An aging Anjanath that is nonetheless impressive to behold. Its fur is longer and greying, its wattle is bigger, and its skin has lost some of its vibrancy. The quills on its tail have become longer and can inflict terrible lacerations. Its body is covered in scars, its dorsal sails are a little ragged, and some of its teeth are either chipped or missing, but there's still fire in its eyes and vigor in its movement.
Ecology[]
Field Guide Entry[]
Whitemane Anjanath
The veteran of a hundred battles, this Anjanath's awesome rage is tempered by a shrewd cunning, which has allowed it to reach a rare old age, earning the name “Whitemane”. Only proven hunters with a special permit may test their skill against this foe.
Habitat Range[]
The Whitemane Anjanath can be found in many places in the New World.
Ecological Niche[]
The Whitemane Anjanath rivals most apex predators.
Biological Adaptations[]
The Whitemane Anjanath is a paragon of its kind. Immense in size and unmatched in ferocity, it is still a prime specimen in spite of its advancing years. In fact, since few Anjanath ever reach old age before violence claims them, that the Whitemane has lived for this long is a testament to its strength. Yet its most formidable weapon is its mind. While still an animal, it is nonetheless a long-lived animal with keen instincts, a discerning eye, and decades of battle experience. It demonstrates remarkable problem-solving for its kind, and is familiar with certain hunter tools and tactics, which it will try to counter. Of course, like any creature, it is prone to making mistakes while angry, but its rage is enough to overwhelm most hunters. Indeed, when roused to fury, the Whitemane Anjanath can call upon a reservoir of strength that almost beggars belief. This infamous “berserker rage” allows it to compete with monsters normally outside of an Anjanath’s league, including Savage Deviljho and some Elder Dragons—though every documented occurrence of these titanic battles ends with the Anjanath limping away to lick its wounds.
Behavior[]
The Whitemane Anjanath’s strength belies its cunning. Brute Wyverns aren’t especially well known for their intelligence, yet the Whitemane Anjanath exhibits a degree of critical thinking that seems almost human. It is certainly more cautious than its younger counterparts, but that isn’t to say it’s cowardly. It's still an Anjanath, fiery temper and all, but it won't charge wildly into battle. It takes note of the environment and proceeds carefully when it encounters something unfamiliar. If engaged near an environmental hazard that can be used against them, the Whitemane Anjanath will take the fight elsewhere. Furthermore, it’s tangled with enough hunters in the past to recognize the function of traps, which it will try to disarm either by crushing the device with a boulder or using another monster to trigger it. However, this same forethought is thrown to the wind once the monster is sufficiently enraged.
Attacks[]
Whitemane Anjanath possesses a second rage mode, which drastically increases its damage and unlocks more moves.
Notable attacks include:
Corrosive Snot: Whitemane Anjanath's snot contains corrosive properties and can inflict Defense Down.
Leap And Reap: When Whitemane Anjanath leaps, it immediately launches into a 360° spin with its tail.
Improvised Weapon: Whitemane Anjanath can pick up trees, boulders, and smaller monsters in its jaws to use them as bludgeons.
Pin: When Whitemane Anjanath manages to grab a hunter in its jaws, it will sneeze on them once they're helpless on the ground, inflicting Defense Down.
Tail Quills: The Whitemane Anjanath's tail has sharp quills that can inflict Bleeding.
Combat Information[]
Physical Damage Effectiveness[]
Body Part
Cutting Damage
Impact Damage
Piercing Damage
Head (Breakable)
★★★
★★★
★★★
Legs (Breakable)
★
★
★
Tail (Severable)
★★
★★
★★
Elemental Resistances[]
Element
Fire
Water
Thunder
Ice
Dragon
Earth
Wind
Nature
Aether
Effectiveness
✖
★★★
★★
★★
★
★
★
★
★
Status Ailments[]
Status Ailment
Poison
Sleep
Paralysis
Blast
Stun
Blind
Effectiveness
★★
★★
★★
★
★★
★
Item Effectiveness[]
Item
Pitfall Trap
Shock Trap
Flash Bomb
Sonic Bomb
Dung Bomb
Meat
Effectiveness
★★
★★
★★
✖
★★
✖
Ecological Information[]
Place in the Food Chain[]
The Whitemane Anjanath sits at the top of the food chain, and can fight stand toe-to-toe with powerhouses and lesser Elder Dragons.
Monster Interactions[]
The Whitemane Anjanath can pick up smaller monsters and use them as a bludgeon, similar to Deviljho. It only does this to get the upper hand against a stronger monster or as a means to "disarm" traps.
Turf Wars[]
Anjanath/Fulgur Anjanath/Whitemane Anjanath: The two Anjanath circle each other as the younger one roars at the Whitemane, but the Whitemane remains quiet and unfazed. Frustrated, the lesser Anjanath charges the Whitemane, who whips around with its tail at the last second, slapping away its foe. While the Anjanath is still recoiling, the Whitemane clamps its jaws on its throat and slams it into the ground.
Rajang/Furious Rajang: Rajang pounds its chest before leaping toward the Whitemane Anjanath, leading into a colossal punch. The Whitemane Anjanath quickly recovers and clamps onto the Rajang's arm, briefly lifting it up and throwing it aside.
Deviljho/Savage Deviljho: The two Brute Wyverns roar at each other before charging and colliding. In a frenzy of bites and headbutts, the Deviljho manages to knock the Whitemane Anjanath onto its back and starts taking bites of its underside, only for the Whitemane to unleash a powerful gout of fire that the Deviljho is physically pushed away.
Locale Interactions[]
The Whitemane Anjanath will avoid going near Environmental Hazards while calm.
Tracks[]
The Whitemane Anjanath will leave behind Footprints, Mucus, and Deadly Quills.
Carves[]
Icon
Item Name
Description
Drop Rate
Type
Whitemane Greatpelt
The majestic pelt of the Whitemane Anjanath which denotes its seniority. In high demand by commanders and kings.
★★★★
Body Carve
Whitemane Shard
A hard scale from a Whitemane Anjanath. Weathered and scarred and a little faded, but a whole lot tougher than it looks.
★★★★
Body Carve, Wound Legs
Whitemane Hardfang
A fang belonging to a Whitemane Anjanath. A deadly implement that has ended many lives, even if signs of wear are starting to show.
★★★
Body Carve, Wound Head
Whitemane Heavy Nosebone
The Whitemane Anjanath's nosebone. Its misshapen nature implies it's been broken and healed many times.
★★★
Body Carve, Wound Nose
Whitemane Flail
The tail of the Whitemane Anjanath. Equipped with dangerous quills, it's effectively a bladed club.
★★★
Body Carve, Tail Carve
Whitemane Mantle
The source of the Whitemane Anjanath's tremendous strength and rage. Radiates a power that eliminates any doubt as to why the Whitemane Anjanath can stand against Elder Dragons.
★
Body Carve
Conflagrant Sac
A monster organ that contains highly volatile and extremely explosive powder. Exquisitely dangerous.
★★★
Shiny Drop
Equipment[]
Armor[]
Icon
Name
Description
Whitemane Helm
The helmet of a warrior king, as stubborn and resilient as the monster it was made from. Long braids frame this helmet, as if saying, “I lived to old age. You will not.”
Whitemane Mail
The mail of a warrior king, as stubborn and resilient as the monster it was made from. The eponymous white mane hangs from the shoulders as a mantle of seniority on the battlefield; your allies will look to you, your enemies will fear you.
Whitemane Braces
The braces of a warrior king, as stubborn and resilient as the monster it was made from. It is vital to protect a warrior’s limbs; without your arms, you cannot strike down your foe.
Whitemane Coil
The coil of a warrior king, as stubborn and resilient as the monster it was made from. It is said that the belt doubles the strength of whoever wears it.
Whitemane Greaves
The greaves of a warrior king, as stubborn and resilient as the monster it was made from. It is vital to protect a warrior’s limbs; without your legs, you cannot evade your foe.
Resistances: 15, -15, -5, -5, 0
Total Skills: Earplugs 3, Focus 3, Heroics 3, Iron Skin 3, Latent Power 3, Maximum Might 3, Recovery Speed Down, Resentment 3, Tool Specialist 3, Whitemane Soul
Set Bonus (Whitemane Soul): Adrenaline + Stamina Cap Up + Stamina Surge 3
Weapons[]
Rarity
Name
Elements
Description
Whitemane Kriegskönig
Fire
Made from Whitemane Anjanath materials, only a veteran hunter can tease out this great sword’s true potential. A warrior’s crown is their blade, and this is a mighty blade indeed.
Whitemane Langzahn
Fire
Made from Whitemane Anjanath materials, only a veteran hunter can tease out this long sword’s true potential. Not every warrior lives to see old age, but beware the ones that do.
Whitemane Ausdauernder
Fire
Made from Whitemane Anjanath materials, only a veteran hunter can tease out this sword and shield’s true potential. The best way to survive is to be prepared for every situation.
Whitemane Raserei
Fire
Made from Whitemane Anjanath materials, only a veteran hunter can tease out these dual blades’ true potential. A warrior cannot afford to lose their head in battle, but no sane man goes to war either.
Whitemane Zanker
Fire
Made from Whitemane Anjanath materials, only a veteran hunter can tease out these cestus’ true potential. A warrior may be disarmed, but they are never defenseless; a warrior's body is all the weapon they need.
Whitemane Knochenbrecher
Fire
Made from Whitemane Anjanath materials, only a veteran hunter can tease out this hunting horn’s true potential. The best warriors are practical; an enemy can’t fight back if you break their arms and legs.
Whitemane Schlachtruf
Fire
Made from Whitemane Anjanath materials, only a veteran hunter can tease out this hunting horn’s true potential. A wise warrior knows when to retreat and when to rally to strike a decisive blow.
Whitemane Verbeuler
Fire
Made from Whitemane Anjanath materials, only a veteran hunter can tease out this lance’s true potential. A warrior’s scars may be ugly, but they are proof that you survived.
Whitemane Dezimierer
Fire
Made from Whitemane Anjanath materials, only a veteran hunter can tease out this gunlance’s true potential. Whatever enemy meets you on the battlefield isn’t walking away in one piece.
Whitemane Kriegsherr
Fire
Made from Whitemane Anjanath materials, only a veteran hunter can tease out this switch axe’s true potential. A warrior cannot afford to merely dabble in war; they must master it, or it will master them.
Whitemane Bruderschaft
Fire
Made from Whitemane Anjanath materials, only a veteran hunter can tease out this insect glaive’s true potential. No warrior, no matter how great, can stand alone. When you fall, you’ll have someone to pick you right back up.
Whitemane Wut
Fire
Made from Whitemane Anjanath materials, only a veteran hunter can tease out this bowgun’s true potential. Behold the innovation of our time; a weapon that roars, spewing its iron hate into the world.
Whitemane Donnergrollen
Fire
Made from Whitemane Anjanath materials, only a veteran hunter can tease out this heavy bowgun’s true potential. The enemy will mistake your coming for thunder, and they’re partially right; a storm is coming, and you’re going to blow down their kingdom.
Whitemane Bluthund
Fire
Made from Whitemane Anjanath materials, only a veteran hunter can tease out this bow’s true potential. Some warriors cannot live without conflict; when there are no more wars to fight, they will seek it out or make it themselves.
Quests[]
Whitemane I: New World, Old Warrior_____ LV ★★★★★★
Special Permit Quest
Hunt a Whitemane Anjanath
Reward:
30000z
Location:
Ancient Forest
Contract Fee:
0z
Time Limit:
50 min.
Subquest:
None
Sub.Reward:
None
Other Monsters:
Great Jagras, Rathian
Client: Commander
Attention, field teams. A Whitemane Anjanath has been spotted in the Ancient Forest. Do not underestimate its aged appearance; this is an incredibly formidable monster. Until it’s been neutralized, the Forest is off-limits. Hunters, we’re looking for the best of the best to take this thing down. Present your permits to me before you think about tackling this thing.
Notes:
Unlocks "Whitemane II: Mandatory Retirement".
Whitemane II: Mandatory Retirement_____ LV ★★★★★★
Special Permit Quest
Capture a Whitemane Anjanath
Reward:
32000z
Location:
Wildspire Waste
Contract Fee:
0z
Time Limit:
50 min.
Subquest:
None
Sub.Reward:
None
Other Monsters:
Diablos, Glavenus
Client: Compassionate Researcher
Hunter! The scouts say that a Whitemane Anjanath is roaming the Wildspire Waste. This particular specimen is very old, and I fear the harsh competition may prove its undoing! There’s so much we don’t know about Whitemane Anjanath, it’d be a tragic waste! Capture it, will you?
Notes:
Unlocks "Whitemane III: A Father's Fury".
Whitemane III: A Father's Fury_____ LV ★★★★★★
Special Permit Quest
Hunt a Whitemane Anjanath and a Anjanath
Reward:
35000z
Location:
Ancient Forest
Contract Fee:
0z
Time Limit:
50 min.
Subquest:
Sub.Reward:
Other Monsters:
Banbaro
Client: Eager Researcher
A Whitemane Anjanath and a Anjanath have been spotted in the Ancient Forest, and from what we can glean, there’s a familial bond between them—a father and son, perhaps? They appear to be a hunting a Banbaro. Oh, we simply must know more about Anjanath social behavior! Track them down, but proceed with caution! We simply don’t know how they’ll react to seeing each other attacked.
Notes:
The Anjanath and Whitemane Anjanath will not fight each other and will immediately enrage if they see the other one attacked. Unlocks "Whitemane IV: Age Before Beauty".
Whitemane IV: Age Before Beauty_____ LV ★★★★★★
Special Permit Quest
Hunt a Whitemane Anjanath and a Pink Rathian
Reward:
37000z
Location:
Wildspire Waste
Contract Fee:
0z
Time Limit:
50 min.
Subquest:
None
Sub.Reward:
None
Other Monsters:
Barroth
Client: Biased Researcher
The Pink Rathian is such a beautiful monster, elegant too. Not like the Whitemane Anjanath, with its grey hair and unseemly scars and brutish frame. Still, I won’t deny there's a primal majesty about it. But I bet my Queen would win if the two were ever to meet!
Notes:
Unlocks "Whitemane V: Eye of the Tigrex".
Whitemane V: Eye of the Tigrex_____ LV ★★★★★★
Special Permit Quest
Hunt a Whitemane Anjanath and a Tigrex
Reward:
39000z
Location:
Ancient Forest
Contract Fee:
0z
Time Limit:
50 min.
Subquest:
None
Sub.Reward:
None
Other Monsters:
Nargacuga
Client: Scrappy Scout
A particularly fierce Tigrex has encroached on the territory of a Whitemane Anjanath. The Tigrex has brute force and youth on its side, but the Whitemane Anjanath is a veteran. Oh, I wanna see them duke it out!
Notes:
Unlocks "Whitemane VI: Old Blood, Fresh Meat".
Whitemane VI: Old Blood, Fresh Meat_____ LV ★★★★★★
Special Permit Quest
Hunt a Whitemane Anjanath and a Deviljho
Reward:
41000z
Location:
Ancient Forest
Contract Fee:
0z
Time Limit:
50 min.
Subquest:
Witness a Turf War between Whitemane Anjanath and Deviljho
Sub.Reward:
2000z
Other Monsters:
Great Jagras
Client: Head Researcher
Many hunters rightly fear the Deviljho. Its appetite is insatiable! It sees everything as food. But the Whitemane Anjanath is anything but a delicate morsel. I’d be careful, Hunter. A fight between the two is bound to be vicious.
Notes:
Unlocks "Whitemane VII: Respect Your Elders".
Whitemane VII: Respect Your Elders_____ LV ★★★★★★
Special Permit Quest
Hunt a Whitemane Anjanath and a Fulgur Anjanath
Reward:
43000z
Location:
Elder's Recess
Contract Fee:
0z
Time Limit:
50 min.
Subquest:
Witness a Turf War between Whitemane Anjanath and Fulgur Anjanath
Sub.Reward:
3000z
Other Monsters:
Glavenus
Client: Field Researcher
Apparently a Whitemane Anjanath's wandered into the Elder's Recess, heavens know why, but there's already a Fulgur Anjanath roaming around. I've studied the Fulgur at length actually. It's in its physical prime, but that doesn't mean the Whitemane is a pushover! Remember that as you hunt both of them.
Notes:
Unlocks "Whitemane VIII: Changing of the Old Guard".
Whitemane VIII: Changing of the Old Guard_____ LV ★★★★★★
Special Permit Quest
Hunt a Whitemane Anjanath, a Fulgur Anjanath, and a Anjanath
Reward:
45000z
Location:
Ancient Forest
Contract Fee:
0z
Time Limit:
50 min.
Subquest:
Witness a Turf War between Whitemane Anjanath and another Anjanath
Sub.Reward:
None
Other Monsters:
None
Client: Researcher
Remarkable! Three variants of Anjanath have appeared in the Ancient Forest at once! But I doubt this is be a friendly family reunion. Anjanath are territorial, and these ones even moreso! Go and make sure they don't burn down the forest in their rage!
Notes:
Unlocks "Whitemane IX: In Search of a Glorious Death".
Whitemane IX: In Search of a Glorious Death_____ LV ★★★★★★
Special Permit Quest
Hunt a Whitemane Anjanath, a Diablos, and a Rathalos.
Reward:
47000z
Location:
Guiding Lands
Contract Fee:
0z
Time Limit:
50 min.
Subquest:
None
Sub.Reward:
None
Other Monsters:
None
Client: Admiral
A Whitemane Anjanath’s roaming around the Guiding Lands, picking fights with everything it encounters. It’s like the thing’s got a death wish or something! How about you give it the fight it’s looking for?
Notes:
Unlocks "Whitemane X: The Gathering".
Whitemane X: The Gathering_____ LV ★★★★★★
Special Permit Quest
Hunt 2 Whitemane Anjanath
Reward:
50000z
Location:
Coral Highlands
Contract Fee:
0z
Time Limit:
50 min.
Subquest:
Witness a Turf War between the two Whitemane Anjanath
Sub.Reward:
3000z
Other Monsters:
Legiana
Client: Head Ecologist
Two Whitemane Anjanath have been tearing up the New World! Judging from their behavior, I’d say they’re old rivals with a longstanding grudge, perhaps years old. Their next clash is at the Coral Highlands! There can only be one victor; make sure that’s you!
Notes:
Unlocks "Whitemane G1: Dented Iron".
Whitemane G1: Dented Iron_____ LV ★★★★★★★
Special Permit Quest
Hunt a Whitemane Anjanath and slay a Kushala Daora
Reward:
52000z
Location:
Ancient Forest
Contract Fee:
0z
Time Limit:
50 min.
Subquest:
None
Sub.Reward:
None
Other Monsters:
None
Client: Commander
The Kushala Daora is sometimes called the Steel Dragon, but someone must’ve put a few dents in it. It’s not every monster that can clash with an Elder Dragon and live to tell about it, but there have been no reports of Deviljho or Rajang in the area. I want you to investigate.
Notes:
Unlocks "Whitemane G2: Blaze of Glory".
Whitemane G2: Blaze of Glory_____ LV ★★★★★★★
Special Permit Quest
Hunt a Whitemane Anjanath and slay a Teostra
Reward:
55000z
Location:
Wildspire Waste
Contract Fee:
0z
Time Limit:
50 min.
Subquest:
None
Sub.Reward:
None
Other Monsters:
Diablos
Client: Huntsman
Some warriors fight for so long that peace ceases to be an option. One day, they will fall in battle. This Whitemane Anjanath wants to go down fighting a Teostra. I respect that. Let's honor its final wish.
Notes:
Unlocks "Whitemane G3: Do Not Go Quietly".
Whitemane G3: Do Not Go Quietly_____ LV ★★★★★★★
Special Permit Quest
Hunt a Whitemane Anjanath and a Nergigante
Reward:
58000z
Location:
Elder's Recess
Contract Fee:
0z
Time Limit:
50 min.
Subquest:
None
Sub.Reward:
None
Other Monsters:
None
Client: Field Team Leader
Nergigante wants one thing: bioenergy—so normally it goes after Elder Dragons. But apparently there’s a Whitemane Anjanath that’s caught Nergigante’s eye. That thing must be brimming with energy! I don't know if it can win against Nergigante, but it certainly won't go down without a fight!
Notes:
Unlocks "Whitemane G4: Old Rivals".
Whitemane G4: Old Rivals_____ LV ★★★★★★★
Special Permit Quest
Hunt a Whitemane Anjanath and a Savage Deviljho
Reward:
61000z
Location:
Hoarfrost Reach
Contract Fee:
0z
Time Limit:
50 min.
Subquest:
Witness a Turf War between Whitemane Anjanath and Savage Deviljho
Sub.Reward:
4000z
Other Monsters:
Velkhana
Client: Titan Lover
A Savage Deviljho was found frozen in ice! We tried to study it, but it broke free. But before we knew it, a Whitemane Anjanath appeared to challenge it! The look between them was more chilling than the wind. I sense we’ve stumbled upon an old feud, and we might be crushed under the feet of these clashing titans!
Notes:
Unlocks "Whitemane G5: Ode To Fury".
Whitemane G5: Ode To Fury_____ LV ★★★★★★★
Special Permit Quest
Hunt a Whitemane Anjanath and a Furious Rajang
Reward:
63000z
Location:
Elder's Recess
Contract Fee:
0z
Time Limit:
50 min.
Subquest:
Witness a Turf War betwen Whitemane Anjanath and Furious Rajang
Sub.Reward:
4000z
Other Monsters:
Brachydios
Client: Poetic Hunter
The Furious Golden Lion versus the Barbarian King Wyvern! Both are powered by rage, but will their fury prove their undoing when a hunter is thrown in? Let’s find out!
Notes:
Unlocks "Whitemane EX: Warrior King of Old".
Whitemane EX: Warrior King of Old_____ LV ★★★★★★★
Special Permit Quest
Hunt a Tempered Whitemane Anjanath
Reward:
65000z
Location:
Warrior's Mount
Contract Fee:
0z
Time Limit:
50 min.
Subquest:
Wound Whitemane Anjanath's head
Sub.Reward:
5000z
Other Monsters:
None
Client: Admiral
I’ve always admired the Whitemane Anjanath. It’s not one to let old age keep it down! I respect a monster that keeps going no matter what, to hell what everyone else thinks! I scrapped with one recently, but the thing’s as tough as they come. I’m tagging you in; you ought to get a taste of what this thing can do!
Notes:
The Whitemane Anjanath is always Gold Crown Large with increased attack and health. Whitemane Anjanath will begin appearing in Expeditions once this quest is completed.
Notes[]
Whitemane Anjanath is meant to evoke the Old Warrior trope, someone who's lived for a long time in spite of their dangerous life for a good reason.
You are free to add this monster to your fan games if you ask. If your game doesn't have Deviants, but you still want to use Whitemane, just use the Grizzled Anjanath appellation.
2138 cm 
2581 cm
Fire
Bleeding
Defense Down
Water
Cutting Damage
Impact Damage
Piercing Damage
Thunder
Ice
Dragon
Earth
Wind
Nature
Aether
Poison
Sleep
Paralysis
Blast
Stun
Blind
Pitfall Trap
Shock Trap
Flash Bomb
Sonic Bomb
Dung Bomb
Meat
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