Obsidian Barroth

Obsidian Barroth
★★★★★☆

Names
Titles	Eruption Wyvern
Nicknames	Black Barroth
General Info
Monster Class	Brute Wyvern
Habitats	Elder's Recess, Ingle Isle, Sunless Depths, Volcanic Hollow, Volcano
Size	1900 cm 2300 cm
Relatives	Barroth Jade Barroth
Signature Move	Brittle Armor
Elements	Magma
Ailments	Fireblight Bleeding
Weaknesses	Ice Water
Creator	Dragonzzilla

The Obsidian Barroth is a Subspecies of Barroth adapted to volcanic environments.

Appearance[]

The Obsidian Barroth is substantially larger than the common variety and has a much darker coloration to match its surroundings. Its namesake obsidian armor is smooth and glassy, and while it is most commonly black in color, it may come in a variety of subtle hues due to impurities. Its eyes resemble smoldering coals, which lends it an unearthly appearance.

Ecology[]

Field Guide Entry

Obsidian Barroth
	A species of Barroth built to withstand the inhospitable environment of volcanoes. Bigger and meaner than the common variety, the sheer force of its attacks can cause miniature eruptions, earning it the name of Eruption Wyvern.

Taxonomy[]

Order: Saurischia
Suborder: Theropoda
Superfamily: Crown Head Wyvern
Family: Barroth

Habitat Range[]

The Obsidian Barroth can only be found in regions with high volcanism, such as the Ingle Isle in the Old World or the Elder's Recess in the New World, as they require active lava flows in order to create their protective coat as well as abundant minerals to feed upon.

Ecological Niche[]

Like fellow Brute Wyvern Uragaan, the Obsidian Barroth occupies a strange niche in the food chain. Its size and resilience mean it has few natural predators, and it does not prey on other monsters. However, it competes with other ore-eating monsters such as Uragaan and Gravios for the same food source. While few monsters actively prey on the Obsidian Barroth, it is still subject to territorial aggression, and is especially vulnerable while it is bathing to monsters that are more adept in the lava, such as Lavasioth or Agnaktor. Super predators such as Brachydios and Akantor have no trouble breaking through the Barroth's armor.

Biological Adaptations[]

Specialized for a volcanic environment, the Obsidian Barroth's colors match the surrounding rock and even provide rudimentary camouflage while the creature is asleep. More extraordinary, however, is the beast's tolerance for intense heat, which allows it to wade into hot lava and immerse itself without issue. Compared to the normal Barroth, however, the Obsidian variety spends far less time submerged in its respective environment, where it is vulnerable to far more agile lava-dwelling monsters such as Agnaktor or Lavasioth. It stays around just long enough to acquire a coat of lava, then it will leave. The lava then rapidly cools into a protective coat of obsidian. While sturdy, this obsidian is hard and brittle and therefore prone to fractures with very sharp edges, which serves as another protective measure against monsters that might attack the Barroth.

Aside from the change of habitat and choice of protection, the Obsidian Barroth's greatest distinction from the common species is actually diet. Instead of eating insects, the volcanic variety subsists entirely on crystals and ores, similar to fellow Brute Wyvern the Uragaan. As a result, this Barroth's teeth and jaw muscles are more robust and better suited for grinding rocks. Specimens that reside in the Elder's Recess are bigger and stronger from feeding on the rich bio-energies contained in the local crystals. In order to find the rich ores it craves, the Obsidian Barroth will use its large crown or hammerlike tail to bust apart rocks, then sift through the rubble with its forearms.

Behavior[]

The Obsidian Barroth avoids other large monsters when possible, but acts aggressively toward rival ore-eaters. The Barroth can easily cow a Dodogama, but in order to compete with larger monsters such as Uragaan or Gravios, the Obsidian Barroth is far more dogged and territorial than the common variety.

Abilities[]

The Obsidian Barroth has a similar move-set to the standard Barroth with some modifications:

180° Charge: Unlike the Jade Barroth, which can perform a U-Turn, the Obsidian Barroth can immediately turn 180° at the end of its charge and chain them in rapid succession, giving you less breathing room. If the Barroth is enraged and in a volcanic area, its charge becomes especially deadly, as it will shovel aside lava like a plow. When the Barroth is tired, however, it will stumble and fall when it tries to turn.
Brittle Armor: Whenever a part of the Obsidian Barroth's armor is broken, razor-sharp shards of obsidian are sent flying, dealing damage and causing Bleeding to anyone too close.
Eruption: Many of the Obsidian Barroth's attacks become augmented when in a highly volcanic area. Its stomp and head slam cause an upsurge of lava, which deals Magma damage and inflicts Fireblight. In G-Rank, these eruptions linger for a few seconds, creating an area of denial.
Tail Swing: If performed at the end of a charge, the Barroth spins in 360° instead of a half-arc.

Combat Information[]

Physical Damage Effectiveness[]

Body Part	Cutting Damage	Impact Damage	Piercing Damage
Claws (Breakable)	★★★	★★★	★★★
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 Obsidian Barroth does not prey on other monsters and in return few monsters prey upon it. However, it does not sit at the top of the food chain. They are susceptible to predation by powerful monsters such as Brachydios and Rajang.

Monster Interactions[]

The Obsidian Barroth is fairly placid as the species goes. It tends to ignore other monsters and the feeling is mutual. Its size and tough shell are enough to discourage most volcanic predators, but it will defend itself if attacked. However, it will act aggressively toward other ore-eating monsters, from the puny Dodogama to the equally-bulky Gravios.

Turf Wars[]

Agnaktor: Plays out similar to a Turf War between a Barroth and a Jyuratodus, albeit the Agnaktor first attempts to use its heat beam on the Obsidian Barroth to little effect.
Gravios: The Gravios first attempts to blast the Obsidian Barroth with its heat beam, but realizing it is ineffective, the two monsters charge each other, with the victor being determined by a combination of which one is larger and has more health.
Lavasioth: Plays out identically to a Turf War between a normal Barroth and a Jyuratodus, ending with a tie.
Uragaan: The Uragaan lumbers forth and attempts to bring down its chin as the Barroth brings its crown up to meet it, causing the two to bounce off each other and recoil.

Locale Interactions[]

The Obsidian Barroth becomes significantly deadlier when confronted in a geologically unstable area. Its more heavy-hitting attacks, such as its head slam and stomp, cause small eruptions which inflict Fireblight. In G-Rank, these eruptions last longer, creating an area of denial. Its charge becomes especially deadly, however, as it will shovel aside lava, making it even harder to evade to the side.

Tracks[]

Obsidian Barroth will leave behind footprints, lumps of cooled lava if they have bathed recently, and rubble from feeding.

Carves[]

Item Name	Description	Drop Rate	Type
Obsidian Barroth Carapace+	A deep black shell suffused with ash and other impurities. Not quite as pretty as real obsidian, but perfectly useful.	★★★★	Body Carve
Obsidian Barroth Ridge+	One of many overlapping plates that protect the Obsidian Barroth's spine. Tough and heat-resistant, which are desirable qualities... but that also makes it difficult to forge with.	★★★★	Body Carve
Monster Hardbone	A precious bone rarely yielded by large wyverns. Difficult to forge but prized for its strength.	★★★	Body Carve
Obsidian Barroth Claw+	These claws function as scoops when the Obsidian Barroth is sifting through rubble in search of delectable ores.	★★★	Wound Arms
Obsidian Barroth Tail+	This heavy tail serves as a necessary counterbalance to the Obsidian Barroth's overgrown crown. You could probably use this thing for demolition, provided you could lift it.	★★★	Sever Tail
Obsidian Barroth Scalp	The impressively tough scalp of the Obsidian Barroth is supported by a thickly-corded neck, turning the monster's skull into a natural hammer.	★★	Wound Head
Wyvern Gem	Throughout a wyvern's life, impurities gather and form this peculiar gem.	★	Reward
Obsidian Chip	A small piece of jagged obsidian. Still sharp, but has little use beyond decorative jewelry.	★★★	Shiny

Item Name	Description	Drop Rate	Type
Obsidian Barroth Cortex	This glossy black shell is not only good at dispersing heat, it also has a dark beauty.	★★★★	Body Carve
Obsidian Barroth Chine	The Obsidian Barroth's spine takes a lot of punishment. While these plates help to reinforce the spine by absorbing and dissipating the kinetic energy, it should come as no surprise that these monsters develop spinal issues later in life.	★★★★	Body Carve
Monster Hardbone	A precious bone rarely yielded by large wyverns. Difficult to forge but prized for its strength.	★★★	Body Carve
Obsidian Barroth Talon	These claws can dig through bedrock as easily as soil. Attach a handle and you'd have one hell of a shovel.	★★★	Wound Arms
Obsidian Barroth Flail	A powerful tail that is equal parts mace and sledgehammer. Packs as much of a wallop as the thing's scalp, and that's saying something.	★★★	Sever Tail
Obsidian Barroth Crown	The Obsidian Barroth's crown can crush even the toughest rocks. Coincidently, its natural rivals all have rocky shells. Do the math.	★★	Wound Head
Wyvern Gem	Throughout a wyvern's life, impurities gather and form this peculiar gem.	★	Reward
Obsidian Chip	A small piece of jagged obsidian. Still sharp, but has little use beyond decorative jewelry.	★★★	Shiny

Equipment[]

Armor[]

Icon	Name	Description
	Obsidian Barroth Helm	A helmet fashioned from Obsidian Barroth materials. Heavily reinforced to protect the skull from blunt trauma or stray volcanic debris.
	Obsidian Barroth Mail	Armor fashioned from Obsidian Barroth materials. To protect the warrior's heart that burns within you.
	Obsidian Barroth Vambraces	Gloves fashioned from Obsidian Barroth materials. Tougher than bedrock.
	Obsidian Barroth Faulds	Faulds fashioned from Obsidian Barroth materials. Sturdy and heat-resistant like the monster it was made from.
	Obsidian Barroth Greaves	Greaves fashioned from Obsidian Barroth materials. Allows the wearer to traverse scorched earth in a pinch.

Total Skills: Fire Resistance 2, Guard 3, Handicraft 1, Heat Guard, Marathon Runner 2, Stun Resistance 2

Icon	Name	Description
	Obsidian Barroth Helm X	A fortress for your skull. Your skull is a mighty bastion. You can break anything with your skull. Your enemies do not have a skull fortress. Their skulls are like meadows. Play in the meadows.
	Obsidian Barroth Mail X	The deep black carapace of the Obsidian Barroth not only disperses heat, it is also incredibly stylish. Perfect for researchers who want to explore volcanic environments with impunity... or people who just want to look cool.
	Obsidian Barroth Vambraces X	These gloves are made from the finest heat-resistant materials in all the land. Now you can finally dip your hand in lava like you always wanted. Totally responsible use of Guild resources.
	Obsidian Barroth Flauds X	There is a popular children's rhyme about setting fire to the pants of liars. If that concerns you, well, these pants aren't liable to combust any time soon.
	Obsidian Barroth Greaves X	Lava is normally impassable terrain. Unless you're wearing these. Then it is only mildly toasty. But infinitely preferable to burning alive, no?

Total Skills: Fire Resistance 3, Guard 3, Edgemaster, Heat Guard, Marathon Runner 2, Stun Resistance 2

Weapons[]

Name	Elements	Description
Bedrock Brawlers	Magma	Inscribed into the right gauntlet, one can read: "The last and surest argument." On the left, it says: "Insurance."
Obsidian Scalpels	Magma	Obsidian can produce a finer edge than even the highest quality steel, to the point that obsidian scalpels are still used when a delicate cut is required. Likewise, these blades require a surgeon's finesse to properly wield.
Obsidian War Club	Magma	A large club fitted with obsidian blades that, combined with its heft, can easily shear off limbs or remove heads. The favored weapon of a faraway empire.
Mounting Fury	Magma	In time, pressure builds even in the quietest mountains. When the earth finally speaks, it will be a roar of fire and fury.
Eruption Hammer	Magma	The truest expression of the Obsidian Barroth's might. Requires only one swing to shake the earth and expose the molten blood of the world.
Pele's Flute	Magma	The design of this flute can be traced to a remote archipelago. The island inhabitants deify the destructive power of the volcano, and often sing and dance to appease the goddess's wrath.
Black Barroth Belligerence	Magma	The effigy carved into the shield, inspired by the Obsidian Barroth's own visage, invites all challengers, as if saying, "I will weather you all."
Black Rock Shooter	None	A frankly oversized cannon that fires molten rocks. While the choice of ammunition is unusual, no one can argue its efficacy.
Staunch Defiance	Magma	This blade once belonged to an infamous black knight who, while incredibly skilled at swordplay, was possessed by stupendous overconfidence. Even after he was hacked limb from limb, he refused to acknowledge defeat.
Obsidian Chainmaw	Magma	A formidable axe with obsidian teeth. The mechanism is designed so that every time the weapon transforms, the blades sharpen on themselves, producing a sharper blade with each use.

Name	Elements	Description
The Shaping Hands	Magma	The Troverians believe a lone god shaped the land with his own hands, which were charred black when he reached into the fires of creation.
Dragonglass Daggers	Magma	A pair of daggers that resemble frozen flames. Indeed, firelight seems to dance along the edges, as if trapped within. Up north, these are worth more than gold, as they are one of the few weapons that can harm the frigid demons of the north.
Emberedge	Magma	A fabled black sword forged in the gods' own forge, deep beneath the earth. Though coveted by many, only a few have ever been able to wield it—for the sword is wily and demands a strong user, burning anyone else who attempts to grip the handle.
Fury of the Black Mountain	Magma	This lance resembles a towering volcano stabbing at the sky. Smoke pours from the gun barrel, carrying the promise of fiery retribution.
Vulcan's Hammer	Magma	Hammer existence into the shape of your choosing.
Pele's Dirge	Magma	There are many songs about the volcano goddess, but the most famous one is also the most tragic. In a heated argument, she strikes her sister dead and is filled with remorse. As she commits her body to the sea, she laments and weeps obsidian tears. Haunting in its beauty, the song is traditionally played on an obsidian flute.
Black Mirror Lance	Magma	A sturdy lance paired with an unusual shield cut from a slab of obsidian. The shield's glassy surface doesn't seem to reflect light, but trap it rather.
Pyroclast Cannon	None	Violent eruptions sometimes launch pieces of rock with incredible velocities, turning them into bombs. This sturdy cannon simply inspiration from that deadly phenomenon.
Black Monarch's Scepter	Magma	A certain mad monarch once used a similar weapon to evince his displeasure, cracking courtiers, servants, and even foreign dignitaries over the head. His couldn't crack bedrock though.
Smoldering Hate	Magma	Nearing the end of his life, and cursing the limits of his mortal body, an old warrior poured his resent and anger into this axe so a small part of him could live on. He dropped dead as soon as the weapon was finished, but he succeeded.

Music Theme[]

Varusaburosu_-_Battle_Theme_Monster_Hunter_Frontier_G6 — Varusaburosu - Battle Theme Monster Hunter Frontier G6

Volcanic Rumble

Notes[]

The Obsidian Barroth was first submitted on January 29, 2016, but received a complete overhaul on 3/27/19.