Perithmos

Perithmos are Elder Dragons first introduced in Monster Hunter Origins.

Physiology
These beasts have a primarily indigo-colored body and a large, box-shaped, light blue-colored head. The underside of their body is colored pink. Their limbs sport four black, hooked claws on each foot. A single row of black spines that run along the sides of the head, body, arms, legs, and tail. Their most noticeable features are the large, arm-like appendages on their back. These arms possess four claws like their feet, along with a vestigial thumb. The tail is long and ends with a round club that has five large spikes, three of which curve upwards.

Abilities
Perithmos use the large arms on their back to attack. They can cover their body with the Dragon Element, causing their attacks to deal more damage. They also spew an acidic fluid.

Taxonomy

 * Order: Elder Dragon
 * Suborder: Armed Dragon
 * Family: Perith

Habitat Range
The primary habitat for these Elder Dragons is the Destroyed Clearing, which was created by a single individual. They have been spotted in other areas, such as the Evergreen Jungle, Overflowing Cauldron, Placid Meadow, Sandy Shore, and the Skyscraper Mountains.

Ecological Niche
Perithmos are powerful predators that are high in the food chain. Lesser monsters such as Aterux, Great Bludggi, and Retenar are easy prey for the dragons. Competition for food and territory include the likes of Ampaltus, Carnofex, Davolius, Sigmohrias and other predatory Elder Dragons. Zeograth are especially dangerous as they are much larger and wield the Thunder Element, which Perithmos are weak against.

Biological Adaptations
The Elder Dragons' wings have evolved into large, arm-like appendages, similar to Gore Magala and its adult form. However, they cannot fly but make up for it by being able to climb almost any surface. These arms can grab and crush prey and enemies alike. They can easily lift large rocks from the ground and toss them like crumbled up paper. Each and every cell in its body produces and contains the Dragon Element. It is able to release the element by contracting its cells at high speeds inside its muscles. This produces an aura of Dragon Element around certain body parts, or even its entire body. They can also spit an acidic substance when distressed.

Behavior
These creatures are highly aggressive and territorial predators that won't hesitate in attacking hunters if spotted.

Low Rank
This monster cannot be fought in Low Rank.

Equipment
Note: only the finals forms of weapons and armor will be shown.

Blademaster Armor
Skills: Adrenaline +1, Attack Up (M), Latent Power +1, Partbreaker, Ruthlessness, Demonic Blessing, Taunt

Gunner Armor
Skills: Adrenaline +1, Attack Up (M), Latent Power +1, Partbreaker, Ruthlessness, Demonic Blessing, Taunt

Attacks

 * Roar
 * Bite
 * Biting Tail Swipe
 * Tail Slam
 * Claw Swipe
 * Charge
 * Punch
 * One-Two Combo
 * Hand Slap
 * Ground Pound
 * Giant Punch
 * Double Palm Strike
 * Bone Crush
 * Gigantic Rock Throw
 * Dragon Punch
 * Dragon Slam
 * Dragon Bursts

Physical

 * Head = ★★★
 * Neck = ★★
 * Torso = ★★
 * Arms = ★
 * Front Legs = ★
 * Back Legs Leg = ★★
 * Tail = ★★

Element Effectiveness

 * Fire = ★
 * Water = ★
 * Thunder = ★★
 * Ice = ★
 * Dragon = ★★★
 * Earth = ★★
 * Wind = ★

Status Effectiveness

 * Poison = ★★
 * Sleep = ★★
 * Paralysis = ★★
 * Blast = ★★
 * Stun = ★★
 * Blind = ★★