try to bury the item somewhere.

Turf Wars
None

Armor
LR Defense: 70-310

HR Defense: 190-570

GR Defense: 500-710

Fire: -30

Water: 5

Thunder: 10

Ice: 5

Dragon: -10

LR/HR Skills: Anti-Theft, Rationer

GR Skills: Anti-Theft, Rationer, Great Luck

Dual Blades
Rat Daggers

Stolen Goods

Lance
Rat Lance

Thief’s Stronghold

Light Bowgun
Rat Rifle

Burglar's Artillery