MHW Iceborne OST Shara Ishvalda Theme 2

[@shunbatsu]

i remember this one quote that really perfected shara's description. "Shara Ishvalda is proof that you can base a creature on something as beautiful as a Lotus Flower and still make it the most viscerally unsettling thing in existence."

[@yakumoyomi5765]

Even worse is the fact that Shara's eyes follow the camera around, so it's like it's actually looking at you (the player) while you fight.

[@KingJelza789]

@@yakumoyomi5765it’s eyes are actually Concave

[@hammerman4513]

@@KingJelza789Still a freaky illusion though

[@mariogarcia-hg5jd]

​@KingJelza789 made like that because its easier than coding them to look at all the players at the same time

[@elnacho657]

Capcom has an entire franchise about horror and abnormal things chasing you but the only capcom character that actually creeps me out comes from a game where a cat-grandma cooks soup for you.

[@ovenaroundhead2881]

Lmao

[@theskullboy8700]

Do not disrespect grandma

[@immagical7036]

*GRANDMAAA-*

[@ThatKenBoi]

granmeowster chef my beloved...

[@icecream2070]

@@immagical7036 thats grandmeow to you mewster

[@ddangho914]

Creepy ass Elder Dragon that constantly stares at your soul. Literally. His eyes are always staring at the camera, not at the hunter.

[@guikoi3101]

Really? I have yet to fight him as my PS4 has decided to keep auto-ejecting the disc no matter what I do.

[@Adamantian9]

@@guikoi3101 you need to get your ps4 checked out then. That's not normal.

[@guikoi3101]

@@Adamantian9 I've heard plenty of stories of this same thing happening so it doesn't seem to be that uncommon a problem. Unfortunately I don't have the money to go paying to get my PS4 checked out let alone fixed when I've just bought Iceborne.

[@cozysundew33]

Freaddy it’s eyes don’t even open till you piss it off those “eyes” are actually it’s secondary eyelids

[@Adamantian9]

@@cozysundew33 so it's a kecha wacha situation then with its eyes.

[@narcolepticred7376]

I have 0 fears. “That was just it’s shell?!” I have 1 fear.

[@crowsenpai5625]

(shara ishvalda opens its eyes) “it is a big fear.”

[@satan5275]

i fear no monster; but that thing..... it scares me.

[@sodkumagarasdod]

Its Such a Great Feeling When you Solo it for the first time Without carting.

[@Ferodra]

Best part is where the game simply loads you into things maw, without the ability to refill potions or even taking a small break and in the end failing the quest due to this. Yeah.. you can probably tell what just happened to me, lol. That was a pain

[@c0uld_b3_h1m]

The 2nd fear is when u see, that he/she makes the Rasen-Shuriken

[@vukanwantshugz5341]

"One dragon lifted it's gaze to the sky and became the mountains"

[@jaydenlobbe7911]

@Josh L And Cato also chose the line which directly applies to Shara, "One dragon lifted it's gaze to the sky and became the mountains" and what exactly do we constantly see Shara doing in the second phase? I rest my case

[@saturnringer267]

Just look at the mountains crumbling outside the Arena. Just shows he is second only to black dragons if not their level

[@vukanwantshugz5341]

@person person i mean, i think there was another dragon Who "sunk into the see and became the land" or something

[@Mr._Sherwood]

I mean, Shara's looking less at the sky and more the air ten feet above and behind whoever he's fighting Still makes a lot of sense though, especially if this guy is as old as the game makes him out to be

[@es-rh8oo]

@@Mr._Sherwood I wanna know how long he's been buried under the rock armour for. Decades? Centuries?

[@rileyholloway9182]

If you look at his forehead, you can see a “third eye”. A third eye represents a perception of a higher power in Hinduism, this is why Shara can see the camera.

[@atomicpenguin074]

He also doesn't care about ghille mantle, and just sees you

[@nantanatsemarat411]

He can see another world through his thrid eye, he sees us

[@diogod2347]

So wait...It's cannon that he can indeed break the 4th wall!?

[@noisyphilosopherkrk522]

@@diogod2347 Not that out of question, monster hunter acknowledges a multiversal existence for the anceint civilization wouldn't surprised if ishvalda evolved to perceive extradimensional threats The prescence of 'foreigners', 'invaders' YOU Because you're the one pulling the strings and using the hunter as a tool To it you're probably the eldritch monster from beyond the stars A creature that can warp time and twist the world to accomplish its goals If it is the 'monster' and human the 'hunter', then the player is the small empty space after the word ' ' You are the elder killer, it understands this And it is Afraid

[@castorvolkCH]

@@diogod2347 nope, his eye is concave, so it pulls the same trick the busts at the haunted mansions do: you think it turns in your direction but it's just looks straight.

[@Larserr]

I love how supernatural this fight feels, the hinduism-inspired music, the monster's design and powers, and specially Shara looking through dimensions to spot the player behind the hunter. A nice eldritch abomination to end the story.

[@AJ-dx6bn]

This song rivals white fatalis theme

[@AJ-dx6bn]

And it's actually Buddhist not hindu at all

[@heem8814]

@@AJ-dx6bn sounds bhuddist/turkic

[@mfwiloseintouhoubossfights9305]

@@AJ-dx6bn ishvalda Ishvara - a term used to call god in Hinduism But ye the monster itself feels more Buddhist other than that can't really distinguish much since both religions are tied to each other in a way

[@clifford9469]

@@mfwiloseintouhoubossfights9305 does shara translate to anything?

[@TheTickyTickyTicky]

Glad they went with the hindu god theme with this one. You rarely see something like this in video games.

[@newhunter1915]

Okay I’m happy to know I wasn’t the only one thinking he was based off of the Hindu gods. I kept drawing connections to it and Shiva. The wings of Shara has a keen resemblance to arms and if couple that with its forelimbs you get four arms. Just like Shiva is typically portrayed as having. Also, this elder dragon could have brought about widespread destruction of ecosystems, and Shiva is the Hindu god of destruction.

[@MagiLag1]

@@newhunter1915 his armour literally makes you look like Buddhist priest and the palico armour makes your cat look like the smiling Budda with that fat belly and him sitting on a floating lotus leaf which is portrayed as the seat/mount of many gods in Buddhism.

[@newhunter1915]

Yu Zhang I had completely forgotten to look at the palico armor until I saw your comment. Your statement couldn’t be more accurate.

[@newhunter1915]

Sachi-san Truly, I could get behind seeing more game developers taking inspiration from these designs too. It was mystifying getting to see this monster in Iceborne. Also, thank you for more insight in the design of this elder dragon.

[@loading2463]

Asura's wrath. You have a lot of Hindu mithology there, really good game too, another great game from Capcom.

[@ThE_BoI_WhO_MMd_wThUt_prTEctn]

Dried Xeno'Jiiva with a meth addiction

[@jameslancaster8909]

Xeno'Jonesin'

[@Nazamil-Sensei]

he has valstrax skeleton (monster hunter generation ultimate)

[@ThE_BoI_WhO_MMd_wThUt_prTEctn]

@@Nazamil-Sensei No,it's Xeno's skeleton,it's pretty easy to see

[@Zuu4MH]

And a healthy dose of religious fanaticism

[@maximilliantiapson1891]

Never expected to see you here. This isnt a steam tank.

[@mirzaajah6034]

"Don't worry, hunter. Just imagine him in his underwear" **Shell breaks off** "Oh no he's terrifying!"

[@eikpaker1273]

I think you mean HOT!!

[@tatiana2696]

@@eikpaker1273 *Definitely hot*

[@lewa3910]

@@eikpaker1273 Horny Police! We're taking you in!

[@eikpaker1273]

@@lewa3910 never!

[@nick-brothwood]

@@eikpaker1273 you can't get away!

[@VexenDmitri]

Valstrax after playing Iceborne for 72 hours straight in his unlit room.

[@thundaaz5640]

Under rated comment

[@He-who-wakes]

Incel valstrax Incel valstrax

[@lucscarabaeus]

And ate MUCH vibrators.

[@georgeadrsonbuteltavaresbu782]

Vals? You look bigger and... Oh WTF happened to your eyes?

[@undying1177]

@@georgeadrsonbuteltavaresbu782 he deflated

[@Svoorhout85]

[kanji symbols] has fainted.

[@teerex1314]

Lmao can relate to this badly. Lotta SOS responders tend to faint more instead of me

[@loading2463]

Lol at first I thought they were japanese people but they are westerns that probably don't know what the kanji means.

[@Kain_Highwind_]

Stefan Voorhout Fucking fake japanese players... A japanese would never dishonor his own country by carting over and over.

[@enfuego1371]

hahahahaah i thought its only me who realize this

[@Kazuhira2249]

everybody gangsta till [kanji symbols] has fainted

[@atsyrc7280]

(first time facing Shara) Me: It's just a rock. this ain't hard. Shara: (Breaks its shell) Me: This was a mistake. Shara: (opens its eyes and looks at ME) Me: THIS WAS A TERRIBLE MISTAKE!!!!

[@justanotherLunny]

"Dude it's some crazy rock lion with wings! It's... really slow, but oof it hurts. Ah well this pretty easy with the lance." Five minutes later. "Wait, what are these things coming out of the- OH GOD NO. THIS THING IS CREEPY." Five more minutes later. "OH GOD THE EYES! GET ME OUT OF HERE!" I'm so absolutely glad I didn't spoil myself for Iceborn after all these months, just to experience everything and mainly THIS... THING!

[@elizabethpenwell5470]

I thought that at first as well, but I almost killed him first try.

[@DragonessYT]

1:17 I really like this part as it feels like the end of your journey. You don't know if you'll live or not, but you're ready regardless of what will happen.

[@thegreatslayer7174]

Almost sounds like Kung fu panda lol

[@Bunny-zg4hd]

Same sort of vibe when the Main Theme of Monster Hunter starts playing in Dire Miralis' theme from 3U

[@marinaheartnet5994]

this part reminds me of Nier Automata soundtrack to be honest. But I like your analogy too.

[@tbc1880]

"Finish the fight" COINCIDENCE I THINK NOT

[@NamelessDjinn]

@@thegreatslayer7174 kung fu panda what the fuck? You must have been high writing this

[@lsr444]

When you realized nergigante was the true hero in mhw...

[@carlos-zy7vx]

And then we go kill it anyways

[@loading2463]

@@carlos-zy7vx still a threat to villages and people.

[@carlos-zy7vx]

@@sloff5940 I mean shara looked pretty fucking pissed when it woke up, so if nergi wasnt there we mightve been fucked.

[@lukoscreyden]

Highly doubtful. We were able to 100 to 0 it solo. It was heavily wounded and we had (some seriously experienced) back up when it re-awoke. Either we were going to finish it, or Nergi was. Nergigante got the kill because Shara was already weakened and Nergi was super pissed. He even left after getting the kill as opposed to eating, as it normally would. Likely because it knew tucking in to dinner wasn't a safe option with all them hunters right there.

[@kyousey]

@@lukoscreyden We might get the kill, but maybe after some of the core team getting killed

[@thousandsofvoices8731]

I hope we can see Shara in future games. Such a good monster.

[@carlos-zy7vx]

Id love a smaller version that is a bit faster as big monsters get kinda boring after a while

[@xc809]

yeah same with namielle they are so dope

[@carlos-zy7vx]

Namielle, shara and Riven are the trio of best elders

[@thousandsofvoices8731]

Riven best elder dragon.

[@carlos-zy7vx]

@@thousandsofvoices8731 Indeed O' Hunter mine

[@theunknownjoe9846]

A better name for this track: "The struggle for the tender plate."

[@dylanwayde5771]

So relatable

[@arapaimagold8088]

Yeah... even pro hunters with 300+ HR keep fainting in the fight. Patient and hit & run works well.

[@AxisChurchDevotee]

Luckily we don't need Shara weapons anymore.

[@Hetsu..]

@FuranDuron And got tenderplate?! Nice

[@SmugKot]

@@Hetsu.. first time with a hammer, really that hard to get ? KEK

[@martinhall9497]

I’ve never been hit by the spirit bomb attack, and you know what? I’m not at all curious enough to ever get hit by it.

[@Seadooers]

Alot of the time I just want to see if I can counter it with my longsword but I always stop myself realizing its probably not the best idea.

[@martinhall9497]

Seadooer bruh I’m a Gunlance main with guard 5 and guard up and I’m still too chicken shit to try it lmao. Hell his finger beam blast rips through guard 5 lmao

[@demshirosan7311]

Not even half health in my case, but the problems is he does it when u are stunned or low of health mostly.. never faing over him tho but i saw many cart easily

[@aCeRRii]

@Senile Crocodile no if u get next to ishvalda it wont hit u either

[@freakyjoker999]

I got hit for the first time i fought him but i survive

[@kyledilbert6424]

Fun fact: Shara’s eyes are coded to stare directly at the camera, it’s not staring at your hunter, it’s staring at *you* EDIT: I am apparently mistaken about the nature of Shara’s eyes. Turns out, they’re just concave. Still, it’s pretty creepy.

[@MrShisuto]

Kyle Dilbert that’s really creepy.

[@RR-dh2ub]

“fun fact “

[@lorenzopiscosi9566]

He stares directly at your soul.

[@MrCjlauer49338]

Then my Hunter proceeds to whack him in the face while he was staring at nothing. That's what you get for not paying attention, Shara.

[@mothbum5580]

N-nani??

[@alternateaccount7940]

Capcom just wanted more Asura’s Wrath and I can’t blame them

[@MforMovesets]

I thought exactly the same.

[@Cheesedragon117]

NONE of his Armor and Equipment would look out of place in Asura's Wrath. It's awesome.

[@inanefabas4402]

God comment

[@Spicypuff]

Man they even added an asura costume to sfv.

[@terrythomas1248]

His spirit bomb move is essential that big ass finger that Asura had to catch to stop the planet from becoming mush lol. I have my Guard Charm fully upgraded to level 5/Guard Up Jewel in my build......and the move is STILL unblockable....😱

[@natethegreat6509]

Me: imma murder this rock clown!!! Shara ishvalda: *sheds* Me: This is fine. *gets spirit bombed by wind ball*

[@Rob.N.]

Mans said *shinra tensei*

[@terrythomas1248]

Dude...Guard Up/Guard Level 5 on the GL.....and that joint still cracks down 3/4's of my life bar.....with 200 health....talk about lowering through f'n boom fr 💯......with......f'n......WIND!!!!

[@Svoorhout85]

I somehow pictured this scenario as a Pop Team Epic comic.

[@gentlekatabasis]

I'm okay with the events that are unfolding currently. That's okay, things are going to be okay.

[@gentlehoovy5555]

This monster has instantly become one of mu favorite elder dragons. Don’t understand the xeno comparisons, it has such a unique design, and the music is incredible too

[@Kazuhira2249]

they just use the same skeleton which makes my theory have some sense if xeno really is the saphire star, this one might be the dragon who formed earth? he has complete control of the earth after all

[@gentlehoovy5555]

Leone Could be a good theory. Also tbh even if they did use the same skeleton, still a different fight. Gog and shagaru/gore use the same skeleton but i never saw anyone compare those fights for some reason.

[@hypotrain]

@@Kazuhira2249 I don't think the guy is that powerful. He isn't a black dragon and also got beaten by Ruiner Nergigante in the end

[@julianswinton5355]

@noire__lov3r He give a very lifeless/dead feeling. The staring eyes, slow movement and no movement when he is on ground only small twitches on his hand wings reinforce this

[@Slaking_]

@@hypotrain Nah bro, Ruiner Nergigante is retarded powerful. Regular Nergigante was already stronger than your standard ED (think Kushala, Teo, etc), but Ruiner is a different beast entirely. Considering that Shara could fuck up entire areas with it's powers over the earth, the fact that Ruiner Nerg killed him is pretty insane. Obviously, Ruiner isn't Fatalis level almost nothing has an argument for that, but he's still a very powerful Elder Dragon, whose only real weakness might be kinda small size relative to some other extremely powerful EDs.

[@Ademisgrand]

I remember talking to my friend while fighting this boss. I stated "This isn't so hard. And he replied, "Has it opened its eyes yet?"

[@pastel5665]

This fight is soooo unsettling... those dead eyes, Shara's weird little spindly fingers, and the theme! It's fitting that such a terrifying monster is the only one I'm having trouble with in Iceborne. Can't wait to finally beat this freaky elder dragon!

[@charicole105]

It legit took me 4 tries, 2 with me and a friend, 2 with SOS

[@beardedzeus1337]

If you didnt notice, heres something you can watch for the next time you fight. Shara never looks at your hunter. It stares at the camera... You.

[@pastel5665]

Yes, I did notice and I think that’s why it’s so creepy. It’s like it’s staring into your soul!

[@pastel5665]

It took me probably around 6-7, just answering SOS flares or randoms joining my quest. On the plus side, I’m very good at knowing Shara’s patterns now, lol

[@carlos-zy7vx]

@@pastel5665 same lmao with the velkhana long sword it took me 10 tries ;-;

[@Star0w]

nothing beats a big as dragon that has a big ass hand with tatoos wearing a rolex and rapping while shotting air beams

[@alexandersubillaga3429]

B I R D U P !

[@spikezilla54]

Sound

[@BobOofinson]

*terminalmontage intensifies* *Gas Money intensifies*

[@MHCamron]

Bird up

[@FridayNightPlayer21]

"'ey."

[@damiancook3120]

Just letting everyone body know, that the sky gets darker as you continue to fight

[@leonides1527]

As if him staring at the camera wasn't scary enough

[@tibik.8407]

_.....why?_

[@marlonhernandez8773]

It’s called time

[@netninet6885]

It's called the rotation of the earyh

[@zenithace6449]

@@netninet6885 augh aegh

[@pmt1103]

I'll never forget my first time on this monster. I won't lie, i felt a small sense of horror, disbelief as those tentacles emerged. As the rocks fell around me all i could wonder was, "what am I facing?" Then the roar came. A dramatic entrance for the being beneath the rock. Only leaving me with 1 question before the fight. "What the hell is that thing?"

[@linko9720]

my first time was get knocked out until my Moxie activated, and im out of heal items, no farcast either, and somehow my teamates finish the job, i'll never forget it

[@Cammers]

I'm honestly hoping we get to see Shara again in Wilds.

[@Roo-vy2cI]

agree with you

[@DanateDMC]

Shara Ishvalda may not be the strongest monster in MHW. But damn, the design of it is so good. And I hope it will return in later monster hunter titles.

[@gladiusbladeofthenorth9939]

Same here

[@504godzilla]

He's pretty fucking strong still

[@NamelessDjinn]

Dude decimates 80% of the roster outside of endgame elders

[@godzillainhellgoji5299]

@@NamelessDjinn let me guess the other 20% are with no doubt ruiner nergie?

[@SemekiIzuio]

Mhm great fun fight especially the harder version and solo

[@Awesmman]

Player: Kills Shara Ishvalda Handler: wOw LoOk WhAt WE dId EvErYbOdY?!?!

[@anjurobipepi5222]

great job everyone shara ishvalda will never make another mixtape ever again

[@xX_wiLLiam_Xx]

@@anjurobipepi5222 sad

[@Sementery_]

Player: We?

[@MatyVz]

Bird up!

[@Konh-Minh]

Handler: You're going great! Hunter: I'm doing _everything!_

[@LAMBO3601]

Gore Magala has been my favorite monster for so many years now. Then this thing shows up? Man I’m so sorry Gore

[@Hetsu..]

You'll go back to liking gore after they remake it

[@terrythomas1248]

No that's and Akantor/Uklanos skeleton.....1 of them should be coming and based on how Rajang got suped up.....they might be super intimidating this time around....mainly scared of Uklanos and his Hyper Beam from the frozen part of Hell....

[@L1TTLEUGLYMAN]

gogma gang where we at

[@L1TTLEUGLYMAN]

fr tho shara ishvalda has to be one of the coolest monster designs I've seen

[@neohybride2597]

Mmm... nope Gore still better for me X)

[@Mr._Sherwood]

I want to know how his stare looks from the eyes of the hunter, just that constant feeling of "the fuck he lookin at" since to most people in-universe he's seemingly staring at the air

[@Mojason_]

Soloed this fcker first try at 49'38" . The numbers aren't impressive, I know, but GODDAMN was I so relieved after hearing that "quest complete" chime. No other monster has made me feel that way, not even Behemoth.

[@MoreImbaThanYou]

The Iceborne sountrack is great, but this one in particular blew me away.

[@jakomioftherose2434]

Hehe, "blew" you away?

[@EzraM5]

I did like how they actually gave this dude the power to basically swim through the sand via air. There are videos that show this, but simply put, if you put in an air hose or other such thing into a bunch of sand, you can see that it fills in the space in between, and the sand ends up acting more like a liquid where objects can sink right in without issue. It's really cool how they take concepts such as this and turn them into Monsters.

[@ElZouavo]

And let's not forget that the thing actually grinds rocks to sand by just vibrating it's hands !

[@thefinest2075]

In my opinion Shara Ishvalda is underrated! Everyone says Nergi or Rajang are stronger, but Shara definetly became my favorite monster. That godish creepy alien-like style is something we never had in any MH.

[@DRAG0NSPIRIT10]

Ya gotta love how unique it's design is, Shara looks like it belongs in Pan's Labyrinth or something :D

[@barkyonyx424b]

Also the fact that nergi killed it because it almost died and it's armour removed, now imagine Shara Ishvalda in it's armor vs Nergi of course chances of shara ishvalda winning is getting higher eck

[@brojolow2334]

@@barkyonyx424b even without the armour shara would still demolish nerg, those air beams are gonna crush every bone in his dam body...

[@barkyonyx424b]

@@brojolow2334 oh yeah, air pressure literally go psssssshhhhhhh

[@ZebraMetal]

How is Nergi even remotely stronger than Shara? I mean the only thing Nergi could do was swoop in and get the last hit on Shara after it has already been beaten by the hunters

[@juliarainemaglalang4656]

Me fighting Shara during Phase 1: lol, this big guy’s slow af Me fighting Shara during Phase 2: *At my Handler in the the base* LET ME IN, LET ME IIIIIIIIIN!!!!

[@JohnRRyder]

Xenojiva I felt regret killing a new born that didnt have a chance at life, because it's very existence was a threat. This thing...I regret nothing, but damn if the nightmares still havent stopped ....wait. A Safi what now?!

[@GenshinLover283]

Remember that xeno'jiiva you killed? Well, Safi is him grown up. And he's pissed.

[@zain6008]

@@GenshinLover283 bro I killed this xeno like 30 times for the full set and weapons I just beat shara isvalda how tf did the 30 time beaten corpse come back

[@holyroman6541]

@@zain6008 I like to imagine Safi is Xeno's father. A verry, verry pissed father.

[@smashmallow1012]

in that way, xenojiva is a lot like cedaeus in tri. we even got to see both of their adult forms later on

[@frootloop3568]

@@holyroman6541 its like a teenage xeno the fully grown one is prob black or green

[@yetravellingsonc8372]

I have no fears... *shell breaks* ..But regardless, i feel a faint trembling in my will...

[@jaylenharris343]

Shara: Fool! This isn't even my final form!

[@nanashiog]

the rock golem phase is adorable, i love this thing

[@mvscowner]

Me: dam this thing really throwing Kamehamehas whats next Shara Ishvalda: EVERYONE PLEASE GIMME SOME OF YOUR ENERGY! *You Fainted*

[@leonides1527]

Arch tempered is gonna just throw an even bigger one.

[@foreveruseless1292]

@@leonides1527 what are you going to do... ABOUT THE SECOND ONE

[@rbrachy2518]

Keno he even uses beerus finger blasts

[@zyphyriuz]

foreveruseless im about to do whats called a pro gamer move *wears temporal mantle*

[@DarkSpyro707]

easy. *farcasters out*

[@SeppukuAddict]

To anyone struggling with this guy, clutch claw is your friend

[@01Zenaku01]

Yeah with golden mantle and it is

[@snowylynx36]

Haha whenever i launch him he steps a few feet turns around and finger lases me. I only managed to hit him off the wall twice. It always looked in range cause of his size.

[@YahMum69]

Giantdad Lives LMFAOOOOOO NO IT AINT! Getting good is xD

[@conghautran6317]

Not quite, I try ZSD while wearing rock steady mantle and got carted by his rock form charge attack

[@friendlyneigborhoodrajang4282]

Lmao "golden mantle" its called temporal

[@urameshitrev1851]

This boss was creepy and a brutal fight but man is it not one of the coolest Final Bosses I've seen in a while.

[@Bloodhurl67]

Ikr? Fucking amazing game MHW is and its DLC.

[@ChaoSTrophicS]

Yes at first when he was inside the shell I was like WTF is this rock creature? But oh boi after he broke the rocks and came out of his shell I immediately said MH world is the best MH game for me.

[@draw2death421]

I agree with everything but the fight was really easy in my opinion

[@askmeificare5557]

@@draw2death421 Without tremor resistance those sand pools can be a bitch to move through and dodge attacks in. Death generally comes from a stun and then a super beam.

[@draw2death421]

@Matthew Mcgee yeah I Like That im more fan of amazing looking fights than hard fights also hes music is god like

[@Talla50k]

This is hands down my favorite ED now, not really because of his fight, but the sheer fact this is the only monster to break the fourth wall. He doesn't look at your character once, he knows what he's truly up against... *you.* He knows *you* are here to end him, not your hunter. He knows *you* are the one who manipulates your hunter, just as he manipulates the earth beneath your character's feet. Good job Capcom, good fucking job.

[@joonasvilen8759]

Fought him again today and holy shit was it creepy to realize that.

[@ajakks6551]

I'm shook af right now jeez.

[@PunchyDonk]

Inb4 "Who is the real monster, Hunter?"

[@CubicleComa369]

The monster in “Monster Hunter” is an adjective

[@carlos-zy7vx]

@@CubicleComa369 no shit

[@samuelrodriguez5704]

The only monster in the game that I couldn't solo first try. The amount of the stage he covers in sand in the last phase is just brutal. Also of note, this is probably the only monster in the game that actually looks like a 'monster'. Everything else is basically just a bunch of really cool animals, but this thing genuinely looks like something from a nightmare.

[@aledg25]

Vaal hazak?

[@samuelrodriguez5704]

@@aledg25 Eh, still distinctly looks like an undead dragon. More frightening than most others, yes, but still a dragon.

[@carlos-zy7vx]

wrong, master rank tzitzi yaku is the only true monster

[@ghettogecko7995]

You're all wrong, *nightshade paolumus is the worst thing in existence*

[@wendywong6436]

@@ghettogecko7995 *laughs in Sleep Resistance

[@roxasiii9320]

Anyone notice that everytime shara does his big air bomb attack he stretches out his wings behind him as if they are multiple arms(which is kinda how they function). It reminds me so much of hindu art with the multiple arms it is so good

[@Enneamorph]

Roxas χIII That’s Shara’s signature roar. Like you said, it’s supposed to mimic the multi-armed gods of Hinduism, and that’s just the icing on the cake.

[@kirbbar2258]

I hadn't made that connection, it's really cool noticing all the work the dev/design teams put into creating this beautiful thing.

[@jiiheytch9426]

Rock form: "Awwe chonky rock monster" Final form: "RUUUN!!!"

[@arcana8899]

This thing very much feels like a monster from Frontier. The design, the theme, and even the sheer magnitude of it's attacks (goddamn sound spirit bomb). I love it.

[@AxisChurchDevotee]

Maybe since Frontier is getting shut down the dev team is slowly introducing frontier like gameplay to eventually add frontier Monsters

[@ShatteredGlass916]

@@AxisChurchDevotee wait, they were?? This is the 1st time hearing it.

[@AxisChurchDevotee]

@@ShatteredGlass916 I think near the end of 2019 its shutting down. Hopefully the frontier monsters will migrate to the main series

[@ShatteredGlass916]

@@AxisChurchDevotee yep, i really hope so. There so many insane mechanics and monsters in Frontier that i really whished to see, like the Zenith species, Tonfas weapon, etc

[@AxisChurchDevotee]

@@ShatteredGlass916 since it is getting shut down the frontier players won't bitch and complain about frontier monsters being added

[@unclesamxlr]

Probably one of the most unsettling monsters I've ever seen in Monster Hunter. Every time it's eyes were on screen, I would always lock eyes with it. Wasn't until people started pointing it out that I realized it's always staring at the camera. Really cool design, awesome music, and even though it's just rock and sand, the arena still manages to be cool to me. I love how it slowly falls apart, and then phase two breaks it all down revealing the sun rise. Overall, it's all just great.

[@ThatOneGuy___]

Going into the Shara fight with 0 knowledge was easily one of the best/scariest moments I've experienced in the monster hunter franchise.

[@gladiusbladeofthenorth9939]

I only hunt this thing for the music and the aesthetic,seeing the FUCKING MOUNTAINS in the background crumble every time it screams is amazing.

[@ehrlichergobbler]

This music especially the beginning conveys so many feelings and they somehow all perfectly fit the atmosphere of fighting this perfectly designed final boss. Probably the best final boss battle in a game ive had in a while

[@Valsorayu]

People made fun of insect glaive being a "the floor is lava" challenge... Now that the floor is quicksand who's laughing?

[@KingJelza789]

I know right ?! We insect glaive mains defy the land and rule the skies, they laughed at us. Now We laugh at them

[@averagewanderer1732]

Ngl Shara Ishvalda with this Hindu inspired music was bop as hell, cant stop vibing to it

[@fastaskirby2414]

Capcom pointing at AT shara Ishvalda: Let's make this thing flies

[@jinosakru2253]

*Oh God no, please no*

[@allthenamesiwantedweretaken]

@@jinosakru2253 *OH GOD PLEASE YES*

[@ajakks6551]

Me: Capcom you outta your damn mind Capcom with 1 eye twitching: Yes.

[@arapaimagold8088]

Oh yes please! Give us that Chakravartin armor!

[@allthenamesiwantedweretaken]

@@arapaimagold8088 Chakravartin the OG God. Need an Asura's Wrath Crossover event.

[@Emrys3705]

This was the coolest final boss I've ever fought

[@BruceWayneAlexTheRipper]

Doctor : Music can't hurt you. Me : listens to this.

[@masterhind2036]

Capcom did a really good job making a parasite elder dragon. Even the details on Shara's body remind me of a tree parasite. Awesome how the lore plays into the design, as Shara is basically a parasite in the everstream.

[@lukeparisot7252]

yeah great point man!

[@tochinomasuta4600]

Parasite, no its suppose to be a Lotus Flower, its head the pedals and the flower itself, its body and wings like the roots of the flower.

[@neohybride2597]

Is clearly not a parasite

[@fastaskirby2414]

How dare you call a god parasite, mortal!

[@personguy2262]

If anything, Xeno is the parasite

[@fine_ol_chap]

My favorite fight in the game. Number 1 reason is for the music. I like what they did with it as to how phase 1 music starts out (for lack of better words) slow and intimidating as you have no idea what you're fighting. And the moment all those rocks fall apart and reveal what's underneath, they kick the music into overdrive as it changes into something fast with a powerful beat.

[@AstarothGX7]

i remember my mom always asks me how i dont have nightmares with the creatures of monster hunter, i always laughed at that since i never had one, until i meet shara ishvalda

[@ProjectAceProductions]

00:18 Felt like I was going up against an oot boss when I heard this

[@mynameaintvalstrax7131]

This theme really reminds me of Frontier, and that's a good thing. Because despite whatever opinion you have against it, Frontier's got many really good monster themes and music in general

[@atoxee6867]

My name ain't valstrax I agree! I love the final theme of Shantyien, Diorekkusu, the second theme of Dhisufiora and both Duremudira themes.

[@notthalis9545]

poor frontier players, though, the game's coming to a close

[@phillycosidae756]

Odibatorasu is my personal favorite. Just so lovely.

[@mynameaintvalstrax7131]

@@phillycosidae756 Kuarusepusu's theme is my jam.

[@AxisChurchDevotee]

Since its getting shut down you think they migh add monster from it to the main series or have monsters heavily inspired by them

[@irvancrocs1753]

RIP for people who getting hit by his sonic beam while wearing Rocksteady mantle..

[@alfonshedstrom9859]

irvanCrocs Note to self: Do not bring Rocksteady Mantle or Lance powerguard into fights you’re unfamiliar with

[@nightknight7765]

An awesome theme for an awesome elder dragon

[@TheCeekon]

while I didn't find this boss TOO DIFFICULT (still somewhat difficult) I still ADORED this guy on the simple fact that it's presentation was just so top fucking notch the way it's eyes follow the Camera, not your hunter was just so HAUNTING, those were were already unsettling as is but to have them look directly at you... yikes. they are like if somebody drew overly realistic eyes on a Smiley face, and dont get me started on how eerily human its teeth are. It's attacks just scream power and presence, from the super laser to what can only be called a "Spirit bomb", they make you feel like your up against this powerful being. And then theres the music. Listen to this shit, the part especially at 1:15 to 1:30 still gives me shivers. I love this boss for it's presentation in the second phase alone, it's great. Now if only Safi could have had such a feeling of uniqueness....

[@saltyshibes6247]

Anyone else get chills when they heard the peak of the song? I think this theme is absolutely beautiful and it really adds the right amount of suspense and drama to make you think, "Wow. This really is the final boss."

[@animelover12261]

Same so badass

[@shitbox7853]

Teacher: let's talk about hindu stuff People who killed shara:

[@asabothseraph9374]

@Ultra Uzarai shara ishvalda is designed to be sort of an Hindu god; the looks, the music, the godly ost and arena, shara ishvalda has a barely visible third eye, symbol of higher power in hinduism, and its wings are stretched like arms, like the multi armed deities in Hinduism

[@lewa3910]

So sad no arch Shara in the end, with epic Gamma armor. I mean i probably wouldn't want to use the actual armor, but layered would've been So Clean!

[@cassiuslastique1711]

Me: I'm a brave boy! Also me:"sees shara ishvalda" Me: Not a brave enough boy for dis!

[@leonides1527]

*sharas eyes open* *DEFINITELY NOT BRAVE ENOUGH FOR THIS SHIT!!!*

[@andrex1456]

New favorite monster. New favorite theme. New favorite armor. Same favorite game.

[@mynameisredundant6507]

This thing starts of in a rock tomb, you think its a geomancer type elderdragon. Handler tells you that the song was caused by vibration of wing tips, you think it actually just has keen control over the frequency and pitch of its vibes to disrupt surroundings. it sheds and starts using moves straight outta Yu Yu Hakushou, Naruto and DBZ made by pressurized air blasts. It even stares directly at the player, not the hunter, straight into your soul. How is this not just the most out there and coolest mh monster!

[@secondpath5148]

Oh my goodness, the atmosphere, the boss, this music....They fucking outdid themselves with this one. I haven't felt hyped like I did when I fought this monster since The first time I fought xenojiva.

[@loading2463]

I miss Xeno'jiva

[@thunderbird0134]

One thing I really love about this theme is how it sounds like so much of it was ripped straight out of Shadow of the Colossus. Like it doesn’t sound like they copied it or anything, but it’s really easy to trick my brain into thinking that I should be fighting Quadratus or Basaran or one of the other colossi when I hear 0:19 - 0:27, or 0:37 - 0:55. The sharp, shallow violin and the swelling, but strained, brass sound straight from SotC, and I love how it emphasizes how much of a giant... well... colossus, Shara is. The theme evoking SotC so much just makes her feel so much more colossal and makes the fight feel much more serious and intense.

[@foulXD]

0:56 - 1:30 my absolute favorite part of the theme, so harmonic.

[@velka6389]

Yess

[@freeziboi3249]

I love his design waaaaay more than Safi, fatalis, and altareon. So unique and fucking creepy, also just the super anime transformation into its second phase, the moveset is awesome too! And if all of that wasn't enough it stares into your fucking soul! Oh its so damn badass, such an amazing ending.

[@OneWingedHeron53]

Imagine the destruction this monster causes when getting up first thing in the morning and getting that one stretch out of the way.

[@ye-ym5jo]

I love the Bali music in this theme, and yeah it looks like Bali mythological creature

[@berliancahyadi279]

Shara Ishvalda is a Leak (Balinese local demon).

[@victoriavirag6112]

I have a small personal theory that Xeno'jiiva and Shara Ishvalda either ARE or at least represent 2 of the 5 dragons in the Tale of Five from the game. Xeno'jiiva obviously would represent the fifth dragon who "climbed far into the sky to become a star of sapphire blue, shining brightly above the island" according to the story. Shara Ishvalda probably would represent the first dragon. "One dragon sank into the sea and became the land."

[@RR-dh2ub]

Victoria Virag I don’t think so cause Zorah and dalamadur both made islands in the sea

[@rijnbeek4031]

Shara is the one whith the gaze into the sky and made the mountains

[@jaydenlobbe7911]

@@rijnbeek4031 Indeed, if Shara is any of those dragons it would have to be that one, since the line directly applies to Shara, seeing as it constantly fulfills the "lifting it's gaze to sky" part during the fight

[@SuperDuperCooper08]

I love the Indian inspiration with this track.

[@obinator3144]

3:03 Is my fav part but i cant stop hearing his laser

[@SuperDuperCooper08]

In hindsight, this was one of the best themes in the game.

[@tomatogenesis]

THIS MUSIC IS TOO INTENSE AND FRENETIC THAT GIVES ME ANXIETY WHEN I AM CONCENTRATED !!! *

[@greendoor4039]

I only just realised how much this really slaps

[@TheBeakedRook]

This fight was a uh... an experience.

[@theseafaringsaxophone440]

2:22 man I love this part. High brass always takes the cake.

[@Timmothy_plays]

I will always be upset that we never got an Arch Tempered Shara Ishvalda.

[@arapaimagold8088]

And the bloody chrome chakravartin armor

[@SeinenGuy]

Shara been comin' down like precipitation

[@joanomari8600]

Now this, is an Avengers level threat!!

[@sahibmujabee1177]

He is nowhere near universal level reality warper

[@asabothseraph9374]

@@sahibmujabee1177 shut the fuck up

[@raulfirefox426]

Da tanto miedo porque parece algo divino y desconocido que escapa a nuestro conocimiento y la música es misteriosa y estresante una combinación perfecta.

[@martyyyyy9579]

The monster equivalent of "I am looking directly at it"

[@konchu4u608]

Guys you know how a lot of flagships came back well Shara Ishvalda is just a valstrax that got a addicted to nulberries

[@markisshano7334]

Imagine if we had the option of followers in this game like we got for Sunbreak. Like the Huntsman shocked from how Shara looked outside of his armored shell, or the Admiral telling us the show isn't over yet, keep fighting to the end. Followers was such an amazing opportunity until Sunbreak came about.

[@aprettyfunnyperson4516]

I feel like the followers would be the Handler, A-Lister, Admiral, Huntsman, maybe Serious Handler, who else?

[@markisshano7334]

@@aprettyfunnyperson4516 Field Team Leader?

[@Kold-Kanadian]

"i've faced gods, mountain crushing serpents, stopped end of the world scenarios and ended the monsters beneath the deep blue, what makes you any different than the other elder dragons i've faced so far?"

[@cuideag]

still stunned at how intense is, between the hard brass and the wailing notes, it's just too dang good

[@br3hbmc79]

Always thought of Shara as a geode, given the 2 phase dynamic, with the rocky exterior giving way to an interior with many different colors

[@OhitsONnow]

That's a good point. Huh. MH really is putting their all into their designs. So many layers of meaning

[@dreigon7550]

It doesn't stare at the camera, it stares into your *soul*

[@lunamayham]

Aye, comin' down like precipitation I ain't never met a limitation Hater plottin' my elimination? Gotta go to Google for the information

[@viperblitz11]

My first fight with Shara went something like this: "God this fight is a slog. I haven't even died yet." "Oh that was just its shell?" "JESUS H. CHRIST" "It's ok, I can still handle this... wait is that a beam attac- "

[@because-strudels]

This battle theme is simply unreal. You truly are fighting a godly creature