Though it kind of came out of nowhere, the recent Capcom showcase was better than it had any right to be. On top of revealing someResident Evil 4 Remakegameplay, showing off the new dinosaur survival gameExoprimal, and announcing story DLC forResident Evil Village, the Capcom showcase also peeled back the curtain on some of the content coming withMonster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.
In just a few weeks, players will finally be able to head out into new biomes, and face off against some fresh threats, asMonster Hunter Risegets itslarge-scaleSunbreakexpansion. Along with some more abilities and gear sets,Sunbreakis adding a plethora of new monsters to the game, some of which are brand-new to the franchise, while others may be familiar to long-time fans.Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s Daimyo Hermitaur species is one such monster, with its origins dating all the way back to 2006 with the release ofMonster Hunter 2.
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The Daimyo Hermitaur Species
First introduced inMonster Hunter 2, the Daimyo Hermitaur species has appeared in an array ofMonster Huntergames over the years, ranging fromMonster Hunter 4 Ultimate, toMonster Hunter Stories, and even the series' MMOMonster Hunter Frontier G. Though the Daimyo Hermitaur’s appearance and abilities do change often between entries, it usually keeps a core set of traits in every appearance.
Categorized as a Carapaceon, the Daimyo Hermitaur species resembles a hermit crab, albeit on a much, much larger scale. This monster has pink-red skin, but hides it under thick, gray-colored armor. On its back, the Daimyo Hermitaur wearsthe skull of a Monobios monster, which resembles a shell. On its hands, the Daimyo Hermitaur has large, pointed armor scales, closely resembling claws. These claws round out at the base, giving them a circular shape that’s reminiscent of a shield.
Though the Daimyo Hermitaur is a large monster, it’s one of the more passive creatures in its desert or jungle biome. If a hunter is careful enough, they can easily get within striking distance before the Daimyo Hermitaur even notices they’re there. But, if the Daimyo Hermitaur is enraged, things can get nasty pretty quickly. TheDaimyo Hermitaur’s main attacksees it bury into the ground with its claws, and propel itself upwards, taking hunters by surprise. The Daimyo Hermitaur is also capable of firing out pressurized jets of water, which can stun opponents and propel them backwards.
As the Daimyo Hermitaur is one ofthe most common species in theMonster Hunterfranchise, there have been plenty of iterations over the years, each of which have slightly different traits and abilities.Monster Hunter Generationscontains the Stonefist Hermitaur, which has even larger claws capable of crushing an opponent in seconds.
The Hard Core Daimyo Hermitaur is another variant. Though it shares a similar appearance,the Hard Core variant of the Daimyo Hermitaurhas a whole host of new moves. The Hard Core Daimyo Hermitaur can dart around the arena rapidly with sideways movement, and swings its claws while doing so. This variant can also propel itself even further out of the ground, and can even bury back into it immediately following a launch. The Hard Core Daimyo Hermitaur can be recognized from its brighter pink and blue color scheme, as well as its inflamed red legs and claws.
Monster Hunter Frontier Zsees the introduction of the Zenith Daimyo Hermitaur, which has more of a darker appearance. AndMonster Hunter Onlinecontains the Gonngenn Hermitaur, which is capable of leaping great distances to close the gap between itself and its prey. The Gonngenn Hermitaur can also launch crystals out of its claws. No matter what type of Daimyo Hermitaur the player comes up against inMonster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, they better be ready for a tough fight.
Monster Hunter Riseis available for PC and Switch. Sunbreak launches on May 18, 2025.
