The fact it uses ice to create a freaking prosthesis to keep stabbing you even when you sever its tail really shows how smart Velkhana is. One of my favourite Elder Dragons.
I still find it hilarious that I finally went through all the effort to cut its tail, so delighted to finally be free from the brutal tail stabbings, only for it to immediately freeze up a new one. I was pretty mad at the time, but it's pretty genius design
This fight was so utterly apeshit in every way with GS, and it's by far my favourite Iceborne monster. Nothing even comes close to being as fast pace and chaotic.
"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'm learning to enjoy the fight, but the first few attempts were absolute hell. If it weren't for the super-catchy theme, I probably wouldn't have bothered going back to try again once I defeated Shara Ishvalda.
@@TheAngryMortal learning her was brutal, but when you realise few rules like NEVER stay far away and dont animation lock for long (hard for me as dual blader) she is beated pretty easy, also you can spam claw weapon attack on her wings, but dont even try do it on the tail.
Obi the BEEF i mean sure if you like the bazel theme a lot then you like the bazel theme, im not saying i hate it its just personal opinions, all music is great :) my favorite is deviljho his theme and next are nergigante and bazel in the base game. Its each to their own and didnt mean anything by it my dude
@@killcrow18 Every theme is great because it fits the monster. The Bazelgeuse theme is perfection because it gives you that feeling of terror and dread, which is perfect for fighting a nefarious monster whose only purpose is to fight, kill and ruin others hunts. Velkhana theme is also perfection because it fits this dragon so elegant yet so deadly and cold.
Deep in the coldest tundra Lives of 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 Divine Deep-Freeze - Velkhana
God what is it with Monster Hunter and making Elder Dragon Themes that make you feel like you're battling against an Extinction Event. I mean, you are but DAMN does it feel Heroic! It really sells the fact that if you don't defeat Velkhana that All life in Seliana, and the new World will be thrown into a new Ice Age.
The song of death of the investigation expeditions. Many a fun heart attack still being had atm, and all I had to show for bullying her while she's invading under unknown weather is this one piece palico body armor. ...an absolute unit of Palico Body armor that goes well with his Glavenus Helm for having it sooner than I should. May or may not be raising plunderang to bully her for parts more consistently than using the claw.
@@talesresden4318 No worries. Now I wait patiently for someone to upload the chase theme. I wish someone would string all these themes together, it'd sound amazing.
@CarBotfan Yeah well who’s to say you still can’t. But anyways, i’m hoping Velkhana returns in Sunbreak. I mean i’ve been hoping for the Gammoth but he as long as they bring back Velkhana, then i’m cool.
The fact it uses ice to create a freaking prosthesis to keep stabbing you even when you sever its tail really shows how smart Velkhana is.
One of my favourite Elder Dragons.
@Clifford True, but I guess it makes sense.
I mean, half of its moveset is tail stabs, it would become a total joke if she couldn't do that anymore.
I still find it hilarious that I finally went through all the effort to cut its tail, so delighted to finally be free from the brutal tail stabbings, only for it to immediately freeze up a new one. I was pretty mad at the time, but it's pretty genius design
This fight was so utterly apeshit in every way with GS, and it's by far my favourite Iceborne monster. Nothing even comes close to being as fast pace and chaotic.
Rajang…
Right?! Velkhana theme portrays her as the true queen of ice she is. A perfect blend of grace and ferocity!
@@jacobleyh993 and she being a queen of ice makes her a prime candidate for sunbreak.
"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*
Take this song and add the first 6 seconds of theme 1 to the beginning.
Bam
Genius
Sounds nice
A theme so nice, they made it twice.
Gtfo this isn't a Dr.Seuss book
Actually 3 times. This is the third version. The second version plays when you fight him to defend seliana
@@xxJay2Freshxx 4 times arch tempered theme included
@@Darksoul-wy2yq Ah, I gotta listen to that. I haven't fought arch tempered version yet
@@_MegaMind_Wow Shaggy, with all that power I didn’t expect for you to be a lil’ bitch
pretty amazed by the melody occurs at both 0:31 and 2:41
Man Velkhana is just such a cool monster. It created this frozen place by purely existing, and really shows the true power of the Elder Dragons
No spoilers but a another even more powerful entity turned this place in a frozen wasteland
@@NeovenatorGuythese two comments literally sum up the story of iceborne 😭😭😭
This is actually Theme #3, Theme #2 is when Velkhana attacks the Seliana defenses, where you had to defend the barricade from her.
Link to the real #2?
@@sam-eg4nn If you look for "Seliana Battle Theme" you should find it.
@@sam-eg4nn I gotchu
ruclips.net/video/gWNByD4vGOM/видео.html
Cant wait to hear this in sunbreak
You will
Oof, the sudden, short stop between the piano running down/up at 1:15 really adds a nice twist to that part.
God I loved this fight it felt like the only fight that was kind of reading your moves my solo fight with him was HARD but man was it fun
I'm learning to enjoy the fight, but the first few attempts were absolute hell. If it weren't for the super-catchy theme, I probably wouldn't have bothered going back to try again once I defeated Shara Ishvalda.
@@TheAngryMortal learning her was brutal, but when you realise few rules like NEVER stay far away and dont animation lock for long (hard for me as dual blader) she is beated pretty easy, also you can spam claw weapon attack on her wings, but dont even try do it on the tail.
@@sanderkiki Thanks for the tips!
by far my favorite theme in iceborne, the piano parts are so good!
Bazel theme exists though
Obi the BEEF sure but the this theme is different from most, the piano parts are just too good tbh
@@killcrow18 I mean they are cool I guess but Bazel theme is literal perfection, its one of the best MH themes of all time. To each their own I guess.
Obi the BEEF i mean sure if you like the bazel theme a lot then you like the bazel theme, im not saying i hate it its just personal opinions, all music is great :) my favorite is deviljho his theme and next are nergigante and bazel in the base game. Its each to their own and didnt mean anything by it my dude
@@killcrow18 Every theme is great because it fits the monster.
The Bazelgeuse theme is perfection because it gives you that feeling of terror and dread, which is perfect for fighting a nefarious monster whose only purpose is to fight, kill and ruin others hunts.
Velkhana theme is also perfection because it fits this dragon so elegant yet so deadly and cold.
Deep in the coldest tundra
Lives of 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 Divine Deep-Freeze - Velkhana
neat, now lets hope she returns
This feels like a actual battle of the tundra but with like the elder dragon of the place
A beautiful theme song for a beautiful monster.
this is an absolute masterpiece
One of my favorite dragons and themes of all time.
Amazing video bro. It would be great if you did the same job with Rise/Sunbreak
Agree! Music + gameplay is always my favourite 🤣
The beginning is so romantic ❤
Yeah, it’s one of the reasons I consider Velkhana to be a she. Even if her gender isn’t truly confirmed.
You better get romantic with those tail stabs because I have a feeling rise and world will not be the last of her.
Man you made this velkhana fight loom way easier then it was.
Use insect glaive, the fight is probably the easiest elder dragon fight for me after vaal hazak..
With GS is the exact opposite
@@TPLR15 Damn right...
Tried to use a glavenus lance fully upgraded to go all defense against her. Ended up running out of time 🙃
At first I used the longsword but then I said screw it and whipped out my switchaxe
God what is it with Monster Hunter and making Elder Dragon Themes that make you feel like you're battling against an Extinction Event. I mean, you are but DAMN does it feel Heroic! It really sells the fact that if you don't defeat Velkhana that All life in Seliana, and the new World will be thrown into a new Ice Age.
The song of death of the investigation expeditions. Many a fun heart attack still being had atm, and all I had to show for bullying her while she's invading under unknown weather is this one piece palico body armor.
...an absolute unit of Palico Body armor that goes well with his Glavenus Helm for having it sooner than I should. May or may not be raising plunderang to bully her for parts more consistently than using the claw.
Way better female elder dragon than lunastra, change my mind.
Lunastra is a nuisance... I avoid fighting all the time
who said velkhana is female
@@_MegaMind_ Same, she gave me ptsd.
@@oldcowbb it's just me, I personally think she's female
@@obiguanche5512 Factz, I didn't even kill her yet xD
Man I didn't know that Zamtrios was an elder dragon.
Also Im disappointed in shrieking legiana it's literaly just flying wyvern Velkhana.
I just wanted to thank Corgi , Franky, and China Man for helping me with my first clear
The composer of this track went to the Yoko Shimomura school of KH sounding Tracks
This theme remembers me Kingdom Hearts. o_O
Plz upload the one in the Defense of Seliana. Literally nobody has uploaded it yet.
Yeah they have
ruclips.net/video/gWNByD4vGOM/видео.html
@@valkyrion_ex1173 good find! thx so much
@@talesresden4318 No worries. Now I wait patiently for someone to upload the chase theme.
I wish someone would string all these themes together, it'd sound amazing.
So...elegant
This is a dance... a dance of don't stop or you'll be done in a second
Anybody got the ost of the Astera music before the velkhana siege fight?
This one?
ruclips.net/video/N9205OXbVig/видео.html
@@mikerider2014 Thank you!!!!! I've been looking everywhere for this music.
That fucking piano man
It's nice one
Too bad I never really had time to enjoy it in the game
@CarBotfan Yeah well who’s to say you still can’t. But anyways, i’m hoping Velkhana returns in Sunbreak. I mean i’ve been hoping for the Gammoth but he as long as they bring back Velkhana, then i’m cool.
O soy yo pero el gameplay esta un poquitos sincronizado
*Smug face*
why does it sounds like it's from final fantasy?
Lmao after playing the ff7 remake I can definetly say it has tht style it felt like I was fighting against shiva and behemoth combined
This fight was very easy with insect glaive lmao
@Clifford you probably use dual blades
@Clifford okay bro sure 😂 try going outside
@Clifford *the best weapon in mh*
@Clifford most fun and badass*
@Clifford cmon bruh you can literally fly around and shit thats sick asf hammer is the most boring shit
Imagine actually being good at the game