Estrellian

Estrellian is a ??? Monster introduced in Monster Hunter Online.

Physiology

Estrellian is an unclassified monster with a body visually similar to Elder Dragons such as Kushala Daora or Rukodiora, but without wings. The majority of its body is covered in orange-brown scales, with its underside being white. Antennas akin to the wings of a Star Butterfly protrude from behind and Estrellian's, and orange energy can be seen flowing through transparent sections of their chest.

After taking enough damage, Estrellian will call its Star Butterflies to armor its body in one of two ways, drastically changing its appearance. In its armored state, an Estrellian's body will be covered in brown diamond-shaped plating constructed from Star Butterflies clustering their shells together, while in its winged state, the Star Butterflies' shells will be replaced with butterfly wings that protrude from all over Estrellian's body.

Abilities

Similar to Zinogre, Estrellian utilizes butterfly-like insects called Star Butterflies as both an offense and defense, often utilizing them to block attacks that would otherwise hit the Estrellian, or to attack hunters.

When threatened, Estrellian will order its Star Butterflies to latch onto its body to become sturdy armor that protects most of an Estrellian's body from attacks. While in this armored state, Estrellian can also use their long tails to fling Star Butterflies as projectiles, with the Star Butterfly returning to Estrellian after the attack.

When Estrellian becomes truly enraged, wings resembling those of the Star Butterflies will appear across its body as it enters its winged state. Instead of protecting Estrellian's body from attacks, this state increases Estrellian's speed and aggression tremendously, allowing it to utilize moves and combos it did not perform prior. Not only that, but while in its winged state, Estrellians can order their Star Butterflies to fly towards enemies in a high-speed charge and detonate, severely damaging the _target.

Behavior

Estrellian is typically passive and non-territorial, preferring to keep to itself. However, if provoked, Estrellian will enter its armored state and begin to utilize Star Butterflies to chase assailants away. If incited enough, Estrellian will then enter its winged state and begin to barrage its attackers with swift tackles, claw swipes, and tail sweeps, often commanding its Star Butterflies to sacrifice their life in an attempt to kill its aggressor.

Habitat

Estrellian is typically found at Esther Lake, however it is occasionally spotted at the Moonlands.

Effectiveness Diagram (MHO)

Information sourced from ingame Ecology Illustration chart.

Parts	Physical			Elemental

							Poison	⬤
							Sleep	⬤
							Paralysis	▬
							Shock T.	▬
							Pitfall T.	▬
							Flash B.	⬤
							Sonic B.	▬
							Meat	▬
							Blast	⬤

Parts	Cut. D.	Imp. D.	Shot D.
Head	⬤	⬤	⬤	▲	⬤	▲	▲	▲
Body	⬤	▲	▲	▲	⬤	▲	▲	▲
Tail	⬤	▲	✕	▲	⬤	▲	▲	▲
Legs	▲	▲	▲	▲	⬤	▲	▲	▲
Claws	▲	▲	▲	▲	⬤	▲	▲	▲
⬤ = Good \| ▲ = Average \| ✕ = Bad \| ▬ = N/A

Game Appearances

Chronological Appearances

First US / EU Appearance:	First JP Appearance:	Latest Appearance:
None	None	(2013)

Main Series
None

Frontier Series
None

Spin-Offs
Monster Hunter Online

In-Game Description

Monster Hunter Online

分类
仅存在于传说中的生物，目前无法被明确划分某一种属。

生境范围
未探明。

有关传闻
极具神秘色彩，过去仅仅在传说中被记载的龙，近年来由于一位在米拉德村受训的年轻猎人的活跃，才有了确实的遭遇记录，目前尚无种属上的分类。得名于其华美的外观，晶体羽状的鳞片和优雅迅速的行动姿态。
具有学士也无法解释的特质，似乎从其体内会释放出某种独特的能量波动，接近其的生物情绪会受到影响，甚至因为细胞活性程度增加而变得气力充盈，体能强化。依靠这种能力，可以操纵一种被称为“星羽蝶”的大型虫类协助自己猎捕与战斗。
在梅杰波尔坦的猎人社会中，流传着“星龙的出现预兆着重大事件的发生”这样近乎迷信的说法，将它与许多狩猎史上的重大事件联系到一起。但实际星龙到底是怎样的一种生物，是否真的具有传说中的力量，只有真正与之交锋过且生还的猎人才能述说。

行为
通常并不具有特别强的攻击性和威胁性，对于领地没有特别的执念，往往会在感受到威胁后脱离猎场。但是一旦被激怒，随着其外表也所发生的壮美变化，破坏力和速度都会大幅度增强。与星龙的战斗需要做好应对其变动剧烈的攻击节奏的准备。

Threat Level (危険度): !!!!

Notes

General Notes

Estrellian's Chinese name picked by Chinese players in an event.
- The other potential Chinese names for Estrellian were "冥龙," "星刻龙," "星鸣龙," "狱冥龙," "冥星龙," "星妃龙," "冥妃龙," "幽冥龙," and "焰冥龙."
- Judging from some of its Chinese name, Estrellian is likely female.
- It is possible that Estrellian's English name may pull from estrella, the Spanish word for "star".
One of Estrellian’s quest titles refers to it as, “Princess of Light & Darkness”. It is however not the monster’s title.
Estrellian's head, front legs, torso and tail can be broken, and its tail can be severed.
- Its tail and head can only be broken before Estrellian enters its armored state.
  - Its tail must be broken in order for its tail to be severable in its winged state.
After entering its winged state, and Estrellian will only leave it when its low on health.