Monster Hunter World - Vaal Hazak Theme

[@ErebusTheDragonn]

“You like Nulberries? I’ll make you” -Vaal Hazak

[@Techhunter_Talon]

I can only imagine the scent you'd have to stomach while fighting this thing.

[@Mgauge]

If you’ve gotten far enough into the Rotten Vale to face him, you’re either used to the smell or your olfactory sensors have already burnt out.

[@jaxx1258]

Pls no

[@taymjamdsethsmom]

I just thought this, Would nergigante go to that spot to eat vaal hazak?

[@DeezNuts-sy1yp]

@@taymjamdsethsmom probably, Nergi feeds on all elders because it’s necessary for the maintenance of its regenerative abilities, so I don’t think it’s picky

[@Lunk42]

@@taymjamdsethsmom Considering he was trying to eat what was essentially a giant moving rock yeah I think he would.

[@Uderscore]

It starts out sounding creepy and foreboding, but that rhythm and the melody of the chorus gets unexpectedly funky, it makes me feel like Vaal is a complicated sexy man who no one understands.

[@the_furry_inside_your_walls639]

It eludes to his character. At first, Vaal seems like nothing more than a rotting, walking, living corpse, hence the creepy and ominous sound of the music at first. However, as we look more closely and break more parts off of him, we come to realize that he is actually a creature wearing the decaying remains of long deceased monsters, much like how his battle theme becmes bombastic and funky with the creepy and foreboding aspects taking the backseat. From death breathes new life, I guess you could say. Although, in Vaal's case; it's from life death breathes, anew. :P

[@magicpigeon5578]

the rotten flesh is his drip

[@legendarytat8278]

Hades

[@doctacrash6811]

I- I don’t- what?

[@GrievyRZ]

*w h a t*

[@bradyhagewood9874]

**nullberry eating intensifies**

[@connorstuhlemmer3736]

Until you hear a team mate say "I've set a cleansing spray"

[@KiroShiftYusay]

Immunity mantle quickly solves that problem :)

[@CrimsonDX]

*Laughs in effluvium resistance*

[@NotLawBDO]

This song sounds like something out of fullmetal alchemist, I can hear the FMA vibes

[@stoopidragulj2556]

Vaal Hazak, force-feeding you nulberries 24/7

[@DudeWheresMyJo-Car]

I'm so impressed with everything this game did right. They especially nailed the music

[@Altraiid]

Like they've been doing since MHFU UwU

[@draw2death421]

Too bad they made deviljhos theme worse

[@the_furry_inside_your_walls639]

@@draw2death421 They made Teo's theme worst too. I don't know how, either. They did so well with Kushala's and the monsters that returned in Iceborne.

[@draw2death421]

@@the_furry_inside_your_walls639 I know right?

[@stepienmaximilian]

I hate Jhos World theme. But i love Teos new remix.

[@meremsolomon4744]

"Name: Vaal Hazak Title: Corpse Coat Dragon Average Length: 2095.4cm Average Height: 712.05cm Foot Measurements: 158cm Order: Elder Dragon Suborder: Corpse Coat Dragon Family: Vaal Hazak Habitat: Rotten Vale" "First sighted by the Third Fleet over twenty years ago, Vaal Hazak is an elder dragon that disappeared suddenly before it was officially discovered." "After Zorah Magdaros's death and Xeno'jiiva's pulsing power, the surging energy in the New World caused multiple monsters to come out of hiding and become more active, including Vaal Hazak. The recent activities during the latest Elder Crossing caused it to awaken once again." "Vaal Hazak can be found living in the deepest parts of the Rotten Vale. Although Odogaron is often seen as the apex monster of the Rotten Vale, Vaal Hazak is considered to be the true ruler of that environment from its relationship with a unique bacteria there." "The Rotten Vale is home to the effluvium. This unique bacteria decomposes organic material, including corpses, in the ecosystem to gain energy and breed. Most creatures, including humans, can't handle being in it, but Vaal Hazak sustains itself on it." "Vaal Hazak doesn’t hunt for prey, rather it breaks down organic matter. It sucks up the nutrient-filled effluvium and converts that meal into energy. Vaal Hazak has a small stomach, and its gastric acid has a low pH level, allowing it to sustain itself on effluvium alone." "Vaal Hazak's other internal organs are small and short as well since it doesn't eat any plants or meat, but its liver is large since it needs to get rid of toxins inside of its body. From its unique diet, it has a horrible taste to other creatures that may attempt to prey on it." "Besides feeding on the effluvium, Vaal Hazak is capable of manipulating the bacteria when attacking other species. By using its gill-like organs, Vaal Hazak can spread the effluvium around its body and take it directly from other creatures covered in it." "While covered in effluvium, other creatures are known to become more aggressive and attack anything else they encounter on sight." "When Vaal Hazak sucks up effluvium from nearby creatures that are covered in the bacteria, they become sluggish and weaker as they lose vital energy before eventually dying. Despite the size of its internal organs, it can store a large amount of effluvium inside of its body." "Vaal Hazak lets smaller monsters live in its territory, so it has an extra supply of effluvium if left in a dire situation. It can manipulate the effluvium, but can't produce its own, meaning it will lose it over time as it fights and is damaged in combat." "Most monsters fear Elder Dragons, fleeing the moment one appears in an ecosystem. When Kirin appears in the Coral Highlands, for example, Raphinos will leave their habitat to avoid it, but smaller creatures don't run from Vaal Hazak for some reason, rather they stay close to it." "It's possible that Vaal Hazak is somehow controlling the monsters within its territory with the effluvium, but that's only a theory and very unlikely." "Usually, effluvium can only be found in the middle section of the Rotten Vale, but it’ll also cover other parts of it if too many corpses fall in the area at once. Large amounts of oxygen is needed for decomposition, and too much effluvium can affect the fragile ecosystem." "If it wasn’t for Vaal Hazak, the Rotten Vale would cease to exist. By feeding on the bacteria and making the tainted meat on its body a breeding ground for it, Vaal Hazak is able to maintain the bacteria’s population and spread it evenly throughout its environment." "Vaal Hazak is called the "Corpse Coat Dragon" from it covering its body in rotten flesh that it has gathered by using the many hook-like spikes that adorn it. It uses that tainted meat to produce effluvium for itself, and it leaves a large amount of it in its nest (Area 16)." "Vaal Hazak doesn't need to move often to feed when there is enough effluvium around, which is likely the reason why it's rarely ever seen. Without the flesh on its body, Vaal Hazak is revealed to have silver scales, and ripping chunks off it lessens its abilities." "Although losing its main means of protection leaves it more vulnerable, it becomes more aggressive and faster since the deadly effluvium isn't cloaking its body." "Inside of Vaal Hazak's mouth is an extra jaw that isn't used for ripping flesh, but for holding down prey. It doesn’t need to swallow prey whole, it just needs to capture its victim with its extendable jaws and pull them into the hidden ones before using its effluvium." "If the monster it caught doesn’t die from the bacteria, then it'll become a new medium for Vaal Hazak to use in the future. The temporomandibular joint allows Vaal Hazak's mouth to open extremely wide, meaning it can capture larger monsters." "Despite Vaal Hazak living in areas filled with effluvium, it needs oxygen like any other living thing. Vaal Hazak's height allows it to stand over the gas, and it primarily uses its wings to push effluvium away from its body so it can get some fresh air." "To minimize the effects of the effluvium, Vaal Hazak is known to wear black pieces of flesh on its body. It also uses said coat for camouflage as well, especially while young." "Sources 1. DIVE TO MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD モンスターハンター:ワールド 公式設定資料集 - pg. 354 - 359 2. 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. 110 - 115 3. Monster Hunter World: Iceborne 4. twitter.com/BannedDino/status/1125231087909769217?s=20 (-) twitter.com/BannedDino/status/1278032525592530944?s=20 *Source: BannedLagiacrus Twitter page*

[@Godlike-87]

That is awesome. I only discovered MHW last week and find those games amazing. It would be nice if there was a proper codex for all of this stuff.

[@oeeo6thealatreon118]

There is a monster hunter wiki if you want to read all of the lore of The monster hunter series

[@Mr_Fish10]

So... would this mean Vaal Hazak is one of the two Elder Dragons that maintain a habitat rather than become a natural disaster?

[@oeeo6thealatreon118]

@Justice the Awesome Demon yes

[@matthewoverstreet1267]

Thank you for the info. I like in-depth bios for the monsters. Makes them feel real.

[@hexbug101]

When collecting spores around the ancient forest I was expecting to be fighting a jumpluff on steroids rather than a Vaal hazak subspecies. While I find normal Vaal hazak more cool looking than anything, I was genuinely disturbed when I saw blackveil Vaal hazak. Not only were my expectations completely curbed, they went ahead and made a freaky monster even more terrifying. It just felt so wrong seeing those Jagras suffering from the effluvia gas.

[@Gundam_mug_liker]

Poor yellow lizards :(

[@JanusHoW]

Effluvium isn't a gas - it's flesh-eating bacteria that can get around in an aerosol form. Also, Blackveil Vaal Hazak is able to travel on the surface because it teams up with a moss-like fungus that somehow allows the effluvium to survive outside the Vale for extended periods. And there's also some implications that the effluvium, at Vaal Hazak's command, can control infected creatures, similar to the real-life cordyceps fungus can do to ants or other insects. In other words - Vaal Hazak might be a freaking NECROMANCER.

[@JanusHoW]

Indeed. Normally maps are cleared of almost all small monsters on an elder dragon hunt, save for the resident Lynians (who refuse to abandon their homes) and some Neopterons (which are too stupid to know better). But the fact that we have effluvium covered small monsters means that they were too slow to escape; plus, they may even be under Blackveil's control! After all, Vaal Hazak have absolute mastery over the effluvium.

[@Jeffron27]

What I love about the MH team is they manage to make living monsters look like crazy demons. For example this smokey bastard right here. I thought he was a literal zombie dragon at first then I noticed he was just wearing something. I wonder...what kind creature pelt is he is wearing here? I hated fighting this guy because of his cut in half your health BS but man what a creative design.

[@meremsolomon4744]

"Name: Vaal Hazak Title: Corpse Coat Dragon Average Length: 2095.4cm Average Height: 712.05cm Foot Measurements: 158cm Order: Elder Dragon Suborder: Corpse Coat Dragon Family: Vaal Hazak Habitat: Rotten Vale" "First sighted by the Third Fleet over twenty years ago, Vaal Hazak is an elder dragon that disappeared suddenly before it was officially discovered." "After Zorah Magdaros's death and Xeno'jiiva's pulsing power, the surging energy in the New World caused multiple monsters to come out of hiding and become more active, including Vaal Hazak. The recent activities during the latest Elder Crossing caused it to awaken once again." "Vaal Hazak can be found living in the deepest parts of the Rotten Vale. Although Odogaron is often seen as the apex monster of the Rotten Vale, Vaal Hazak is considered to be the true ruler of that environment from its relationship with a unique bacteria there." "The Rotten Vale is home to the effluvium. This unique bacteria decomposes organic material, including corpses, in the ecosystem to gain energy and breed. Most creatures, including humans, can't handle being in it, but Vaal Hazak sustains itself on it." "Vaal Hazak doesn’t hunt for prey, rather it breaks down organic matter. It sucks up the nutrient-filled effluvium and converts that meal into energy. Vaal Hazak has a small stomach, and its gastric acid has a low pH level, allowing it to sustain itself on effluvium alone." "Vaal Hazak's other internal organs are small and short as well since it doesn't eat any plants or meat, but its liver is large since it needs to get rid of toxins inside of its body. From its unique diet, it has a horrible taste to other creatures that may attempt to prey on it." "Besides feeding on the effluvium, Vaal Hazak is capable of manipulating the bacteria when attacking other species. By using its gill-like organs, Vaal Hazak can spread the effluvium around its body and take it directly from other creatures covered in it." "While covered in effluvium, other creatures are known to become more aggressive and attack anything else they encounter on sight." "When Vaal Hazak sucks up effluvium from nearby creatures that are covered in the bacteria, they become sluggish and weaker as they lose vital energy before eventually dying. Despite the size of its internal organs, it can store a large amount of effluvium inside of its body." "Vaal Hazak lets smaller monsters live in its territory, so it has an extra supply of effluvium if left in a dire situation. It can manipulate the effluvium, but can't produce its own, meaning it will lose it over time as it fights and is damaged in combat." "Most monsters fear Elder Dragons, fleeing the moment one appears in an ecosystem. When Kirin appears in the Coral Highlands, for example, Raphinos will leave their habitat to avoid it, but smaller creatures don't run from Vaal Hazak for some reason, rather they stay close to it." "It's possible that Vaal Hazak is somehow controlling the monsters within its territory with the effluvium, but that's only a theory and very unlikely." "Usually, effluvium can only be found in the middle section of the Rotten Vale, but it’ll also cover other parts of it if too many corpses fall in the area at once. Large amounts of oxygen is needed for decomposition, and too much effluvium can affect the fragile ecosystem." "If it wasn’t for Vaal Hazak, the Rotten Vale would cease to exist. By feeding on the bacteria and making the tainted meat on its body a breeding ground for it, Vaal Hazak is able to maintain the bacteria’s population and spread it evenly throughout its environment." "Vaal Hazak is called the "Corpse Coat Dragon" from it covering its body in rotten flesh that it has gathered by using the many hook-like spikes that adorn it. It uses that tainted meat to produce effluvium for itself, and it leaves a large amount of it in its nest (Area 16)." "Vaal Hazak doesn't need to move often to feed when there is enough effluvium around, which is likely the reason why it's rarely ever seen. Without the flesh on its body, Vaal Hazak is revealed to have silver scales, and ripping chunks off it lessens its abilities." "Although losing its main means of protection leaves it more vulnerable, it becomes more aggressive and faster since the deadly effluvium isn't cloaking its body." "Inside of Vaal Hazak's mouth is an extra jaw that isn't used for ripping flesh, but for holding down prey. It doesn’t need to swallow prey whole, it just needs to capture its victim with its extendable jaws and pull them into the hidden ones before using its effluvium." "If the monster it caught doesn’t die from the bacteria, then it'll become a new medium for Vaal Hazak to use in the future. The temporomandibular joint allows Vaal Hazak's mouth to open extremely wide, meaning it can capture larger monsters." "Despite Vaal Hazak living in areas filled with effluvium, it needs oxygen like any other living thing. Vaal Hazak's height allows it to stand over the gas, and it primarily uses its wings to push effluvium away from its body so it can get some fresh air." "To minimize the effects of the effluvium, Vaal Hazak is known to wear black pieces of flesh on its body. It also uses said coat for camouflage as well, especially while young." "Sources 1. DIVE TO MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD モンスターハンター:ワールド 公式設定資料集 - pg. 354 - 359 2. 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. 110 - 115 3. Monster Hunter World: Iceborne 4. twitter.com/BannedDino/status/1125231087909769217?s=20 (-) twitter.com/BannedDino/status/1278032525592530944?s=20 *Source: BannedLagiacrus Twitter page*

[@vaalhazak9873]

@@meremsolomon4744 WHAT THE FUCK THATS A DOCUMENTARY ON ME

[@Kay-rv8rj]

@@vaalhazak9873 bro you just got doxxed

[@Bird_man180]

Tbh he was the hardest elder out of the three, but he’s also my favorite.

[@elirchi9214]

@@meremsolomon4744 Me when I find out I read the whole thing: Guess I’ll try this for myself. *Literally 5 seconds later* Me basically having my soul sucked out: *RE4 Leon death sound*

[@notaporcupine3693]

I love Vaal Hazak in every single way possible, the design, the fight, the concept, the behavior and the theme. The theme fits it perfectly and if you really listen to it, Vaal Hazak's theme actually tells a story, one of pluge, a dying monster, and the will power to never give up even when the body is rotting. Once you understand it, you'll actually see that Vaal Hazak is actually the embodiment of not just sickness, but also the unwillingness to give up and die. Vaal Hazak continues fighting till the very end, I think that this is something we can apply to ourselves, to never give up.

[@kirito_jesus-kun6852]

he’s not rotting the flesh he wears is

[@notaporcupine3693]

@@kirito_jesus-kun6852 I wasn't aware of that when I wrote this.

[@reallycantthinkofausername487]

He actually controls a flesh eating bacteria that he propagates by covering himself in rotting flesh... Not so inspirational anymore, eh?

[@nunocampea2395]

i might me ugly but im ugly with *style*

[@VasalisErretti]

Honestly my favorite song and monster from this game, the theme, setting, and design all go together so well.

[@4MonsterhunterStory]

Vasalis Erretti hahahahaha what is your profile picture? 😂

[@meremsolomon4744]

"Name: Vaal Hazak Title: Corpse Coat Dragon Average Length: 2095.4cm Average Height: 712.05cm Foot Measurements: 158cm Order: Elder Dragon Suborder: Corpse Coat Dragon Family: Vaal Hazak Habitat: Rotten Vale" "First sighted by the Third Fleet over twenty years ago, Vaal Hazak is an elder dragon that disappeared suddenly before it was officially discovered." "After Zorah Magdaros's death and Xeno'jiiva's pulsing power, the surging energy in the New World caused multiple monsters to come out of hiding and become more active, including Vaal Hazak. The recent activities during the latest Elder Crossing caused it to awaken once again." "Vaal Hazak can be found living in the deepest parts of the Rotten Vale. Although Odogaron is often seen as the apex monster of the Rotten Vale, Vaal Hazak is considered to be the true ruler of that environment from its relationship with a unique bacteria there." "The Rotten Vale is home to the effluvium. This unique bacteria decomposes organic material, including corpses, in the ecosystem to gain energy and breed. Most creatures, including humans, can't handle being in it, but Vaal Hazak sustains itself on it." "Vaal Hazak doesn’t hunt for prey, rather it breaks down organic matter. It sucks up the nutrient-filled effluvium and converts that meal into energy. Vaal Hazak has a small stomach, and its gastric acid has a low pH level, allowing it to sustain itself on effluvium alone." "Vaal Hazak's other internal organs are small and short as well since it doesn't eat any plants or meat, but its liver is large since it needs to get rid of toxins inside of its body. From its unique diet, it has a horrible taste to other creatures that may attempt to prey on it." "Besides feeding on the effluvium, Vaal Hazak is capable of manipulating the bacteria when attacking other species. By using its gill-like organs, Vaal Hazak can spread the effluvium around its body and take it directly from other creatures covered in it." "While covered in effluvium, other creatures are known to become more aggressive and attack anything else they encounter on sight." "When Vaal Hazak sucks up effluvium from nearby creatures that are covered in the bacteria, they become sluggish and weaker as they lose vital energy before eventually dying. Despite the size of its internal organs, it can store a large amount of effluvium inside of its body." "Vaal Hazak lets smaller monsters live in its territory, so it has an extra supply of effluvium if left in a dire situation. It can manipulate the effluvium, but can't produce its own, meaning it will lose it over time as it fights and is damaged in combat." "Most monsters fear Elder Dragons, fleeing the moment one appears in an ecosystem. When Kirin appears in the Coral Highlands, for example, Raphinos will leave their habitat to avoid it, but smaller creatures don't run from Vaal Hazak for some reason, rather they stay close to it." "It's possible that Vaal Hazak is somehow controlling the monsters within its territory with the effluvium, but that's only a theory and very unlikely." "Usually, effluvium can only be found in the middle section of the Rotten Vale, but it’ll also cover other parts of it if too many corpses fall in the area at once. Large amounts of oxygen is needed for decomposition, and too much effluvium can affect the fragile ecosystem." "If it wasn’t for Vaal Hazak, the Rotten Vale would cease to exist. By feeding on the bacteria and making the tainted meat on its body a breeding ground for it, Vaal Hazak is able to maintain the bacteria’s population and spread it evenly throughout its environment." "Vaal Hazak is called the "Corpse Coat Dragon" from it covering its body in rotten flesh that it has gathered by using the many hook-like spikes that adorn it. It uses that tainted meat to produce effluvium for itself, and it leaves a large amount of it in its nest (Area 16)." "Vaal Hazak doesn't need to move often to feed when there is enough effluvium around, which is likely the reason why it's rarely ever seen. Without the flesh on its body, Vaal Hazak is revealed to have silver scales, and ripping chunks off it lessens its abilities." "Although losing its main means of protection leaves it more vulnerable, it becomes more aggressive and faster since the deadly effluvium isn't cloaking its body." "Inside of Vaal Hazak's mouth is an extra jaw that isn't used for ripping flesh, but for holding down prey. It doesn’t need to swallow prey whole, it just needs to capture its victim with its extendable jaws and pull them into the hidden ones before using its effluvium." "If the monster it caught doesn’t die from the bacteria, then it'll become a new medium for Vaal Hazak to use in the future. The temporomandibular joint allows Vaal Hazak's mouth to open extremely wide, meaning it can capture larger monsters." "Despite Vaal Hazak living in areas filled with effluvium, it needs oxygen like any other living thing. Vaal Hazak's height allows it to stand over the gas, and it primarily uses its wings to push effluvium away from its body so it can get some fresh air." "To minimize the effects of the effluvium, Vaal Hazak is known to wear black pieces of flesh on its body. It also uses said coat for camouflage as well, especially while young." "Sources 1. DIVE TO MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD モンスターハンター:ワールド 公式設定資料集 - pg. 354 - 359 2. 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. 110 - 115 3. Monster Hunter World: Iceborne 4. twitter.com/BannedDino/status/1125231087909769217?s=20 (-) twitter.com/BannedDino/status/1278032525592530944?s=20 *Source: BannedLagiacrus Twitter page*

[@krypix]

bruh how could you like the vaal hazak it's soooooo annoying to fight against and straight up looks like a crackhead dragon

[@krypix]

I really like the theme though

[@cracstheidiot6913]

@@krypix vaal hazak is annoying yes but his design and ecology is really intresting

[@CascadeFreak]

Vaal Hazak, the exile of the Elders. It's role being certainly special (This one also has the most badass introduction) in the ecosystem sets him apart from the other elders. Odo has nothing on him.

[@weegeeclaus695]

CascadeFreak what is his role?

[@eacowind8936]

not fully he just moderates it becuse to little he can die and way to much well he knows others can rise from the grave T-T

[@AbyssalLagaiacrusWithAnExtraA]

Odogaron leaps on his back Vaal Hzak: Bad dog *ABSORBS HALF OF HIS FREAKING SOUL*

[@MrRuner45]

Abyssal Lagaiacrus more like: Odo: IM THE APEX!! I'll feast on you!! Hazak: ... Is there a dog on my back? Lemme look... *Looks at Odo, Odo drops dead*

[@AbyssalLagaiacrusWithAnExtraA]

Odogarod: I am the might Odogaron! Top predator of the land! Nothing will match my extraordinary powe- *Vaal Hazak and Deviljho both burst into the room taking turns beating the heck out of him*

[@Yazzuri456]

Fun fact: when Vaal Hazak starts trying to absorb more Effluvium from the infected Girros/Raphnos, if you have the Miasma effect on you when he does this, it drains your health incredibly fast. I learnt that the hard way

[@TPLR15]

and that move recovers hp too so...

[@vaalhazak9873]

Hey, you drained my HP first!

[@Velkhana_The_Myth]

Don't mind him, he's just feisty out of all of us

[@Goddess_of_Gold_Enjoyer]

@@vaalhazak9873 give me you god damn teeth already I’ve made one of your species’ head concave, and I ended up with a tail somehow

[@Pinefr0st]

I just pit him against my D&D group. They managed to escape! Now he rules their valley, growing a Rotten Vale where they once called home.

[@Tyranid_HiveMind]

Story?

[@glav6250]

Amazing theme for an amazing monster

[@lancetheguybeingadude7432]

All hail the vitality mantle!

[@MekkahDee]

A literal life saver

[@eacowind8936]

ya for noobs ^^ cut his tail then his best weapon becomes sooooo much weaker becuse it leaks out

[@Hadeshi.]

Vitality? just use immunity mantle and you can stay under/near him forever.

[@narius_jaden215]

All hail Miasma resist.

[@Waffersforever]

Glider Mantle for life. Just beat the thing to death, out of undeath (??), whatevs, good enough for me!

[@blazingscore004]

Ah, man. The chills when I first discovered this monster. The awe from the introduction of the music, to the calm and intense transitions... This theme is just amazing.

[@A_Tiny_Fox]

Basically if you turned Pestilence one of the four horsemen into an elder dragon.

[@Lireoec]

Those horns. Great progression and timing. What a well composed piece, easily my favourite theme.

[@Starpotion]

Love the variety in this theme and how it transitions from haunting to bombastic, the reprise with the horns especially is my favorite part

[@_Ikelos]

Now that I listen to it as a standalone, you really really miss the actual monster sounds as this plays. It's like there's 'space' left there for Vaal Hazak's screeches to fill in.

[@steven_kokk]

1:08 to 1:39 is the best part and we all know it

[@DioDinero]

This was my favorite base game monster. Everything about it is really well done.

[@sebb5114]

this is the best theme in world~

[@ErebusTheDragonn]

Sebb *underworld

[@Altraiid]

@@ErebusTheDragonn no valstrax, no.

[@draw2death421]

@@Altraiid moron...

[@FaithoftheAir3]

Dude that thing is SICK... Literally. Give it some Robitussin, it looks like it could use it.

[@unknowna8056]

FaithoftheAir lol 😂

[@JanusHoW]

Nah, he's fine. But Robitussin ain't gonna help anyone who gets infected with effluvium. Gonna need Nulberries for that!

[@agenericguy1014]

This theme is a 10/10 for me

[@douchevick309]

"Imagine a quadrupedal snake who's somehow fused to the rotting corpse of a dragon" Is what I would if I had to describe this hellspawning nightmare to anyone

[@linkachu1000]

But with the head of a deep sea trench predator

[@Petah69420]

Wouldn't a quadrupedal snake just be a lizard?

[@joshuasgameplays9850]

@@Petah69420 no

[@Petah69420]

@@joshuasgameplays9850 A snake with legs is just a long lizard

[@joshuasgameplays9850]

@@Petah69420 A snake with legs would be a snake with legs. Snakes are a specific group of lizards which are all more closely related to each other than they are to any other lizard, it's not just a word for any lizard that doesn't have functional legs. In fact, there are quite a few legless lizards that aren't snakes en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legless_lizard

[@balrog0444]

This guy was the first Elder Dragon I fought, so I made his armour (with Death Stench boots) and combined it with the Eternal Schisms for maximum dragon damage. After learning it's role in the ecosystem, it's fitting that this set enabled me to completely demolish the other EDs xD

[@SlawBunnies909]

balrog0444 Haha yeah I used this set for all of the other ED's too. But it had a weakness to fire and Teostra one shot me at one point. :

[@balrog0444]

OverSeer909 I was worried about that going in, but I've been playing MH since Freedom 1, so years of experience fighting Ol' Toasty kept me out of range of his stronger attacks. Kushala though... The changes they made to it's moveset caught me out more than once.

[@SlawBunnies909]

balrog0444 Kushala was a cakewalk for me. I started playing since Freedom 2. Flash bombs make it a super easy hunt. I did it with a group w/ no flash bombs and it took us about 30 mins then did it with a team where everyone had flash bombs, it took us 15 mins.

[@SlawBunnies909]

balrog0444 They revamped their movesets but Teostra felt very "foreign" to me. I never liked him back then and I still don't now. That's probably why I had difficulty with him now.

[@balrog0444]

The main problem I had with Kushala was his breath attack being a cone aoe in front of him rather than a straight blast. Once I wrapped my head around that and stopped trying to attack the side of his head during that attack, he dropped like a stone. Only changes I noticed for Teo were ones that made him easier, honestly. His Blast attacks were more clearly telegraphed, and Supernova had a longer charge time. Truthfully all the EDs save Nergigante feel really easy. Here's hoping when G rank comes around they go back to kicking our asses.

[@thebluetigrex9731]

I was actually shocked at first when this big bad suddenly popped up from beneath the corpse pile. Blood Borne flashbacks intensifying in that moment. Then it turned out he's the easiest Elder Dragon in the game for me to kill. Didn't cart me once like Teostra(Mostly my own dumbassery. Got him down to a science again.) or Nerg(Freaking divebomb), and certainly didn't cause me to rage like Kushala and his bouncy tornado fun house. I want to know how the Elder dragon that i've found so easy to farm since it's first appearance, suddenly became the most annoying thing in the series to fight. Constantly making me do time overs... Got to admit though. Val is stupidly fun to fight. They built him up just right, and his theme made it seem so climatic.

[@meremsolomon4744]

"Name: Vaal Hazak Title: Corpse Coat Dragon Average Length: 2095.4cm Average Height: 712.05cm Foot Measurements: 158cm Order: Elder Dragon Suborder: Corpse Coat Dragon Family: Vaal Hazak Habitat: Rotten Vale" "First sighted by the Third Fleet over twenty years ago, Vaal Hazak is an elder dragon that disappeared suddenly before it was officially discovered." "After Zorah Magdaros's death and Xeno'jiiva's pulsing power, the surging energy in the New World caused multiple monsters to come out of hiding and become more active, including Vaal Hazak. The recent activities during the latest Elder Crossing caused it to awaken once again." "Vaal Hazak can be found living in the deepest parts of the Rotten Vale. Although Odogaron is often seen as the apex monster of the Rotten Vale, Vaal Hazak is considered to be the true ruler of that environment from its relationship with a unique bacteria there." "The Rotten Vale is home to the effluvium. This unique bacteria decomposes organic material, including corpses, in the ecosystem to gain energy and breed. Most creatures, including humans, can't handle being in it, but Vaal Hazak sustains itself on it." "Vaal Hazak doesn’t hunt for prey, rather it breaks down organic matter. It sucks up the nutrient-filled effluvium and converts that meal into energy. Vaal Hazak has a small stomach, and its gastric acid has a low pH level, allowing it to sustain itself on effluvium alone." "Vaal Hazak's other internal organs are small and short as well since it doesn't eat any plants or meat, but its liver is large since it needs to get rid of toxins inside of its body. From its unique diet, it has a horrible taste to other creatures that may attempt to prey on it." "Besides feeding on the effluvium, Vaal Hazak is capable of manipulating the bacteria when attacking other species. By using its gill-like organs, Vaal Hazak can spread the effluvium around its body and take it directly from other creatures covered in it." "While covered in effluvium, other creatures are known to become more aggressive and attack anything else they encounter on sight." "When Vaal Hazak sucks up effluvium from nearby creatures that are covered in the bacteria, they become sluggish and weaker as they lose vital energy before eventually dying. Despite the size of its internal organs, it can store a large amount of effluvium inside of its body." "Vaal Hazak lets smaller monsters live in its territory, so it has an extra supply of effluvium if left in a dire situation. It can manipulate the effluvium, but can't produce its own, meaning it will lose it over time as it fights and is damaged in combat." "Most monsters fear Elder Dragons, fleeing the moment one appears in an ecosystem. When Kirin appears in the Coral Highlands, for example, Raphinos will leave their habitat to avoid it, but smaller creatures don't run from Vaal Hazak for some reason, rather they stay close to it." "It's possible that Vaal Hazak is somehow controlling the monsters within its territory with the effluvium, but that's only a theory and very unlikely." "Usually, effluvium can only be found in the middle section of the Rotten Vale, but it’ll also cover other parts of it if too many corpses fall in the area at once. Large amounts of oxygen is needed for decomposition, and too much effluvium can affect the fragile ecosystem." "If it wasn’t for Vaal Hazak, the Rotten Vale would cease to exist. By feeding on the bacteria and making the tainted meat on its body a breeding ground for it, Vaal Hazak is able to maintain the bacteria’s population and spread it evenly throughout its environment." "Vaal Hazak is called the "Corpse Coat Dragon" from it covering its body in rotten flesh that it has gathered by using the many hook-like spikes that adorn it. It uses that tainted meat to produce effluvium for itself, and it leaves a large amount of it in its nest (Area 16)." "Vaal Hazak doesn't need to move often to feed when there is enough effluvium around, which is likely the reason why it's rarely ever seen. Without the flesh on its body, Vaal Hazak is revealed to have silver scales, and ripping chunks off it lessens its abilities." "Although losing its main means of protection leaves it more vulnerable, it becomes more aggressive and faster since the deadly effluvium isn't cloaking its body." "Inside of Vaal Hazak's mouth is an extra jaw that isn't used for ripping flesh, but for holding down prey. It doesn’t need to swallow prey whole, it just needs to capture its victim with its extendable jaws and pull them into the hidden ones before using its effluvium." "If the monster it caught doesn’t die from the bacteria, then it'll become a new medium for Vaal Hazak to use in the future. The temporomandibular joint allows Vaal Hazak's mouth to open extremely wide, meaning it can capture larger monsters." "Despite Vaal Hazak living in areas filled with effluvium, it needs oxygen like any other living thing. Vaal Hazak's height allows it to stand over the gas, and it primarily uses its wings to push effluvium away from its body so it can get some fresh air." "To minimize the effects of the effluvium, Vaal Hazak is known to wear black pieces of flesh on its body. It also uses said coat for camouflage as well, especially while young." "Sources 1. DIVE TO MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD モンスターハンター:ワールド 公式設定資料集 - pg. 354 - 359 2. 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. 110 - 115 3. Monster Hunter World: Iceborne 4. twitter.com/BannedDino/status/1125231087909769217?s=20 (-) twitter.com/BannedDino/status/1278032525592530944?s=20 *Source: BannedLagiacrus Twitter page*

[@soulcaliber4411]

Wait until you meet black veil that version change your opinion of val hazak very quickly trust I’ve been playing a really long time

[@soulcaliber4411]

Still gotta agree Val is fun as hell to face

[@senounatsuru6453]

@@soulcaliber4411 BlackVeil is still fun imho. Just gotta be more careful about it.

[@chadderbug7587]

Anyone forgot that Nulberries kinda existed up until this boss?

[@XRaptureXx]

this theme blew me away when I first heard it

[@marlyqxi2615]

Sameee!!

[@mightymitchell99]

I think Kushala was way more effective in that regard.

[@dr.masiaka7048]

I think the flesh eating bacteria clouds blasted me away personally

[@mctankies]

The Dark Souls references turned into an actual dragon.

[@Altraiid]

Ew

[@draw2death421]

Wow :D

[@irvancrocs1753]

More like Bloodborne..

[@SaitoSite]

No.

[@meremsolomon4744]

"Name: Vaal Hazak Title: Corpse Coat Dragon Average Length: 2095.4cm Average Height: 712.05cm Foot Measurements: 158cm Order: Elder Dragon Suborder: Corpse Coat Dragon Family: Vaal Hazak Habitat: Rotten Vale" "First sighted by the Third Fleet over twenty years ago, Vaal Hazak is an elder dragon that disappeared suddenly before it was officially discovered." "After Zorah Magdaros's death and Xeno'jiiva's pulsing power, the surging energy in the New World caused multiple monsters to come out of hiding and become more active, including Vaal Hazak. The recent activities during the latest Elder Crossing caused it to awaken once again." "Vaal Hazak can be found living in the deepest parts of the Rotten Vale. Although Odogaron is often seen as the apex monster of the Rotten Vale, Vaal Hazak is considered to be the true ruler of that environment from its relationship with a unique bacteria there." "The Rotten Vale is home to the effluvium. This unique bacteria decomposes organic material, including corpses, in the ecosystem to gain energy and breed. Most creatures, including humans, can't handle being in it, but Vaal Hazak sustains itself on it." "Vaal Hazak doesn’t hunt for prey, rather it breaks down organic matter. It sucks up the nutrient-filled effluvium and converts that meal into energy. Vaal Hazak has a small stomach, and its gastric acid has a low pH level, allowing it to sustain itself on effluvium alone." "Vaal Hazak's other internal organs are small and short as well since it doesn't eat any plants or meat, but its liver is large since it needs to get rid of toxins inside of its body. From its unique diet, it has a horrible taste to other creatures that may attempt to prey on it." "Besides feeding on the effluvium, Vaal Hazak is capable of manipulating the bacteria when attacking other species. By using its gill-like organs, Vaal Hazak can spread the effluvium around its body and take it directly from other creatures covered in it." "While covered in effluvium, other creatures are known to become more aggressive and attack anything else they encounter on sight." "When Vaal Hazak sucks up effluvium from nearby creatures that are covered in the bacteria, they become sluggish and weaker as they lose vital energy before eventually dying. Despite the size of its internal organs, it can store a large amount of effluvium inside of its body." "Vaal Hazak lets smaller monsters live in its territory, so it has an extra supply of effluvium if left in a dire situation. It can manipulate the effluvium, but can't produce its own, meaning it will lose it over time as it fights and is damaged in combat." "Most monsters fear Elder Dragons, fleeing the moment one appears in an ecosystem. When Kirin appears in the Coral Highlands, for example, Raphinos will leave their habitat to avoid it, but smaller creatures don't run from Vaal Hazak for some reason, rather they stay close to it." "It's possible that Vaal Hazak is somehow controlling the monsters within its territory with the effluvium, but that's only a theory and very unlikely." "Usually, effluvium can only be found in the middle section of the Rotten Vale, but it’ll also cover other parts of it if too many corpses fall in the area at once. Large amounts of oxygen is needed for decomposition, and too much effluvium can affect the fragile ecosystem." "If it wasn’t for Vaal Hazak, the Rotten Vale would cease to exist. By feeding on the bacteria and making the tainted meat on its body a breeding ground for it, Vaal Hazak is able to maintain the bacteria’s population and spread it evenly throughout its environment." "Vaal Hazak is called the "Corpse Coat Dragon" from it covering its body in rotten flesh that it has gathered by using the many hook-like spikes that adorn it. It uses that tainted meat to produce effluvium for itself, and it leaves a large amount of it in its nest (Area 16)." "Vaal Hazak doesn't need to move often to feed when there is enough effluvium around, which is likely the reason why it's rarely ever seen. Without the flesh on its body, Vaal Hazak is revealed to have silver scales, and ripping chunks off it lessens its abilities." "Although losing its main means of protection leaves it more vulnerable, it becomes more aggressive and faster since the deadly effluvium isn't cloaking its body." "Inside of Vaal Hazak's mouth is an extra jaw that isn't used for ripping flesh, but for holding down prey. It doesn’t need to swallow prey whole, it just needs to capture its victim with its extendable jaws and pull them into the hidden ones before using its effluvium." "If the monster it caught doesn’t die from the bacteria, then it'll become a new medium for Vaal Hazak to use in the future. The temporomandibular joint allows Vaal Hazak's mouth to open extremely wide, meaning it can capture larger monsters." "Despite Vaal Hazak living in areas filled with effluvium, it needs oxygen like any other living thing. Vaal Hazak's height allows it to stand over the gas, and it primarily uses its wings to push effluvium away from its body so it can get some fresh air." "To minimize the effects of the effluvium, Vaal Hazak is known to wear black pieces of flesh on its body. It also uses said coat for camouflage as well, especially while young." "Sources 1. DIVE TO MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD モンスターハンター:ワールド 公式設定資料集 - pg. 354 - 359 2. 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. 110 - 115 3. Monster Hunter World: Iceborne 4. twitter.com/BannedDino/status/1125231087909769217?s=20 (-) twitter.com/BannedDino/status/1278032525592530944?s=20 *Source: BannedLagiacrus Twitter page*

[@JamesTheTurnbull]

Look likes something pull straight out of bloodborne o_O

[@blazouille2453]

a fusion of a kushala and the blood starved beast you mean?

[@mc_goji_wolf]

I was thinking Resident Evil, but now that you mention it....

[@Caleb-hx7ks]

I hate when people compare MH World to Dark Souls and other games, but crap, I have to agree with this.

[@VisionoftheChief]

Hmm, never thought of that. You're right!

[@ZhirMohammed03]

Malcolm Fitzpatrick some parts of the theme is like one piece's ?

[@JadeBlades098]

I have been trying to find a video of the fight with just music for a while now, thank you!

[@Dinosaurman34]

I should get back into playing Monster Hunter. Loved being a huntinghorn main

[@darkxaur]

**Inhale/scream/roaring intensifies** **Laughing in level 3 effluvium resistance**

[@nettlesomenpc889]

Vaal would be a perfect Zombie representative for sunbreak imo

[@majorpeepo]

Right!

[@joshuasgameplays9850]

@@majorpeepo Sadly, the lore forbids it from returning until we get another game in the new world, or at the very least a game with a new biome that's similar to the vale.

[@joshuasgameplays9850]

oops wrong reply lol

[@ashwolf2006]

it's theme kinda give me a bit of an old castlevania boss fight.

[@SirenRunner]

"WE DID IT! VAAL HAZAK IS REAL!" "Um, yeah but why he so big-"

[@vaalhazak9873]

Effluvium absorbs nutrients from the corpses. There are a lot of corpses.

[@news4beaver509]

The silver breath of death

[@toxicalyss]

Vaal Hazaak is not the king of the Rotten Vale. He is the Rotten Vale.

[@newmoonlunala4720]

There it is We did it! Vaal Hazzak is really here!

[@vaalhazak9873]

SHUT UP!

[@matzewrath]

My favorite theme so far!

[@SifGreyfang]

My favorite elder dragon to this day

[@mattybsghost1154]

What does a lively Vaal Hazak look like? It’s fleshy version seen in game is a dragon that can’t die naturally because of the little gray aura which takes life from other creatures and gives life to Vaal So what did it look like before it became all fleshy and undead looking

[@kyledilbert6424]

Matt B someone Drew a picture of it somewhere on the Internet, I’d reccomend searching for it.

[@loading2463]

@FinalHunter I'm pretty sure is the skin of another Vaal Hazak.

[@meremsolomon4744]

"Name: Vaal Hazak Title: Corpse Coat Dragon Average Length: 2095.4cm Average Height: 712.05cm Foot Measurements: 158cm Order: Elder Dragon Suborder: Corpse Coat Dragon Family: Vaal Hazak Habitat: Rotten Vale" "First sighted by the Third Fleet over twenty years ago, Vaal Hazak is an elder dragon that disappeared suddenly before it was officially discovered." "After Zorah Magdaros's death and Xeno'jiiva's pulsing power, the surging energy in the New World caused multiple monsters to come out of hiding and become more active, including Vaal Hazak. The recent activities during the latest Elder Crossing caused it to awaken once again." "Vaal Hazak can be found living in the deepest parts of the Rotten Vale. Although Odogaron is often seen as the apex monster of the Rotten Vale, Vaal Hazak is considered to be the true ruler of that environment from its relationship with a unique bacteria there." "The Rotten Vale is home to the effluvium. This unique bacteria decomposes organic material, including corpses, in the ecosystem to gain energy and breed. Most creatures, including humans, can't handle being in it, but Vaal Hazak sustains itself on it." "Vaal Hazak doesn’t hunt for prey, rather it breaks down organic matter. It sucks up the nutrient-filled effluvium and converts that meal into energy. Vaal Hazak has a small stomach, and its gastric acid has a low pH level, allowing it to sustain itself on effluvium alone." "Vaal Hazak's other internal organs are small and short as well since it doesn't eat any plants or meat, but its liver is large since it needs to get rid of toxins inside of its body. From its unique diet, it has a horrible taste to other creatures that may attempt to prey on it." "Besides feeding on the effluvium, Vaal Hazak is capable of manipulating the bacteria when attacking other species. By using its gill-like organs, Vaal Hazak can spread the effluvium around its body and take it directly from other creatures covered in it." "While covered in effluvium, other creatures are known to become more aggressive and attack anything else they encounter on sight." "When Vaal Hazak sucks up effluvium from nearby creatures that are covered in the bacteria, they become sluggish and weaker as they lose vital energy before eventually dying. Despite the size of its internal organs, it can store a large amount of effluvium inside of its body." "Vaal Hazak lets smaller monsters live in its territory, so it has an extra supply of effluvium if left in a dire situation. It can manipulate the effluvium, but can't produce its own, meaning it will lose it over time as it fights and is damaged in combat." "Most monsters fear Elder Dragons, fleeing the moment one appears in an ecosystem. When Kirin appears in the Coral Highlands, for example, Raphinos will leave their habitat to avoid it, but smaller creatures don't run from Vaal Hazak for some reason, rather they stay close to it." "It's possible that Vaal Hazak is somehow controlling the monsters within its territory with the effluvium, but that's only a theory and very unlikely." "Usually, effluvium can only be found in the middle section of the Rotten Vale, but it’ll also cover other parts of it if too many corpses fall in the area at once. Large amounts of oxygen is needed for decomposition, and too much effluvium can affect the fragile ecosystem." "If it wasn’t for Vaal Hazak, the Rotten Vale would cease to exist. By feeding on the bacteria and making the tainted meat on its body a breeding ground for it, Vaal Hazak is able to maintain the bacteria’s population and spread it evenly throughout its environment." "Vaal Hazak is called the "Corpse Coat Dragon" from it covering its body in rotten flesh that it has gathered by using the many hook-like spikes that adorn it. It uses that tainted meat to produce effluvium for itself, and it leaves a large amount of it in its nest (Area 16)." "Vaal Hazak doesn't need to move often to feed when there is enough effluvium around, which is likely the reason why it's rarely ever seen. Without the flesh on its body, Vaal Hazak is revealed to have silver scales, and ripping chunks off it lessens its abilities." "Although losing its main means of protection leaves it more vulnerable, it becomes more aggressive and faster since the deadly effluvium isn't cloaking its body." "Inside of Vaal Hazak's mouth is an extra jaw that isn't used for ripping flesh, but for holding down prey. It doesn’t need to swallow prey whole, it just needs to capture its victim with its extendable jaws and pull them into the hidden ones before using its effluvium." "If the monster it caught doesn’t die from the bacteria, then it'll become a new medium for Vaal Hazak to use in the future. The temporomandibular joint allows Vaal Hazak's mouth to open extremely wide, meaning it can capture larger monsters." "Despite Vaal Hazak living in areas filled with effluvium, it needs oxygen like any other living thing. Vaal Hazak's height allows it to stand over the gas, and it primarily uses its wings to push effluvium away from its body so it can get some fresh air." "To minimize the effects of the effluvium, Vaal Hazak is known to wear black pieces of flesh on its body. It also uses said coat for camouflage as well, especially while young." "Sources 1. DIVE TO MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD モンスターハンター:ワールド 公式設定資料集 - pg. 354 - 359 2. 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. 110 - 115 3. Monster Hunter World: Iceborne 4. twitter.com/BannedDino/status/1125231087909769217?s=20 (-) twitter.com/BannedDino/status/1278032525592530944?s=20 *Source: BannedLagiacrus Twitter page*

[@ILOVERESISTANCE]

Scariest and creepiest monster i've ever encountered in MH and i play since the first MH for PSP

[@amsaa91]

It isn’t the most bombastic but it fits Vaal. And also I find this the best one to listen to while you do other things as it’s so soothing at times while retaining momentum.

[@mvscowner]

"Lets make a cigarette a monster"

[@nocturnalv.1209]

Putting a new twist on teaching kids the dangers of smoking.

[@notalizard1946]

*angry kushala noise*

[@idiom2805]

Theme sounds like a fallen noble that you mourn for, but you know you have to end it's reign, but it refuses to yield.

[@Metaknight180]

This sounds so much better without Vaal's wheezing screeches chiming in every three or four seconds. Great piece.

[@frogexe1746]

When the music hit 1:20 i just started to beat the shit out of Vaal and it was the most epic MH moment i had so far.

[@ThatSecondChomik]

Fun fact: Vaal hazak is not a fish dragon. It is like a hybrid kushala without its steel. it became like this cuz it has been sleeping for a very long time in the pile of corpses. Plus the dead body makes the effluvium.

[@joshuasgameplays9850]

Source?

[@michul7850]

This fight was tragically easy, the amazing intro cutscene, the creative design, the absolute banger of a theme all led up to a clash of champions! It wasn’t that, I love the fight but it really could have benefitted from some more challenge, same with Teostra

[@zorahmagdaros9574]

Im Impressed That You Never Changed Your Weapon

[@yuuyakizami2133]

It's as if Nito and the Gaping Dragon had a baby

[@alphatrex612]

Honestly this the only elder dragon I enjoyed fighting. The rest were ether boring or making me constantly say, "How the fuck did that hit me!?!"

[@antart9553]

alphatrex612 i hope he comes back in a future mh game

[@foxfangs2557]

Lmao same

[@truerandomizer2647]

You and me have only one thing in this comment that is different, “How the fuck did that not hit me!?!”

[@dragonmangames2523]

alphatrex612 *hipdrop intensifies*

[@draw2death421]

Yeah the thing with vaal is that he has attacks that covers a massive area also it does a shit ton of damage also it cuts your health in half but vaal is slow and those powerful attacks last long so if youre close to him you can do a lot of damage also vaals body is covered in Flesh that protects it. Also the eflumium has layers on his chest so if you deal enought damage to his chest and there is no more enflumium hes attacks become very slow and after he completes them he has to take a long break after each one but he can do a move where he takes all eflumium out from other creatures and gets all his layers back but it takes him long time to do that wich means that you can dealhe masive damage to his legs or tail while Hes doing that also can roar and only gets 1 layer back when he has no layers he can do an atempt to gain eflumium only to fail. Hes so well balanced

[@artemixern5796]

out of all of the songs in the MHW OST, i chose this one as my ultimate fav.

[@TheOneMillionthRoger]

Vaal Hazak might be the only monster I haven't gotten tired of after a few dozen hunts in a row trying for the gem.

[@ganimerotaku6550]

Same lol farmed for hours for that gem but never bored

[@Slimtalis]

I got xeno jiva gen First try

[@Slimtalis]

*gem

[@danjefferson7523]

The start of 5:27 gave me Shin Godzilla vibes for some reason, I find it quite similar to the start of “Who Will Know”from the movie(kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3PUdHerrL-medUsi=HZaq1EJs99q5wSQz). Could it be a coincidence or maybe they took inspiration. Maybe trying to convey that Vaal Hazak is in pain? That’s what they did in Shin Godzilla, idk, just an interesting but sad and depressing idea to think about.🤔

[@ChaseFace]

I can hear his roars from here

[@ErebusTheDragonn]

Vaal Val Vale COINCIDENCE? I think *_NOT_*

[@Altraiid]

Vale?

[@draw2death421]

@@Altraiid rotten vale

[@Altraiid]

@@draw2death421 Oh, with all the comments talking about Dark Souls, I thought "Vale" was the nickname of some enemy from that game.

[@draw2death421]

@@Altraiid i mean... in dark souls 1 there is a valley of drakes but nothing else is close

[@ancientmegalodon29]

I really like this elder dragon for a good reason similar to nergi they have a pattern that you can learn but val kinda adapts to the fight

[@codybender5332]

0:44 this reminds me of “memory of the Lost” from Codevein

[@Minetic]

Oh man that thing looks uglier than sin! After getting Zorah's Alpha armor set I thought I was far along in this game. Man I am so wrong

[@ErebusTheDragonn]

don’t judge him :(

[@the_furry_inside_your_walls639]

You were really expecting the game to be that short? lol

[@meremsolomon4744]

"Name: Vaal Hazak Title: Corpse Coat Dragon Average Length: 2095.4cm Average Height: 712.05cm Foot Measurements: 158cm Order: Elder Dragon Suborder: Corpse Coat Dragon Family: Vaal Hazak Habitat: Rotten Vale" "First sighted by the Third Fleet over twenty years ago, Vaal Hazak is an elder dragon that disappeared suddenly before it was officially discovered." "After Zorah Magdaros's death and Xeno'jiiva's pulsing power, the surging energy in the New World caused multiple monsters to come out of hiding and become more active, including Vaal Hazak. The recent activities during the latest Elder Crossing caused it to awaken once again." "Vaal Hazak can be found living in the deepest parts of the Rotten Vale. Although Odogaron is often seen as the apex monster of the Rotten Vale, Vaal Hazak is considered to be the true ruler of that environment from its relationship with a unique bacteria there." "The Rotten Vale is home to the effluvium. This unique bacteria decomposes organic material, including corpses, in the ecosystem to gain energy and breed. Most creatures, including humans, can't handle being in it, but Vaal Hazak sustains itself on it." "Vaal Hazak doesn’t hunt for prey, rather it breaks down organic matter. It sucks up the nutrient-filled effluvium and converts that meal into energy. Vaal Hazak has a small stomach, and its gastric acid has a low pH level, allowing it to sustain itself on effluvium alone." "Vaal Hazak's other internal organs are small and short as well since it doesn't eat any plants or meat, but its liver is large since it needs to get rid of toxins inside of its body. From its unique diet, it has a horrible taste to other creatures that may attempt to prey on it." "Besides feeding on the effluvium, Vaal Hazak is capable of manipulating the bacteria when attacking other species. By using its gill-like organs, Vaal Hazak can spread the effluvium around its body and take it directly from other creatures covered in it." "While covered in effluvium, other creatures are known to become more aggressive and attack anything else they encounter on sight." "When Vaal Hazak sucks up effluvium from nearby creatures that are covered in the bacteria, they become sluggish and weaker as they lose vital energy before eventually dying. Despite the size of its internal organs, it can store a large amount of effluvium inside of its body." "Vaal Hazak lets smaller monsters live in its territory, so it has an extra supply of effluvium if left in a dire situation. It can manipulate the effluvium, but can't produce its own, meaning it will lose it over time as it fights and is damaged in combat." "Most monsters fear Elder Dragons, fleeing the moment one appears in an ecosystem. When Kirin appears in the Coral Highlands, for example, Raphinos will leave their habitat to avoid it, but smaller creatures don't run from Vaal Hazak for some reason, rather they stay close to it." "It's possible that Vaal Hazak is somehow controlling the monsters within its territory with the effluvium, but that's only a theory and very unlikely." "Usually, effluvium can only be found in the middle section of the Rotten Vale, but it’ll also cover other parts of it if too many corpses fall in the area at once. Large amounts of oxygen is needed for decomposition, and too much effluvium can affect the fragile ecosystem." "If it wasn’t for Vaal Hazak, the Rotten Vale would cease to exist. By feeding on the bacteria and making the tainted meat on its body a breeding ground for it, Vaal Hazak is able to maintain the bacteria’s population and spread it evenly throughout its environment." "Vaal Hazak is called the "Corpse Coat Dragon" from it covering its body in rotten flesh that it has gathered by using the many hook-like spikes that adorn it. It uses that tainted meat to produce effluvium for itself, and it leaves a large amount of it in its nest (Area 16)." "Vaal Hazak doesn't need to move often to feed when there is enough effluvium around, which is likely the reason why it's rarely ever seen. Without the flesh on its body, Vaal Hazak is revealed to have silver scales, and ripping chunks off it lessens its abilities." "Although losing its main means of protection leaves it more vulnerable, it becomes more aggressive and faster since the deadly effluvium isn't cloaking its body." "Inside of Vaal Hazak's mouth is an extra jaw that isn't used for ripping flesh, but for holding down prey. It doesn’t need to swallow prey whole, it just needs to capture its victim with its extendable jaws and pull them into the hidden ones before using its effluvium." "If the monster it caught doesn’t die from the bacteria, then it'll become a new medium for Vaal Hazak to use in the future. The temporomandibular joint allows Vaal Hazak's mouth to open extremely wide, meaning it can capture larger monsters." "Despite Vaal Hazak living in areas filled with effluvium, it needs oxygen like any other living thing. Vaal Hazak's height allows it to stand over the gas, and it primarily uses its wings to push effluvium away from its body so it can get some fresh air." "To minimize the effects of the effluvium, Vaal Hazak is known to wear black pieces of flesh on its body. It also uses said coat for camouflage as well, especially while young." "Sources 1. DIVE TO MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD モンスターハンター:ワールド 公式設定資料集 - pg. 354 - 359 2. 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. 110 - 115 3. Monster Hunter World: Iceborne 4. twitter.com/BannedDino/status/1125231087909769217?s=20 (-) twitter.com/BannedDino/status/1278032525592530944?s=20 *Source: BannedLagiacrus Twitter page*

[@DexFire1115]

but... but... vaal is a cute boi :(

[@raijinps]

My favorite Ancient Dragon combined to the Odogaron , my favorite Monster. Should i go to the Rotten Vale next summer ? It seems Covid isn't here. Nullberry is the cure homies

[@vaalhazak9873]

Come on down!

[@Heyitsaveri]

This theme reminds me so much of Final Fantasy 5's battle theme 2. More so of Final Fantasy 14's deltascape theme, since it's just an orchestral version of the ff5 theme.

[@yado2217]

Deep in the nest of flesh of bone, Corpses and carrion, it donnes, Coated in rot, a hellish groan, Death and decay, all Vaal owns.

[@RWNetworkEX]

Anyone else able to envision an entire hunt just from the theme alone?

[@htfs493]

Wait I’m confused. Why would people dislike this? Ik it’s only a couple of people but did they not get the Vaal hazak theme they wanted? It’s not this guys fault

[@Squiggles01]

He rests in the deepest hole of the Vail. The king of rot, Emperor of decay, Sovereign of decomposition... And yet, without his Vail... The highlands above would not exist. All that life... All that colour... All the diverse array of animals... None of it would be there. So hail Vaal Hazak!! The master of the Rotten Vail!

[@kingnocho1231]

prepare for vaal, make it a brawl! To protect the vale from devastation, to unite all hunters in eternal damnation. To denounce the evils of health and breath, to extend our reach to the pits of death. Vaal! Hazak! Elder Dragons take off in flight, abandon now or prepare for blight. Meowster, lets fight!

[@AdriusFrostglare]

Am I the only one who feels there's some inspiration drawn from the Jabberwock?

[@chilomine839]

Yes

[@ukanlosfrost3463]

the Vaal Hazak in the elder elder elder Dragon 😨😨😨

[@Ferelcapox7]

whole dark souls boss.

[@yogiefebriady3073]

without context: this is a Resident Evil BGM with context: this is a Resident Evil BGM

[@mapplehitoritheartist9114]

does anyone else thinks of "prepare for trouble" team rocket theme with that beggining?

[@gabriel912]

The fact that fighting Vaal Hazak gives me migraine ruins this oh so well composed song for me

[@MH_Camron]

Fun story: at the armory i saw the Vaal hazak hammer and i wanted it so i fought 15 vaal hazaks to get it Take a guess how many nullbarry's i used cuz i dont know how many

[@vaalhazak9873]

You used about 47

[@MH_Camron]

@@vaalhazak9873 more then that

[@jakegibbs6003]

i know everyone says the fight and monster is very bloodborne-esque, and they aren't wrong. but I honestly feel like this one plays out a bit more like soul sacrifice

[@witcursedimages3560]

The monster itself is so hideously amazing-looking which is so fitting cuz this is the same company that made Resident Evil and its monsters...

[@thepikachu176]

Literal vape god

[@thedarksoul9352]

Vaal hazak is a terrifying buger

[@Arzaker]

*BREATH DEEP FOOLS*

[@SPECIALKID1337]

nobody's gonna mention how the song sounds like Skyward Sword's OST? This is screaming Link right here

[@riddler8423]

*grind vaal hazak fang+ intesifies*

[@Raziells]

Val hazak is not very difficult but interresting design

[@loading2463]

His armor it's so good.

[@NmaeUnavailablesigh]

As a dual blades main, it's weird seeing someone stay so far away from the monster

[@ninjassaurojr1323]

Picked up MHW recently to get into the series after playing Dauntless and this is the most badass boss i've fought in a while, I loved the fight, the design and the overall concept, He really feels special compared to Teostra and Kushala.

[@Notive-Obvious]

Now that is a monster even me and every single other boaboa will disagree to hunt

[@bloodyidit4506]

I was wondering when they'd add a dracolich type monster to the game.

[@vaalhazak9873]

Forgot dracoliches existed for a moment.

[@davyjones3755]

You'd think q dragon who's basically the God of decay would have a more threatening theme

[@cz-kick]

Y'know I've always found it strange with the vaal hazak music, that at about 0:44 in it goes from being this intimidating track to what reminds me of the memory sequence track from code vein (even though they barely sound alike). Like I didn't come to the rotten vale to listen to people's motivations, I CAME TO FIGHT A PLAGUE DRAGON BECAUSE IT DIDN'T GIVE ME ENOUGH FANGS LAST TIME

[@masonsgang3812]

I remember thinking this was going to be a very hard boss because this was the last elder dragon befor xeno but when i got to the actual fight i had a max fire weapon and a girros ally and that boss was easier than some non elder dragon bosses.

[@ThePyrobrid]

Val may have been the easiest of the ED in this game, but goddamn it's my most favorite and actually fun to fight. Unlike Teo or Kushala. I still love Gore Magala, but Val is a close second. Epic music to top it off!

[@meremsolomon4744]

"Name: Vaal Hazak Title: Corpse Coat Dragon Average Length: 2095.4cm Average Height: 712.05cm Foot Measurements: 158cm Order: Elder Dragon Suborder: Corpse Coat Dragon Family: Vaal Hazak Habitat: Rotten Vale" "First sighted by the Third Fleet over twenty years ago, Vaal Hazak is an elder dragon that disappeared suddenly before it was officially discovered." "After Zorah Magdaros's death and Xeno'jiiva's pulsing power, the surging energy in the New World caused multiple monsters to come out of hiding and become more active, including Vaal Hazak. The recent activities during the latest Elder Crossing caused it to awaken once again." "Vaal Hazak can be found living in the deepest parts of the Rotten Vale. Although Odogaron is often seen as the apex monster of the Rotten Vale, Vaal Hazak is considered to be the true ruler of that environment from its relationship with a unique bacteria there." "The Rotten Vale is home to the effluvium. This unique bacteria decomposes organic material, including corpses, in the ecosystem to gain energy and breed. Most creatures, including humans, can't handle being in it, but Vaal Hazak sustains itself on it." "Vaal Hazak doesn’t hunt for prey, rather it breaks down organic matter. It sucks up the nutrient-filled effluvium and converts that meal into energy. Vaal Hazak has a small stomach, and its gastric acid has a low pH level, allowing it to sustain itself on effluvium alone." "Vaal Hazak's other internal organs are small and short as well since it doesn't eat any plants or meat, but its liver is large since it needs to get rid of toxins inside of its body. From its unique diet, it has a horrible taste to other creatures that may attempt to prey on it." "Besides feeding on the effluvium, Vaal Hazak is capable of manipulating the bacteria when attacking other species. By using its gill-like organs, Vaal Hazak can spread the effluvium around its body and take it directly from other creatures covered in it." "While covered in effluvium, other creatures are known to become more aggressive and attack anything else they encounter on sight." "When Vaal Hazak sucks up effluvium from nearby creatures that are covered in the bacteria, they become sluggish and weaker as they lose vital energy before eventually dying. Despite the size of its internal organs, it can store a large amount of effluvium inside of its body." "Vaal Hazak lets smaller monsters live in its territory, so it has an extra supply of effluvium if left in a dire situation. It can manipulate the effluvium, but can't produce its own, meaning it will lose it over time as it fights and is damaged in combat." "Most monsters fear Elder Dragons, fleeing the moment one appears in an ecosystem. When Kirin appears in the Coral Highlands, for example, Raphinos will leave their habitat to avoid it, but smaller creatures don't run from Vaal Hazak for some reason, rather they stay close to it." "It's possible that Vaal Hazak is somehow controlling the monsters within its territory with the effluvium, but that's only a theory and very unlikely." "Usually, effluvium can only be found in the middle section of the Rotten Vale, but it’ll also cover other parts of it if too many corpses fall in the area at once. Large amounts of oxygen is needed for decomposition, and too much effluvium can affect the fragile ecosystem." "If it wasn’t for Vaal Hazak, the Rotten Vale would cease to exist. By feeding on the bacteria and making the tainted meat on its body a breeding ground for it, Vaal Hazak is able to maintain the bacteria’s population and spread it evenly throughout its environment." "Vaal Hazak is called the "Corpse Coat Dragon" from it covering its body in rotten flesh that it has gathered by using the many hook-like spikes that adorn it. It uses that tainted meat to produce effluvium for itself, and it leaves a large amount of it in its nest (Area 16)." "Vaal Hazak doesn't need to move often to feed when there is enough effluvium around, which is likely the reason why it's rarely ever seen. Without the flesh on its body, Vaal Hazak is revealed to have silver scales, and ripping chunks off it lessens its abilities." "Although losing its main means of protection leaves it more vulnerable, it becomes more aggressive and faster since the deadly effluvium isn't cloaking its body." "Inside of Vaal Hazak's mouth is an extra jaw that isn't used for ripping flesh, but for holding down prey. It doesn’t need to swallow prey whole, it just needs to capture its victim with its extendable jaws and pull them into the hidden ones before using its effluvium." "If the monster it caught doesn’t die from the bacteria, then it'll become a new medium for Vaal Hazak to use in the future. The temporomandibular joint allows Vaal Hazak's mouth to open extremely wide, meaning it can capture larger monsters." "Despite Vaal Hazak living in areas filled with effluvium, it needs oxygen like any other living thing. Vaal Hazak's height allows it to stand over the gas, and it primarily uses its wings to push effluvium away from its body so it can get some fresh air." "To minimize the effects of the effluvium, Vaal Hazak is known to wear black pieces of flesh on its body. It also uses said coat for camouflage as well, especially while young." "Sources 1. DIVE TO MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD モンスターハンター:ワールド 公式設定資料集 - pg. 354 - 359 2. 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. 110 - 115 3. Monster Hunter World: Iceborne 4. twitter.com/BannedDino/status/1125231087909769217?s=20 (-) twitter.com/BannedDino/status/1278032525592530944?s=20 *Source: BannedLagiacrus Twitter page*

[@ThePyrobrid]

@@meremsolomon4744 Uh, thanks?

[@KiroShiftYusay]

That be one angry giant eel...

[@anhilliator1]

"Death is my domain. Decay, my power. It is the inevitability of all living things, to die. All things mortal, except I. Come, let Death take you. Let the miasma of those rotting consume you. When all is said and done, your soul will be mine."

[@im50yearsold]

More like "Leave me alone I'm just here to absorb free food from bacteria"

[@shuvva-1960]

If the orphan of kos and Teostra had a baby ------->

[@greatestcrow2514]

That...would be pedophillia

[@draw2death421]

You mean kalameet and blood starved beast

[@AFXffs772]

Me, Dying to a Death in the Acid: yo can u let me out Vaals Tail Hitbox: nah 🅱️

[@jorgeelias1633]

For me the Best armor in the game the vaal hazak vitality hell yeah I inmortal baby

[@robr8069]

Leave it to Mekka to have any game music you could ever want. :D