Tigrex: The Roaring Wyvern That Will Make You Roar (In Frustration or Triumph)
Tigrex is a monster in Monster Hunter. This Flying Wyvern is not just a big lizard. It is a force. If you’ve fought one, you understand. If not, prepare yourself. Imagine a houseguest that changes your plans. That’s Tigrex. Your strategy will shift drastically, and you may lose.
Know Your Enemy: Tigrex Species and Stats
Tigrex first appeared in Monster Hunter Freedom 2. It has been a menace to hunters since then. This beast has raw power and charges relentlessly. Don’t expect fancy elemental attacks. Tigrex is pure, physical violence.
The typical 4th generation Tigrex measures around 1735.4cm. If you see a Molten Tigrex, it’s larger at about 2313.9cm. The biggest ever recorded reached 2603.1 cm, while the smallest was 1388.2 cm. Meeting one in any setting would be terrifying.
Pronunciation Predicaments: Tigrex or T-grex?
How do you pronounce Tigrex? Is it “Tie-grex” or “Tee-grex”? The answer is “Tigrex.” Most Monster Hunter fans agree. Some say “T-grex,” but that’s not common. Now you can shout its name correctly before battle. You’re welcome.
Flying… Sort Of: Tigrex’s Aerial Ambitions
Tigrex, as a Flying Wyvern, does not fly like Rathalos. Its wings act more like gliders. It can leap from heights and catch updrafts. There are tales of it achieving brief flight during intense battles, but that’s folklore for now.
Tigrex Weaknesses and How to Exploit Them (Before It Exploits You)
To survive, you need to know Tigrex’s weaknesses. That is your first step to victory.
Elemental and Weaponry Weaknesses: The Monster Hunter’s Arsenal
Tigrex has clear elemental weaknesses. Dragon is its main weakness. Bring a Dragon weapon to the fight. If you lack one, consider Poison, Paralysis, or Blast as alternatives. Avoid Fire, Water, or Ice. Those elements are ineffective against it.
Tigrex is vulnerable to slicing weapons. Great Swords, Long Swords, and Dual Blades work well. Blunt weapons can struggle. Use ranged weapons with extreme caution. Tigrex charges rapidly, catching you off guard.
Staying Close: The Counterintuitive Tigrex Tactic
The combat tip is simple: stay close to Tigrex. Get near it, but don’t literally hug it. Keeping distance invites its charges, which drain stamina and health. By staying close, you limit its charges and force other attacks instead. It’s risky, but often effective.
Tigrex’s Grumpier Cousins: Grimclaw, Brute, and Molten Tigrex
Monster Hunter introduces Tigrex variants for more challenges. Let’s look at them now.
Grimclaw Tigrex: Extra Grumpy, Extra Claw-y
Grimclaw Tigrex is an angrier version of the original. It features larger claws and higher aggression levels. These claws deal severe damage and cause chaos. You can find this subspecies in areas like Arctic Ridge and Primal Forest.
Against Grimclaw, adjust your strategy. While Dragon attacks work, Thunder is more effective here. Thunder weapons shine during this battle, while elemental attacks are not a concern since Grimclaw has none.
Brute Tigrex: Waterlogged and Ready to Rumble
Brute Tigrex is unlocked in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne at Master Rank 69. It is even more aggressive than regular Tigrex, with different elemental weaknesses.
This variant is weak to Water, not Dragon. Its brute strength does not make it immune to water. If you use Bows or Dual Blades, your Water attacks gain more potency. Aim for the wingarms to stagger it for openings.
Molten Tigrex: The Elusive Enigma
Finally, we have the elusive Molten Tigrex. It is rare and mostly unconfirmed in sightings. Think of it as a cryptid among monsters. Accounts of claw marks and tracks exist, but actual encounters are few.
Molten Tigrex measures around 2313.9cm on average. Fighting one is for only the most skilled hunters. It is the ultimate challenge in the Tigrex family.
If you ever meet one, bring your best gear. Bring your sharpest wits. A good luck charm helps too. You will need it.
Monster Weakness Roundup: Tigrex and Friends (and Foes)
Let’s explore monster weaknesses and compare Tigrex to other foes in the Monster Hunter realm, and beyond. Knowing weaknesses is half the fight. Here is your monster weakness cheat sheet, spiced with wit for fun.
Monster Hunter Menagerie: Weakness Edition
- Nargacuga: This fast ninja-cat-wyvern thrives on stealth. Use Thunder and Fire. Thunder is its main weakness, then Fire. Nargacuga enjoys gliding instead of flying. When mad, its eyes and ears glow red. Subtlety? Not here.
- Rathalos: The iconic Monster Hunter dragon. Weak to Dragon and Thunder. Classic. First, Dragon. Next, Thunder. Just like a classic monster should.
- Anjanath: A T-Rex clone, this Brute Wyvern has a fiery temper and fire breath. Use Water and Ice. Water is most effective, followed by Ice. Anjanath may need to cool off.
- Diablos: Rampaging desert terror with horns. Use Ice and Dragon. Ice is best for halting this charging beast, Dragon works as backup. Diablos hates winter’s chill, just like most of us.
- Magnamalo: A fanged wyvern with hellfire. Douse its rage with Water and Thunder. Water is its primary weakness; Thunder works too. Magnamalo is like a walking fireworks show waiting to be doused.
- Glavenus: A Brute Wyvern that bears a sword for a tail. Is totally immune to Fire. Strange. Use Water instead. Its head and back are also weak points. Glavenus is like a chef who burns everything.
- Namielle: An Elder Dragon that’s all about water and thunder. But it’s weak to Fire. Yes, ironic. Namielle is a flying irony boss.
- Furious Rajang: A fierce monkey with super strength. Cool its anger with Ice. Ice is the true fear of Furious Rajang. It may just need a brain freeze.
- Zorah Magdaros: A massive Elder Dragon. Its weaknesses are colossal: Dragon and Water. First, Dragon. Then, Water. Battling Zorah feels like an event.
- Kushala Daora: A metallic Elder Dragon controlling wind. Break through its wind shield using Thunder, then Dragon and Fire. Blast and Poison also work well. Weak points include its head, forelegs, and tail. Kushala is a metallic tornado.
- Great Jagras: A large beginner-friendly iguana. Roast it with Fire. It also has weaknesses to Thunder and Ice. Great Jagras is the tutorial boss for weaknesses.
- Tobi-Kadachi: The electric squirrel-wyvern. Weak to Water, Fire, and Ice. Water works best. Tobi-Kadachi shorts out when it gets wet.
- Valstrax: The rocket-powered Elder Dragon. Weak to Fire, Water, Thunder, and Ice. When mad, it becomes immune to elements except its forelegs. Valstrax is like a fighter jet with dragon wings.
- Behemoth: A monster from Final Fantasy. Vulnerabilities include Dragon, followed by Water and Ice. Behemoth is a tank; bring powerful weapons.
- Odogaron: This rabid dog-wyvern tears flesh. Cool it down using Ice or Water. Odogaron is a hyperactive, gigantic chihuahua with sharp claws.
- Teostra: A fiery Elder Dragon with a volatile nature. Use Water and Blast. Stun works too. Teostra is a volcano walking around; water and explosions work.
- Fatalis: The legendary destructive Black Dragon. Its weakness has always been Dragon. Alatreon weapons are top picks. Unlocking Fatalis needs completion of Iceborne storyline (MR24), Guiding Lands, and special assignments.
- Alatreon: The chaotic Elder Dragon. In Fire Active mode, it is immune to Fire, weak to Ice, Water, Dragon, and Thunder. Alatreon’s Japanese name is “アルパトリオン” (Arubatorion). It’s a chaotic elemental puzzle.
- Kirin: The lightning unicorn Elder Dragon. Take it down with Fire. Yes, the lightning unicorn has a weakness to fire. Kirin is a lightning rod that loves campfires.
- Gore Magala: The blind frenzy-inducing wyvern. Use Fire, Thunder, and Dragon. Fire is most effective. Gore Magala is a walking plague; fire can help.
- Velkhana: An ice-controlling Elder Dragon. Melt it with Fire. Ice and Fireblight also work well. Velkhana is an ice queen melting under pressure.
- Astalos: A flying wyvern full of electricity. Use Ice. Astalos is a living Tesla coil; ice disrupts its system.
Beyond Monster Hunter: Weakness Cross-Overs
Let’s peek into other realms for weaknesses in different monsters, just for fun.
- Siats meekerorum: A Megaraptoran dinosaur. It lacks typical elemental weaknesses, but it was a large theropod predator. For gameplay, a blunt damage would fit better? Just a reminder: Tigrex is like a modern dinosaur.
- Electric Pokemon: In Pokemon, Ground moves beat Electric-types. If Tigrex were a Pokemon, Ground might work. Nah, still probably Dragon.
- Ghost Pokemon: Ghost Types are weak against Dark and other Ghost attacks. If Tigrex was Ghost type… still doesn’t fit well. Next!
- Dragon (Palworld): In Palworld, Dragon types are weak to Ice. Interesting twist. Palworld Tigrex would fall to Ice. But Monster Hunter Tigrex ignores Ice.
- Water (Palworld): In Palworld, Water types can beat Fire. Grass beats Water and Fire beats Grass. Monster Hunter has more complex elemental connections.
- Titans (Attack on Titan): Titans are weak at the nape of their neck. If Tigrex had a Titan form, hit the nape? But hitting the head or wings may do better.
This is your guide to Tigrex’s weaknesses, alongside a monster extravaganza of weak spots. Go forth, hunters! May your hunts succeed and your carts stay minimal. Stay near Tigrex until it charges. Run away then. Figure it out; you’re hunters!
