Thunderlord Zinogre

The name Zinogre is simply a transliteration of the original Japanese name, ジンオウガ (Jin'ōga). The first half of the Japanese name could either be jin (kanji: 神 / kana: ジン), meaning "deity" (which hints its mythological inspiration), or jin (kanji: 迅 / kana: ジン), meaning "quick". The second half could be the Japanese transliteration of ogre, since Zinogre is heavily built and possesses brute strength. In Maori was called "Tīenōka" / "迅鬼", Hawaiian is "Kīe-ōʻa", and in Korean was "진오우거." This name was coined by American Protestant missionaries in Nihon after World War 2.

In its default state, the Thunderlord Zinogre resembles a fully-charged Zinogre. One of its horns is much larger than the other, and its scales are green instead of the normal blue. Its fur and claws are a golden color. The Thunderlord Zinogre crackles with green electricity, which turns to a golden color when it enters its "Ultracharged" state.

The moves that Thunderlord Zinogre uses are identical to those of Zinogre, except they are far better. There are also new ones that belong to Thunderlord Zinogre. Thunderlord Zinogre, in contrast to normal Zinogre, is already supercharged and has the ability to enter Rage Mode at will to enter the "Ultracharged" state, which is a new charged state. Compared to regular Zinogre, Thunderlord Zinogre will wield their horns significantly more effectively.

Thunderlord Zinogre is always in a supercharged state. Because it is always in a supercharged state it can go into rage mode freely, unlike its normal counterpart which has to be fully charged before entering rage mode. It also never gets tired. Because of this, unlike Zinogre, Thunderlord Zinogre will attempt to pin an hunter at any time.

G-Rank Thunderlord Zinogre always starts out in its Ultracharged State. Its thunder explosion is also much stronger and slower.

Zinogre's roar requires Earplugs to block.

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When the Zinogre is tripped, bugs can be harvested from its back using a Bug Net.

In Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, the Capture Net must be fired from the Slinger to harvest bugs, but in Monster Hunter Rise, bugs are simply grabbed off the back like any dropped material.

Using Shock Traps on Zinogre will actually help it charge up faster. Each use adds two stages of charge to Zinogre, and in addition they are ineffective when Zinogre is already fully charged (they will explode on contact, presumably from becoming over-charged). Although Zinogre can still be captured with a Shock Trap, Pitfall Traps are a safer option.

Diet

A top predator known to prowl both the Old and New World, Zinogre is likely quite high in the food chain and only troubled by other apex predators such as Rathalos, Nargacuga and Tigrex. Yet, despite being forced to share their hunting grounds with other Predators, Zinogre is rather formidable itself, as those found in the New World have been shown holding their own against both Rathalos and the ever aggressive Diablos, two very powerful monsters in their own right, simultaneously. In the Guiding Lands, it is seen battling evenly against other powerful apexes such as Glavenus, Brachydios, Yian Garuga and their subspecies.

Arzuros, a monster well known in Yukumo, is very wary of this monster as Zinogre view them as prey, firmly solidifying its role as an apex predator in the Misty Peaks. Only Elder Dragons such as Kushala Daora and Namielle can cause Zinogre to take cover, while encounters with invaders such as Savage Deviljho and Rajang may also cause the Thunder Wolf Wyvern to retreat. In particular, the presence of the Elder Dragon known as Amatsu has been theorized as the cause of large Zinogre populations to retreat down the Mountains. The favorite prey of Zinogre is Bird Wyverns, in particular Gargwa. Zinogre is famous for its battles with the "Bubble Fox Wyvern" Mizutsune. In both Shrine Ruins and Citadel the Lunagaron can equally match the Zinogre in combat, usually leading to a tie.

Biological Adaptions

The average size of an adult Zinogre is approximately 1455.4cm. Zinogre seems very wolf-like if one looks at its face, and has a very muscular set of forelimbs - very comparable to those of big cats. It has surprising agility for such a large monster, similar to Nargacuga. It has sharp claws attached to strong muscular fore-limbs, which are used to deliver a fatal blow to prey and hunters. It also helps them to climb mountains and rocky terrain. They are also very sturdy creatures, taking brutal attacks from its competitors, before retaliating with equal ferocity.

It can also harness the power of electricity, much like a Lagiacrus, using it to take down larger prey and to defend itself and its territory. Thunderbugs are seen gathering around Zinogre when it is "charging" electricity; they may act as a source of energy. Also, Gargwa are known to eat Thunderbugs, so it is possible that Zinogre has a special relationship with Thunderbugs. As Zinogre preys on Gargwa, Thunderbugs become safe, simply by flying around in close proximity to a Zinogre. Zinogre can exploit this by absorbing the energy emitted by the bugs during battle, granting it special abilities. Thunderbugs might glow blue instead of their normal color to indicate that they have allied with a Zinogre.

Zinogre's body is highly conductive of electricity, but it cannot produce any on its own. As a result, it shares a symbiotic relationship with Thunderbugs, which supply it with the electrical energy it needs in exchange for protection.

If you look closely at a Zinogre, you can see an energy field around it. Juvenile Zinogre has more hair on their bodies compared to adults and is white in color. It is believed that the increased hair protects the juvenile's shell and helps speeds up the storage of electricity. This fur will shed as the juvenile Zinogre matures into adulthood. Whenever they become enraged their claws somehow change shape and the reason for this greatly puzzles scientists. In a supercharged state, they seem to glow, internally and externally. When supercharged the spikes on their backs erect in order to release excess electricity so that they don't injure themselves or possibly die from too much electricity surging in their bodies. When and if they do die in this state the Thunderbugs will flee, sensing their protector is dead and will seek another Zinogre to protect them.

Being far more powerful than a regular Zinogre, the Thunderlord Zinogre is an extremely dangerous creature. A special permit is needed for the hunters to be able to hunt them.

Thunderlord Zinogre lives in similar Old World environments to its regular counterpart, although none have been seen in the New World so far.

• Movement Pattern: Nomadic

• Individual Type: Solo

• Population Trend: Stable

• Population: 15,000 matures

• Locomotion: Terrestrial

• Habitat: Taiga; Montane Grasslands and Shrublands; Temperate Coniferous Forests; Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests; Temperate Deciduous Forests; Temperate Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Subtropical Coniferous Forests; Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests; Subtropical Dry Broadleaf Forests; Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Salt Flats; Stone Forest; Tropical Coniferous Forests; Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forests; Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forests; Tropical Grasslands; Tropical Savannas and Shrublands; Mediterranean Forests, Woodlands, and Scrub; Mushroom Forests; Mushroom Fields; Deserts and Xeric Shrublands; Badlands; Flooded Grasslands and Savannas; Swamp; Bayous/Billabongs; Riparian; Wetland; Mangrove Forest; Cold Bamboo Forests; Tropical Bamboo Forests; Air-breathing Coral Reefs; Candyland; Mountain; Volcano; Lava Trench; Basalt Delta.

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This, however, requires the joint effort of both Arianna and Jericho. When replaying Amatsu’s fight in Maui, Hawaii, Akihiko and Iokepa must be in the party to unlock this turf war and flinch Zinogre for a chance in the last fight. In the past during Bereshit, Loki is a cunning trickster demigod or deity who has the ability to change his shape and sex because of his mother and father, his dad was a Frost Giant, and his mom was an Aesir. Later, he become outrage after noticed about his work because of Zinogre is escaped from containment.

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" A Zinogre robed in lightning: the King of Thunder Wolves is a legend. "With one howl, the heavens loose a thousand flashes, and ten thousand peals of thunder. Approach it not, anger it not -- for the wrath of the 'Thunderlord' shows no mercy". Requires a special permission to hunt. "

- Monster Hunter Generations (Ultimate)

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• Thunderlord Zinogre was voted 58th place in the Hunters' Choice for Top Monster during Monster Hunter's 20th Anniversary.

• Since male Zinogre tend to be solitary hunters, it is likely that every Zinogre encountered in the game is male.

• https://monsterhunterwiki.org/wiki/Thunderlord_Zinogre/MHGU

• https://monsterhunter.fandom.com/wiki/Thunderlord_Zinogre

• https://monsterhunter.fandom.com/wiki/Thunderlord_Zinogre_Ecology

• https://www.deviantart.com/ognimdo2002/art/Thunderlord-Zinogre-1001617593