Honestly my favorite part of Velkhana’s theme is how expertly they implemented both elegance and almost military march style sounds into it to perfectly capture the militaristic royalty vibe that Velkhana gives off so much
What I like about Velkhana's them is that its name is "Splendiferous Silver Sovereign". Splendiferous is another word for splendid which means very good and sovereign means supreme ruler
I love that her theme is called "Splendiferous Silver Sovereign", makes it feel like it has all the authority over Hoarfrost, like she's the supreme ruler over the ice I wholeheartedly adore this dragon lmao
What I think is really nice about this is that this creates a special journey for each individual player. Everyone hunts differently, and everyone has their weak points, so there is bound to be that “hardest monster” for everyone and that fight that “clicks” for others. Everyone has their own unique “final boss” for themselves, and these themes help just guide that feeling along to let the PLAYER feel that “final boss” in full force, in whatever way they want to experience it.
AT Velkhana theme feels like something you'd do after beating a game like "You won,but here is one last challenge if you want to" it just has a farewell vibe to it. Maybe its because it has iceborns main theme in it...
@@crowbarfish0812 unfortunately it doesn’t look like it. Capcom is basically already moving on and getting ready with Rise. Much like how AT nerg was the last monster added before IB, AT velk is getting the exact same treatment
Damn. I knew the velkhana theme and fight was a dance but that AT theme makes it even more so... it's a royal ball compared to the other themes (except fatalis because fatalis is epic in every way. Also nothing could top classic proof of a hero)
Velkhana’s theme fits perfectly in-line with the theme of Vaal Hazak (Keeper of Hades), both themes share an odd elegance to them which differentiates them from the rest. Vaal Hazak is especially interesting for the fact that his theme does not feel like it would fit him, more like something that would fit an opera of tragedy and sorrow.
AT Velkhana theme feels like it's the last dance in the New World, and we've been graced by the opportunity to dance with the true queen herself. It feels beautiful yet regal. Prideful, yet melancholic. Emotional and a bit sad; as a farewell and a memory from the Hoarfrost's queen.
0:00 to 1:24 is Baby Vel(Elder's Recess) 1:24 to 2:41 Is Invader Vel(Defense of Seliana) 2:41 to 5:52 is Final Stand Vel(Actual Fight) 5:52 to 6:59 is Running Vel(Get back here you little-) 6:59 to 9:09 is Final Stand Vel(Again) 9:09 to 13:02 is STRONK Vel(Arch Tempered) 13:02 to 14:11 is Running STRONK Vel(Get back you Arch-Tempered Bi-) 14:11 and on is Mounted STRONK Vel(Onwards, my Arch-Tempered Noble Steed!)
I was expecting AT valkana theme to be even more heroic and grandeur, given that the normal theme is a dignified and graceful march. Turns out AT theme went the completely opposite direction, somehow someone in Capcom managed to make a military march chaotic, eerie, even fearsome. I never thought a military march could sound this frightning before...guess slamming my head against fatalis's brick wall repeatedly still isn't enough for Capcom so they have to let valkana have her fun as well huh
Deep in the coldest tundra Lives the Goddess of Frost A true Queen of Ice With grace and ferocity never lost Those of warm blood Will be more than just concuss For when Fimbulwinter is over Ragnarok will be upon us! The Living Deep-Freeze - Velkhana
AT Velkhana was the best fight in World, in my opinion. No gimmicks like needing to break Alatreon's horns, no needing to use the environment like Fatalis. Just you and your weapon, and thirty minutes. I improved with Switch Axe exponentially because of this fight.
That AT theme though... it feels so experimental yet it pays off so well. I see that she’s getting the AT Nergi treatment then. Good look fighting her everyone!
At theme sounds... mysterious, eerie even. Describe how velkhana rapresents a legend, godly and menacing at the same time. While at nergigante the notes are less loud but powerful, at velkhana is elegant but dangerous. Good job, capcom. A worthy opponent, for a worhty final battle
Pretty surprised that I completely forgot about velkhana first encounter theme. And that AT theme is an absolute magnificent theme to close end iceborne
I absolutely adore how well this theme is made, how it just radiates this sort of regal but harsh feeling? And the AT version is just a rollercoaster really and there is a sense of finality to it too, I specially like the part with how the tone comes down softly (15:32 but it repeats a few times) and the first thing that went thru my head the first time (and still does) was an image of how the ice and snow melt at the end of winter and water drips down from it Now I went out there waxing poetics but also wanted to compliment how well put together these videos are! The transition between is really fluid and I can only tell when one ends and one starts cuz I know the themes by heart now (and also they just happen to flow well with one another to no one’s surprise lol)
AT to me feels like a solemn farewell. Velkie knew her life was coming to an end, and rather lie down somewhere and peacefully pass on, she wanted one final hoorah from her favorite hunter or group of hunters. One final spar, and Velkie would finally rest.
Which just gave me a cool little idea. Soul essences. Defeating powerful archtempered monsters will grant you their Soul Essence to equip. These powerful essences give you abilities similar to the monster that you gained the essence from. Velkhana: Spirit of Winter - Become immune to hot zones (cool drink), take 20% less fire damage, and over time as you do not get hit, a thin layer of ice armor will form on your hunter, reducing the damage from the next hit but instantly shattering the ice armor. Charges up in 3 levels: Level 1: 15% damage reduction Level 2: 30% damage reduction Level 3: 50% damage reduction Nergigante: Immortal Regrowth - Gain extended health recovery. Once every 10 minutes, should you fall in battle, you begin to slowly recover health up to half health. Once you hit half health, your hunter stands back up ready to fight again. Until you stand up, the monster simply sees you as "dead". (Ill write more when i get off work)
@@ultimamage3 hahahaha Work got quite rough the past few months... Forgot about my comment A couple i can think of off the top of my head: Vaal Hazak - Undying Spirit: Once per quest, upon "fainting" you enter into an undead state where you regain all health, however begin to *slowly lose it.* Healing items, and any form of health recovery is disabled. Once you hit zero again, you will fully faint. Teostra/Lunastra - Flame Royalty: Immunity to cold zones, take 20% less ice damage. You become sheathed in fire when below 70% hp. While sheathed in fire, you are immune to fireblight, and your fire element (if you have a fire weapon) gets a 10% boost. When you hit 50% and 30% hp, you gain another 10% boost to damage.
@@derpsquad3306 Namielle - hydro-electric blessing: Only usable once per cart. This abbility will slowly charge during the battle until it reaches full charge and then will cover the floor with water to be later electrified by a powerful discharge that, however, will leave the Abbility at zero power, meaning that it will have to slowly charge yet again. Should the hunter faint before it is fully charged, the Hydro-electric blessing will return to a zero power state. Gore Magala/Shagaru Magala - Frenzy dominion: The hunter who got this power has full dominion over the frenzy virus, this also means that the hunter will have to fight his way through to get the buffs, otherwise he will constantly lose health unless he starts attacking the monster without mercy. Valstrax - Supersonic strike: similar to how velkhana's armor powers up the weapons, this abbility will charge in three levels that canalize the power of the red-comet dragon in one powerful strike that only is effective when unsheathing the weapon.
I genuinely feel bad for Velkhana, it's outshown by Shara Ishvalda, then by Nergigante, then Safi, then Alatreon and to make it worse they add AT Velkhana along with Mr Popular Black Dragon That Everyone Wants To Fight (MPBDTEWTF for short). The worse aprt is that she's supposed to be the flagship of Iceborne... Atleast they did the same thing they did with AT Nerg and gave her a new theme, this time incorporating Iceborne's theme. Her armour is a GS' wet dream and that darned Fatalis armour can't mimic unique armour set bonuses so suck it (unless the guy with the Fatalis armour has enough RNG to get the correct lvl 4 decorations somehow) plus that helmet is mighty tasty.
@@Unit076 well duh you guys have airborne manueverability. at least the first time around it was kind of challenging in a way that it has several attacks that can cart you before you know it. But here is just my perspective as a GS user.
@@kevinmulia6503 GL, not IG. Besides the only surprise it has was just the supernova. Everything else just hits a bit harder. All HR AT, on the other hand, instantly destroyed my ass everytime I slipped just for a second. Here's hoping Velkhana brings back that level of fresh hell into my memory.
"Name: Velkhana Title: Ice Dragon/Iceborne Wyvern Average Length: 2596.05cm Average Height: 760.17cm Foot Measurements: 98cm Order: Elder Dragon Suborder: Ice Dragon Family: Velkhana Habitats: Hoarfrost Reach, All Locales in the New World, Guiding Lands" "Thought to be a mere myth, Velkhana is a legendary Elder Dragon that was discovered during the Legiana Migration to the Hinterlands. It wasn't officially known until one was discovered while the commission was investigating this mysterious phenomenon." "One of the reasons why Velkhana wasn't discovered until recently was from the habitats that it generally inhabits. Velkhana prefers to live in cold mountainous regions, or other secluded locales, which can be hard to navigate for most creatures, including humans." "It has also been seen inhabiting the Ancient Forest, Wildspire Waste, Rotten Vale, Coral Highlands, and, particularly, the Elder's Recess." "Velkhana has massive wings, estimated to be about twenty meters long, to aid it in its flying. It's believed that another reason why Velkhana mainly lives in cold mountainous environments is that it rides the wind currents found there to aid in its flight." "Despite the appearance of its scales, Velkhana doesn't have any feathers to keep itself warm in tundras. Similar to waterfowl, Velkhana circulates blood through countercurrent heat exchange, via its wings, to maintain its body temperature." "While most Elder Dragons use their claws for combat, Velkhana rarely ever does. Similar to Barioth, Velkhana's claws primarily are used hooking into the snow and ice in its environment. With the help of these claws, Velkhana can't slip easily." "While Kushala Daora molts its shell in colder regions, Velkhana goes to volcanic regions to do so. One might think those blue parts on its body are scales, but in reality, that's a special kind of ore that Velkhana adheres to its body." "Velkhana's power comes from this ore that it adheres to its body, and it attaches this ore to itself to control the supercooled water inside of its body. The more bluish the Velkhana, the stronger the individual is." "Velkhana can manipulate the cold. It produces "supercooled water" inside of its body and breathes it out of its mouth. This water is below zero yet isn't frozen, but freezes rapidly the moment it comes in contact with an object, making it an effective weapon for Velkhana." "As Velkhana fights, it'll secrete some of the water out of its skin and it'll become a white mist that floats around the area. If one of Velkhana's beams come in contact with the mist, it'll create ice." "Depending on where the mist is, Velkhana can form ice walls, making it harder for other creatures to maneuver through an area, and even cause large blocks of ice to fall out of the sky onto enemies." "Besides using its icy breath, Velkhana also mainly uses its spear-like tail as a weapon that it savagely stabs its enemies with. If its tail is sliced off in combat, it'll create a new one out of ice to continue its onslaught." "When engaged in combat, Velkhana is known to immediately cover its body in ice by secreting and freezing its supercooled water on its body before taking on a threat. Blue = The ore on body Green = Supercooled water/ice that makes its armor" "The ore that Velkhana uses is similar to volcanic glass, and Velkhana will usually nest within areas where this rare ore can be found like the Hoarfrost Reach. Recently, very little of it can be found in its native habitat, causing it to venture to the Elder's Recess." "Velkhana can make this ore by rapidly cooling magma. Whenever it molts, it'll replace the old ore to revitalize itself." "As a warning to any creatures that enter its territory, Velkhana is known to freeze any smaller monsters it encounters and leave their frozen corpses for other species to see." " Sources: 1. モンスターハンター 超生物学～モンスターvs生物のスペシャリスト～ (インプレスムック) - pg. 2, pg. 104 - 109 2. MONSTER HUNTER×NAKED『モンスターハンター15周年展』-THE QUEST-」オフィシャルブック - pg. 36 - 37 3. www.4gamer.net/games/384/G038421/20191125060/ " (-) twitter.com/BannedDino/status/1262921824574279680?s=20 *Source: BannedLagiacrus Twitter page*
"Name: Oroshi Kirin (キリン亜種) Average Length: 549.8cm Average Height: 357.3cm Foot Measurements: 26cm Order: Elder Dragon Suborder: Phantom Beast Family: Kirin Habitats: Everwood, Tower" "Oroshi Kirin is a subspecies of Kirin that was recently discovered by the Val Habar district of the Hunter's Guild. Oroshi Kirin shares many of the same adaptations as Kirin, though there are a few differences between the two." "While a hunter was patrolling the Everwood, they felt a sudden freezing sensation in the air and came across a Kirin with black fur that was covered in cold air. The monster had a presence of mystery about that couldn't be explained." "Since Oroshi Kirin is a recent discovery and there aren't many sightings of this elder dragon, the Guild hasn't tried to properly investigate the monster yet due to there not being much to go on. Compared to Kirin, Oroshi Kirin is considered to be more phantom-like in nature." "While Kirin controls lightning with its horn, Oroshi Kirin is capable of controlling cold air with its horn. With its horn, Oroshi Kirin can lower the surrounding air temperature and create pillars of ice out of the moisture in the air." "It can also create icy fogs that'll encase other creatures in snow and ice. In one legend, it's said that this old divine elder dragon used its frozen horn to freeze whole kingdoms in a single night." "Not much else is known about Oroshi Kirin." "Sources 1. Monster Hunter 4 2. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate 3. Hunter's Encyclopedia 4 - pg. 54" (-) twitter.com/BannedDino/status/1317112331768418306?s=20 *Source: BannedLagiacrus Twitter page*
I really want Velkhana to be apart of the “trio of Elder Dragons that are in every game”. Uno like Teostra, Kushala and Kirin, Chameleos if you count him. Most monster hunter games have lacked an outright ice elemental elder dragon, aswell as a good endgame Elder Dragon tier ice threat (Kush doesnt count as it uses the snow/cold air with its wind to inflict iceblight in older games)
And yet Vaal, Nami and Velk are much better fight. Don't get me wrong the require you to think and are difficult. But fun as hell. Being burned by standing near Teo? Not fun. Air pressure Helicopter Simulator ver. Deora? Not fun. Full of energy pony from "Freindship is bullshit"? Yeah, not fun... With Velkhana being the best of them all. Change my opinion on that.
Teo, Kush and Kirin are the classic trio, Vaal, Nami, And Velk are a really good and fresh addition to the World of MH, i really wish to see them in future games
@@TheDevilDucker Vaal's weird effuvial effects may make it incompatible for other regions. I would prefer Velk over Kushala though, weapons look better and no wind gimmick
When paired with my graceful gal who uses a glaive, the main battle theme fits the graceful but fatal dance of death between the unshakable spirit of the hunter, and the spirit of winter itself.
All of themes completely exceeded my expectations for them, and the AT Velkhana theme is stellar. Could you extend Defense of Seliana next? It would be greatly appreciated!
Damn that AT theme is something fucking else jesus. I thought i loved Nergs AT theme but god damn. This AT Velk one is being modded in as soon as possible
What I like about some of these flagship elder dragons, is that build up to the fight itself. And once you get there, it feels personal. Like you absolutely HAVE to take this thing down. This is how I felt with nergi and velkhana in this game. Now I'm building a personal rivalry with alatreon and fatalis.
There's a homebrew Velkhana boss sheet somewhere and I was testing it out as a hypothetical encounter for my players. Definitely gonna use this medley for the background
A perfect theme for the perfect monster, Velkhana is definitely the best elder dragon ever, and her theme is the best of all (I'm sorry valstrax but that's the truth), All Hail Velkhana, The Ice Queen And The Splendiferous Silver Sovereign
When i saw her new final attack i immediately fall in love with her final pose. ❤ Elegant, royal and frosty as it should be. ❤ PS: 10:46 This piece is beautiful.
I've read the comments on the AT theme and stopped the video before it came up... I want to listen to it for the first time during the hunt, so... I'm keeping it on ice ;-P
Velkhana, the monster which for me his theme sounds comicamly evil like "mwahaHA! now i vill freeze all the new land!!".. but also sounds epic while fighting. and want to see it as a ridable mnsty in the new MH stories
her at theme is good dont get me wrong, but it sounds very 'halloweeny' if that makes sense, i think its some of the instruments used that makes me think that way
I love Velkhana and AT Velkhana specifically, my favorite Elder Dragon in WorldBorne. She’s so elegant the way she dances around and AT Velkhana can insta delete you. When I use longsword against her it feels like a dance
Hmm. For the most part I like this video, but I feel that the transition between the normal Velkhana themes and the AT themes could have been done more smoothly, perhaps using a similar method to what you used in the Fatalis medley wherein you briefly yet gradually turn the music off entirely before going into the next stage.
YOOOOO THAT AT THEME THOOOO
🥶
All hail The Iceborne Wyvern
Dravonista, is there a reverse Chase theme AT velkana?
I KNOW
FREAKING LOVE LEITMOTIFS
THAT AT MOUNT THEME THO!! O.O
Honestly my favorite part of Velkhana’s theme is how expertly they implemented both elegance and almost military march style sounds into it to perfectly capture the militaristic royalty vibe that Velkhana gives off so much
If Velkhana was an anime character she'd be Esdeath lol
@@yiangaruga4928 For real
What I like about Velkhana's them is that its name is "Splendiferous Silver Sovereign".
Splendiferous is another word for splendid which means very good and sovereign means supreme ruler
@@yiangaruga4928 who?
YOOO you described it sooo well
MHW:I: "How many themes should we give Velkhana?"
Capcom: "Yes"
Ikr? Hahaha
8 total themes just for velkhana I think.
@@notalizard1946 O_O HOLY CRAP!?
Hesus christ
@@notalizard1946 Velkhana does have 8 themes
The best thing about Velkhana theme is that it has a military vibe, it makes you fell that you are fighting the elegant dictator of ice.
I love that her theme is called "Splendiferous Silver Sovereign", makes it feel like it has all the authority over Hoarfrost, like she's the supreme ruler over the ice
I wholeheartedly adore this dragon lmao
@@Paulo-cp2lp same its my favorite monster
Soooo esdeath? Got it
In Sunbreak Velkhana's haiku title is "Lord Of Ice" which fits it perfectly.
It also suggests Velkhana is male, since they use the Lord prefix
@@Paulo-cp2lp "Silver Sovereign" does fit Velkhana perfectly, dang.
The thing I like most about Monster Hunter is the fact that nearly every single high tier monster's theme sounds like the theme for a final boss.
Aren’t they all?
What I think is really nice about this is that this creates a special journey for each individual player. Everyone hunts differently, and everyone has their weak points, so there is bound to be that “hardest monster” for everyone and that fight that “clicks” for others. Everyone has their own unique “final boss” for themselves, and these themes help just guide that feeling along to let the PLAYER feel that “final boss” in full force, in whatever way they want to experience it.
@@KenjTheSnek incredibly well said
@@KenjTheSnek perfect description.
Elders built like that.
How wrong I was, thinking the Velkhana medley couldn't get any better...
AT Velkhana theme feels like something you'd do after beating a game like
"You won,but here is one last challenge if you want to" it just has a farewell vibe to it. Maybe its because it has iceborns main theme in it...
It was the same with AT Nergi and i love that.
Even if you say that, there is still the rest of the Master Rank Arch Tempered Elder Dragons except MR Kulve Taroth.
I hope Shara Ishvalda gets a unique theme.
Sadly there will not be any more arch tempered monsters
@@crowbarfish0812 unfortunately it doesn’t look like it. Capcom is basically already moving on and getting ready with Rise. Much like how AT nerg was the last monster added before IB, AT velk is getting the exact same treatment
Damn. I knew the velkhana theme and fight was a dance but that AT theme makes it even more so... it's a royal ball compared to the other themes (except fatalis because fatalis is epic in every way. Also nothing could top classic proof of a hero)
Dont forget. Pride of a nameless hunter
Velkhana’s theme fits perfectly in-line with the theme of Vaal Hazak (Keeper of Hades), both themes share an odd elegance to them which differentiates them from the rest.
Vaal Hazak is especially interesting for the fact that his theme does not feel like it would fit him, more like something that would fit an opera of tragedy and sorrow.
AT Velkhana theme feels like it's the last dance in the New World, and we've been graced by the opportunity to dance with the true queen herself. It feels beautiful yet regal. Prideful, yet melancholic. Emotional and a bit sad; as a farewell and a memory from the Hoarfrost's queen.
0:00 to 1:24 is Baby Vel(Elder's Recess)
1:24 to 2:41 Is Invader Vel(Defense of Seliana)
2:41 to 5:52 is Final Stand Vel(Actual Fight)
5:52 to 6:59 is Running Vel(Get back here you little-)
6:59 to 9:09 is Final Stand Vel(Again)
9:09 to 13:02 is STRONK Vel(Arch Tempered)
13:02 to 14:11 is Running STRONK Vel(Get back you Arch-Tempered Bi-)
14:11 and on is Mounted STRONK Vel(Onwards, my Arch-Tempered Noble Steed!)
Ty :)
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@@thetyrantofthemassacrebloo9030 It took a bit of effort trying to decipher which timestamp was which...Thank you
@@agent6370 ur welcome :)
@Guy_ Salv0 *YES*
I was expecting AT valkana theme to be even more heroic and grandeur, given that the normal theme is a dignified and graceful march. Turns out AT theme went the completely opposite direction, somehow someone in Capcom managed to make a military march chaotic, eerie, even fearsome. I never thought a military march could sound this frightning before...guess slamming my head against fatalis's brick wall repeatedly still isn't enough for Capcom so they have to let valkana have her fun as well huh
That new backing sound to it just kind of personifies bitter, deadly cold. It's impressive.
Deep in the coldest tundra
Lives the Goddess of Frost
A true Queen of Ice
With grace and ferocity never lost
Those of warm blood
Will be more than just concuss
For when Fimbulwinter is over
Ragnarok will be upon us!
The Living Deep-Freeze - Velkhana
I think "living absolute zero" could also be an interesting name for a Hiakuu like this
Sounds like something pulled directly out of Monster Hunter Rise. I love it
"Iceborne Wyvern" ? (oh wait lol it has 4 legs not a wyvern) i meant "Herald of Frost"
Living Absolute Zero... That IS a lot better. Can’t believe I didn’t think of that.
Theripis: kushala daora's wife ain't real he cant hurt you
Kushala daora's wife:
Lol! 🤣🤣🤣
*SHE*
@@notalizard1946 it’s a trap!
@@agentmsyoutubechannelofsho7705 i mean thrusting is Velkhanas main way of attacking
Looks like the Queen wants her throne back.
Pretty chiling theme
OMG its JHOTARO
@@tommycriton9758 Deviljotaro
@@2Ducks. that's cool but not as threatening hunger platinum
I see what you did there.
@@2Ducks. brachiDIOs
AT Velkhana was the best fight in World, in my opinion. No gimmicks like needing to break Alatreon's horns, no needing to use the environment like Fatalis. Just you and your weapon, and thirty minutes.
I improved with Switch Axe exponentially because of this fight.
And right after I killed Fatalis for gosh knows how long it was, I've been given this Masterpiece.
That AT theme though... it feels so experimental yet it pays off so well. I see that she’s getting the AT Nergi treatment then. Good look fighting her everyone!
Whoa arch tempered theme slapped me in the face
Haha me too
I love how we're getting totally burned by Fatalis first and then frozen by AT Velkhana...
Velkhana just trying to cool us off
@@yiangaruga4928 melted by the god of flame and frozen by the goddess of frost...
@@oeeo6thealatreon118 Lol exactly XD
At theme sounds... mysterious, eerie even. Describe how velkhana rapresents a legend, godly and menacing at the same time. While at nergigante the notes are less loud but powerful, at velkhana is elegant but dangerous. Good job, capcom. A worthy opponent, for a worhty final battle
Never knew Velkhana had a theme. I thought it was just the sounds of being in a camp...
10:46 THIS. This single moment gives me so much chills & vibes
Chills eh? I see what you did there ;)
Pretty surprised that I completely forgot about velkhana first encounter theme. And that AT theme is an absolute magnificent theme to close end iceborne
I absolutely adore how well this theme is made, how it just radiates this sort of regal but harsh feeling? And the AT version is just a rollercoaster really and there is a sense of finality to it too, I specially like the part with how the tone comes down softly (15:32 but it repeats a few times) and the first thing that went thru my head the first time (and still does) was an image of how the ice and snow melt at the end of winter and water drips down from it
Now I went out there waxing poetics but also wanted to compliment how well put together these videos are! The transition between is really fluid and I can only tell when one ends and one starts cuz I know the themes by heart now (and also they just happen to flow well with one another to no one’s surprise lol)
Velkhana surely has some cool(yes cool) themes. It gave me a chill when AT theme started playing.
Whoever made the start of the 1st velkhana battle theme has won my heart for favourite ost in mhw
繋ぎめっちゃすごい、切り替わった瞬間びっくりした
AT to me feels like a solemn farewell.
Velkie knew her life was coming to an end, and rather lie down somewhere and peacefully pass on, she wanted one final hoorah from her favorite hunter or group of hunters. One final spar, and Velkie would finally rest.
Which just gave me a cool little idea.
Soul essences. Defeating powerful archtempered monsters will grant you their Soul Essence to equip. These powerful essences give you abilities similar to the monster that you gained the essence from.
Velkhana: Spirit of Winter - Become immune to hot zones (cool drink), take 20% less fire damage, and over time as you do not get hit, a thin layer of ice armor will form on your hunter, reducing the damage from the next hit but instantly shattering the ice armor. Charges up in 3 levels:
Level 1: 15% damage reduction
Level 2: 30% damage reduction
Level 3: 50% damage reduction
Nergigante: Immortal Regrowth - Gain extended health recovery. Once every 10 minutes, should you fall in battle, you begin to slowly recover health up to half health. Once you hit half health, your hunter stands back up ready to fight again. Until you stand up, the monster simply sees you as "dead".
(Ill write more when i get off work)
@@derpsquad3306 Well? Don't leave us hanging here, where's the rest of this post?
@@ultimamage3 hahahaha
Work got quite rough the past few months...
Forgot about my comment
A couple i can think of off the top of my head:
Vaal Hazak - Undying Spirit: Once per quest, upon "fainting" you enter into an undead state where you regain all health, however begin to *slowly lose it.* Healing items, and any form of health recovery is disabled. Once you hit zero again, you will fully faint.
Teostra/Lunastra - Flame Royalty: Immunity to cold zones, take 20% less ice damage. You become sheathed in fire when below 70% hp. While sheathed in fire, you are immune to fireblight, and your fire element (if you have a fire weapon) gets a 10% boost. When you hit 50% and 30% hp, you gain another 10% boost to damage.
@@derpsquad3306 Namielle - hydro-electric blessing: Only usable once per cart. This abbility will slowly charge during the battle until it reaches full charge and then will cover the floor with water to be later electrified by a powerful discharge that, however, will leave the Abbility at zero power, meaning that it will have to slowly charge yet again. Should the hunter faint before it is fully charged, the Hydro-electric blessing will return to a zero power state.
Gore Magala/Shagaru Magala - Frenzy dominion: The hunter who got this power has full dominion over the frenzy virus, this also means that the hunter will have to fight his way through to get the buffs, otherwise he will constantly lose health unless he starts attacking the monster without mercy.
Valstrax - Supersonic strike: similar to how velkhana's armor powers up the weapons, this abbility will charge in three levels that canalize the power of the red-comet dragon in one powerful strike that only is effective when unsheathing the weapon.
2:44 Fimbilwinter is upon us
9:09 Fimbilwinter is over. Now comes Ragnarok!
I genuinely feel bad for Velkhana, it's outshown by Shara Ishvalda, then by Nergigante, then Safi, then Alatreon and to make it worse they add AT Velkhana along with Mr Popular Black Dragon That Everyone Wants To Fight (MPBDTEWTF for short).
The worse aprt is that she's supposed to be the flagship of Iceborne...
Atleast they did the same thing they did with AT Nerg and gave her a new theme, this time incorporating Iceborne's theme.
Her armour is a GS' wet dream and that darned Fatalis armour can't mimic unique armour set bonuses so suck it (unless the guy with the Fatalis armour has enough RNG to get the correct lvl 4 decorations somehow) plus that helmet is mighty tasty.
I mean AT Velkhana doesn't come out for like another week so it still has time to shine
and mind you the power level of AT elder dragons tend to not dissapoint tho, so we'll still have some challenges on the hunt. Remember AT Namielle?
@@kevinmulia6503 As a GL user, AT Namielle was disappointing
@@Unit076 well duh you guys have airborne manueverability. at least the first time around it was kind of challenging in a way that it has several attacks that can cart you before you know it. But here is just my perspective as a GS user.
@@kevinmulia6503 GL, not IG.
Besides the only surprise it has was just the supernova. Everything else just hits a bit harder.
All HR AT, on the other hand, instantly destroyed my ass everytime I slipped just for a second. Here's hoping Velkhana brings back that level of fresh hell into my memory.
"Name: Velkhana
Title: Ice Dragon/Iceborne Wyvern
Average Length: 2596.05cm
Average Height: 760.17cm
Foot Measurements: 98cm
Order: Elder Dragon
Suborder: Ice Dragon
Family: Velkhana
Habitats: Hoarfrost Reach, All Locales in the New World, Guiding Lands"
"Thought to be a mere myth, Velkhana is a legendary Elder Dragon that was discovered during the Legiana Migration to the Hinterlands. It wasn't officially known until one was discovered while the commission was investigating this mysterious phenomenon."
"One of the reasons why Velkhana wasn't discovered until recently was from the habitats that it generally inhabits. Velkhana prefers to live in cold mountainous regions, or other secluded locales, which can be hard to navigate for most creatures, including humans."
"It has also been seen inhabiting the Ancient Forest, Wildspire Waste, Rotten Vale, Coral Highlands, and, particularly, the Elder's Recess."
"Velkhana has massive wings, estimated to be about twenty meters long, to aid it in its flying. It's believed that another reason why Velkhana mainly lives in cold mountainous environments is that it rides the wind currents found there to aid in its flight."
"Despite the appearance of its scales, Velkhana doesn't have any feathers to keep itself warm in tundras. Similar to waterfowl, Velkhana circulates blood through countercurrent heat exchange, via its wings, to maintain its body temperature."
"While most Elder Dragons use their claws for combat, Velkhana rarely ever does. Similar to Barioth, Velkhana's claws primarily are used hooking into the snow and ice in its environment. With the help of these claws, Velkhana can't slip easily."
"While Kushala Daora molts its shell in colder regions, Velkhana goes to volcanic regions to do so. One might think those blue parts on its body are scales, but in reality, that's a special kind of ore that Velkhana adheres to its body."
"Velkhana's power comes from this ore that it adheres to its body, and it attaches this ore to itself to control the supercooled water inside of its body. The more bluish the Velkhana, the stronger the individual is."
"Velkhana can manipulate the cold. It produces "supercooled water" inside of its body and breathes it out of its mouth. This water is below zero yet isn't frozen, but freezes rapidly the moment it comes in contact with an object, making it an effective weapon for Velkhana."
"As Velkhana fights, it'll secrete some of the water out of its skin and it'll become a white mist that floats around the area. If one of Velkhana's beams come in contact with the mist, it'll create ice."
"Depending on where the mist is, Velkhana can form ice walls, making it harder for other creatures to maneuver through an area, and even cause large blocks of ice to fall out of the sky onto enemies."
"Besides using its icy breath, Velkhana also mainly uses its spear-like tail as a weapon that it savagely stabs its enemies with. If its tail is sliced off in combat, it'll create a new one out of ice to continue its onslaught."
"When engaged in combat, Velkhana is known to immediately cover its body in ice by secreting and freezing its supercooled water on its body before taking on a threat.
Blue = The ore on body
Green = Supercooled water/ice that makes its armor"
"The ore that Velkhana uses is similar to volcanic glass, and Velkhana will usually nest within areas where this rare ore can be found like the Hoarfrost Reach. Recently, very little of it can be found in its native habitat, causing it to venture to the Elder's Recess."
"Velkhana can make this ore by rapidly cooling magma. Whenever it molts, it'll replace the old ore to revitalize itself."
"As a warning to any creatures that enter its territory, Velkhana is known to freeze any smaller monsters it encounters and leave their frozen corpses for other species to see."
" Sources:
1. モンスターハンター 超生物学～モンスターvs生物のスペシャリスト～ (インプレスムック) - pg. 2, pg. 104 - 109
2. MONSTER HUNTER×NAKED『モンスターハンター15周年展』-THE QUEST-」オフィシャルブック - pg. 36 - 37
3. www.4gamer.net/games/384/G038421/20191125060/ "
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"Name: Oroshi Kirin (キリン亜種)
Average Length: 549.8cm
Average Height: 357.3cm
Foot Measurements: 26cm
Order: Elder Dragon
Suborder: Phantom Beast
Family: Kirin
Habitats: Everwood, Tower"
"Oroshi Kirin is a subspecies of Kirin that was recently discovered by the Val Habar district of the Hunter's Guild. Oroshi Kirin shares many of the same adaptations as Kirin, though there are a few differences between the two."
"While a hunter was patrolling the Everwood, they felt a sudden freezing sensation in the air and came across a Kirin with black fur that was covered in cold air. The monster had a presence of mystery about that couldn't be explained."
"Since Oroshi Kirin is a recent discovery and there aren't many sightings of this elder dragon, the Guild hasn't tried to properly investigate the monster yet due to there not being much to go on. Compared to Kirin, Oroshi Kirin is considered to be more phantom-like in nature."
"While Kirin controls lightning with its horn, Oroshi Kirin is capable of controlling cold air with its horn. With its horn, Oroshi Kirin can lower the surrounding air temperature and create pillars of ice out of the moisture in the air."
"It can also create icy fogs that'll encase other creatures in snow and ice. In one legend, it's said that this old divine elder dragon used its frozen horn to freeze whole kingdoms in a single night."
"Not much else is known about Oroshi Kirin."
"Sources
1. Monster Hunter 4
2. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
3. Hunter's Encyclopedia 4 - pg. 54"
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finally some hunters who pays as much attention to ecology as I do
Lol I thought I was the only weirdo who is more into lore, ecology than fighting. True we are hunters but we are explorers and scientists first.
I understand the transition to the AT theme i think
It would of been hard for a really good transition since the AT theme is widely different
man i keep getting fed with good themes. first the fatalis themes (and proof of a hero,,godly) and now AT velkhana. a whole 5 star course.
I really want Velkhana to be apart of the “trio of Elder Dragons that are in every game”. Uno like Teostra, Kushala and Kirin, Chameleos if you count him.
Most monster hunter games have lacked an outright ice elemental elder dragon, aswell as a good endgame Elder Dragon tier ice threat (Kush doesnt count as it uses the snow/cold air with its wind to inflict iceblight in older games)
Her namielle and vaal hazak seem to be the elder trio of world
And yet Vaal, Nami and Velk are much better fight. Don't get me wrong the require you to think and are difficult. But fun as hell.
Being burned by standing near Teo? Not fun.
Air pressure Helicopter Simulator ver. Deora? Not fun.
Full of energy pony from "Freindship is bullshit"? Yeah, not fun...
With Velkhana being the best of them all. Change my opinion on that.
@@sirith9157 yeah I’m glad they mainly threw gimmicks out the window in iceborne
Teo, Kush and Kirin are the classic trio, Vaal, Nami, And Velk are a really good and fresh addition to the World of MH, i really wish to see them in future games
@@TheDevilDucker Vaal's weird effuvial effects may make it incompatible for other regions. I would prefer Velk over Kushala though, weapons look better and no wind gimmick
Velkhana will always be my favorite and this music just makes her even more sweeter 💕
Sorry man, even if i absolutly love your vids, i can't listen to this one before the actual fight..
Damn... that at theme is... yes...
When paired with my graceful gal who uses a glaive, the main battle theme fits the graceful but fatal dance of death between the unshakable spirit of the hunter, and the spirit of winter itself.
What a masterpiece. This game will never be topped.
The trumpets at 4:32 always make me smile, it just gets me pumped with the rest of the theme.
All of themes completely exceeded my expectations for them, and the AT Velkhana theme is stellar. Could you extend Defense of Seliana next? It would be greatly appreciated!
I recently tried to hunt a velkana...
There was a savage deviljo who refused to leave us alone, resulting in our failure
Savage Deviljho is annoyingly persistent
the whole fight
*velkhana stab and breath sounds intensifies*
3:07 "Kono Giorno Velkhana Yume Ga Aru"
*Iverukhana
That mount theme tho holy balls!
Yo WTF I had no idea that the AT Chase and Mount themes also leaked!
Looks like Velkhana is returning in rise!
I play this whenever I'm cleaning our house from flood, keeps me well occupied from what I'm doing because of this. Great transitions!
That transition into the true fight at 2:41 is so smooth
IT'S BACK LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
Damn that AT theme is something fucking else jesus. I thought i loved Nergs AT theme but god damn. This AT Velk one is being modded in as soon as possible
I like when in 14:48 the mount theme gets quiet for the piano part and right after it starts playing again
It’s good to have you back, Velkhana.
When you drink water after taking mints :O
AT Velkhana is an AVALANCHE
Sorry Uklanos, you are an "Icebreaker"
Nice transition .
Best Elder Dragon Theme for THE BEST Elder Dragon in Monster Hunter World
And now velkhana is in sunbreak sweet
Kinda wish we got AT Shara ishvalda as well
What I like about some of these flagship elder dragons, is that build up to the fight itself.
And once you get there, it feels personal.
Like you absolutely HAVE to take this thing down.
This is how I felt with nergi and velkhana in this game.
Now I'm building a personal rivalry with alatreon and fatalis.
Such elegance and grace
The trasition to each song is almost unnoticeable well done 👍
Great video as always mate! Was wondering if for your next you can make a medley of the Hoarfrost reach’s themes? Small-large-mount?
Oooh that is beautiful!
AT medley begins 9:09
Objective: Move a unit to the target destination while fending off the Azure Witch using tank shells.
The transition into each fight is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The ice queen has returned in sunbreak.
That AT theme improves on the original in every way holy shit. Kinda like with AT Nerg, I wish it were her default theme.
the consistent piano gives it's theme a botw vibe to me
Am planning a dnd campaign set in Wildemount and am going to use this as the Bright Queens boss music.
There's a homebrew Velkhana boss sheet somewhere and I was testing it out as a hypothetical encounter for my players. Definitely gonna use this medley for the background
A perfect theme for the perfect monster, Velkhana is definitely the best elder dragon ever, and her theme is the best of all (I'm sorry valstrax but that's the truth), All Hail Velkhana, The Ice Queen And The Splendiferous Silver Sovereign
as much as I love valstrax theme I gotta agree velkhana theme has that feel-good vibe to it while being daunting at the same time
Welcome back spiky boi
With Velkhana in Sunbreak now i do hope they somehow, somewhere return ATV's theme. Its just too good.
When i saw her new final attack i immediately fall in love with her final pose. ❤ Elegant, royal and frosty as it should be. ❤
PS: 10:46 This piece is beautiful.
Velkhana is not the best flagship of the series, but it is indeed the most elegant.
Capcom never fails on design.
The pawn has been promoted to a queen. At the very end of it all.
I've read the comments on the AT theme and stopped the video before it came up... I want to listen to it for the first time during the hunt, so...
I'm keeping it on ice ;-P
AT velk and AT nerg both are the flagship from respective dlc/game, it serves as the final hurdle for every hunter that have slayed fatalis
Man that at mount theme gives me chills
First. And it my favorite elder dragon theme
Listen to all 4 phases of Shantiyen.
I wish the regular mount theme was included in this medley
Velkhana, the monster which for me his theme sounds comicamly evil like "mwahaHA! now i vill freeze all the new land!!".. but also sounds epic while fighting. and want to see it as a ridable mnsty in the new MH stories
do you mind making a hoarfrost theme medley? like from small to large to chase and mount?
her at theme is good dont get me wrong, but it sounds very 'halloweeny' if that makes sense, i think its some of the instruments used that makes me think that way
You're not wrong about it sounding chilling.
I love how velkhana theme feels like we’re fighting an empress in a gladiator arena feeling the tyrant breath and litterally catchy for me 😅
The transitions to Velkhana’s main theme are just godly
2:32 and 6:53 are just the best.
15:21 OMG MY EARS ITS SO BEAUTIFUL
I love Velkhana and AT Velkhana specifically, my favorite Elder Dragon in WorldBorne. She’s so elegant the way she dances around and AT Velkhana can insta delete you. When I use longsword against her it feels like a dance
Behold the true master of ice. ❄
Now he's back in a MH that didn't just decimate gunner options for A single addition!
Pure combination of grace and power
Damn I now know why my mom wanted me to learn piano...damn.
Wait is AT Velkhana already out?
Sounds like Mars The God of War.
nah, the theme is probably playing in the event tab on ps4
@@gira4664 I see, thanks for answering.
Nah the theme is in the files already
Yes Velkhana's theme is definitely Holst inspired
velkana has my 4th favourite theme
14:20 bipedal Velkhana isn't real it can't hurt you
*bipedal Velkhana* ;
Hey! that's me!
Who is ready to fight one last Iceborne Wyvern?
It's not a wyvern
@@samstocker6450 its title is the iceborne wyvern despite it being an elder dragon.
@@solio4327 that's a bit strange
@@samstocker6450 just checked they have two titles The iceborne wyvern or ice dragon.
Either way, isn't just about every monster called a wyvern or classed by wyvern anyways?
I'm not sure if you may be able to see this, but can you make a medley for Namielle? I think that would work really well!
The intro still reminds me of god eaters track called "tearing up the storm"
Yo thank God I'm not the only one who thought that
Cool theme.
3:06
that piano tho
Hmm. For the most part I like this video, but I feel that the transition between the normal Velkhana themes and the AT themes could have been done more smoothly, perhaps using a similar method to what you used in the Fatalis medley wherein you briefly yet gradually turn the music off entirely before going into the next stage.