Niradamaz

Niradamaz is a large Fanged Beast which is covered in hard growths that protect it from attackers.

Physiology
Niradamaz is a large Fanged Beast which has a body structure like that of a mountain gorilla, having a conical shaped head, a broad upper body and large, muscular limbs. Its limbs are relatively long like that of an orangutan, but they're still muscular like those of a mountain gorilla and have long hair, and it has four long fingers and a posable thumb. It has an elongated muzzle and a sort of mane like that of an olive baboon. It has a tail shaped like that of an olive baboon and it has markings on its face like a mandrill. It has hard growths on a large portion of its body like its arms, legs, torso, head and on its knuckles. These hard growths are in fact calcified skin that resembles diamonds and is colored similarly to a blue diamond. Its skin is light gray in terms of color while its fur is a platinum gray with the fur on its back being more a silver gray, most prominently found in males. The markings on its face are rocket metallic gray and rose quartz gray. It also has brown-colored eyes.

Behavior
Niradamaz are generally passive and are known to be very intelligent, especially compared to many other monsters. It's known to not be territorial and will instead attack once it feels threatened and the largest male in a local group will try to protect others of its species if they are under threat.

Placement in Food Chain
Niradamaz are omnivorous monsters which have been found to primarily feed on vegetation and fruit, but are known to also feed on small invertebrates from time to time and even vertebrates on occasion. It's large size and strength allows it to take a position high in the food chain, competing with other strong monsters.

Behavior towards Other Monsters
Niradamaz will largely ignore other monsters, letting small monsters and even some large monsters be around it without care. But, as soon as the Niradamaz feels threatened, it can become incredibly aggressive and will attack other monsters. It'll even attack more powerful monsters to protect another of its species if it belongs to its social group.

Tracks
Niradamaz can leave behind a variety of tracks for hunters to utilize in tracking it down. These tracks include "Spiked Knuckle Prints", which can be found on the ground and are commonly paired with "Long Toed Prints", "Shiny Skin Fragments", which can be found on the ground, "Scratch Marks", which can be found on the ground or on walls, and "Silver Gray Fur", which can be found on the ground.

Specific Locale Interactions
Niradamaz doesn't have any specific locale interactions.

Special Behaviors
If a Niradamaz is fought in a quest with another Niradamaz and one of the Niradamazes gets attacked, the other Niradamaz will often quickly come to the area where the other Niradamaz is and start fighting the hunter together with the other Niradamaz.

Hunt Cutscene

 * Location: Primal Forest
 * Synopsis: As the hunter enters Area 4 of the Primal Forest, they look around and see a bunch of small monsters wandering around, but when the hunter tries to look ahead, they notice a bright light. They cover their eyes to try and not get blinded by the light, but at the same time try to see what's causing the bright light. They then notice the light seems to be moving and suddenly it isn't as bright anymore. The hunter can then see that it's in fact a large monster which seems to be foraging on the vegetation. The hunter tries to slowly walk towards the monster, but they accidentally step onto a stick that snaps. The monster looks up from its foraging and as the hunter looks towards the stick they stepped on and back up, they notice the monster has gotten up and turned towards. It's in fact now right in front of them and they realize it's the Niradamaz they have to hunt. The Niradamaz sniffs the hunter after which it tries suddenly punching the hunter. However, the hunter manages to roll out of the way in time and looks back at the Niradamaz. The Niradamaz roars and beats on its chest, marking the start of the hunt.

Ecology Cutscene

 * Location: Ancient Forest
 * Synopsis: The cutscene begins by showing an area of the Ancient Forest with a bunch of small monsters in it as a larger yet still small simian monster seems to suddenly run after them. The camera zooms out a bit and reveals it to be a young Niradamaz followed by its mother. The mother seems to be foraging for food as the young Niradamaz is playing. Suddenly, the young Niradamaz seems to stumble onto something that terrifies it as it screams and runs back to its mother. A Rathalos flies into the area and roars at the two Fanged Beasts. The female Niradamaz gets her young onto her back and starts roaring at the Rathalos, but the Rathalos does not seem scared. As the Rathalos tries to dive down towards the Fanged Beasts, the camera goes to a shot of something quickly running through the forest, after which the camera goes back to the Rathalos. Suddenly, a roar can be heard from the forest as a large adult male Niradamaz bursts out of the trees and leaps onto the Rathalos. The Rathalos starts flailing around in the air as the Niradamaz is slamming its hands onto the Rathalos' head and roaring. The Niradamaz leaps off the Rathalos and roars at the Rathalos as the Rathalos seems to recover. The Rathalos tries going towards the male Niradamaz and scratching it with its talons, but the Niradamaz covers its face and body with its armored arms, causing the Rathalos to seemingly bounce off as it tries scratching them. The Niradamaz then grabs one of the Rathalos' feet and pulls the Flying Wyvern out of the sky and slamming it onto the ground, getting in front of the female Niradamaz and its young. The Rathalos slowly gets back up and roars towards the Fanged Beasts as the male Niradamaz rears up, roars and beats on its chest. The Rathalos then decides to fly away as the group of Niradamaz gets back to foraging and playing while the screen slowly starts turning to block, ending the cutscene.

Abilities
Niradamaz are large Fanged Beasts which are quite agile like other simian Fanged Beasts, like Blangonga and Rajang, being capable of leaping around with ease and speed. They're also capable of all sorts of physical attacks like Rajang and throwing rocks towards foes. Niradamaz's most notable feature are the hard diamond-like growths which is known to be calcified skin. These can be found on its body and can cause weapons to bounce off more easily, primarily cutting weapons. Thanks to the Niradamaz's intelligence, it's capable of effectively using these growths to counter the attacks of hunters. The growths on their knuckles are also sharp enough to leave large wounds on foes.

Rage and Tired States

 * Rage State: When Niradamaz becomes enraged, it will start huffing out white smoke and its eyes will turn a reddish brown.
 * Tired State: When Niradamaz becomes tired, it will start drooling and will fall over after doing some of its physical attacks.

Frenzy, Apex, Hyper and Tempered
Niradamaz can be affected by the Frenzy Virus and thus turn Frenzied, but they're not known to be capable of attaining the Apex State. Niradamaz have also been found in the Hyper and Tempered States.

Niradamaz that've become Frenzied are much more aggressive than normal Niradamaz, but otherwise have the usual changes of a Frenzied monster.

Tempered Niradamaz are considered Threat Lv2 Tempered Monsters and have the usual changes of a Tempered monster.

Hyper Niradamaz have the usual changes of a monster in the Hyper State and also gain a new attack. Whirling Tornado Slam: Niradamaz will start spinning while having its arms spread out, creating a sort of tornado shape. It will keep spinning for a short while after which it suddenly stop and slam its arms down, causing some rocks to go flying out in a small AoE around it. If hunters are hit while the Niradamaz is spinning, they can be knocked away and be afflicted with Bleeding and Stun once they recover, if they're hit when the Niradamaz slams its arms down, they can be knocked away, and if they're hit by the small rocks send out, they can be knocked down.

Mounts
Niradamaz can be mounted in two places: its head and its body.

Whenever Niradamaz is mounted on its head, the hunter will either be located on top of the Niradamaz's head or on either side of its head. The Niradamaz will try to get hunters off by violently shaking its head around, by running, leaping and rolling around, by trying to grab the hunter and by slamming the side of its head into walls.

Whenever Niradamaz is mounted on its back, the hunter will either be located on top of the Niradamaz's back or on either side of its body. The Niradamaz will try to get hunters off by shaking its body, by running, leaping and rolling around, by trying to grab the hunter and by slamming the side of its body into walls or the ground.

Taxonomy
Niradamaz is a large Fanged Beast which is related to the likes of Blangonga and Rajang, but stands out from them thanks to the hard diamond-like growths found on its body. Unlike its relatives, Niradamaz are actually quite docile and spend a lot of their time foraging.
 * Order: Sharp Claw
 * Suborder: Hard Teeth
 * Superfamily: Diamond Body
 * Family: Damaz

Habitat Range
Niradamaz have been found inhabiting a wide range of jungles and mountainous regions. These include the Old Jungle, Jungle, Great Forest, Flooded Forest, Misty Peaks, Primal Forest, Ancestral Steppe, Heaven's Mount, Jurassic Frontier, Ruined Pinnacle, Ancient Forest, Coral Highlands, Gorge, Highland, Evergreen Jungle, Skyscraper Mountains and Boreal Forest.

Ecological Niche
Niradamaz are omnivorous Fanged Beasts which have been found to primarily feed on vegetation and fruit, but are also known to feed on small invertebrates from time to time. On occasion, they'll also go after small vertebrates, including small monsters like Aptonoth, Kelbi, Bullfango and Remobra.

Niradamaz aren't known to attack the likes of Iodrome, Yian Kut-Ku, Bulldrome and Gypceros unless they threaten the Fanged Beast. Niradamaz are also known to only attack the likes of Rathian, Mauragris, Waeopial and Rolabius if it feels threatened. Niradamaz are however known to compete with the likes of Rathalos, Duramboros, Glavenus, Shojorai, Zi Xiaoren, Wyesperos and Sigmohrias and thus are also known to be attacked rather quickly due to the Niradamaz more easily feeling threatened. The Niradamaz are quite capable of facing of against these foes thanks to their size, strength and adaptations.

Niradamaz does however face predation from powerful monsters. These include Elder Dragon-level monsters, like Ryatroxos, Solmaron and Deviljho, powerful Deviants, like Hellblade Glavenus and Thunderlord Zinogre, and the occasional Elder Dragon.

Biological Adaptations
Niradamaz, like its relatives, has developed impressive physical strength which allows them to easily rip rocks out of the ground and toss them towards foes. This also means their physical attacks can easily knock smaller foes around and despite their size, they're surprisingly nimble and agile, being capable of leaping and dashing around. The most well-known adaptation of a Niradamaz is the hard growths found on a large portion of its body which is known to be calcified skin that resembles diamond. These growths allow the Niradamaz to block incoming attacks which it can put to effective use thanks to its high intelligence. The hard growths on its knuckles are also sharp, allowing them to cause deep wounds in foes. The largest adult male in a local group develops noticeable silver gray fur on its back, signifying its role as the guardian of the group. These males will come to the aid of members of its local group whenever they're under threat.

Behavior
Niradamaz are rather passive Fanged Beasts which are known to in fact not mind having other monsters around them, but as soon as they feel threatened, they can become incredibly aggressive and are known to assault threats with their physical strength. The largest adult male of a local group is known as a "silverback" due to the silver gray fur that develops on its back. These individuals are known to protect members in its local group from threats.

Low Tier Large Monsters
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High Tier Large Monsters
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Calm

 * Roar: Niradamaz will roar towards hunters in a similar fashion to Rajang.
 * Bite: Niradamaz will try to bite a hunter which can knock them back.
 * Claw Swipe: Niradamaz will swipe either of its claws at a hunter which can knock them back.
 * Punch: Niradamaz will try to punch a hunter with either of its fists which can knock them down and might cause Bleeding.
 * Backhand Swipe: Niradamaz will swipe either of its claws backwards at a hunter which can knock them down and might cause Bleeding.
 * Arm Swipe: Niradamaz will swipe either of its arms at a hunter which can knock them down.
 * Backhand Arm Swipe: Niradamaz will swipe either of its arms backwards at a hunter which can knock them down and might cause Bleeding.
 * Clap: Niradamaz will try to slam its hands together with a hunter in between like clap which can knock them down.
 * Rock Throw: Niradamaz will rip a small rock out of the ground with either of its hand and then throw it towards a hunter which can knock them down.
 * Stomp: Niradamaz will try to stomp down onto a hunter which can knock them down.
 * Leap: Niradamaz will leap in a random direction, be it to the right, right, forwards or backwards. It will leap forwards to try and hit hunters which can knock them away and might cause Stun.
 * Lunge: Niradamaz will lunge towards a hunter which can knock them away.
 * Slam: Niradamaz will quickly lift both its arms up and then slam them down with force onto hunters which can knock them away and might cause Stun. This attack will also cause Tremors which require Tremor Res +1 to block.
 * Counterattack Swing: Niradamaz will cover its body and face with its armored arms, waiting for a hunter to attack them. If a hunter attacks the Niradamaz and they bounce off, the Niradamaz will quickly lower its arms and then swing either of its arms at a hunter which can knock them away and might cause Stun.

Enraged

 * Spit: Niradamaz will spit at a hunter which can knock them down. The Niradamaz will often quickly do a strong move after this move.
 * Spin: Niradamaz will lower itself to the ground and then do a quick spin, moving forwards slightly, which can knock hunters down.
 * Rock Slam: Niradamaz will rip a small rock out of the ground with either of its hands and then try to slam it down onto a hunter which can knock them down and might cause Stun.
 * Arm Thrust: Niradamaz will thrust either of its arms straight towards a hunter which can knock them away and can cause Bleeding.
 * Lunging Swing: Niradamaz will lunge towards a hunter and swing either of its arms at them which can knock them away and can cause Stun.
 * Puny Hunter!: Niradamaz will roar towards a hunter and then charge towards them and try to grab them. If a hunter is grabbed, it will start a pin-style move with the Niradamaz holding the hunter by the leg and repeatedly slamming them around. If the pin fully succeeds, the Niradamaz will throw the hunter away.
 * Whirling Tornado: Niradamaz will get up and start spinning while having its arms spread out, creating a sort of tornado-like shape. It will keep spinning for a short while after which it will stop and sort of stumble around, trying to recover from the spinning. This attack can knock hunters away and cause Bleeding and Stun once they recover.

High Rank

 * Note: In High Rank and onwards, Niradamaz can use its Low Rank Enraged attacks without being enraged.

Calm

 * Uppercut: Niradamaz will try to uppercut with either of its arms a hunter which can knock hunters upwards and might cause Bleeding.
 * Rapid Swings: Niradamaz will rapidly swing its arms at hunters like Rajang which can knock them down and might cause Bleeding.
 * Upswing: Niradamaz will swing either of its arm upwards at a hunter which can knock hunters high into the air and might cause Bleeding.
 * Backhand Counterattack: Niradamaz will hold either of its arms in front of it, almost like it's holding a shield, waiting for a hunter to attack it. If a hunter then attacks and bounces off, the Niradamaz will quickly do a Backhand Arm Swipe which can knock them down and might cause Bleeding.
 * Boulder Throw: Niradamaz will rip a large rock out of the ground with both of its hands and will then throw it towards a hunter. The boulder will also shatter into small pieces upon impact with the ground or a hunter. If hunters are hit directly by the boulder, they can be knocked away and can be afflicted with Stun once they recover, and if hunters are hit by the small pieces, they can be knocked down. This attack will also cause Tremors which require Tremor Res +1 to block.

Enraged

 * Charge: Niradamaz will quickly leap repeatedly towards a hunter, ramming itself into them which can knock them away.
 * Spin Punch: Niradamaz will lower itself to the ground slightly and then do a quick spin while having its arm out also moving forwards slightly. This attack can knock hunters away and cause them to be afflicted with Bleeding.
 * Great Uppercut: Niradamaz will roar at a hunter and then quickly lunge towards them and swing either of its arms at a hunter in an uppercut-like fashion. This attack can send hunters flying away and cause them to be afflicted with Bleeding and Stun once they recover.

Calm

 * Barrage: Niradamaz will first quickly do two Arm Swipes towards hunters after which it will do a Slam.
 * Slam Quakes: Niradamaz will slam its arms down onto the ground with great force, sending out powerful shockwaves which will be signified by conical dust clouds. If hunters are hit directly by the Niradamaz, they can be knocked away and afflicted with Bleeding, and if hunters are hit by the shockwaves, they can be knocked into the air slightly. This attack will also cause Tremors which require Tremor Res +1 to block.
 * Aerial Slam: Niradamaz will leap into the air and do a frontflip towards a hunter after which it will slam both of its arms down onto them which will also send small rocks to go out in the nearby area. If hunters are hit directly by the Niradamaz, they can be send flying away and afflicted with Stun once they recover, and if they're hit by the small rocks, they can be knocked down. This attack will also cause Tremors which require Tremor Res +1 to block.

Enraged

 * Boulder Suplex: Niradamaz will rip a large rock out of the ground with both of its hands and will then try to suplex it onto a hunter alongside the boulder shattering into small pieces upon impact with the ground. If hunters are hit directly by the Niradamaz suplexing the boulder, they can be send flying away and afflicted with Stun once they recover, and if they're hit by the small pieces, they can be knocked down. This attack will also cause Tremors which require Tremor Res +1 to block.

Damage Effectiveness
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Breakable Parts

 * Head: Niradamaz's head will have scars on it and the diamond-like growths on its head will be damaged. This will make it less likely for hunters to bounce off.
 * Arms: Either of Niradamaz's arms will have scars on it and the diamond-like growths on either of its arms will be damaged. This will make it less likely for hunters to bounce off.
 * Body: Niradamaz's body will be scarred and the diamond-like growths on its belly and back will be damaged. This will make it less likely for hunters to bounce off.
 * Tail: Niradamaz's tail will be cut to be shorter and the diamond-like growths on its tail will be damaged. This will make it less likely for hunters to bounce off.

Material Items

 * Niradamaz can drop a Niradamaz Fur/Fur+/Pelt with the breaks on its arms and the break on its body.
 * Niradamaz can drop a Niradamaz Fang/Fang+/Hardfang with the break on its head.
 * Niradamaz can drop a Niradamaz Claw/Claw+/Hardclaw with the breaks on its arms.
 * Niradamaz can drop a Niradamaz Diamond/Diamond+/Hvy Diamond with all of its breaks.
 * Niradamaz can drop a Beast Tear/Lrg Beast Tear with all of its breaks.

Slinger Ammo
When Niradamaz receives a high damage impact, it can drop Bomb Pods for the hunter's slinger.

Blademaster
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Gunner
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Quests
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Trivia

 * Niradamaz is based on mountain gorillas, mandrills, olive baboons and orangutans.
 * The concept for Niradamaz came from a show called Kamen Rider Build which involves forms that are created by combining something organic with something inorganic. Niradamaz was based on the combination Gorilla+Diamond.

Credits

 * Rathalosaurus: For the name.